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About Canada Army Run
Canada Army Run is the fastest growing run in Canada and unlike any other run in the country.From the cannon used as a starter’s pistol to the “dog-tag” medals all participants receive when they cross the finish line, Canada Army Run is military in flavour end-to-end. Military bands, Army equipment displays, and a pasta dinner served military field-kitchen style make for a weekend you won’t soon forget!
More importantly, though, the event provides an opportunity for the Army to thank Canadians for their support, and a chance for Canadians to say thanks to the men and women who serve them in so many ways at home and abroad.
Fundraising efforts benefit SoldierOn and the Military Families Fund.
Register here to walk, run, or roll in the 5K or half marathon events. |
Key Dates
Friday, Sept. 17
1:00 - 8:00 p.m. -Race Kit Pick-Up, Run Expo and Military Equipment Display at Cartier Square Drill Hall
Saturday, Sept. 18
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Race Kit Pick-Up, Run Expo and Military Equipment Display at Cartier Square Drill Hall
6:00 p.m. - Pasta Dinner served field-kitchen style in Confederation Park
Sunday, Sept. 19
5K
7:45 a.m. - Start for Injured Soldiers/Athletes with Disabilities
8:00 a.m. - Mass Start 5K.
Half Marathon
8:45 a.m. - Start for Injured Soldiers/Athletes with Disabilities
9:00 a.m. - Mass Start Half Marathon
11:30 a.m. -5K and Half Marathon Awards |
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Mortgage Offer in Support of 2010 Canada Army Run
The Bank of Montreal will donate $100 for each mortgage taken by approved customers in Ottawa and Petawawa.To date the program has raised $1,800, which will go to support both Soldier On and the Military Families Fund.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Not interested in running, walking, or rolling? Why not volunteer? Canada Army Run volunteers — the dedicated people who so generously give their time — are what help make this event successful and memorable. A wide variety of positions are available. From running a water station to providing route security, there’s a volunteer position for everyone.
Interested in a volunteering? Check out the Volunteer section of the armyrun.ca website.
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In this Issue
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- Registration Running Ahead of Last Year!
- Many Stories. One Inspiring Run.
- The 2010 Summer Kandahar Airfield (KAF) Army Run
- Discounted Hotel Rates for Canada Army Run Participants
- Canada Army Run on Facebook — A Fan Favourite
- New! Weekly Training Tips from John Stanton
- Mortgage Offer in Support of 2010 Canada Army Run
- Volunteer Opportunities
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Registration Running Ahead of Last Year! |
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The 2010 Canada Army Run, the fastest growing run in Canada, has surpassed its registration numbers from last year at this time. To date, close to 7,000 participants have registered to walk, run, or roll. Registration will be capped this year at 15,000, so register early to secure your spot. |
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Many Stories. One Inspiring Run
MCpl Chris Downey
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People run, walk, or roll in Canada Army Run for many different reasons. MCpl Chris Downey is running for his best friend, PO2 Craig Blake, who was killed in Afghanistan in May this year by a roadside bomb. Brenda, who respects and appreciates “what our Canadian Forces do for our country,” is running the 5K“to support these amazing men and women.” And Mila, the mother of two soldiers, says it’s her “duty to be part of such an important event.” Read these stories and many others in the Stories section on our website. We’d also love to hear your story. Click here to tell us why you run, walk or roll in Canada Army Run. back to top » |
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The 2010 Summer Kandahar Airfield (KAF) Army Run
Braving the blazing summer heat, more than 750 runners and 80 volunteers participated in the 2010 Summer KAF Army Run, held in Afghanistan June 6. A prequel to September’s Canada Army Run in Ottawa, this was the largest running event ever held at KAF and included both a 5K and half-marathon. Thanks to many generous donations, organizers raised $11,235 USD for local schools in villages like Mullah Abdullah Kariz, located just 4.5 km north-west of KAF.
For photos from the Summer KAF Army Run, visit Facebook. back to top » |
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Discounted Hotel Rates for Canada Army Run Participants
Ottawa Marriott |
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Les Suites Hotel |
The Ottawa Marriott Hotel — the official hotel for Canada Army Run — and Les Suites Hotel, both in the heart of downtown Ottawa, are offering discounted rates for all Canada Army Run participants and their families and friends during the weekend of the Run.Both hotels are close to the start and finish lines, as well as to major Ottawa tourist attractions. To find out more, click here. back to top » |
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Canada Army Run on Facebook — A Fan Favourite
With 500+ members and counting, Canada Army Run is gaining momentum in the Facebook community. Not only are fans the first to hear about the latest run updates, but they also have the chance to interact with other participants and find inspiration through their encouragement and personal stories.
Show your support for the men and women in the Canadian Forces and for all of this year’s participants by becoming a fan of Canada Army Run on Facebook. back to top » |
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New to our Facebook page! Training tips from John Stanton
John Stanton |
Each week on the Canada Army Run website, we will feature training tips from John Stanton, Founder and President of the Running Room, to help get you ready for September. To benefit from John’s weekly training tips, check the website regularly or, better yet, become a fan of Canada Army Run on Facebook and we’ll alert you when a new one is posted.
As well, we are pleased to have Phil Marsh, a national-level running coach and the Eastern Ontario regional manager for Running Room, join us to answer your training questions. E-mail him at pmarsh@runningroom.com. back to top » |
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