2011 Island Girl 5K
Sunday, September 25
Centre Island on Toronto Island
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Start Time: 8:45 am (no separate walkers start)
Fee Schedule
|
Race |
Date |
Jan 2 to June 25 |
June 26 to August 25 |
August 26 to race day |
|
ISLAND GIRL 5K |
SUNDAY, SEPT 25, 2011 |
$40 + HST |
$45 + HST |
$50 + HST |
Online registration through EventsOnline is open. Registration fees may be paid by AMEX, VISA or MasterCard and a confirmation email will be sent immediately.
Registration fees for the Island Girl Toronto 5K INCLUDE the round-trip ferry fee.
Online registration closes on Thursday, September 22nd at midnight.
Personalized Race Bibs! Don't miss the cut off to get your name printed on your race bib. The cut off date for personalized bibs is Sunday, September 11th. Spectators can cheer you on as you cross the finish line and throughout the course!
Race Kit Pickup 
Race kit pick up takes place in a new location this year - The Runners Shop, located at 180 Bloor Street West (Bloor and Avenue Road).
Pick up dates and times:
Friday, September 23 from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday, September 24 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
You may pick up a race kit for a friend provided you have a copy of their confirmation or a letter signed by them.
Race kits will also be available for pick up on race day on the island - be prepared for a line up and arrive early.
Venue Information
Getting to the Island is easy! The 10-minute ferry ride from downtown takes you to a tranquil community with an Island way of life. The 550-acre island park made up of several small islands makes for a unique race course and venue.
The Toronto Ferry Dock is located at the foot of Bay Street and Queens Quay, just west of the Westin Harbour Castle. Participants will board the ferry to Centre Island.
Directions
Gardiner Expressway to Downtown Toronto
Eastbound Exit at Spadina (if Eastbound) or
Sherbourne/Jarvis (if Westbound)
Travel South to Queens Quay
Take Queens Quay towards Bay St
The Toronto Island Ferry Docks are behind the Westin Harbour Castle at Queens Quay/Bay St
Catch the ferry to Centre Island
Parking
Parking is available one block north at Lakeshore and Bay, one block west on Queens Quay between Bay and York Street, one block east opposite the Toronto Star building, adjacent to Captain Johns restaurant.
Course Information
A fun, out and back 5K race on Centre Island
Aid Stations
One water station will be located at the 2.5K mark. There will be a portable toilet at this water station as well.
Race Day Information
Start/finish Line
Dry and secure baggage check will be available. There are plenty of change facilities and washrooms at the start line. Leave yourself time to check your gear.
Post Race Party
The InfraRed Band will be sending off the participants with a lively Caribbean beat. They will keep the party going until the racers return.
Post race food, including tropical fruit and refreshments will be available to all participants.
Awards/Prizing
There are no medals for the 5K run/walk.
Prizing will be awarded to the top 3 overall in the Island Girl 5K. No Masters and no age group awards.
Accommodations for Island Girl
The Westin Harbour Castle is once again the host hotel for race weekend. Conveniently located right at the ferry docks, the Westin Harbour Castle is a 4 diamond retreat right in the heart of downtown Toronto. Why not make it a girls weekend, capping it off with a fun Island Girl race on Sunday morning?
Click on this link to the reservation page. Island Girl participants are being offered a fantastic rate of $145 for double occupancy.
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