Britannia Beach, Ottawa , Ontario

The Britannia Beach 5Km Fun Run (formerly the Westboro Run) is back, but at a brand new location - Britannia Beach, and with a new name. It is part of the Ottawa Riverkeeper festival of running, swimming, paddling and cycling activities happening at Britannia Beach on June 14, 2008. The run is a beauty, traveling along the Ottawa River Pathway beside the Ottawa River.

Participants will have lots of company on race day, with more than 600 others participating in the variety of other start and finish line events happening that day. We are also proud to be offering something for the kids 12 and under - the Wylie Ryan Quick Kids 2Km.Check it out at http://www.somersault.ca/eventwylieryanqk2k.htm.

There are lots of categories and finish awards for everyone at the Westboro 5Km Fun Run, so come on out and enjoy a fun and fitness morning at the beach.

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 included i the Champions Challenge. Check out how you can score points in the Champions Challenge at http://www.somersault.ca/championshipstri.htm.

event highlights

• Medals to all finishers presented at the finish line
• New Walkers Category
• Souvenir shirt for everyone entering on time
• Personalized participant bib numbers
• Medal 'Add On' for the top 3 in each category
• Official performance certificate available online  
• Fast, efficient Race Kit Pick Up on race morning 

wylie ryan quick kids 2km
Along with the Britannia Beach 5Km Fun Run, we are offering something for the kids too. It is the Wylie Ryan Quick Kids' 2Km Run. Actually it is for Quick Kids, not so Quick Kids and everybody in between - it is just for fun. Kids from 6 - 12 years will enjoy it. Even younger ones can join in, if you want to push them in a stroller. And you can accompany the smaller ones, at no charge, if you want to jog-a-long with them. Please go to http://www.somersault.ca/eventwylieryanqk2k.htm to learn more about this fun event.

ottawa riverkeeper - official charity
We are pleased to announce that Ottawa Riverkeeper (click here to web site), is the official charity of the event. Citizen-based Ottawa Riverkeeper is the voice that works to protect and enhance the ecological health and integrity of the Ottawa River system. Through expert and independent action, Ottawa Riverkeeper encourages responsible decision-making, public education and participation, and compliance with existing protection regulations throughout the watershed.

Please click here, for the Ottawa Riverkeeper web site online Pledge Form, or click here to download a printed Pledge Form for your pledge use.

GREAT PRIZES! If you collect over $250 in pledges, you will be eligible to receive a prize. The prizes are donated by local businesses that support a clean and healthy Ottawa River. To be eligible for prizes, make sure to bring your complete pledge form to the Ottawa Riverkeeper representative on race day.

online donation and pledge form
You may find it easier to make a donation or solicit pledge support, using the online event entry form

Ottawa Riverkeeper (ORK) Online Donations

1. Donations can be made to the ORK during the online entry process.
2. The donation amount will be added to your entry fee. 
3. The amount in the donation box will be directed to on your behalf.
4. Donations of $20 or more are eligible for an income tax receipt.

Ottawa Riverkeeper (ORK) Participant Pledge Support

1. You can only solicit online pledges once you have entered the event.
2. Your email entry confirmation will include a URL link to your personal pledge page.
3. Email your friends asking them to make a pledge on your behalf, using that link.
4. State the name of ORK in your email.
5. Pledge funds will be forwarded to ORK as they are received.

event distances
5Km Fun Run
Quick Kids 2Km

start times

• 8:40 a.m. - 5KM
• 8:42 a.m. Quick Kids 2Km
  

participation categories - Age as of December 31, 2008

early season entry 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. The discount schedule is outlined below. For more information on early season discounts please go to http://www.somersault.ca/earlydiscounts.htm.

free change of entry if entered 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 June 8th.

Each entry received after January 31, 2008 and by March 15, 2008 is eligible to change to another event in the same calendar year, for an administration fee of $15, if the event change request is made by Sunday July 8th.

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.

early season 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. Credit cards are accepted for online entries only, up to Sunday June 8th.  All entries received after Sunday June 8th, must be made at a Race Kit Pick Up time and location and must be paid in cash. Souvenir shirts are included free with your entry up to Sunday June 8th - no exceptions. Entries received after Sunday June 8th do not receive a souvenir shirt.

accreditation, officiating, safety, and medical surcharge
In addition to the entry fee, a surcharge of $4 per entrant is being levied to cover the costs of retaining race officials, safety, and medical personnel , and for the club of event program.

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.

entry drop off locations

• PECCO'S, 86 Murray Street, Ottawa
• Somersault Promotions , 411 Lefebvre Way, Ottawa

race kit pick up
Thursday June 12
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
RE:FORM Body Clinic
46 Murray St. (through Time Square Mall), Ottawa

Friday June 13
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Ron Kolbus Centre, Britannia Beach
2805 Carling Ave ., Ottawa

Race Day Pick Up
Saturday June 14
6:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Ron Kolbus Centre, Britannia Beach ,
2805 Carling Ave., Ottawa

important deadlines

awards & prizes
Everyone
All participants receive a completion medal at the finish 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
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, June 8th 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.com photography
We are pleased to be able to offer a photo program for participants in the Westboro 5Km Fun Run events.  Zoomphoto will be offering you classy photos commemorating your participation.  Just go to http://www.somersault.ca/results.htm several days 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 2007.  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.

food and refreshments
Look for the fruit, bagels, water, and Gatorade at the finish line when you are done.

championchip timing - by sportstats  
We use ChampionChip Timing at all Somersault races.  This timing system requires that all participants wear a ChampionChip Bracelet on your ankle (Anklet) during the race.  This bracelet contains a computer chip that allows you to be timed.  You are responsible for obtaining your ChampionChip Bracelet on race morning from the timing people at 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 not be adjusted post race day.  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 the evening of the race.

race day schedule - june 14

how to get to britannia beach
For directions to Britannia Beach, please click on MAP.

race day parking - saturday june 14
Information coming soon!

race kit pick up & late registration
Thursday June 12
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
RE:FORM Body Clinic
46 Murray St. (through Time Square Mall), Ottawa

Friday June 13
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Ron Kolbus Centre, Britannia Beach
2805 Carling Ave ., Ottawa

Saturday June 14
6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Ron Kolbus Centre, Britannia Beach ,
2805 Carling Ave., Ottawa

course map & 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 map, "Click Here".

5Km Run Course

The 5Km run starts at the Ron Kolbus Centre at Britannia Beach and proceeds West on the paved recreational pathway to the 2.5Km turn around in Andrew Haydon Park and returns to the finish line at the Ron Kolbus Centre.

All entrants are required to be familiar with the "General Information", and the "What's New" information sections.  There is some information in these sections that may not be on this event information page, so please click and read the appropriate buttons on the left - even if you are familiar with the event, as there can be changes!  It is a good idea to re-read event information the week before the event to be sure nothing has changed.

rules & regulations
Click here to go to event Rules & Regulations. Remember it is your responsibility to know and adhere to the rules.

new to this?
Click here to go to our beginner and novice site for assistance.

race info updates
We will email 3 weekly Britannia Beach 5Km Fun Run 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.