Carleton University, Ottawa , Ontario

The Colonel By Classic Run is back! After a 4 year hiatus, we have decided to re-introduce this historic run, to complete our event offerings at the Early Bird Triathlon & Duathlon event, which is being held the same morning on the same site. The 8Km, 3Km, and 1Km (for the Kids) distances we are introducing, make the run perfect for those looking for non-traditional distances, and for schools looking for shorter runs for their teams.

The Colonel By Classic Runs will be held immediately following the Triathlon and Duathlon at 11:00 a.m. - right there on traffic free, Colonel By Drive!

We hope those of you who aren't doing the Early Bird Tri/Du or who need a shorter race warm up for the Ottawa Race Weekend, will come out and take part in this new, old classic.

race director

Terry McKinty - terry@somersault.ca

The Champions Challenge program is for those of you who participate in more than one Somersault event, and who might be interested in seeing how you stack up against others in overall, gender, and ,age group categories, in the Somersault Run Series.

Each 2008 Somersault Run Series race is part of the Champions Challenge. Check out how you can score points in the Champions Challenge at http://www.somersault.ca/championshipstri.htm.

event highlights

• Strollers are allowed in the 8Km
• New Walkers Category
• Personalized participant number bibs
• Medals for all finishers at the finish line
• Safe measured out and back courses
• Official performance certificate available online
• Post race refreshments

wylie ryan dow's lake 1km run
For information on the wylie ryan dow's lake 1Km, please go to Wylie Ryan Dow's Lake 1Km Run. You can enter the Wylie Ryan event from this event page using the "Enter Now" button.

somersault's commitment to youth in 2007
Somersault Promotions is dedicated to providing support to children and youth in sport and physical activity.  Clubs can benefit by either applying to use this event as their own fundraiser or lend a group of volunteers to the event for a club donation.  If you are interested, please contact info@somersault.ca for more information.

alzheimer society of ottawa and renfrew county - official charity
We are pleased to welcome the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew Count as an official charity of the event.

The Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County exists to alleviate the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia's and to promote research. We provide education and support programs to the 12,000 people in our communities with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia's, as well as their families and caregivers.

To learn more about this organization, you can visit it's web site at http://alzheimerott.org/.

donations and pledge forms
We encourage you to visit the Alzheimer Society web site and make a donation on the Alzheimer Society web site, CLICK HERE. You may also make a donation or solicit pledges using the the Colonel By Classic online entry form.  Race day donations and pledge submissions must be made at Race Kit Pick Up on race day.

events & distances

• 8Km Run or Walk
• 3Km Run or Walk
• Wylie Ryan Dow's Lake 1Km Run - Click here for more information

race day kit pick up and start times

• Race Kit Pick Up - 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
• 3Km & 8Km - 11:30 a.m.
• 1Km -11.55 a.m.

participation categories

early season entry fee discounts
As a courtesy to those of you who enter many Somersault events, who plan well ahead, or who are just thrifty, we have a generous early season entry fee discount program. For more information on the early season discounts, trade discounts, and draw prizes, for which early season entrants are eligible, please go to http://www.somersault.ca/earlydiscounts.htm.

free change of entry if you enter by january 31st
Each early season entry received by January 31, 2008, is eligible for one free change to another event in the same calendar year, if the event change request is made by the Sunday May 11th.

Each entry received after January 31, 2008 and by March 15, 2007 is also eligible to change to another event in the same calendar year - if the event change request is made by the Sunday May 11th, but an administration fee of $15 is required.

Please Note: There are no partial refunds if the event change request is to a less expensive event. There will be an additional charge if the change is to an event with a higher entry fee.

entry fee discounts and deadlines

entry fee schedule after discount deadline

entry fee conditions
There are no refunds for any reason - this includes event cancellation or event changes required by circumstances that are beyond our control, such as weather conditions. Credit cards and cheques are only accepted up to Sunday May 11th.

All entries after Sunday May 11th can only be made at Race Kit Pick Up and they must be paid in cash. Souvenir shirts are included with your entry up to Sunday, May 11th only - no exceptions.

officiating, safety, and medical surcharge
In addition to the entry fee, a surcharge of $4 per entrant is being levied to cover the cost of event accreditation, officiating, safety and medical personnel, and the club of event.

entering online is recommended
We encourage you to enter online. That way you receive an immediate confirmation of payment. Avoid the hassle of writing a cheque and mailing or dropping off your form, go to www.somersault.ca and enter.

entry drop off locations

• PECCOS, 86 Murray Street, Ottawa
• Somersault Promotions, 411 Lefebvre Way, Ottawa

how to get to carleton university
Carleton University is the race site. It is located on Bronson Ave. in Ottawa. We recommend that you use a Mapquest Map, the link to which is provided under "Maps" on our home page at www.somersault.ca. The parking lot is just to your right shortly after entering the grounds of the University from Bronson Ave.

coming from the east
For those coming from the East on the Queensway (Hwy 417), take the Bronson St. South Exit, and follow it to Carleton University. You can also follow the Airport signs, as Bronson is also the route to the Ottawa Airport.

coming from the west
For those coming from the West., take the Bronson St. South. Exit off the Queensway (417) and follow Bronson St. South to Carleton University. You can also follow the Airport signs, as Bronson is also the route to the Ottawa Airport.

parking
Race day parking will be in Parking Lot #7 on the Carleton University campus.  Check the map below.

Entrance into the University and to the parking lot, will only be available from Bronson Ave. on race morning. The Colonel By Drive entrance to the University will be closed to motor vehicles for the race

registration, race kit pick up, and late entry
The Race Kit Pick Up Tent is located in Parking Lot #7 adjacent to Parking Lot # 6.  It is a 300m walk to the Registration Tent and T-Zone from the parking lot.

Pre Race Day - Friday, May 16th
3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Parking Lot # 6, Carleton University (Map Below)
You will probably be able to park in Lot #6 to pick up your race kit - if not, then use Parking Lot #7.

Race Day  - Saturday, May 17th, 2007
Parking Lot # 6, Carleton University (Map below)
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

campus map

important deadlines

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 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 Top3 Finishers
All Age, Weight, and Relay Category top 3 finishers, are eligible for a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Place Medal 'Add On'. This 'Add On' must be picked up on race day, any time the results are posted, at the Awards Table. The 'Add On' cannot be claimed after race day - sorry.

Award Medal "Add On" Must Be Picked Up on Race Day
The Award Medal "Add On' must be claimed on race day. 'It will be available to you at the Awards Table with 20 minutes of your race finish. Just check the official results to see if you finished in the top 3 in your category, and then claim your 'Add On' at the Awards Table.

official performance certificate
In response to many requests for this service, we are pleased to offer each race finisher, the opportunity to download and print an official certificate of their event performance. That's right, by Wednesday after each event you will be able go online to the event web site, punch in your race number and obtain a certificate that highlights your race, finish time and place in the race.

souvenir shirt
If your entry is received by Sunday, May 11, you will receive a free souvenir T-shirt if you attend 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 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. 

tech shirt option
We invite you to upgrade your souvenir event t-shirt to a high quality Tech T-Shirt for an extra $15. The Tech Shirt comes without the sponsor logos on the back, so it makes a first class casual wear shirt.

You are only eligible for the souvenir Tech T-Shirt

• if you upgrade to the Tech Shirt when entering online, and
• if you pick up your race kit by event day.
  

You are not eligible for the souvenir tech t-shirt after event day.

Men Please Note: When ordering a Tech T-Shirt, men should order a shirt 1 size smaller than you wear in a cotton T-Shirt.

zoomphoto.ca photography
We are pleased to be able to offer a photo program for participants in the Orleans Half Marathon, 10, 5 & 1Km Runs.  Zoomphoto will be offering you classy photos commemorating your participation.  Just go to http://www.somersault.ca/results.htm the day after the event for your photo.

chimo hotel - the official somersault event hotel
The CHIMO Hotel in Ottawa, is the official Somersault Event Hotel for 2007l.  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 a convenient drive from the event site, and close to excellent shopping, restaurants, and National Capital Region attractions. Visit the Chimo Hotel web site(www.chimohotel.com). All rooms come with Free high speed internet access, free local phone calls, a mini-fridge, and coffee maker.

When calling to reserve a room, state that you would like the "Somersault Promotions Preferred Corporate Rate" (plus applicable taxes - 15%).  You can contact the hotel at 1-800-387-9779, or email chimo@chimohotel.com.

post race refreshments
Enjoy fruit, a bagel and a drink after the run.

championchip timing 
We use ChampionChip Timing at all Somersault races. This timing system requires that all participants wear a ChampionChip Bracelet on their ankle (Anklet) 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 Sportstats Tent near the Finish Line.  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 is as of December 31, 2008)
Your personal results will be posted very soon after you finish the race.  Please check the results as soon as you can, to be sure they are accurate.  If  there are discrepancies, go to the Sportstats van near the Finish Line and provide them with the information you think is correct.  Results will only adjusted after race day, if it is our error.  Have the results people make changes before you leave the event site, or live with the results!

Results will be posted at www.somersault.ca within 24 hours of the race.

event schedule - may 17th

map of courses & how to view
Somersault event maps are featured through the Google Maps service.  Participants may easily view course maps using your Explorer or Firefox browsers.

Click here for instructions on how to best view the course maps

To go to the course maps, click here.

The runs start on Colonel By Drive and the finish is in Parking Lot #6, and all runs are out and back courses heading North on Colonel By Drive.

your first run?
Click here to go to our beginner and novice site for assistance.

volunteers
The Colonel By Classic is a great opportunity for schools or clubs to raise some money by volunteering their members - a fun way to pick up a few hundred dollars.  Email us if you are interested or if your club can provide 10 or more volunteers - info@somersault.ca. For more information on our volunteer program, please go to http://www.somersault.ca/volunteers.htm.

race info updates
We will email 3 weekly Colonel By Classic 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 on your entry form 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.