FAQs

Q1- Can I sell or transfer my race entry to another participant if I am unable to run the race due to injury or other circumstances?

A1 - Race entries are non-refundable and non-transferable under any circumstance.

Q2- Am I able to push my child in a baby jogger or stroller device for the 5K or half marathon route?

A2- Baby joggers and strollers can pose a danger to other participants.  Due to injuries observed at other events, as a result of baby joggers and strollers, we have decided not to allow them in the half marathon. Strollers will be permitted in the 5K, but only if you are walking, not running, and you must start at the back behind the last row of participants.

Q3- Are walkers welcome in the 5K and half marathon?

A3- Walkers are most welcome and are given a start position behind the last row of runners.

Q4- Will there be official Canadian Army Run pacers to help us get through either race?

A4- There will be pacers in both events, identified by a sign that each one will carry that signifies their anticipated finish time.

Q5- How many water stations will be set up on the course and where will they be located?

A5- There will be 6 water stations for the half marathon, the first located at 3K and situated approximately every 3K thereafter.

There will be only one water station in the 5K, located just before the 3K mark.

There will also be 2 chemical toilets placed at each location.

Q6– Does a participant need photo identification to pick up their registration package?

A6- All registered participants' names and bib #’s will be posted on a master list at Race Kit Pickup.  Each person will be required to find this information and present it to a volunteer at one of the registration kiosks.  We recommend that you have photo identification with you in case clarification is needed.

Q7- Am I able to pick up a race kit for someone else?

A7- Yes. Just follow the same procedure as you did when retrieving yours.  

Q8- What is a start line corral?

A8- Corrals are placed behind the start line as a way to organize participants of similar pace and to assist in moving everyone into the race gradually. Each participant declares this when registering for the event and their bib # will include this information. For example, a participant with a predicted finish time of 2 hours 10 minutes would not line up in the sub 1hr 45 minute corral.  

Q9- Why is gun time listed ahead of chip time in the official results listing?  

A9- While chip time shows when a participant crosses the start line, “gun time” is the time when the gun fires to the time you cross the finish line. Because gun time is always used for timing winners, it is the time listed first in the results.

Q10- What services are provided for participants at Festival Plaza/Confederation Park?

A10- There will be more than 40 portable toilets located on Festival Plaza (City Hall) parallel to Laurier Avenue.  An Information tent and Sweat Check tent are also onsite.  

Participants may check their personal belongings at the Sweat Check tent inside Confederation Park.  

Q11- Where can family and friends meet me after completion of my run?

A11- Family and friends are asked to meet you in Festival Plaza after you have exited the Recovery Area inside Confederation Park.

Q12- Where is the Recovery Tent and what is served to participants in this area?

A12- The Recovery Area is located at the end of the finish chute and positioned inside Confederation Park.  

Light refreshments will be available to give you a pick up after the race.  

Q13- What if my t-shirt doesn’t fit me?

A13- Every effort is made to order enough shirts in all sizes but once numbers in specific sizes run out, a participant must select a shirt in another size range.

Q14- Is there a Lost and Found Area at the race site?

A14- All lost and found items will be sent to the Information Tent located on Festival Plaza.

Q15- Where are the best spectator viewing areas for the Army Run?

A15- There is plenty of room for spectators along both the half marathon and 5K courses. You will find detailed maps for each of the routes here.