the
somersault run series
The Somersault Run Series is now in its 21st season. The 2011 Series includes 13 events, beginning with the Winterman Marathon on February 20th. The 2011 Somersault Spring, Summer, Fall Series kicks off with the 8th Annual "Place d'Orleans Half Marathon, 10, 5, 3, & 1Km Mothers' Day Runs" on May 8th, and finishes with the "Ottawa Fall Colours Marathon & Relays, Half Marathon, 10, 5, 3, & 1Km Runs" on October 9th.
awards and medals
We provide medals to each finisher in every Somersault Series race.
Participants finishing in the top 3 of each age, weight, or relay category receive a finisher's gold, silver, or bronze medal "Lanyard", which will be presented soon after the awards are posted on race day. The medal 'Lanyard' must be claimed at the event.
The first place male and female in each race (except Wylie Ryan Kids races) receive a merchandise prize. All participants are eligible for draw prizes at each Somersault event, but you must be there to be eligible.
awards not picked up on race day
Award medal lanyards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd, in all categories, will be presented in an award ceremony, or may be picked up at the Awards Table. If you don't pick it up on race day, please send a self addressed, stamped envelope (indicating your race category place) to: Somersault EVent Series, 411 Lefebvre Way, Ottawa, K1E 2W5, and we will mail it to you.
certificates of performance
Each finisher in a Somersault race, can access and download an official performance certificate. It will be available online on Wednesday after the race at http://www.eventsonline.ca/fc/somersault.html.
clydesdale
and athena categories
In selected races we have Clydesdale (Men) and Athena (Women) categories, in addition to age categories. If you are a male weighing 200 lb or more or a woman weighing 150 lbs or more, you may enter these categories. Weight will be determined at Race Kit Pick Up with a "weigh in". Please note that if you enter the Clydesdale or Athena category, you are not eligible for age category award.
championchip
timing and results
We will
be using the Sportstats ChampionChip Timing System at all Somersault Series events.
All participants in a race must wear the assigned "Timing Chip" Bracelet on their ankle.
Pick
up your timing chip bracelet at least 30 minutes before your
race at the Sportstats Tent near the finish line. Races will not be held
up waiting for those who forgot their bracelet.
You must return the bracelet immediately after crossing
the finish line. Participants are charged $40 for lost
Chips - so be sure to return them.
Results will be posted
at the event, and will be posted at http://www.somersault.ca/results.htm on race day evening.
your
results and age category (Age is
as of December 31, 2011)
Your personal results will be posted on our results board
on the race site 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,
visit the Sportstats Van near the Finish Line and provide
them with the information you think is right.
Participant
ages are determined as at December 31, 2011. Your age
on that day will determine the age category in which you
will be placed. As long as you enter your birth date correctly
when entering, there won't be any age mistakes on your results.
walk category
In response to growing demand, we offer the walk category to invite walkers to participate, although it is not a competitive category, and we do not recognize place of finish or offer place awards in the Walk category. Each finisher receives a finish medal.
zoomphoto.ca photography
We are pleased to be able to offer a photo program for participants in the Somersault Run Series. Zoomphoto.ca will be offering you classy photos commemorating your participation. Just go to http://www.somersault.ca/results.htm the day after the event, to view and/or purchase your photo.
souvenir
shirt
Our souvenir event T-shirts are popular.
If your entry is received by the last Sunday before the race, you
will receive a free souvenir shirt. There are
no exceptions to this free shirt deadline however, so enter early.
You may upgrade to a "Tech" shirt when you enter online, for an extra fee.
Please Note: You are eligible for the souvenir shirt only if you attend (or have someone attend for you) at Race Kit Pick. If you do not pick up your race kit (which includes the shirt) there, you are not eligible to receive the souvenir shirt. Please do not request a shirt after the event.
food
and refreshments
All finishers will be offered a bagel, a banana, water, and eLoad in the finish pen following each race.
courses and
course measurement
All run courses are measured and meet generally accepted
measurement criteria. In some cases they are also 'certified' for official national statistical purposes of for Boston Marathon qualifying times.
Participants are responsible to know and to stay on the
run courses at all times. The courses are described on
each event web site information page, where a site and course a map may also be found. Course maps are not generally provided at race sites, so download and print your own if you require one on race day.
aid stations
on course
Water and eLoad can be found every 2.5Km or less, on all run
courses. Half marathoners and marathoners will have additional
aid station supplements at their aid stations.
volunteers
All events are dependent on significant volunteer support.
We often offer donations
to clubs or organizations that can bring a group of volunteers to the event.
We also accept volunteers on race day, so if you would like to
help out, contact us at info@somersault.ca. If you are accompanying
a participant, it can be an interesting way to enjoy your
event visit. Most races offer
a souvenir shirt to volunteers.
entry
fee conditions
Due to the nature of outdoor events and to the fact that entry fees fund race operations, Somersault does not provide entry fee refunds - for any reason.
VISA, Master Card, cheques and cash are acceptable up to Sunday before each race. Credit cards are accepted for online entries only.
Entries received after the Sunday before each race can only be made at Race Kit Pick Up (cash only). Souvenir T-shirts are only included with your entry if you enter by the Sunday before each race - no exceptions. Late entrants do not receive a souvenir shirt, although in some instances, you may be able to purchase 'no-show' shirts at the end of the event.
rules and
regulations
The event rules are set out in a separate section - click Rules and Race Day Tips. It is every participant's
responsibility to know and to adhere to these rules. Please
take time to become familiar with them.
event
day flow
It is important to become familiar with the flow of the event before race day. Doing so will
reduce your anxiety level and contribute to a smooth flowing
event and a positive personal event experience. Here are some tips which will assist you on race day:
