Carleton University, Ottawa , Ontario

The 7th Annual Colonel By Classic Run is back, to complement the Early Bird Triathlon & Duathlon, which is being held the same morning on the same site. The 8Km, 3Km, and 1Km (for the Kids) distances are perfect for those looking for non-traditional 5Km & 10Km distances, and for students. The Colonel By Classic Runs will be held immediately following the Triathlon and Duathlon at 11:30 a.m. - on traffic free, Colonel By Drive!

And brand new this year, we have fnally found a charity partner that we think will help us build the event, and give it another reason for being - the Somerset West Community Health Centre.

We hope those of you who aren't doing the Early Bird Tri/Du or who need a 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

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
• The Junior Series

somerset west community health centre - charity of the event
We are pleased to announce that the Somerset West Community Health Centre is the official Charity of the Colonel By Classic. We look forward to a long and cooperative partnership with the Centre.

The Centre has been  serving its surrounding community in Ottawa for more than 35 years. The Centre’s mission has expanded from primary care to include comprehensive cutting-edge community-based programs, programs that address people’s overall well-being – social, mental and physical – in the context of building healthy families and communities. To learn more about the excellent community work being performed by the Somerset West Community Health Centre, please visit its web site at http://www.swchc.on.ca/.

CLICK HERE for a downloadable donation and pledge form that you can use to collect funds for the Somerset West Community Health Centre.

kidsport ottawa - the official charity of the somersault series
Somersault is proud to announce that KidSport Ottawa is the Official Charity of the 2010 Somersault Event Series - ‘So All Kids Can Play!’

KidSport Ottawa is a not-for-profit organization that helps disadvantaged children and youth living in the City of Ottawa overcome the social and economic barriers limiting or preventing their participation in sport. This is achieved through the issuance of registration fees and/or equipment grants.

As a Somersault event participant you have the opportunity to support KidSport Ottawa by choosing to make a donation when you are entering online, or by clicking here to download a Pledge Form, which you can use for collecting donations from friends and neighbours before the event, and submit them to a KidSport Ottawa representative when you arrive at the event.

For more information on KidSport Ottawa please visit www.kidsport.on.ca/ottawa

l'ecole montessori des 4 vallées

We are pleased to accept Ecole Montessori des 4 Vallees as a particpating school charity in the Colonel By Classic, and wish the students well in their 1Km or 3Km Run.  They are also generating pledges and donations for important school projects. Bonne chance a toutes! CLICK HERE to access a pledge form .

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 Dow's Lake 1Km from this event page using the "Enter Now" button.

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 2010 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

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 -11.31 a.m.

participation categories

junior program

We are proud to continue to build the Junior Program in 2010.  This program is designed to encourage those 12 years and older to participate, by including 2 year categories beginning at 13 & under, up to 18-19.  Athletes in these categories will feel comfortable in Somersault events, and are automatically ranked in the Junior Champions Challenge.

student discount

Students born in 1986 or later, and enrolled in school during the 2010 year, receive a 40% discount on the entry fee.

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, 2010, 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 10th.

Each entry received after January 31, 2010 and by March 15, 2010 is also eligible to change to another event in the same calendar year - if the event change request is made by the Sunday May 10th, 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 16th.

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

• 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.

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 21st
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 22nd
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.

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 t-shirt
N.B. T-shirts are unisex sizing. Click here for sizing information. If your entry is received by Sunday, May 16, you will receive a free souvenir T-shirt if you attend the event. There are no exceptions to this deadline, so enter early. 

tech shirt option
N.B. Tech shirts are sized by gender. Click here for sizing information. You can upgrade your souvenir event t-shirt to a high quality Tech T-Shirt for an extra $15, but only before the souvenir shirt deadline. 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.
  

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.

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, 2010)
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.

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.