Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre, Britannia Park
102 Greenview Avenue Ottawa, ON.

race director
Terry McKinty - terry@somersault.ca

event highlights

• Medals to all finishers presented at the finish line
• New Walkers Category
• The New 1 & 3Km distances
• Souvenir shirt for everyone entering on time
• Personalized participant bib numbers
• Medal 'Add On' for the top 3 in each category
• Official performance certificate available online  
• Fast, efficient Race Kit Pick Up on race morning 

wylie ryan quick kids 1km
Along with the Britannia Beach 3 & 5Km Run, we are offering something for the kids too. It is the Wylie Ryan Quick Kids' 1Km Run. Kids up to 11 years will enjoy it. Younger ones can join in, if you want to push them in a stroller. Please Click Here to learn more about this fun event.

ottawa riverkeeper - official charity of the event
We are pleased to announce that Ottawa Riverkeeper (click here to web site), is the official charity of the event. Citizen-based Ottawa Riverkeeper is the voice that works to protect and enhance the ecological health and integrity of the Ottawa River system.

Please click here, for the Ottawa Riverkeeper web site online Pledge Form, or click here to download a printed Pledge Form for your pledge use.GREAT PRIZES! If you collect over $250 in pledges, you will be eligible to receive a prize. To be eligible for prizes, make sure to bring your complete pledge form to the Ottawa Riverkeeper representative on race day.

You may find it easier to make a donation or solicit pledge support, using the online event entry form.

1. Donations can be made to the ORK during the online entry process.
2. The donation amount will be added to your entry fee. 
3. The amount in the donation box will be directed to on your behalf.
4. Donations of $20 or more are eligible for an income tax receipt.

kidsport ottawa - the official charity of the somersault series

Somersault is proud to announce that KidSport Ottawa is the Official Charity of the 2010 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 event, and who might be interested in seeing how you stack up against others in overall, gender, and age group categories, in the Somersault Run Series.

Each 2010 Somersault Run Series race is included in the Champions Challenge. Check out how you can score points in the Champions Challenge at http://www.somersault.ca/championshipstri.htm.

event distances
3Km Run & Walk

5Km Run & Walk
Quick Kids 1Km

start times

• 8:40 a.m. - 3 & 5Km
• 8:42 a.m. Quick Kids 1Km
  

participation categories - Age as of December 31, 2010

junior program

We are proud to continue to build the Junior Program in 2010 by adding the new 3Km distance (which is open to adults too!).  This program is designed to encourage those 12 years and older to participate, by including 2 year categories 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.

the new 3km distance

The new 3Km distance is especially geared to adults and young teens alike.  It is a great distance that offers a challenge but is not too long for the younger ones, or the adults who may not be super fit.

student discount

Students born in 1986 or later, and enrolled in school during the 2010 year, receive a 40% discount on the entry fee.

early season entry 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. The discount schedule is outlined below. For more information on early season discounts please go to http://www.somersault.ca/earlydiscounts.htm.

free change of entry if entered by january 31st
Each early season entry received by January 31, 2010, is eligible for one free change to another event in the same calendar year, if the event change request is made by the Sunday June 7th.

Each entry received after January 31, 2010 and by March 15, 2010 is eligible to change to another event in the same calendar year, for an administration fee of $15, if the event change request is made by Sunday July 7th.

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.

early season entry fee discounts and deadlines

entry fee schedule after discount deadline

entry fee conditions
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 June 6th.  All entries received after Sunday June 6th, 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 June 6th - no exceptions. Entries received after Sunday June 6th do not receive a souvenir shirt.

accreditation, officiating, safety, and medical surcharge
In addition to the entry fee, a surcharge of $4 per entrant is being levied to cover the costs of retaining race officials, safety, and medical personnel , and for the club of event program.

entering online is recommended

We encourage you to enter online.  That way you receive an immediate confirmation of payment. Avoid the hassle of writing a cheque and mailing or dropping off your form.

entry drop off locations

• Somersault Promotions , 411 Lefebvre Way, Ottawa

race kit pick up
Friday June 11
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre, Britannia Park
102 Greenview Avenue Ottawa, ON.

Race Day Pick Up
Saturday June 12
6:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre, Britannia Park
102 Greenview Avenue Ottawa, ON.

important deadlines

awards & 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

The 'Award Medal Lanyard' must be claimed 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 go online to the event web site, punch in your race number and obtain a certificate that highlights your race, finish time and place in the race.

souvenir t-shirt
N.B. T-shirts are unisex sizing. Click here for sizing information. If your entry is received by Sunday, June 6th 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 t-shirt.  Please do not request a shirt after the event. 

tech shirt option
N.B. 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.

zoomphoto.com photography
We are pleased to be able to offer a photo program for participants in the Westboro 5Km Fun Run events.  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 2010.  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 2010 you are eligible for the "Somersault Promotions Preferred Corporate Rate" ($105 per night plus taxes - Single or Double Occupancy).  You can contact the hotel at 1-800-387-9779, or email chimo@chimohotel.com.

food and refreshments
Look for the fruit, bagels, water, and Gatorade at the finish line when you are done.

championchip timing - by sportstats  
We use Sportstats ChampionChip Timing at all Somersault races.  This timing system requires that all participants wear a ChampionChip Bracelet on your ankle during the race.  This bracelet contains a computer chip that allows you to be timed.  You are responsible for obtaining your ChampionChip Bracelet on race morning from the timing people at the Sportstats Tent near the Finish Line.  Do this at least 30 minutes before your race - earlier is better! 

Races will not be held up waiting for those who forgot their bracelet. You must return your ChampionChip Bracelet immediately after you cross the finish line.  You are responsible for the cost if it is not returned - and it is expensive.

your results (Age is as of December 31, 2010)
Your personal results will be posted very soon after you finish the race. Please check the results as soon as you can, to be sure they are accurate. If  there are discrepancies, go to the Sportstats van near the Finish Line and provide them with the information you think is correct.  Results will not be adjusted post race day.  Have the results people make changes before you leave the event site, or live with the results! Results will be posted at www.somersault.ca the evening of the race.

race day schedule - june 12

how to get to britannia beach
For directions to Britannia Beach, please click on MAP.

race day parking - saturday june 12
Information coming soon!

race kit pick up & late registration
Friday June 11
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre, Britannia Park
102 Greenview Avenue Ottawa, ON.

Saturday June 12
6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre, Britannia Park
102 Greenview Avenue Ottawa, ON.

course map & 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

To go to the course map, "Click Here".

5Km Run Course

The 5Km run starts at the Ron Kolbus Centre at Britannia Beach and proceeds West on the paved recreational pathway to the 2.5Km turn around in Andrew Haydon Park and returns to the finish line at the Ron Kolbus Centre.

All entrants are required to be familiar with the "General Information", and the "What's New" information sections.  There is some information in these sections that may not be on this event information page, so please click and read the appropriate buttons on the left - even if you are familiar with the event, as there can be changes!  It is a good idea to re-read event information the week before the event to be sure nothing has changed.

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

new to this?
Click here to go to our beginner and novice site for assistance.

race info updates
We will email 3 weekly Britannia Beach 5Km Fun Run 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.