8K

Start Line

8K start time: 10:00 a.m.
Start line location — On Colborne Lodge Drive, beside the tennis courts and swimming pools.

8K participants will be organized in different coloured start corrals, based on individual expected finishing time. On race morning, find your start corral by looking for the coloured flag that corresponds to the coloured stripe on your bib.

Elite Athletes: Will start at the front of the corrals as prizing will be awarded based on the official gun time. The official times will be recorded from the start of the race, indicated by the air horn, to the point where the participant crosses the finish line.

Competitive Age Category Runners: Age category prizing will be awarded based on chip time, the time from when the participant crosses the start line to the point where the participant crosses the finish line.

Corral Times

Course Map

An 8K loop over the scenic, traffic-free, paved roads of High Park. Starts on Colborne Lodge Drive, between the Schoolhouse and the Grenadier Café.

Course certified accurate by Athletics Canada for the IAAF. ON-2016-002-DRY

Course Restrictions

Entry Limits

8K: maximum 2500 participants

The Under Armour Spring Run-off is a beautiful run through High Park, however the narrow roads and pathways make the course suitable for runners and walkers only. For the safety of all participants, baby backpacks, skateboards, roller blades, Kangoo Jump shoes, animals and unauthorized bicycles & wheeled devices are not permitted in the race.

Nordic Pole participants are welcome.

Baby Strollers are welcome in the 5K event only.

Time Limits

The time limit to complete the 8K course is 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Finish Line

8K finish line is on Colborne Lodge Drive, just south of the Bloor Street park entrance.

Water Stations

• Pre-race: At the Party Site located next to the Black Oak Café on the west side of West Road

• On course: 8K — near the 4K & 6K marks

• Post-race: at the Finish Line and at the Party Site.

Port-o-Lets

Port-o-Lets will be provided in the following locations:

• Party Site: South of the Bloor St. gate on the west side of West Road

• 8K Start: South of the Bloor St. gate on the east side of Colborne Lodge Drive

• 5K Start: North of the 5K start line on the west side of West Road

To avoid lengthy lineups and stress, please give yourself ample time to use the facilities.

Medical Services

Odyssey Medical will provide medical services on course and at the finish line medical tent.

A Toronto Paramedic Services ambulance will be stationed at the finish line.

5K

Start Line

5K Start time: 11:15 a.m.
5K Start line location — On West Road, north of the Grenadier Restaurant.

5K participants, please stay off the course/road while the 8K race is underway. The course marshals will inform you when it is time to enter the start corrals.

5K participants will be organized in different coloured start corrals, based on individual expected finishing time. On race morning, find your start corral by looking for the coloured flag that corresponds to the coloured stripe on your bib.

Elite Athletes: Will start at the front of the corrals as prizing will be awarded based on the official gun time. The official times will be recorded from the start of the race, indicated by the air horn, to the point where the participant crosses the finish line.

Competitive Age Category Runners: Age category prizing will be awarded based on chip time, the time from when the participant crosses the start line to the point where the participant crosses the finish line.

Corral Times

Course Map

The 5K starts on West Road, curves around Grenadier Café, north on Colborne Lodge Dr., west on West road, moves onto the path towards Grenadier Pond and follows the 8K route for the remainder. Ideal for casual walkers and joggers, as well as serious competitors.

Course certified accurate by Athletics Canada for the IAAF. ON-2016-001-DRY (5k)

Course Restrictions

Entry Limits

5K: maximum 2000 participants

The Under Armour Spring Run-off is a beautiful run through High Park, however the narrow roads and pathways make the course suitable for runners and walkers only. For the safety of all participants, baby backpacks, skateboards, roller blades, Kangoo Jump shoes, animals and unauthorized bicycles & wheeled devices are not permitted in the race.

Nordic Pole participants are welcome.

Baby Strollers are welcome in the 5K event only.

Time Limits

The time limit to complete the 5K course is 1 hour 15 minutes

Finish Line

5K finish line is on Colborne Lodge Drive, just south of the Bloor Street park entrance.

Water Stations

• Pre-race: At the Party Site located next to the Black Oak Café on the west side of West Road

• On course: 5K – near the 1K & 3K marks

• Post-race: at the Finish Line and at the Party Site

Port-O-Lets

Port-o-Lets will be provided in the following locations:

• Party Site: South of the Bloor St. gate on the west side of West Road

• 8K Start: South of the Bloor St. gate on the east side of Colborne Lodge Drive

• 5K Start: North of the 5K start line on the west side of West Road

To avoid lengthy lineups and stress, please give yourself ample time to use the facilities.

Medical Services

Odyssey Medical will provide medical services on course and at the finish line medical tent.

A Toronto Paramedic Services ambulance will be stationed at the finish line.

Kids Run

The Under Armour Spring Run-Off Kids Run is an 800m event for kids ages 2 to 10.

• Kids ages 2-5 years old should run with a parent.
• Kids ages 6-10 years old are in a kids only division.
• Start time: 11:45 a.m.
• Cost: $25 includes kid’s bib, parent’s bib, kid’s shirt & finisher medal.
• All Kids Run participants will receive a Finisher’s medal upon completion of the event. This is NOT a timed event.

Kids Corrals by Age:

Red – 8 to 10 years (kids only)

Yellow – 6 & 7 years (kids only)

Blue – 4 & 5 years (with parents)

Green – 2 & 3 years (with parents)

Pickup

Please note — all children must be picked up by an adult at the finish area, following the guidelines below:

• All children will receive 2 identical bibs.

• One bib must be worn by the child participating.

• The second bib must be worn by the adult accompanying or picking up the child at the finish area.

• These procedures are in place for the safety of your children. Please respect our event staff as they take the time to check this at the finish area.

Note: Kids Run bibs and shirts can be picked up on race day at the Packet Pickup area.

Course Restrictions

Entry Limits

Kids Run: maximum 400 participants

Adults

Adults are welcome to accompany their children ages 2 – 5 during the Kids Run at no additional cost and strollers are permitted to start at the back.

Course Map

The Start Line & Finish Line will be in the same location as the 8K Start Line, on Colborne Lodge Drive next to the Tennis Courts.

Event Alert System

The Under Armour Spring Run-Off will be using a colour-coded Event Alert System (EAS) at this year’s event to communicate the status of course conditions to event staff, participants and volunteers leading up to and on race day.

The levels range from Low (GREEN) to Moderate (YELLOW) to High (RED) to Extreme (BLACK) based on a variety of factors, including weather conditions.

All event staff, participants and volunteers should familiarize themselves with the Event Alert System colour indicators prior to the race, remain alert for directions from race officials, announcers and volunteers and take precautions to prepare for varying weather conditions on race day.

On race day, event staff, participants and volunteers should stay tuned to the current Event Alert System status via announcements and the colour-coded flags at the Help Desk in the Pre-Race Area and at each of the Water Stations along the course.

Training

Through the hills of High Park. Get fast, strong and ready to toe the line come race day.

Whether you’re running your first race or your 100th, having a well-structured prepared training plan is your best bet to set you up for a successful race day. From mobility and endurance to strength and recovery, this plan provides everything you need to have your best race yet—and maybe even snag yourself a PB along the way.

All you need is eight weeks, a foam roller and a lot of commitment to get fast, strong and ready to toe the line come race day.

Are you ready?

Prizing and Awards

Don’t just win your prize, claim it! Participants have 30 days to claim any prizes.

Awards can be picked up after the event at Canada Running Series, 264 The Esplanade, Toronto. Please email us to let us know you plan to pick up your award: awards@canadarunningseries.com

Don’t forget: the 8K counts as Grand Prix (x 1.5) points and the 5K (x 1.0) in the Canada Running Series!

CRS Awards Policy

Results will be reviewed for one week following the event. During this seven days athletes are able to lodge a formal, written protest to the race director for review. After the week, results will be finalized and prizing cheques issued. Prize cheques will no longer be distributed on event day; letters of congratulations will be issued day of race.

Course records

Men: 22:35 Daniel Komen  KEN 1994
Women: 25:56 Jill Hunter  GBR 1990

2020 Prizing and Awards: Men & Women

• *Under Armour head to toe outfit includes shoes, top and bottom (approximate total value: $300 CAD). Styles and sizes subject to availability.
• “Canadian” is defined as: Citizens; Landed immigrants; and Refugees with official status who have been domiciled in Canada for at least one year (proof may be required).
• Master defined as: athlete being 40 years old plus, day of event
• Prize money winners in the Canadian and Masters categories can double dip and collect prizing in both categories, but collecting prize money in any one category removes you from winning an age category medal.
• Virtual Race: There will be no assigned prizing for any Virtual Races.
• 5K & 8K Age Categories: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+.

Elite Hosting

The new deadline to apply is TBD. Selected athletes will be contacted by email by TBD.

We do not accept emails or telephone calls and do not invite international athletes to attend this event.

Only applications submitted through the online elite application form are considered, but please note we do not issue invitations for athletes requiring a VISA to attend this event.

All athletes must have run on a certified course since January 1, 2019.

2020 Elite Standards: 8K

Men

Open — sub 25:00
Sub Elite  — sub 27:00
Masters — sub 29:00

Women

Open — sub 28:00
Sub Elite — sub 30:00
Masters — sub 32:00

Kill The Hill Challenge

Who are the best hill runners in Canada Running Series? Who will be crowned King and Queen of the Hill at this year’s Under Armour Spring Run Off? For over 40 years, runners have been conquering High Park’s Spring Road Hill in the final 365 metres of Toronto’s oldest continuously-held road race. This year we want you to ‘Kill the Hill’ and give it everything you’ve got in those last 365m as part of our Kill The Hill Challenge!

Back by popular demand, we will be offering a separate, complete set of race results for that 365m section up the legendary hill. For both 8K and 5K you’ll be able to compare your hill-running strength against Canadian stars like Tristan Woodfine or Natasha Wodak, as well as your club and crew friends.

Times will be calculated via Sportstats Race Results timing mats in the final 365m of the race and prizes will be awarded to the top male and female in both the 8K and 5K distances, including on-stage photo opportunity with cape and crown! Visit the Sportstats booth in the party site after the race to see if you’re in the running to win. Winners will be announced during our Awards Ceremony beginning at 11:50 a.m.

We want to know who’s got the most pep left in their step as they make their way up Spring Road Hill, carried by the deafening cheers of spectators, family and friends, to the finish line.

Everyone who registers for the Under Armour Spring Run-Off will be automatically entered into the challenge.

All invited elite athletes will be included in the results, but will not be eligible for prizing in the Kill the Hill Challenge.

Do you have what it takes? Use hashtag #KillTheHill on social media to let us know how your training is going!

Athletes with a Disability

If you are visually impaired and would like to be matched with a guide runner, please contact Achilles Canada at www.achillescanada.ca.

If you have any questions pertaining to accessibility, please contact us at requests@canadarunningseries.com.