FAQ

Awards

Q: Where do I pick-up my Age Category award?
A: On race day, you can pick-up your age category award at the Awards Tent located in the Party Site. After the event, please contact crswest@canadarunningseries.com to arrange pick-up of your age category award.

Baby Strollers

Q: Where do I start the 10K if I’m participating with a Baby Stroller?
A: All baby strollers will start at the back of the purple corral.

Q: What do I do with the “STROLLER” bib?
A: The STROLLER bib should be attached to your back so that other participants know you are pushing a stroller. The numbered bib should be attached to your front. Please note — you will only receive 1 runner shirt and 1 finisher medal for this category.

Baggage

Q: Where is the 10K baggage check?
A: Baggage check is located by the race start/finish line on the Alberta Legislature grounds.

Bathroom

Q: Where are the bathrooms?
A: Port-o-lets will be located at the start and finish areas, and at the on-course water stations.

Bib Number

Q: Where can I find my bib number?
A: Bib Number and Corral colour will be provided to you in our pre-event e-mail

Charity

Q: Where can I find out more information about fundraising for the official charity?
A: Click here. 

Confirmation Email

Q: I don’t have my confirmation email, how do I pick-up my race kit?
A: You can a piece of photo ID to packet pickup to pick-up your race kit.

Corrals

Q: How do I know which corral I should start in?
A: You will be organized in coloured corrals based on the expected finishing time you provided on your registration form. Your assigned corral will be indicated by a coloured stripe on your bib. On race day, enter your corral at the coloured flags that correspond to your bib.

Q: Can I change my corral?
A: If a corral change is required, send an email to info@canadarunningseries.com before Sunday June 9th or visit the Help Desk at packet pickup or on race day.

Course

Q: 10K course description and map
A: Click here. 

Hotel

Q: What is the official race hotel? 
A: Click here. 

Packet Pickup

Q: When and where do I pick-up my race kit?
A: Click here. 

Q: Can someone else pick-up my race kit for me?
A: A friend or family member can pick up your race kit provided they have your email confirmation AND a permission letter from the person who’s kit you are picking up.

Q: What do I need to bring with me to claim my race kit?
A: You should bring the original registration email confirmation AND a piece of photo ID to Packet Pickup to pick-up your race kit.

Q: Can I pick up my race kit and shirt after the race?

A: There is no race kit or shirt pickup/exchange after the event.

Q: Can I pick up my race kit on race day?

A: There will be no race day pick-up.

 

Registration

Q: How much does it cost to register?
A: The cost of registration is $84 (including tax + processing fees) and includes a lululemon participant shirt, virtual race kit, finisher medal, personalized race bib, and 10k training program. 

Q: What do I get with my registration? 
A: You will receive a lululemon participant shirt, finisher medal, personalized race bib, and 10k training program.

Q: Can I get a refund? 
A: Entries are non-refundable.

Q: Can I transfer my entry to another person?
A: Yes, you can transfer your entry to another person. To initiate a transfer, the original registrants must log into Race Roster and follow the transfer instructions. Please email  support@raceroster.com with any transfer-specific questions. The deadline for transfers is 4pm on Saturday July 6th. There is a $5 fee to make a transfer. Only transfers processed online through Race Roster will be accepted. 

Note: It is the responsibility of the individuals to arrange the exchange of the original registration fee. 

Please note, shirts are allocated based on the  original registrant’s  shirt choice. We will do our best to accommodate shirt size exchanges for transferred entries based on size availability. 

Q: How can I change my address or contact information after I’ve registered?
A: Please  email  support@raceroster.com. Deadline for making changes online is midnight Sunday June 9th. After that time, all changes must be made in person at the Help Desk during Packet Pickup.

Q: How can I change my corral and estimated finishing time? 
A:  If you require a corral change, send an email to  crswest@canadarunningseries.com  before Sunday, June 9th or visit the Help Desk at packet pickup or on race day.  Click here  to view corral colours and times.

Results

Q: Where will the results be posted?
A: All results will be posted shortly after the race on the event homepage (Edmonton10k.com)

Q: Are the results based on chip time?
A: Yes, results are based on chip time — the total time from when you cross the start line to when you cross the finish line.

Road Closures

Q: Are there any road closures in the area?
A: Click here. 

Shirts

Q: Can I exchange my shirt size?
A: Yes, shirt exchanges can be done after the race until 11:00 a.m. in the party site. Shirt exchanges will only be done on unwashed, unworn shirts.

Q: My shirt size is wrong. How do I change it?
A: There will be an opportunity to exchange for another size at package pickup, based on size availability. We will do our best to make sure you get in the right gear for your race! Shirt exchanges can also be done after the race until 11:00 a.m. at the party site. Shirt exchanges will only be done on unwashed, unworn shirts.

Q: What is my lululemon shirt size?
A: For women: Swiftly Racerback Tank  Sizing Chart 

For men: Metal Vent Tech Short Sleeve Sizing Chart

Spectators

Q: Where are the best places to watch the runners at the finish line?
A: Click here.

Start Line

Q: Where does the 10K start?
A: Start line location is on 106th Street, east of the Alberta Legislature Grounds.

Start Time

Q: What Time does the race start?
A: Race starts promptly 7:30 a.m. Due to the “out-and-back” nature of the course, late arrivals will not be allowed to start the race, as runners will be coming back in the same direction very quickly!

Time Limits

Q: Time limit for the 10K event?
A: 1 hour and 40 minutes

Travel

Q: How can I travel to the race?
A: Click here for transit and driving/parking information.

Volunteer

Q: Can I still volunteer?
A: Click here.

Water Stations

Q: Where are the water stations?
A: Water will be available at the following locations: 

  • Start Line Area 
  • On-course at approximately 2.5 km, 5.5km and 7.5km. 
  • Finish Line 
  • Party Site 

Entry Policies

Entries are non-refundable, non-deferrable, and cannot be transferred between races.

It is a Canada Running Series policy that entries are non-refundable, non-deferrable, and non-transferable between races. Entries may be transferred between participants within the same event. It is the responsibility of the entrant to pick up their packet from registration. Packets will not be mailed prior to or after the event. After the event has taken place T-shirts may not be available, and prior to the event are available on a “first-come, first-served” basis.

The transfer of a registration to another participant must be done by logging into our official registration platform here. Only transfers through Race Roster will be accepted as this is the only way to securely manage the transfer of a bib from one participant to another.

Accessibility Information

Service Animal Policy

Service animals are the only animals permitted on course.

Trained, accredited service animals (animals trained to assist individuals with a medical or physical disability) may be permitted on course, provided that the procedures below are followed.

  1. Accreditation documentation by a recognized Assistance Animal program or equivalent. Only working animals (not including retired, trainee and companion animals), are permitted on course.
  2. The service animal must wear an identification harness for the duration of the event.
  3. The owner is responsible to clean up after their service animal.
  4. Race officials have the right to refuse participation if the service animal poses a safety concern.

Please note that the required documentation is to be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event. All documentation and inquiries should be directed to info@canadarunningseries.com.

References:
Blind Persons’ Rights Act
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
Human Rights Code

Participants Requiring a Support Person

Toronto & Montreal Events

  1. The participant will register using the online registration system.
  2. Please contact info@canadarunningseries.com to provide your support person’s name and contact information.
  3. Your guide has 2 options:
    1. The guide can participate in the event at no cost.  They will need to complete the event waiver and wear the event “GUIDE” bib on their back.
    2. The guide can pay the full registration fee.  They will receive the event shirt, bib with timing chip & finisher medal.  They will need to wear the event “GUIDE” bib on their back.
  4. When the participant picks up their race kit, they will receive the additional “GUIDE” bib.

If you have any questions about the information above, please contact info@canadarunningseries.com.

Vancouver & Edmonton Events

For all Vancouver events, please email crswest@canadarunningseries.com to request registration of a support person, with the event and reason.

Wheelchair Participation

Participants requiring the use of a wheelchair are encouraged to register for the following events:

  • Banque Scotia 21K de Montreal
  • lululemon Toronto 10K
  • Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5K (only racing chairs permitted in the half-marathon distance — please contact race organizers)
  • Under Armour Eastside 10K
  • lululemon Edmonton 10K
  • Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K

Due to the steep hills and narrow paths, we do not encourage participants requiring the use of a wheelchair to register for the following events:

  • Under Armour Spring Run-Off 8K & 5K
  • Oasis ZooRun 10K, 5K & Cub Run

Please note:

  • Motorized wheelchairs are permitted in the 5K events
    • must not exceed a speed of 5km/hour
    • must not exceed 40″ length x 30″ wide
  • Handcycles are not permitted
  • Early start times will not be permitted

If you have any questions about the information above, please contact info@canadarunningseries.com.

Accessible Customer Service Feedback

If you require an alternate assistive device or have any questions or comments with respect to the Accessible Customer Service or registration process offered by Canada Running Series, please contact us at info@canadarunningseries.com.

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    Environmental Responsibility

    Going Green

    The importance of reducing our carbon footprint is imperative at all our events. We’re proud to share the efforts we make towards maintaining a sustainable future for our planet. We encourage you to join us in this movement by being as eco-friendly as possible — in your travels, at Packet Pickup, on course, and at the post-race celebration!

    Here are some of the steps we are taking…

    Recycling from Start to Finish

    Each year we strive to be conscientious in our recycling efforts. Please do your part and deposit your plastic water bottles in the labelled recycling bins in the party site.

    Composting Food — No Waste

    We’ll have compost bins in the post-race located all over the party site for you to dispose of your banana peels, apple cores, and other food waste.

    Green Team

    We have created a Green Team made of very energetic people who are there to help us make our event greener! They’ll make sure that all waste, recycling and compost bins are well managed and that all waste ends up in the right place.

    What can you do to reduce your carbon footprint at our events?

    Recycle — Don’t Waste — Be Self-Conscious

    We make our events eco-friendly because we believe that we all need to make an effort to respect our environment and maintain it for future generations. Please help us by putting your waste in the correct bins.

    Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

    We encourage all runners, family, friends and spectators to share a ride or take public transportation to packet pickup and to the race. If 10,000 runners all drove 20 miles, we’d produce about 100 tons of CO2. That’s because every mile you drive produces about one pound of carbon dioxide. Carpooling and public transport dramatically reduce our footprint.

    Check out https://www.edmonton.ca/edmonton-transit-system-ets.aspx to see what bus and/or LRT you can take you to our event and for all fare/route information. Fares: $3.25 per trip; or you can purchase a Day Pass. For all inquiries regarding ETS service on race day: call (780) 496-1600.

    Read about some of the things the City of Edmonton is doing to become a world-leader in Green initiatives: https://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/documents/PDF/TheWayWeGreen-approved.pdf

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