2010 BIG RUN RACE RESULTS click here

THEATRE CALGARY PRESENTS

'THE BIG RUN'
SATURDAY, MAY 1, 2010

Half Marathon - 8:00am
5km & 10km - 8:15am
Open to runners and walkers!

NEW for 2010!  Each race course will be certified in accordance with Athletics Canada/Run Canada guidelines.
Staged out of Calgary’s scenic Bowness Park, The Big Run features 5km, 10km and Half Marathon (21.1km) events open to both runners and walkers.  Our courses are challenging and picturesque, taking participants along the Bow River and through three northwest parks on the city’s extensive pathway system.  The Half Marathon runs on pathway and residential roadway.  The 2010 Big Run will be held on May 1, 2010 and is expected to attract over 1,200 runners, walkers and volunteers. 


Registration
Register early to avoid disappointment!  Registrants will receive a technical shirt, on-course support and post race refreshments.  Souvenir medals will be awarded to all half marathon finishers.

Ways to Register
Online: Running Room website
Manual: Download an entry form and drop it off at  your nearest Running Room location or mail it to:
    The Big Run c/o Theatre Calgary
    220-9th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB. T2G 5C4


HALF MARATHON
Early Bird (until January 31, 2010)        $50
Regular (January 31 – April 28, 2010)    $55
Package Pick-up (April 29 & 30, 2010)   $60

5 KM & 10 KM
Early Bird (until January 31, 2010)       $30
Regular (January 31 – April 28, 2010)    $35
Package Pick-up (April 29 & 30, 2010)   $40

Please note that there is no race day registration.  Shirt size will not be guaranteed for entries received at Package Pick-up.  

Entry forms will be available at all Calgary Running Room locations in early January 2010.  


Cancellation Policy
Registration fees are non-refundable and non-deferrable to a future event.  Registration fee and race bib may be transferred to another individual at race package pick-up for a nominal fee.

Race Package Pick-up
Race package pick-up will be at the Eau Claire Running Room on:
April 29th from 4:00pm-8:00pm
April 30th from noon-7pm
Eau Claire Running Room is located at 200 Barclay Parade SW.

Start/Finish
The Big Run events will all start and finish in Bowness Park. 
Bowness Park is located at 8900 48th Avenue NW.  
Half Marathon – 8:00am
5km & 10km – 8:15am


Course Maps & Safety
For a printable version of the Half Marathon map, click here  
For a printable version of the 5km map, click here  
For a printable version of the 10km map, click here  

To provide an optimal race experience for all participants, courses are open to registered runners and walkers only.  Babyjoggers, rollerblades, bicycles, pets, etc. are not permitted.  Race courses are subject to change due to poor weather, roadway/pathway construction or closures, etc.  The pathways remain open to the public during all events.  The Organizing Committee strongly discourages participants from using portable music devices such as MP3 players and IPods during the race as it makes it inhibits the ability to hear directions from course marshals/volunteers.  


Aid Stations
Water and an electrolyte beverage will be available at all of the aid stations and the start/finish line.  Check back for specific aid station locations in the New Year.  

Walk or Run
The Big Run events are open to walkers and runners.  However those wishing to walk the half marathon must be able to complete the distance within the 3 hour course time limit.  The course will be considered closed 3 hours after the start of the half marathon at which time, participants remaining on the course will be transported to Bowness Park.  

Timing & Results
Winning Time Canada is the official Timing and Results provider for The Big Run.  Chips will be handed out to all participants on race morning.  Chips must be worn around your ankle in order to receive a time.  Please arrive early race day to collect your timing chip.  

Awards & Prizing
All half marathon finishers will receive a custom designed participant’s medal.  Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each age category for all events.  Age categories are as follows: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over.  All registered participants will be eligible for draw prizes.  

Pledge Program
The funds raised through The 2010 Big Run will support Theatre Calgary’s Student Education Series.  The Student Education Series exposes youth to the wonders of live theatre and helps to enhance their knowledge of the performing arts through post-performance talkback sessions with theatre professionals. Nearly 12,000 students attended Student Education Series performances in 2008/09.  Tickets for these performances are heavily subsidized.  As a registered charity, we need your help to continue making the extraordinary productions on our stage accessible to students in southern Alberta.  By collecting pledges, not only will you be rewarded with great incentives but you will be showing your support for this exceptional program.

To download more information on our pledge program and a complete listing of the incentives available, download the following:

Pledge Program Information 

Pledge Form 

Volunteer
Enthusiastic and outgoing volunteers are required to make this event a box office success.  If you are interested in volunteering on or before race day, please email us.

CONTACT US
Have any questions? Just drop us an email 

Big Run photography by Jeff Yee, Raindrop Images