Formula Run

A Unique Event Format for all! 

This event forces you to work smart and figure out the best running strategy (or, formula) to get your team to complete the most laps possible in 90 minutes. 

Each team has one relay baton, which can be passed between members to finish as many laps as possible. 

Teams can be groups of 2, 3 or 4. Alternatively, you can sign up solo and see how you fare on your own. When registering, only one person needs to register for the whole team. 

Each lap is 363m long and is a smooth pentagon shape. It's well-paved, closed to the public, and has a hydration/aid station on every loop.

Grab your friends and start planning! Do you opt for shorter shifts with more transitions or longer runs with less time spent passing the baton around? The right formula can make all the difference!

Pre-Race Newsletter:

Already signed up? Here's the pre-race newsletter. It has all the last-minute info that you'll need to get the most out of the event. 

Participants love: 

• Competing with a team! This is the only event where teams go head-to-head.
• The unique format. This type of race is popular in other parts of the world, so here's a chance for Ottawa to see what it's been missing out on. 
• The venue. The Great Lawn, at Lansdowne, is a staple for many local runners. Here's your chance to race there.

Included in your registration is: 

• Bragging rights!
• A personalized race bib for everyone on your relay team.
• Professional timing.
• On-course nutrition from XACT.
• Race Photography from FinisherPix.
• Podium Prizes for the top 3 teams, from Crank Coffee Co.
• Post-Race non-alcoholic beer from Libra.
  
• Post-Race massages. The Movement Co.
  
• Post-Race snacks.
• Memories that you won't soon forget.

Important Deadline:

• Online Registration Deadline - June 7th at 6 pm. There will be no race day registration for this event. 
  

Bib Pickup:

• Sunday, June 12th, starting at 8am. At the Great Lawn, at Lansdowne.

Past Results:

Click HERE to see the results from past Thousand Islands Events. All ages and abilities are welcome, and this page will show you where you might stack up!  

Strava Files:

Looking for more course details, including elevation, and direction? Click HERE to see a Strava file.