On-Line Registration opened on October 24, 2010. The field is limited to 1350 participants.
You may contact Peggy or George Sarson, (race directors) at sarson@toadpatrol.com or phone during business hours 519-576-1824.
The Best Western PLUS Cambridge Hotel will be providing reduced rates ($89.00) plus taxes for all race participants. To make a reservation you must contact the Best Western PLUS Cambridge Hotel direct, phone number (519) 623-4600 and mention you are registered for “Run for the Toad.” Since the number of available rooms is limited, it is strongly recommended to reserve early. Amenities will include a complimentary early morning coffee, continental deluxe breakfast, indoor pool, sauna and whirlpool.
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For reservations call: 519-623-4600. |
Pinehurst Park Conservation area has excellent facilities for campers at all levels. There is a washrooms and change facilities, showers, and lots of parking.
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For on-site reservations contact www.grandriver.ca |
Run for the Toad running store sponsors provide excellent training programs through group running sessions. The store owner, managers, and staff are familiar with the race course and trail running. Please do not hesitate to sign up with our race store sponsors today!
Entertainment for the young children. Again, this year, the kids can look forward to an even more expanded version of the Thunder Tree Cinema. We encourage parental supervision at all times.
The Grand River Conservation Authority Nature Center will be hosting an educational demonstration in which the kids will be able learn about our forest, nature, critters and insects. Other fun activities are planned too!! Come visit us in the Thunder Tree Theatre Tent.
All children are welcome to participate in the parade marching during the opening ceremonies.
We are looking forward to serving you in grand style. The dinner is professionally prepared and catered by St. Jacobs Catering. To view the dinner menu please "Click Here."
All things considered, the spectators play a big part of any successful race event. Spectators are made up from other non-racing family members, support personal, press and race officials. These people are also the enthusiastic people who will cheer you on. Certainly, the race organizers will do our level best to bring you back for the next year's event. All spectators are welcome to join in for the post race dinner. Additional meal tickets can be purchased for guests with advance notice before September 1, 2011 – $22.00/Adults $11.00/Children (under 12).
The race course itself provides many excellent points of observation within close walking range, so that you can cheer on your special runner several times throughout each loop. For those individuals that are physically challenged we will provide assistance getting you to those strategic observation sites on the race course.
Mostly, these are individuals that are well known to the race organizers. Our volunteers (many with running race backgrounds) consistently display high personal standards and project a favorable image of the sport and of volunteering. They know how to cooperate with the athletes, spectators and race officials. Many of last year's familiar faces will be back again this year.
Again this year the Best Western PLUS Cambridge Hotel will be serving complimentary deluxe continental breakfast for the runners and their families who are registered at the Hotel. For those runners, guests, and volunteers coming directly to the race site, we will be serving complimentary Tim Hortons coffee and treats. Electrolytes will also be available.
We take particular interest in all the Post Race Activities, because it reflects the relationship within our sponsorship community. It's also our future to help grow Run for the Toad. We intend to send home, with many of the runners, door prizes reflective of the day's events.
You may pick up your race-kit at the Great Forest Bistro tent on Friday September 30th 2011, hours: 12:00 p.m. (Noon) – 6:00 p.m. and on Race Day October 1 between the hours of 6:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. All CHIPS must be picked up RACE DAY ONLY. Remember, there is NO race day registration. At 9:00, we will commence with the opening ceremonies followed by the 9:30 race start.
Pro Therapy International will be providing the quick response team in the event of a runner or spectator requiring medical attention. Note more to follow in the upcoming pre race reports.
The Canadian College of Massage Hydrotherapy will be providing a 12 person staff on-site for pre-race and post-race therapy.
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