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The 2012 Winterman Marathon, Marathon Relays, Half Marathon, 10Km, 5Km, and 3Km will take place on Sunday February 19, 2012, at the Canadian War Museum.  The War Museum provides a stunning backdrop to the premiere of this prestigious annual event. Winterman is being held during Canada's winter festival - and is an official Winterlude event.

The War Museum is located at 1 Vimy Place in the heart of Ottawa and the National Capital Region, on the shores of the Ottawa River. The run course, an out and back loop of 5 kilometres follows the Ottawa River, and provides a great view of the city's stunning skyline on the return run.

Runners can choose distances from 3Km, 5Km, 10Km, Half Marathon, and Marathon distances. You may decide to run solo at any of these races distances, or you can choose to participate in one of the Marathon Relays. All finishers will receive a finish medal, a souvenir shirt (if you enter on time), a performance certificate, an official time, and a National Capital Region Winterlude experience.

You can check out the other weekend Winterlude activities which you can enjoy before and after your Winterman Run, at http://www.canadascapital.gc.ca

We invite you to come to Ottawa, on the weekend of February 18-19, to participate in, or watch, the 4th annual Winterman Marathon, Marathon Relays, and associated races, as well as all the other Winterlude activities.

event highlights

• Medals for all finishers at the finish line
• Measured and Certified Run Courses
• Personalized participant bib numbers
• A Boston Qualifier
• Official performance certificates available online
• A Winterlude Weekend
  

race director
Peter Devanney - peter@devanney.ca

tourism info

www.ottawatourism.ca

winterlude info

http://www.canadascapital.gc.ca

The Winterman Marathon, and associated races, are official races in the 2012 Somersault Event Series. Participants in Winterman, are automatically ranked in the annual Somersault Champions Challenge program. The Champions Challenge allows those who participate in more than one Somersault Run Series race, to see how they stack up against others in overall, gender, and gender age group categories in 2012.

Each 2012 Somersault Event Series race is part of the Champions Challenge. Check out the Somersault Run Series at http://www.somersault.ca/runningevents.htm, and see how you can score points in the Champions Challenge at http://www.somersault.ca/championshipstri.htm.

search and rescue global 1 (sar global 1) - charity and club of the event - http://www.sarglobal1.ca/index.htm

Search and Rescue Global 1 is a partner in the Winterman Marathon.  It is also the "Club of the Event ", and the "Official Winterman Charity". As the "Club of the Event" SAR Global 1 members provide worker support and volunteers to the event.

Established in 1996, SAR Global 1 Ottawa Gatineau Search and Rescue is a federally incorporated, non-profit, volunteer-based search and rescue organization serving the Western Quebec, and Eastern Ontario regions. Its mission is to reduce the frequency and severity of missing person incidents in these regions through the development and implementation of efficient and effective Search and Rescue (SAR) prevention and response programs.

Pledge Form
We encourage you to consider making a donation or collecting pledges in support of SAR Global 1, by downloading the pledge form here. For more information on SAR Global 1, please go to http://www.sarglobal1.ca/.

kidsport ottawa accepting used sports equipment on site - www.kidsportottawa.ca

We are pleased to be able to support and promote KidSport Ottawa at Winterman.  The good folks from KidSport Ottawa, will be on hand at Registration and invite you to bring used sports equipment (soccer, hockey, baseball, & hockey items, that Play It Again Sports will accept). We encourage you to bring in these used items to assist KidSport Ottawa to provide equipment and apparel to the regions disadvantaged youth.

events & distances

• Winterman Marathon Run - 42.2 Km
• Winterman Marathon 2 Person Relay
• Winterman Marathon 4 Person Relay
• Winterman Marathon 8 Person Relay     
• Winterman Half Marathon Run - 21.1 Km
• Winterman 10 Km Run 
• Winterman 5 Km Fun Run  
• Winterman 3 Km Run
   

start time - 8:30 a.m.
  8:30 a.m.  - Start of Marathon & Relays, Half Marathon, 10Km, 5Km

  8:35 a.m.  - Start of the 3Km

Marathon Time Limit - 5 Hours (5.5 Hours with an optional 8:00 a.m. start)

Due to the nature of the marathon course, and our concern for the safety of all runners, there is a time limit of 5 hours to complete the Marathon.  Runners who do not cross the half way point in the marathon in less than 2:30 (2:45 for those who take the optional 8:00 a.m. start), will receive an official Half Marathon place and finish time. 

Marathon Runners - Early Start Time - 8:00 a.m.
If you are not sure you can complete the marathon within the 5 hour time limit, we encourage you to attempt the Half Marathon instead - or contact us at info@somersault.ca, to book an 8:00 a.m. start time in the Marathon.

We accept entry from marathon participants who expect to complete the marathon distance in up to 5.5 hours, however, if you anticipate a finish time between 5 and 5.5 hours, you will be required to start at 8:00 a.m. You must contact us if you plan to complete the marathon between 5 and 5.5 hours, and book an 8:00 a.m. start time.

If you cannot complete the marathon distance in 5.5 hours or less, please enter a shorter race, because we must open the road course at 1:30 p.m.

the record holders 

Marathon

Open Men                     – (New) Sebastien Roulier, Sherbrooke, QC - 2011       - 2:47:13

Open Women                – (New) Michelle Gates. Waterloo, ON - 2011              - 3:20:14

Masters Men                 - Robert Shotton, Ottawa, ON - 2010                           - 3:22:33

Masters Women            - (New) Reut Aharony, Ottawa, ON - 2011                    - 3:41:59

Half Marathon

Open Men                     - (New) Matt Leduc, Ajax, ON - 2011                           - 1:15:13

Open Women                - Peggy Labonte, Lachine, QC - 2010                          - 1:30:31

Masters Men                 - (New) Steve Irwin, Kanata, ON - 2011                        - 1:25:30

Masters Women            - (New) Izzy Audette, Morin Heights, QC - 2011            - 1:39:38

10Km

Open Men                     - (New) Troy Rowe, Markham, ON - 2011                     - 37:13

Open Women                - Jodi Wendland, Kingston, ON - 2010                         - 40:32

Masters Men                 - (New) Jean Francois Fillion, Gatineau, QC - 2011       - 37:57

Masters Women            - Irene Perry, Ottawa, ON - 2010                                 - 51:16

5Km

Open Men                     - (New) Benjamin Brzezynski, Almonte, ON - 2011       - 16:12.0

Open Women                - Danielle Riendeau, Ottawa, ON - 2009                       - 19:26.3

Masters Men                 - Ian Fraser, Ottawa - 2009                                          - 18:36.7

Masters Women            - Marilyn Warren, Ottawa, ON - 2010                            - 25:21.7

participation categories

marathon relays (slight change in 2012)

The relays are an exciting part of the Winterman Marathon. Teams of 2, 4, or 8 participants, may challenge for relay supremacy in their divisions.  The first person on the team completes a 7.2Km loop, and the remaining 7 loops are exactly 5Km in length. This is a change from past years.

The 1st runner on an 8 person relay team runs a 7.2Km lap,and the remaining 7 team mates each run a 5Km lap.

The 1st runner on a 4 person relay team runs a 7.2Km lap and then a second lap of 5Km, while the remaining 3 team members each run 2 laps of 5Km; consecutively, or alternately.

On a 2 person relay team, team members may run their 4 laps in any order they wish, as long as each member runs 4 complete laps of the course.  Each lap is 5Km except for the first lap which is 7.2Km - so the 1st relay runner will run a first lap of 7.2Km.

student discount

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

entry fee discounts and deadlines

entry fee schedules

You can view the entry fee schedules by clicking on the "Enter Now" button above.

There are no refunds for any reason - this includes event cancellation due to events beyond our control, or event changes. Credit cards are accepted for online entries only, up to Sunday February 12th. All entries received after Sunday February 12th, 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 February 12th - no exceptions. Entries received after Sunday February 12th do not receive a souvenir shirt.

late entry on race weekend

Late entries are accepted on race weekend at the locations and times below. Late entries are cash only, on this fee schedule.

event weekend race kit pick up and late entry

Saturday February 18th
Canadian War Museum

1 Vimy Place, Ottawa
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

February 19th
Canadian War Museum

1 Vimy Place, Ottawa
6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

entering online is recommended
We encourage you to enter online. You will receive an immediate confirmation of payment, and you avoid the hassle of printing off an entry form, writing a cheque, mailing or dropping off your form, and wondering if we received your entry. Enter online at http://www.somersault.ca/eventwinterman.htm.

paying by cheque by mail
If you should decide to pay by cheque, please make it out and mail it to:

• 2251389 Ontario Ltd.
• 411 Lefebvre Way
• Ottawa, Ontario
• K1E 2W5

important deadlines

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 finisher, is eligible for a Gold, Silver, or Bronze 'Award Medal Ribbon'. This 'Award Medal Ribbon' 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 Ribbon 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 Ribbon' at the Awards Table or at the Awards Ceremony.

If you do not receive your 'Award Medal Ribbon' on race day, you may send a self addressed, stamped envelope indicating the award, to 'Winterman, 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, after each event you will be able go online to the event web site at http://www.somersault.ca/results.htm, punch in your race number and obtain a certificate that highlights your race, finish time and place in the race.

international academy of massage

We are very pleased to announce that the International Academy of Massage will be at Winterman offering massages in the comfort of the Barney Danson Theatre, after both the Half Marathon, and Marathon events - enjoy! Many thanks to the Academy for offering this participant service!

event services
Toilets - Pre-race toilets can be  found in the War Museum. Marathoners and Half Marathoners will have access to course side toilets every 2.5Km on the race course.

Timing - ChampionChip Timing courtesy of Sportstats will be in place. In addition to finish times, we will also post marathon, half marathon, and relay team splits.

eload aid stations

Aid stations will be placed every 2.5 Km along all run courses. eLoad, and water will be available to participants in all races at these stations.

eLoad Gel will be provided to Marathon participants in their race kits, and can be carried with them on the course.

souvenir t-shirt for 3km, 5km , 10km, and 4 & 8 person marathon & relay team participants
If your entry is received by Sunday, February 12th, you will receive a free souvenir T-shirt at 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 up your Race Kit. If you do not pick up your Race Kit, you are not eligible for the souvenir t-shirt.  Please do not request a shirt following the event.

Should you wish, you can choose to upgrade to a long sleeve souvenir t-shirt, for a $10 surcharge, when you are completing the entry form.

T-shirts are unisex sizing. Click here for sizing information. If your entry is received by Sunday, October 2nd you will receive a free souvenir T-shirt if you attend the event.

souvenir long sleeve shirt for marathon, half marathon, and 2 person marathon relay teams  

If your entry is received by Sunday, February 12th, you will receive a free souvenir long sleeve shirt at 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 up your Race Kit. If you do not pick up your Race Kit, you are not eligible for the souvenir t-shirt.  Please do not request a shirt following the event.

Long Shirts are unisex sizing. Click here for sizing information. If your entry is received by Sunday, February 12th, you will receive a free souvenir T-shirt if you attend the event.

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 2010 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.

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

expo
There will be a Winterman Expo on the race site on race day and at Race Kit Pick Up the day before in the War Museum.  Those interested in participating in the Expo, should contact Christine at christine@somersault.ca for more information on booth space rentals.

food and refreshments
All participants can look for fruit, bagels, and water at the finish line after the race.

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.  No chip = no time.

You are responsible for obtaining your ChampionChip Bracelet on race morning from the timing people at the Sportstats Tent inside the Museum.  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 as of December 31, 2012)
Your personal results will be posted very soon after you finish the race at the race site.  Please check the results as soon as you can, to be sure they are accurate.  If  there are discrepancies, go to the Sportstats Van and provide them with the information you think is correct.  Please do this on race, as results will not be adjusted after race day.  Have Sportstats make changes before you leave the event site. Results will be posted at http://www.somersault.ca/resultsrun.htm the evening of the race.

event day schedule

directions to - and parking at - the canadian war museum
http://www.warmuseum.ca/cwm/plan-your-visit/location-and-directions

race kit pick up & late entry
It is highly recommended that you pick up your race kit or enter late, on Saturday at the Race Kit Pick Up/Late Entry time and place.  Doing so on race morning can be very hectic and anxiety producing. 

Saturday February 18th
Canadian War Museum (directions above)
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Ottawa, Canada

February 19th
Canadian War Museum (directions above)
6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Ottawa, Canada

run course - a map below
The run course is a 5Km out and back on the Ottawa River Parkway.  You may view the course map below, or read the verbal description which is as follows:

The Start and Finish are on the Ottawa River Parkway (Westbound lanes) adjacent to the Canadian War Museum. The Parkway will be closed to vehicle traffic for the event.

All runners proceed West along the Parkway to the Parkdale off ramp, where the 5Km, and 10Km runners exit. Marathon, and half marathon runners do not exit on the first lap, but continue on the parkway to pick up their additional 2.2Km and 1.1Km (1st lap only) distance, returning to, and exiting on the off ramp.

All runners on each lap other than the Marathon and Half Marathon 1st lap runner, take the Parkdale off ramp to Golden Rod Dr. They turn right onto Golden Rod into Tunney's Pasture, and proceed to the turn around point on Golden Rod, at 2.5Km.

Runners then return to the Finish Line area on the same course, completing the 5Km, 7.2Km or 6.1Km 1st loop. The 5Km runners/walkers cross the Finish Line at that point.

• 10Km runners/walkers complete this 5Km loop a second time, and cross the Finish Line.
• Half Marathon runners/walkers complete the 6.1Km 1st loop, then 3 more 5Km loops and cross the Finish Line.
• Marathon runners/walkers and Marathon relay teams complete the 7.2Km 1st loop, then 7 more 5Km loops, and cross the Finish Line.

The 3Km runners and walkers will start 5 minutes after the other races, and will run/walk an "out and back" 3Km parkway loop.

Click here for a map of the race site, and run courses.

All entrants are required to be familiar with the "General Information", "Rules and Procedures" and the "What's New" information sections on the www.somersault.ca web site. Some information in the above sections may not be on this Winterman information page, so please read them!  It is a good idea to re-read the Winterman event information just before the event to be sure nothing has changed.

your first race?
Click here to go to our beginners and novices page for assistance.

volunteers
If your kids, spouse, family members or friends are spectating, why not volunteer them as officials/volunteers and have some fun too!  Email us ahead of time if you will help, so we can assign you - info@somersault.ca. For more information on our volunteer program, please go to http://www.somersault.ca/volunteers.htm.

newsletter updates
We will email 3 weekly Winterman 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 when you enter, 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.