Cumberland Heritage Village Museum, Cumberland Village, Ottawa

We are pleased to be able to host the Fall Colours Duathlon at the Cumberland Heritage Village Museum in Ottawa - the site of the Ottawa Fall Colours Marathon races the next day.  We look forward to hosting more than 200 of you in beautiful fall weather in the hills of Cumberland Village.

The Museum makes a great venue for this finale, as we are able to use the great set up for the marathon races, and we can tackle those challenging hills on the bike leg.  The bike course is identical to the Cumberland Du in May, so you can compare your times if you wish.

The run courses are short, flat, and fast - a nice way to end the race and the season. And hey, if you want, you and/or friends can join us on Sunday at the Fall Colours Marathon, Half Marathon, 10Km, 5Km or 1Km Runs.

Best of all with this event, is you don't have to get up too early.  The race starts at 10:00 a.m., so you can sleep in alittle. We hope to see you on October 6th for this super season ender .

race director

Terry McKinty - terry@somersault.ca

event highlights

• 2 or 5 loop bike course
• Flat and fast run courses
• Merchandise Prizes
• Personalized Participant Bib Numbers
• Medals presented at the finish lineSelf completion certificates
• The Junior Series
• The Duathlon Relays
• Official performance certificates

kidsport ottawa - the official charity of the somersault series

Somersault is proud to announce that KidSport Ottawa is the Official Charity of the 2012 Somersault Event Series - ‘So All Kids Can Play!’

KidSport Ottawa is a not-for-profit organization that helps disadvantaged children and youth living in the City of Ottawa overcome the social and economic barriers limiting or preventing their participation in sport. This is achieved through the issuance of registration fees and/or equipment grants.

As a Somersault event participant you have the opportunity to support KidSport Ottawa by choosing to make a donation when you are entering online, or by clicking here to download a Pledge Form, which you can use for collecting donations from friends and neighbours before the event, and submit them to a KidSport Ottawa representative when you arrive at the event.

For more information on KidSport Ottawa please visit www.kidsport.on.ca/ottawa

The Champions Challenge program is for those of you who participate in more than one Somersault Triathlon or Duathlon race, and might be interested in seeing how you stack up against others in overall, gender and gender age group categories, in the Somersault Triathlon & Duathlon Series world.

Each 2012 Somersault Triathlon & Duathlon Series race (except the Super Sprint and the Try A Tri) is part of the Champions Challenge. Check out how you can score points in the Champions Challenge at http://www.somersault.ca/championshipstri.htm.

date of event

Saturday October 6, 2012

events & distances

Sprint Duathlon - 2.8 Km Run - 16.2 Km Cycle - 3.1Km Run
Sprint Duathlon Relay - 2 members only
Long Duathlon - 2.8Km Run - 37.8Km Cycle - 5.1Km Run
Long Duathlon Relay - 2 members only

start time
Start time - 10:00 a.m.

participation categories (Age as December 31, 2012)

relays
Find a friend - and come on out for some fun.  One of you runs and the other cycles.

early season entry fee discounts
As a courtesy to those of you who enter many Somersault events, who plan well ahead, or who are just thrifty, we have a generous early season entry fee discount program. You can check out http://www.somersault.ca/earlydiscounts.htm for more detailed information on the discount and prize draws for which early season entrants are eligible.

free change of entry if entered by january 31st
Each early season entry received by January 31, 2012, is eligible for one free change to another event in the same calendar year - if the event change request is made by the Sunday Sept 30.

Each entry received after January 31, 2012 and by March 15, 2012 is also eligible to change to another event in the same calendar year - if the event change request is made by October 2nd, but there is an administration fee of $15 for this privilege.

Please Note: There are no partial refunds if the event change request is to a less expensive event. There will be an additional charge if the change is to an event with a higher entry fee.

entry fee discounts and deadlines

junior program

We are proud to continue to develop the Somersault Junior Program in 2012.  This program is designed to encourage those 12 years and older to participate, by including 2 year categories in the Junior Champions Challenge, beginning at 13 & under, up to 18-19.  Athletes in these categories will feel comfortable in Somersault events, and are automatically ranked in the Junior Champions Challenge.

student discount

Students born in 1988 or later, and enrolled in school during the 2011-2012 year, receive a 40% discount on the entry fee.

entry fee schedule

Click on the "Enter Now"button at the top of the page to view the entry fee schedule. 

late entries accepted on race weekend

We accept race weekend entries. After the Online Entry Deadline has passed (Sunday Midnight Sept 30), participants may still enter at Race Kit Pick Up on race weekend.  The entry fees for race weekend entry are higher than the Online Entry Deadline fee, and must be paid in cash.

entry fee conditions and late entries
There are no refunds for any reason - this includes event cancellation or event changes. Credit cards are accepted for online entries only, up to Sunday Sept 30.  Entries received after Sunday Sept 30, must be made at a Race Kit Pick Up time and location and must be paid in cash. Souvenir shirts are included free with your entry up to Sunday Sept 30- no exceptions. Those who enter after Sunday Sept 30 do not receive a souvenir shirt.

important deadlines

race kit pick up & late entry
Race Day Only
Saturday, October 6

8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Cumberland Heritage Village Museum
Old Montreal Rd. Cumberland Village
Ottawa, Canada

awards and prizes
Everyone
All participants receive a completion medal at the finish line of their race.

Race Winners
The first place male and female solo winner of each race, receives a merchandise prize.

Top 3 Overall
The first three overall finishers in each race - male and female - will be honoured in an award presentation ceremony that will take place in the Awards Area shortly after they finish.

Category Top 3 Finishers
Each Age, Weight, and Relay Category top 3 finishers, is eligible for a Gold, Silver, or Bronze 'Award Medal Lanyard'. This 'Award Medal Lanyard' must be picked up on race day, any time after the results are posted at the Awards Table, or at an Award Ceremony.

Award Medal Lanyard Must Be Picked Up on Race Day
Check the official results to see if you finished in the top 3 in your category, and then you may claim your 'Award Medal Lanyard' at the Awards Table or at the Awards Ceremony.

If you do not receive your 'Award Medal Lanyard' on race day, you may send a self addressed, stamped envelope indicating the award, to 'Somersault, 411 Lefebvre Way, Ottawa, K1E 2W5', and one will be mailed to you.

official performance certificate
We are pleased to offer each race finisher, the opportunity to download and print an official certificate of their event performance. That's right, by Wednesday after each event you will be able to go to http://www.somersault.ca/results.htm, punch in your race number and obtain a certificate that highlights your race, finish time and place.

souvenir t-shirt
T-shirts are unisex sizing. Click here for sizing information. If your entry is received by Sunday, September 30th you will receive a free souvenir T-shirt if you attend the event. There are no exceptions to this deadline, so enter early. 

You are eligible for the souvenir shirt only if you attend at Race Kit Pick Up to pick it up. If you do not pick up your race kit, you are not eligible for the souvenir tech t-shirt.  Please do not request a shirt after the event. 

tech shirt option
Tech shirts are sized by gender. Click here for sizing information. You can upgrade your souvenir event t-shirt to a high quality Tech T-Shirt for an extra $15, but only before the souvenir shirt deadline. The Tech Shirt comes without the sponsor logos on the back, so it makes a first class casual wear shirt. You are only eligible for the souvenir Tech T-Shirt,

• if you upgrade to the Tech Shirt when entering online, and
• if you pick up your race kit by event day.
  

Please Note: This year men's Tech Shirt sizing is the same as you would normally wear.

t-zone orientation

We will have attendants in the T-Zone beginning at 9:00 a.m.  They will be there to answer your questions and direct traffic once the event starts. They will also provide a 10 minute race orientation session at 9:45 a.m. Race instructions will be given and your race questions will be addressed at this session.

rent a wheel for the event

Always wanted to try a ‘fast wheel on your bike? Now is the chance with the EuroTriShop.com wheel rental program. You can rent one and try it on your won bike. Check it out at http://www.eurotrishop.com

orleans cycles bike tech stop
For all your last minute bicycle emergencies, Orleans Cycles will be on site to help 1 hour before race start and until after the cycling portion of the race. Drop in and chat with the good people from them.

zoomphoto.ca photography

We are pleased to be able to offer a photo program for participants in the Fall Colours Duathlon.  Zoomphoto will be offering you classy photos commemorating your participation.  Just go to http://www.somersault.ca/results.htm several days after the event for your photo.

chimo hotel - the official somersault event hotel
The CHIMO Hotel in Ottawa, is the official Somersault Event Hotel for 2012.  The CHIMO is conveniently located directly off Highway 417, via the St. Laurent Blvd. North exit. The hotel address is 1199 Joseph Cyr Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1J 7T4. The hotel is to excellent shopping, restaurants, and National Capital Region attractions.

Visit the Chimo Hotel web site (www.chimohotel.com). All rooms come with free parking, free high speed internet access, free local phone calls, a mini-fridge, and coffee maker.

If you are attending or have attended a Somersault event in 2012 you are eligible for the "Somersault Promotions Preferred Corporate Rate".  You can contact the hotel at 1-800-387-9779, or email chimo@chimohotel.com.

food and refreshments
Enjoy fruit, bagels, water, eLoad, and a light meal at the finish line.

your results (Age is as of December 31, 2012)
Your personal results will be posted within 20 minutes of your finish. Check the results as soon as you can,. If you have finished in the top 3 in your age, weight, or relay category, go immediately to the Awards Table to claim your Award Medal 'Add On'.

If you find mistakes in the results, go to the Sportstats van near the Finish Line and provide them with the information you think is correct.  Have the results people make changes before you leave the event site, because they may not be able to do it after race day.

Results will be posted at http://www.somersault.ca/results.htm the evening of the race.

race day schedule - October 6th

directions
Take the Queensway East past Orleans on Regional Road 174 to the Village of Cumberland.  Turn South at the traffic lights on Cameron St. and make the next left onto Old Montreal Rd. Head East (left) on Old Montreal Rd. until you reach the Cumberland Heritage Village Museum (approx. 2Km). If you are coming from the East, take Highway 17 (Regional Rd. 174) and take the same turnoff.

race kit pick up & late entry

Race Day Only

Saturday, October 6th
Cumberland Heritage Village Museum
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Old Montreal Rd. Cumberland Village
Ottawa, Canada

course maps and how to view

Somersault event maps are featured through the Google Maps service.  Participants may easily view course maps using your Explorer or Firefox browsers.

Click here for instructions on how to best view the course maps.

Click here for the course map.

Sprint & Long Du Run #1 Course
The Long Du and Sprint Du start simultaneoously on Old Montreal Rd. at the service entrance to the Cumberland Heritage Village Museum. Runners run West on Old Montreal Rd. to Barrette St. where they turn left and complete one loop of the street and return along the Old Montreal Rd. bike path, through the parking lot, and turn right into the Museum grounds and the T-Zone.

Cycle Course
Cyclists leave the Museum grounds and head East on Old Montreal Rd. to Becket's Creek Rd. They turn right onto Becket's Creek Rd. and follow it to Wilhaven Dr.  They turn right on Wilhaven Dr. and follow it to Lough Dr.

Cyclists turn right on Lough Dr. and follow it to Kinsella Dr..  They turn right on Kinsella Dr.. and follow it to Old Montreal Rd.  They turn right on Old Montreal Rd. and repeat the above loop.

Sprint Du cyclists do 2 loops of this section of the course and then return to the Museum grounds along Old Montreal Rd. to the dismount at the service road entrance and walk/run the bike into the T-Zone (16.2Km)

Long Du cyclists do 5 loops of this section of the course and then return to the Museum grounds along Old Montreal Rd., to the dismount at the service road entrance and walk/run the bike into the T-Zone. (37.8Km)

Run #2 Sprint Du Course - 3.1Km
Sprint Du runners exit the T-Zone on the Museum grounds through the front parking lot, and run along the bike path to Barrette St. where they turn left and complete one loop of the street. They then return along the Old Montreal Rd. bike path to the Museum, where they turn right from the parking lot into the Museum and follow the roadway on the grounds to the Finish Line on the infield.

Run #2 Long Du Course - 5.1Km

The Long Du runners exit the T-Zone on the Museum grounds through the front parking lot, and run along the bike path to Barrette St. where they turn left and complete one loop of the street. They then return along the Old Montreal Rd. bike path to the Museum, where they turn right from the parking lot into the Museum and follow the roadway on the grounds for 3 1/2 laps before they turn in to the Finish Line on the infield .

rules & regulations
Click here and go to the event Rules & Regulations site.  Remember it is your responsibility to know and adhere to the rules.

your first duathlon?
Click here and go to our beginners and novice site for assistance.

race info updates
We will email 3 weekly Fall Colours Newsletters to participants with the latest updates prior to the race.  These newsletters are very important as they will identify  changes, answer your questions and recommend race day procedures that will make your event day a better one. 

Please provide an accessible email address on your entry form if you wish to receive these Newsletters. You may want to use a personal email address rather than your work email, because many employers utilize filters that will not let the Newsletter through.