Run Information
Saturday July 8, 2023
520 Water Street,
Fairy Lake, Newmarket, ON, L3Y 1M5
5K Run Date and Time:
In-Person Run date - Saturday, July 8, 2023
Virtual Run dates – starting Saturday July 8 until Saturday July 22
5K Entry Fee Includes:
Your In-Person 5K registration includes:
Kids' Fun Registration includes:
In-Person Run date - Saturday, July 8, 2023
- 5K Run/Walk (chip timed): 9:00am
- Kids' Fun Run (8 years and under): 10:00am
Virtual Run dates – starting Saturday July 8 until Saturday July 22
5K Entry Fee Includes:
Your In-Person 5K registration includes:
- ASICS technical running shirt
- Finisher medal
- Race bib
- Access to our post run party and festivities
- Timed race with bibtag timing
- Chance to support kids and their families living with SMA
Kids' Fun Registration includes:
- Kids' Fun Run finisher's memento
- Run bib
- Access to our post run party and festivities
- Chance to support kids and their families living with SMA
Pre - Run Kit Pick Up:
Location:
Newmarket Running Room
1 - 17906 Yonge St.
Newmarket, ON, L4Y 8S1
Phone: (905) 898-0494
**AVOID RUN DAY LINE-UPS - PICK UP YOUR KIT EARLY **
Friday, July 7, 2023
From 1:00 pm - 6:30 pm
IMPORTANT: Please bring photo ID OR a printout of your email registration confirmation for race kit pick-up. If you are picking up for family, friends and/or select team members all you need is an e-mail confirming you can pick up their kit on their behalf or their email registration confirmation.
Registration Confirmation and Bib Number Look up:
Click here to view the confirmation page.
Run Day Kit Pick Up:
Saturday, July 8, 2023 from 7:45am at the run site at Fairy Lake
Run Day Schedule:
Saturday, July 8, 2023
The Rebecca Run for SMA will take place rain or shine! This event will not be re-scheduled.
7:45 am - Kit Pick Up, Fundraising and Info tent opens
9:00 am - 5K Run/Walk STARTS
10:00 am - Kids' Fun Run STARTS
10:30 am - Awards and Fundraising Ceremony Begins
11:00 am - Wrap Up
Run Results:
Results can be found here on Chiptime Results.
Run Day Pictures:
Pictures can be found here
The Route:
- The route is a scenic out and back course along the Tom Taylor Path.
- Click here to see the 5K route.
Finisher Medals:
- All registered 5K participants will receive a finisher medal.
- Kids' Fun Run participants will receive a Kids' Run finisher memento.
Run Day Location & Directions:
Fairy Lake, 520 Water Street, Newmarket, ON, L3Y 1M5
From 400: Exit 400 on Hwy 9 right/east (to Newmarket - 10 minute drive). Follow Davis Dr. (hwy 9) to Main St. Turn right (south) on Main. Follow till Main St ends at Water St and turn left (east). Fairy Lake is on the south (right) side, just over the bridge. GREAT parking - turn left on Doug Duncan Dr and park in the in the Newmarket Community Center parking lot. Enter Fairy Lake at Water St by foot and walk the path till you find us (about 400 meters into the park).
From 404: Exit 404 at Mulock west. Follow to Bayview, turn north/right. At first stop light turn left/west (each direction at this 4 way light all have different street names - go figure. Left/west should be either Water St/or Main St. The opposite direction is Gorman. If you proceed
straight through it becomes Prospect Ave). At the bottom of the hill, just over the tracks, turn left/south into Fairy Lake conservation area.
Parking Options:
Early arrivals will be able to park inside Fairy Lake. Please follow the directions from the parking volunteers accordingly.
If you require handicapped parking, you may park in Lot #2 or #3. Alert the parking volunteer and they will direct you accordingly.
- Newmarket Community Center parking lot across the street or along Main Street in downtown Newmarket.
- Cane Parkway (west of Fairy Lake and a really short walk to the start line).
- Newmarket Municipal Building at 395 Muloch Ave (proceed to the north section of the lot and from there, the entrance to the boardwalk is directly adjacent and from there it is to scenic and short walk to the start line)
Start Line Positions:
- Line up at the start line according to your estimated finishing time. The faster you are - the closer to the start line you should be. If you are going to run/walk, please line up towards the back of the group.
- To ensure a safe start with proper seeding we ask that you listen to our run announcer and line up in the appropriate area.
Bib Numbers:
Your bib number must be visible on the front of your shirt. Only Runners wearing and showing a bib number will be allowed to cross the finish line and receive post Run refreshments.
Timing system:
We will be using the Bibtag system. With this technology your timing chip or "bibtag" is now placed on the back of your run bib. It must be correctly worn on Run day for your Run time to be accurately captured. Important Info:
- Do not remove the "bibTag" from your bib.
- Do not fold your bib or excessively bend or twist the "bibTag".
- Wear your bib on your front. Do not wear on your back, side, leg or arm.
Run Etiquette:
- The park paths are not closed to the public and we must all share the path. Please keep to the appropriate side of the path when there is two way “traffic”.
- When there are others on the route, please run in SINGLE FILE along the right hand side of the trail.
- When overtaking/passing a runner, pass on the left. A quick, “ON YOUR LEFT” lets others know of your presence.
- Wearing headphones is discouraged for safety reasons and as a courtesy to other runners who assume you can hear them approaching or marshals who need to give you instructions.
- If you must stop, please step off the path onto the side so you do not impede those behind you.
- Please do not litter. The park is lovely - we want to leave as small a footprint as possible.
Awards:
Top three finishers – men and women overall and top 3 per age group (10 year age groups) for the 5K.
SMA Pledge Drop Off:
Volunteers will be in the Fundraising tent to collect pledges. You can drop off any funds you have there. All incentive prizes will be mailed out within 6 weeks of the run.
Baggage Check:
Baggage opens at 8:00am. You are strongly encouraged to deposit your bag as early as possible. Remember, don’t leave anything valuable in your bag.
Washrooms:
They’re near the start/finish area, in the low building along the path. Give yourself plenty of time to use the bathroom.
Post-Run Party:
Only registered participants with a bib will receive post race refreshments.
Final Instructions:
Have fun, support your fellow runners and remember you are helping make a difference in our Run to find a cure for SMA.
COVID-19 Protocol
As safety is our number one priority, we will continue to follow the guidelines issued by the Province of Ontario and Toronto Public Health. All participants must review and follow the recommended guidelines and COVID-19 protocols mandated by the Rebecca Run for SMA at the time of the event.
As safety is our number one priority, we will continue to follow the guidelines issued by the Province of Ontario and Toronto Public Health. All participants must review and follow the recommended guidelines and COVID-19 protocols mandated by the Rebecca Run for SMA at the time of the event.
