Aviation Museum, Aviation Parkway, Ottawa Ontario

We invite you to bring your kids (12 and under - boys and girls) to the Canadian Aviation Museum on the Aviation Parkway, for a really neat one way traffic free 1.1Km run on the Rockcliffe Parkway. The run is held in conjunction with Emilie's Women's Only 5Km Run.

The Wylie Ryan Aviation Museum 1.1Km Run is a really neat one, starting on the Rockcliffe Parkway overpass above the Aviation Parkway, and running right to the front door of the Aviation Museum - where the kids will receive a free pass to the Museum (sorry adults, you have to pay).

Bring the kids out to watch their Mom, Grandmother, sister, cousins, and friends run the 5Km, then enjoy their own 1.1Km with souvenir shirts, a timing chip, and medals and treats after the race. To learn more about the Emilie Mondor Memorial Women's Only 5Km Run, click here.

Ottawa Tourist Information

school or club fundraising
Click here for some exciting information on how your club, group, or school can participate in the Wylie Ryan Aviation Museum 1Km Run and raise funds for your own or a community cause.

event distance
1.1 Km  Walk, Jog, or Run - and Parent Jog-A-Long

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, by using the ENTER NOw button at the top of this page.

entry fees

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 15th.  All entries received after Sunday June 15th are $10 (Cash Only), and must be made at a Race Kit Pick Up time and location.

Souvenir shirts are included with your entry (up to Sunday June 15th). Entries received after Sunday June 15th are not eligible for the souvenir shirt.

drop off or mail in entry
To enter by hard copy entry form, please click on the ENTER NOW button print out and complete the entry form enclose a cheque made payable to Somersault Promotions (no credit cards please) and mail it to or drop it at:

Somersault Promotions, 411 Lefebvre Way, Orleans, ON K1E 2W5

race kit pick up & late entry
Race Kit Pick Up on race day is in the marquee tent outside the Aviation Museum entrance (or in the main lobby of the Aviation Museum if weather is inclement) from 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m..

It can be hectic on race day morning at the registration tables.  We recommend that you pick up your event kit and race number at the pre-event day pick up if you can.  This will allow you to sleep in a little longer on race day too!

If you do plan to pick up on race morning, please arrive early to avoid disappointment!

race kit pick up
Friday June 20nd
3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Aviation Museum
Aviation Parkway, Ottawa

Saturday, June 21st
7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. 
Aviation Museum
Aviation Parkway, Ottawa  
7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. 

important deadlines

awards and prizes
All participants receive a souvenir shirt, a finisher's medal, a chance at lots of draw prizes, and free entry on race day to the museum . We do not provide awards for placing in the top 3 overall or in each age division, as we believe that winning is its own reward.

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, 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.

zoomphoto.ca photography
We are pleased to be able to offer a photo program for participants in the Wylie Ryan Surf & Turf.  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

souvenir shirt
A souvenir shirt is included in the entry fee up to and including June 15th. Those entering after Sunday June 15th are not eligible for the souvenir shirt. You are not eligible for the souvenir shirt if you do not pick up your participant kit.

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

championchip timing - by sportstats
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 the kids to be timed. 

The kids are responsible for obtaining their ChampionChip Bracelet on race morning from the timing people at the Sportstats Tent near the Finish Line.  Do this at least 30 minutes before their race - you will need their race number to obtain the chip. 

The ChampionChip Bracelet must be returned immediately after the kids cross the finish line.  You are responsible for the bracelet cost if it is not returned - and it is expensive.

results (age of december 31, 2008)
The kids personal results will be posted very soon after they 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. 

Remember we use the participant's age at December 31, 2008 - not their race day age - for result purposes.

Results will be posted at http://www.somersault.ca/results.htm within 24 hours of the race and are available at RunersWeb.com.

event day schedule

directions
The Canadian Aviation Museum is located in Ottawa at the intersection of the Rockcliffe Parkway and the Aviation Parkway.  Since the Rockcliffe Parkway will be closed on race morning, those coming to the event from the East will have to gain access to the Museum using the Aviation Parkway, which you access from Montreal Rd.  Please consult a City of Ottawa map for specific driving directions - or us the handy map available on the homepage of this site - under the "Maps" link.

parking
There is plenty of FREE parking at the Aviation Museum.

course description 
The runners start on the Eastern Parkway on the overpass above the Aviation Parkway and they run from there to the front door of the museum. The roads are traffic free and safe.

rules & regulations
Visit the Rules and Regs page.

volunteers
A parent or adult supervisor must accompany all participants.  One adult may accompany several participants. You may be asked to assist at the event.

The Wylie Ryan Aviation Museum 1.1Km Run is also a great opportunity for schools or clubs to raise some money by volunteering. It is a fun way to pick up a few hundred dollars.

Email us at info@somersault.ca if your club/school/group would like us to make a donation in return for your providing 10 or more volunteers.