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Aloha!
 
The Island Girl Half Marathon, Half Marathon Relay & 5K is here!  We love celebrating the island way of life and are looking forward to the steel drums, the tropical juice, the energetic vibe...all we need are palm trees!  

Online registration has been extended to Wednesday, September 13th at midnight.  Be sure to pass this along to anyone who has not registered. 
 
Supporters wishing to join you on the island can purchase a ferry ticket from the public ticket booth on Sunday morning. Spectators can also purchase a ferry ticket online via the City of Toronto - click here. Supporters can take the same ferry as Island Girls on race morning.
   
We look forward to a great day on the Island.  The Final Sail for Island Girl!

Lace up your sandals! 
 
Pre-Race Kit Pick Up  

 

Date: Saturday, September 16th

Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location:  The Westin Harbour Castle Hotel. 1 Harbour Square, Lower Level. Dockside Room 4. The entrance is just east of Bay St. on Queens Quay.

 

Directions and Parking:

A link to driving directions can be found here. Parking options (provided by the Westin and not verified) can be found on this link.

 

At race kit pick up you will receive your race bib and timing chip, Island Girl shirt, race kit and return trip ferry ticket.  Keep your ferry ticket safe - you will not be issued another ticket.

 

Island Girl shirt sizes are guaranteed for those registered before August 29th and this will be marked on your bib.  You will receive the size you requested.  NO SHIRT EXCHANGES until after the race and while size supplies last.  Please do not run in your shirt and then ask to exchange it for a new one (yes, this has happened!). 

 

Extra shirts will also be available for sale at the race. Cash only.

 

We encourage participants to pick up their race kits on Saturday as it means you can walk right onto the ferry on race day and avoid the line up for your ferry ticket.

 

You may pick up your friend's race kit if you have a signed letter or copy of their registration confirmation. 
 
Race Day - The Final Sail
 
Date:  Sunday, September 17th
Directions and Parking:   Click here for driving directions to the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel. The Jack Layton Ferry Terminal is located right behind the hotel, walk along the west side of the building.  Parking options (provided by the Westin and not verified) can be found on this link .
 
Race Day Kit Pick Up:
Volunteers will be stationed at the entrance to the Jack Layton ferry terminal starting at 7:40 am to distribute ferry tickets.  Your name will be verified on the participant list and you will receive your ferry ticket. Race day kit pick up is busy. 

Race day kit pick up (bib, timing chip, kit, shirt) takes place on the island.  Island Girls who have not picked up their race kits on Saturday will be given their ferry ticket ONLY at the ferry terminal.   
 
Spectators can purchase ferry tickets at the public ticket booth and travel with Island Girls on the same ferry or any regularly scheduled ferry.
 
FERRY TIMES:
FERRIES LEAVE FOR CENTRE  ISLAND AT 
8:00, 8:30 AND 9:00
 
We do not have control over the  punctuality of the ferries and therefore we encourage Island Girls take an early ferry. 

Once on the island stay left and head past Centreville Theme Park and over the bridge.  You'll see the start/finish area from the bridge. Click here for a map of the start/finish area and washrooms/baggage. It is a 500m walk to the start from the ferry.

Baggage check will be in a shelter near race kit pick up. Tear off the tag from your bib and attach it to your bag. There is no fee for baggage check. Organizers are not responsible for lost items and valuables. There are lockers on the Island.

There are no vendors (no coffee, food) on the island as it is the off-season. Vendors may open later in the morning.

**NEW** RACE START TIMES:

10:00 am 5K RUNNERS AND WALKERS
10:10 am HALF MARATHON/RELAY  RUNNERS  AND WALKERS
  
The Course: 
Island Girl 5K - The 5K course is out and back. There will be a water station on the 5K course.  
 
Island Girl Half Marathon - The half marathon course is on a flat, paved road **(no boardwalk section due to construction). The course is 2 loops of Lakeshore Rd. before returning to the finish.  Aid stations at approximately 3K, 6K, 10K, 13K, 16K and 20K will serve Gatorade followed by water. 
 
Island Girl Half Marathon Relay -  Both relay members will receive a timing chip and will have bibs with the same number.  The exchange area is 100m from the start line. The second relay member will wait for their partner in the exchange area and, after slapping hands, relay member two will start their race. 
 
The course is not closed to the public - please be cautious in high foot traffic areas. There will be a lead cyclist warning the public of approaching runners.

NOTE: The Terry Fox Run will also be happening on the island at the same time. The start/finish is in a different location. The Island Girl course is well marked with orange cones and kilometre signs. Always follow the cones and you will stay on course.

  STROLLERS and BABY JOGGERS are not permitted.
 
Post Race: The post race tent will welcome registered Island Girl participants only after their race. You must show your bib to enter.
 
Awards: The awards ceremony will begin at 10:45 am for the 5K and 11:45 am for the half marathon. Prizes are awarded to the top THREE overall in the half marathon, the top THREE relay teams and the top THREE in the 5K. No masters or age group awards.
 
Return ferries leave Centre Island every 30 minutes at :15 and :45 after the hour. You do not have to show a ferry ticket to leave the island.
 
Island Girls in Support of POGO

The Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO) has been championing childhood cancer care since 1983. POGO strives to make certain that Ontario's children have the greatest prospects for survival with an optimal quality of life. They know that the road traveled by children affected by cancer and their families is long, painful and frightening. The POGO collaboration is a model childhood cancer system that secures the best possible outcomes for children with cancer. We have met many families over the years who have benefited from POGO's support and we are excited and proud to have POGO as our Island Girl charitable partner.

Please bring your donations to the race.

Learn more about POGO and their mission here.  POGO will be at the Island Girl race, stop by their booth to learn more.


 

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Tara and Brad Melville
Island Girl Founders and Race Directors
Run Well Events Inc.