2011 St. Albert Fall Challenge


 

Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Kids 1/2K loop

Sunday, September 25, 2010

                                          

   

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2011 Results

Half Marathon RUN

Half Marathon Walk

10K Event

5K Event

 

Please email us if there is a discrepancy with your time and we will investigate it.


2010 Results - Half Marathon 

2010 Results - Half Marathon WALK 

2010 results - 10K 

2010 Results - 5K 

 

2011 Race Information

We are proud to announce that we will be partnering again with the Running Room again to make our 2011 event even bigger and better!  

 

Registration

 

Is online via the Running Room website. Online registration closes Thursday, Sept 22nd @ 11:00pm. If you miss the deadline you can register at Race Package Pick up in person - cash or cheque only.

 

 

Race Package Pick Up

Is at the St. Albert Running Room (17 St. Anne Street by the 7-11 before the bridge on St. Albert Trail) on:

  • Friday, Sept 23rd = 12:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Saturday, Sept 24th = 9:00am - 12 noon
  • Race day at Kingswood Park = 7:00am - 8:00am

No race package pick up at SVAC. Why not stay in St. Albert on Sat 24th and visit St. Albert's famous Farmers Market - the largest outdoor market in Western Canada!! Within walking distance of the St. Albert Running Room. For more St. Albert attractions and tourist information click here
 

Start Times

8:00am : Half Marathon WALK
9:00am : Half Marathon RUN + 10K + 5K
11:30am: Kids 1/2 K loop (no pre-registration required)
 

Route Map (Half Marathon = 2 laps; 10 K = 1 lap)

Same course as 2010 (minus the detour before crossing the Children's Bridge as construction has been completed in Lions Park). Check your race package for final route details. Start is at Kingswood Park, head west on paved trail, go under the Boudreau bridge, then around, up and over the bridge. Stay on the north side of river all the way to the red Children's foot bridge, loop around Lions Park and return to Kingswood on the south side of river, following the course via the ravine trail to Sturgeon Road, turning north on Boudreau Road, cross under the bridge and follow the path east back to Kingswood Park. There will be water stations at Kingswood, Woodlands waterpark and at St. Albert Place. Washrooms and First Aid at the same locations. Note: The trail will be open to recreational users also - please use caution and courtesy!


Directions to Kingswood Park, St. Albert

Travelling North on St. Albert Trail from Edmonton, turn right on Sturgeon Road (before crossing bridge at bottom of first hill). Continue Eastbound on Sturgeon Road, across Boudreau Road at the traffic lights, stopping at the T intersection with Sir Winston Churchill Avenue. Turn left and proceed 400m approximately taking a left turn into Kingswood Park (limited parking). Alternative parking avaialble at Lions Park or the Kingswood neighbourhood (please respect resident's driveways - thank you). St. Albert residents are encouraged to cycle to the event or get dropped off.
 

Google Maps Address for Kingswood Park:

53.655863,-113.596579 (Sir Winston Churchill Ave, St Albert, AB T8N 5M1, Canada)


 

T Shirts

Half Marathon - New gender specific BLACK technical short sleeved T shirt for 2011! 

10K and 5K - Same as above.


Note: The T shirt deadline for all events is midnight September 10, 2011. Participants who registered on or before September 10th will receive a short sleeved technical T shirt. Sorry - there will be NO late T shirt order placed in 2011 due to the poor response to late T shirt pick up in previous years.
 

Timing

Will be manual timing to ensure a prompt start to this event. Half Marathon walking event (only) times will be recorded seperately. All race results will be available on this website within 48 hours of the event wrap up. Unofficial results will be posted on the day of the race at the Kingswood venue as they become available and full results will be posted on this website within 48 hours.
 

BBQ & Prize Draws

Will be available after the event. Prizes will be drawn during the event and posted at the Kingswood pavillion. Participants must be present to win. Sorry, no additional food available for spectators or family members - please have them pack a lunch.
 

Sponsors

Our 2011 sponsors include:

  • Nuttalls Printing, St. Albert
  • Dairy Queen, St. Albert
  • Horse Racing Alberta
  • Leading Edge Physiotherapy, St. Albert
  • Claysmore Spring Water, St. Albert
  • Northern Light Produce Network
  • Running Room
  • Edge Promotional Group
  • City of St. Albert
  • St. Albert Gazette
  • Sturgeon Valley Athletic Club

Please support these local businesses in appreciation for their participation in making the 2011 St. Albert Fall Challenge a success!
 

Charity Donation

Please bring a donation for the St. Albert Food Bank to Kingswood Park on the morning of the event. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. 
 

Volunteers

Please contact Christine @ 780 904 4114 or email if you would like to volunteer for this event.
 

FAQ

Yes! - Strollers are permitted but please seed yourself towards the back of the pack at the start line. Same for dogs who must be on leash at all times in Red Willow trails and Kingswood Park.

Yes! - You may wear headphones during this event, although they are not recommended for your safety or those of other participants. If you must run to music, consider wearing one ear bud only. Please heed all directions given by course marshalls. Note: The Red Willow Trail system will be open to other recreational participants and local residents throughout this event.

Yes! - All events get a technical short sleeved T shirt SO LONG as you register by August 31st!

Yes! - We can switch you from one event to the other but you must submit your change by September 20th. Email the Race Director here.

Got a coupon from our 2010 event? Please use a hard copy registration form (not online registration) available from SVAC in person, download here, or calling 780-904-4114 and we will fax a copy to you. Note: Cheques payable to St. Albert Fall Challenge. Cash acceptable in person at SVAC. Sorry no debit, Visa or Mastercard transactions.

Don't see your name on the Running Room website confirmation list? Your name will only show on this list if you registered online via the Running Room website. If you registered in person or through the mail, a confirmed list will be posted on this page by August 31, 2010 and updated daily thereafter.
 

Race Directors

If you have questions regarding this event, please contact Christine Rawlins @ 780 904 4114 (email) or Brett White