The 2011 Winterman Marathon, Marathon Relays, Half Marathon, 10Km, 5Km, and 3Km will take place on Sunday February 20, 2011, 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 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 20-21, to participate in, or watch, the 3rd 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
Walker's Categories in the 3, 5, & 10Km races
Measured and Certified Run Courses
Personalized participant bib numbers
Boston Qualifier
Official performance certificates available online
The Winterman Marathon, and associated races, are official races in the 2010 Somersault Run 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 2011.
Search and Rescue Global 1 is a partner in the Winterman Marathon. It is also the "Club of Winterman", 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/.
Somersault Promotions is an Ottawa based organizer of triathlons, duathlons, swimming, kayaking, and running events. Somersault organizes and hosts these community sport, recreation and fitness events for the recreational enjoyment of participants of all ages and stages.
Click above to view highlights of the 2009 Winterman!
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 (2:15 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 the a shorter race, because we must open the road course at 1:30 p.m.
Male & Female: 13 and under, 14-15, 16-17, 18-19, 20 & over
relays - the rules
The relays are an exciting part of the Winterman Marathon. Teams of 2, 4, or 8, may challenge for relay supremacy in their divisions. Each participant on a relay team, must run the same distance as every other team member (except for the person who runs the last loop, who runs 2.22Km further than the other team members).
Each team member on the 8 person relay team, must run one full lap of 5 kilometres, except the final runner, who runs 7.22Km.
On the 4 person relay team, each person must run 10 kilometres, except for the team member doing the final lap, who will run 12.22Km. Team members may run their 2 laps consecutively, or alternate laps.
On the 2 person relay team, team members may run their 4 laps in any order or any number in a row, as long as each member runs 4 complete laps of the course, with the last one running 7.22Km.
student discount
Students born in 1987 or later, and enrolled in school during the 2010-2011 school year, receive a 40% discount on the entry fee.
entry
fee discounts and deadlines
September 30, 2010
Deadline for a 20% entry fee discount offer, and a free event transfer offer
October 31, 2010
Deadline for a 15% entry fee discount offer, and a free event transfer offer
November 30, 2010
Deadline for a 10% entry fee discount offer and a free event transfer offer
entry
fee schedules
Event
To Sept. 30
To Nov. 30
To Feb. 8
Feb. 8 - 14
February
20 - 21
Marathon
$80
$90
$100
$120
$130
Marathon 2 Relay
$130
$145
$160
$180
$200
Marathon 4 Relay
$160
$170
$180
$200
$220
Marathon 8 Relay
$240
$250
$280
$300
$320
Half Marathon
$60
$65
$70
$80
$90
10 Km
$35
$40
$45
$55
$65
5 Km
$30
$35
$40
$50
$60
3 Km
$25
$30
$35
$40
$50
Students born in
1987 or later
40% Off
40% Off
40% Off
40% Off
40% Off
60 & Over
10% Off
10% Off
As above
As above
As above
entry
fee conditions
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 14th. All entries received after Sunday February 14th, 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 14th - no exceptions. Entries received after Sunday February 14th do not receive a souvenir shirt.
entering
online is recommended
We encourage you to enter online. You receive an immediate
confirmation of payment, and 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 at http://www.somersault.ca/eventwinterman.htm.
important
deadlines
June 30, 2010
20% Entry Fee Discount Deadline
October 31, 2010
15% Entry Fee Discount Deadline
November 30, 2010
10% Entry Fee Discount Deadline
February 7, 2011
Mail In, Drop Off, Cheques and Online Entry Deadline
February 20, 2011
8:00 a.m. - Late Entry and Race Day Kit Pick Up
race services
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 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
The 'Award Medal Ribbon' 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 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 '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, 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.
the record
holders
Marathon - Rejean Bourgouin, St. Jerome, QC - 3:07:11
- Sylvie Phillips, Barrie, ON - 3:47.10
Half Marathon - Ryan Grant, Ottawa, ON - 1:19.22
- Mathilde Batailler, Montreal, QC - 1:42.22
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 3Km 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.
gatorade aid stations
Aid stations will
be placed every 2.5 Km along all run courses. Gatorade, and water will be available to participants in all races at these stations.
Carb-BOOM Gel will be provided to Marathon participants intheir race kits, and can be carried with them on the course.
souvenir t-shirt for 3km, 5km , 10km, and relay participants If your entry is received by Sunday, February 14th, 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.
marathon and half marathon participant souvenir shirts
Marathon and Half Marathon participants receive a long sleeve T-Shirt with their entry, up to February 13th at midnight. Entries after that date and time, do not receive a souvenir shirt.
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.
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.
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.htmthe day after the event for your photo.
expo
There will be a Winterman Marathon 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, warm apple cider, and tea, inside the War Museum following their finish.
championchip
timing - by sportstats
We use 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, 2011)
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.
race kit pick up &
late registration
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 19th Canadian War Museum (directions above) 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Ottawa, Canada
February 20th 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.
Runners proceed West along the Parkway to the Parkdale off ramp. They 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 3Km.
Runners then return to the Finish Line area on the same course, completing the 5Km 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 complete the 5Km loop 4 times, plus a shorter 1.1Km out and back 5th loop, and cross the Finish Line.
Marathon runners and relay teams complete 8 loops of the 5Km loop, plus a shorter 2.2Km 9th loop 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 loop.
Click here for a map of the race site, and run courses.
general information
All entrants are required to be familiar with the
"General Information",
"Rules and Procedures"
and the "What's New"
information sections on the www.soemrsault.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.
