30th ANNUAL GREAT RAISIN RIVER FOOTRACE
Williamstown, Ontario
SUNDAY, 10 AUGUST 2008
9:00 A.M. START

Celebrating Tom Longboat's historic run 100 years ago at the Williamstown
Fair

Photo courtesy of Canada's Sports Hall of Fame  http://www.sportshall.ca

Click here for directions to Williamstown
Click here for Route Map
Click here for information on ONLINE REGISTRATION

ENTRY FORM
(You can print this form and mail it in, or go to online registration link at bottom of page.)

________ 11 KM ________ 5 KM

Name:___________________________________________________

Address:_________________________________________________

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E-mail address: ___________________________________________

Phone No:________________________________________________

Age on Race Day:_____________________________

Gender: Male_______ Female_______

Souvenir T-Shirt: Small _____ Medium______ Large______ Extra Large_____

Waiver of Liability: Please enter me in THE GREAT RAISIN RIVER FOOTRACE. I am participating at my own risk & waive all claims of every nature against the organizers, officials, Ontario Track and Field Association, Williamstown & sponsors in respect to personal loss or bodily injury resulting from participating in an activity such as this. I also fully understand the rigours of such a competition & I have prepared myself physically for the race. Participants may be required to sign an additional waiver at registration.

___________________________________ Signature (Guardian if under 18)

__________________ Date

5 Km/11 Km entry fee:

 $25.00 if pre-registered by Tuesday, July 15, 11:59 pm.

$30.00 if pre-registered by Thursday, August 7, 11:59 pm. After this date, add $5.

To enter, mail or drop off your entry form & Fee to:
Susan Kersley
19634 William Street, PO Box 11, Williamstown ON K0C 2J0

Please make cheque payable to:
GREAT RAISIN RIVER FOOTRACE

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The 29th Annual Great Raisin River Footrace is one of Eastern Ontario's most historic running events in one of Canada's most historic towns - Williamstown. Come with the family and enjoy the oldest fair in Canada - The Williamstown Fair. Join hundreds of others on the scenic banks of the Great Raisin River.

DATE & TIME:
Sunday, August 10, 2008 at 9:00 a.m.

REGISTRATION SITE:
Char-Lan District High School, Williamstown

EVENT DISTANCES: 11 km and 5 km

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
All runs start on the Fairgrounds, beside the ‘Meeting Place’. The 11 km is a scenic, flat, tree covered (well, at least the second half) run on a country road. It runs along both sides of the river and finishes back in the Fairgrounds. The 5 km run/walk is an out and back route.
Kids fun run: There will be a free fun run for children under 12 years of age. Kids will receive a ribbon and an iron-on race logo.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

PARTICIPATION CATEGORIES:
11 Km: Male & Female 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-60, 70 & over
5 Km: Male & Female 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over

AWARDS & PRIZES:

• Medals for top 3 in all categories
• Random Draw Prize Winners

PARTICIPATION KITS:

Celebrating Tom Longboat – 100 Years Ago

 The 30th Annual Great Raisin River Footrace is celebrating the 100th anniversary of Tom Longboat's historic run at the Williamstown Fair, a year after winning the Boston Marathon.  A special commemorative t-shirt has been designed and all participants will receive a Longboat certificate.  Come join us on August 10 and enjoy Canada's oldest annual fair.

MEDICAL SUPPORT: St John Ambulance on site.

FACILITIES ON SITE:
Toilets & showers at registration site, Char-Lan District High School (1/2 km from race start)

CHARITY – KIDS CAN FREE THE CHILDREN:
This year, the race will be run in support of "Kids Can Free the Children" (KCFTC), the largest network of children helping children in the world with over 100,000 youth involved in more than 35 countries. Char-Lan & District High School in Williamstown has a very active chapter that was responsible for recent construction of a school in a remote village in Ecuador and another school in Sierra Leone.

Tax receipts will be issued for donations of $10 or more. For further info:

http://www.freethechildren.org

FOOD & REFRESHMENTS:
Many fine sponsors will ensure that you are well fed.

DIRECTIONS TO WILLIAMSTOWN

click here for directions

ENTRY FEES: 5 km/11 km - $25, add an extra $5 for same day registration. No refunds for any reason.

AID STATIONS:
Look for water at 2K, 5K, 7K and 9.5K and of course at the finish line.

RESULTS: Once again chip timing provided by SPORTSTATS.

RACE KIT PICK-UP INFORMATION

Sunday August 10th 7:00-8:30 am: Char-Lan District High School - Williamstown

ATTENTION VOLUNTEERS:
Volunteers are always needed. Please see Wendell or Sheila Lafave, Race Directors at registration.

ONLINE REGISTRATION
WITH "RUNNING ROOM"

Once again, The Great Raisin River Footrace is offering the option of online registration for your convenience. This year, the registration is being done for us by the Running Room. As many of you are aware, the Running Room is also our flagship sponsor. As a special "EARLY BIRD BONUS", if you register ONLINE by 15 July, the price of registration is reduced by $5!

For online registration, click on the Running Room logo:

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