Westboro Beach, Ottawa River Parkway, Ottawa Ontario

The Wylie Ryan Quick Kids' 2Km running event is a nice addition to the event mix at the Britannia Beach 5Km Fun Run (formerly the Westboro Run), and the Ottawa Riverkeeper Triathlon & Duathlon.

The run now takes place right after the adult 5Km Run and uses the paved recreational pathway along the Ottawa River Parkway. It is safe and shaded, although at 8:30 in the morning, we probably won't need the shade.

Remember, everyone gets a souvenir shirt, a timing chip, a finish medal, something to munch on, and a chance at draw prizes. So come on out and join the fun.

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 Quick Kids 2Km Run and raise funds.

event distance
2.0 Km  Run, Walk, Jog - and parent/adult Jog-A-Long

start time

• 8:42 a.m. - Quick Kids 2Km

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 8th.  All entries received after Sunday June 8th 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 8th. Entries received after Sunday June 8th 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 of at:

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

race kit pick up & late entry
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!

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

important deadlines

awards and prizes
All participants receive a souvenir shirt, a finisher's medal, and a chance at lots of draw prizes. 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 http://www.somersault.ca/results.htm, 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 Quick Kids 2Km Run.  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, if you enter on or by June 8th. Those entering after Sunday June 8th are not eligible for the souvenir shirt. You are not eligible for the souvenir shirt if you do not pick up your race kit.

refreshments
Enjoy some fruit, bagels, water and Gatorade, 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/resultsrun.htm within 24 hours of the race and are available at RunnersWeb.com.

event day schedule

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

parking information
Coming soon!

course description 
The runners start on the Recreational Pathway adjacent to the Ron Kolbus Centre at Britannia Beach. The course heads West along the pathway towards Andrew Haydon Park, at the 1Km point, the runners turn around, returning to the Finish Line which is beside the outdoor patio at Britannia Beach. The pathway is 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 Quick Kids' 2Km 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.

newsletter 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.