Run Canada!
Vancouver, Toronto and Ottawa!
Over the next few issues of Pacesetter, we’ll be highlighting the exciting Canadian events we have on the Team Diabetes calendar. You can learn more about all the Canadian events by clicking here.
Vancouver
We’re returning to the BMO Vancouver Marathon on May 5, 2013! Ranked a Top 10 Destination Marathon by Forbes for its stunning beauty and scenic route, the event leads runners on a journey through parks, neighbourhoods and bustling city streets. Enjoy the fresh-air alongside natural beaches and breathe a sense of wonder at the backdrop of surrounding mountains. The new, point to point courses that were introduced in 2012 will be back for 2013 with all participants starting in beautiful Queen Elizabeth Park and finishing up at the Vancouver Convention Centre with a harbour front location that is second to none! Half marathon and marathon distances available. Deadline to register is March 22, 2013.
Toronto
One of Canada’s most vibrant cities, Toronto has been home to the GoodLife Fitness Toronto Marathon for 35 years! This popular event on May 5, 2013 starts in Mel Lastman Square and ends on the grounds of Ontario Place. It offers a downhill course that is scenic and fast while offering participants a great tour of the city. You’ll pass through many of Toronto’s most beautiful neighbourhoods, with more than 30 entertainment stations and great spectator support along the way. In addition to the marathon, there is a 5K, half marathon and marathon relay! Organize a “Corporate” or “Friends and Family” relay team of 4 to 8 members and fundraise and run together for Team Diabetes! Transfer points are positioned approximately every 5K along the course making the marathon relay a great option for anyone. Deadline to register is March 22, 2013.
Ottawa
The Tamarack Homes Ottawa Race Weekend, May 25 - 26, 2013 is one of Canada’s most popular and longest running events. From humble beginnings in 1975, the event has grown tremendously with the 2012 event weekend attracting 42,205 participants over all distances! The event offers scenic routes which features many historic landmarks and cheering crowds to keep you motivated all the way to the finish line. Walk or run a 5K, 10K, half marathon or marathon with Team Diabetes in Canada’s capital! The deadline to register is March 29, 2013.
The local events are great to walk or run in with your friends and family members and being close to home, your supporters don’t have far to go to cheer you on to the finish line! They are also a great way to get involved with the Team Diabetes program if you don’t have a lot of extra time to fundraise or travel.
In addition to raising much needed funds, joining Team Diabetes at a local event also helps us raise awareness about diabetes and the important work of the Canadian Diabetes Association as we participate alongside literally tens of thousands of our fellow Canadians each year. Our jerseys do not go unnoticed and the more team members we have at each event, the bigger an impact we can make for the 9 million Canadians and someone each of us know living with diabetes or prediabetes.
Get active and help the Canadian Diabetes Association lead the fight against diabetes by joining Team Diabetes today at teamdiabetes.ca!
To register for Toronto, please go to www.teamdiabetes.ca/tomarathon2012.
For more information including fundraising minimums and event related deadlines, please contact a Canadian Diabetes Association staff person for your area.
To view photos from past events, click here.