Fees & Registration
| Up to Sep 01 | After Sep 01 | On Race Weekend | $55.00 | $65.00 | $70.00 |
Online registration through EventsOnline is open! Registration fees may be paid by VISA or MasterCard and a confirmation email will be sent immediately.
Registration fees for the Island Girl Toronto Half Marathon INCLUDE the round-trip ferry fee.
The deadline for online registration is midnight on Wednesday, September 8th. Registrations will be accepted on race day provided the race has not reached it's capacity.
Personalized Race Bibs! Don't miss the cut off to get your name printed on your race bib. The cut off date for personalized bibs is Sunday, September 5th. Spectators can cheer you on as you cross the finish line and throughout the course!
Every participant will receive a Zorrel technical shirt. No shirt sizes are guaranteed.
Race Kit Pickup
Race Kit Pick Up - Friday, September 10th - 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Location: Toronto Island Ferry Docks located at the foot of Bay Street on Queens Quay, just west of the Westin Harbour Castle. Look for our tent at the entrance to the ferry docks.
We encourage all participants to pick up your race kit on Friday afternoon. You will be given your BIB, t-shirt, race kit and ferry ticket. On Saturday all you need to do is board the Centre Island ferry and pick up your timing chip on the Island.
Race Kit Pick Up - Race Day Saturday, September 11th - 7:00am - 9:00am
Location: Toronto Island Ferry Docks located at the foot of Bay Street on Queens Quay, just west of the Westin Harbour Castle. Look for our tent at the entrance to the ferry docks.
On race day participants will pick up their ferry ticket only on the mainland before boarding the Centre Island ferry.
Once on the Island you will receive your race bib, t-shirt, race kit and timing chip.
Venue Information
Getting to the Island is easy! The 10-minute ferry ride from downtown takes you to a tranquil community with an Island way of life. The 550-acre island park made up of several small islands makes for a unique race course and venue.
The Toronto Ferry Dock is located at the foot of Bay Street and Queens Quay, just west of the Westin Harbour Castle. Participants will board the ferry to Centre Island.
Ferries on race day, Saturday September 11th leave the mainland for CENTRE ISLAND at:
7:30 am, 8:00 am and 9:00 am
The fall Ferry schedule can be found on this link. There are three ferries on race morning 7:30 am, 8:00 am and 9:00 am. Anyone who has not picked up their race kit is strongly encouraged to be on the 8:00 am ferry. Be sure to board the ferry to Centre Island. Return ferries will leave the island every half hour starting at 10:45 am.
Directions
Gardiner Expressway to Downtown Toronto
Eastbound Exit at Spadina (if Eastbound) or
Sherbourne/Jarvis (if Westbound)
Travel South to Queens Quay
Take Queens Quay towards Bay St
The Toronto Island Ferry Docks are behind the Westin Harbour Castle at Queens Quay/Bay St
Catch the ferry to Centre Island
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Parking
Parking is available one block north at Lakeshore and Bay, one block west on Queens Quay between Bay and York Street, one block east opposite the Toronto Star building, adjacent to Captain Johns restaurant.
Course Information
Flat and fast, two loop course on Toronto Island. Completely traffic-free!
Each kilometre will be accurately marked and aid stations will be approximately 100 metres after the designated kilometre mark.
The course will remain open for 3 1/2 hours.
Aid Stations
Aid stations will be located approximately 3K, 6K, 10K, 13K, 16K and 20K and will serve Lemon Lime infinIT replacement fluid followed by water. Vaseline and band aids will be available at each aid station. Portable toilets will be located at each aid station and at the start and finish.
Race Day Information
Start/finish Line
Dry and secure baggage check will be available. There are plenty of change facilities and washrooms at the start line. Leave yourself time to check your gear.
Race Day Instructions
Ferries on race day, Saturday September 11th leave the mainland for CENTRE ISLAND at:
7:30 am, 8:00 am and 9:00 am
The fall Ferry schedule can be found on this link. There are three ferries on race morning 7:30 am, 8:00 am and 9:00 am. Anyone who has not picked up their race kit is strongly encouraged to be on the 8:00 am ferry. Be sure to board the ferry to Centre Island. Return ferries will leave the island every half hour starting at 10:45 am.
Post Race Party
The InfraRed Band will be sending off the participants with a lively Caribbean beat. They will keep the party going until the racers return.
Post race food, including tropical fruit and refreshments will be available to all participants.
Awards/Prizing
Finishers in the Island Girl Toronto Half Marathon will receive a fun, flip-flop medal!
Prizing for the half marathon will include merchandise and gift certificates from our Prize Sponsors Running Free and Running Skirts. Gift certificate prizing will be awarded to the top three finishers in the OVERALL and MASTERS categories.
Age group prizing will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age group in the half marathon. Awards include a medal and personalized picture award from Mike Cheliak Photography.
Age categories are as follows: 19 & Under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+. No duplication of prizing.
Race Photography
Mike Cheliak Photography is happy to be the official series supplier of photographic services for the MultiSport Canada Running Series. Finish line photos are available for purchase online from Mike's website.
Accommodations
Westin Harbour Castle (1/2 marathon)
1 Harbour Square. Toronto, ON M5J 1A6
Phone: 416-869-1600
http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/booking/reservation?id=1004159845&key=95573
The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto is a 977-room twin tower rising 38 stories above scenic Lake Ontario, and is conveniently located near major attractions, including the Air Canada Centre, CN Tower, Financial and Theatre districts.
Group Rate Information: Group rate available until September 9th, 2010. Subject to availability.
