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WELCOME TO THE SIXTH ANNUAL GREAT SWEATER RUN! 


SATURDAY NOVEMBER 30

SOUTH GLENMORE PARK, CALGARY

 

REGISTRATION FEES

  Until 
November 1
UNTIL 
November 29
Tacky 10KM $35 $45
Festive 5KM $35 $45
Furry Fun 3KM $30 $40

** The First 150 entrants are guaranteed an awesome Great Sweater Run Toque!

Sign Up Today! 

 


COURSE DESCRIPTION & MAP

 

The TACKY 10km event - Starting on the trail just north of the parking area, athletes will

head north along the trail. At the T-intersection, athletes will turn east and follow the pathway

to the 2.5km turnaround point. Return along the same pathway. Before turning south to the

finish, athletes will turnaround to complete another lap!

 

The FESTIVE 5km event - Starting at the same point as the 10km event, athletes will

complete 1 lap of the above route.

 

The Furry Fun 3km - a simple out and back course along the trail!

Enjoy the scenery and bathe in the glow of all those festive holiday sweaters!



EVENT ITINERARY

 

Race Package Pickup & Late Registration


The distribution of race numbers and toques (for the first 150 entrants) takes place at TBD 
 

Race day pickup will occur onsite from 12:45pm-1:45pm.

Race Day - Saturday, November 30


12:45pm - 1:45am Late package pickup (Onsite)

1:45pm Pre-race briefing

2:00pm 10km Start

2:15pm 5km Start

2:30pm 3km Start

3:00pm Draw Prizes

** ALL times subject to change. Times will be confirmed at package pickup



HOW TO LOCATE THE EVENT SITE


SOUTH GLENMORE PARK

The event starts and finishes at South Glenmore Park.

Access is via 90th ave and 24th Street SW. From that intersection head west along 90th Ave

to the parking area next to the polo field (90th ave and Oakmount Dr).


PARKING

Parking is available next to the event site, as well as in the east parking lot (90th ave & 24th

Street SW). Please arrive early as parking is 'first come-first serve'.



RACEDAY REGISTRATION


Registration will take place at the race site @ South Glenmore Park

If you have already received your race kit, you do not need to check-in.

This is also the site of the finish line.


BAGGAGE CHECK


A baggage tent will be available next to the registration tent. Volunteers will place labels with

your race # on them. To retrieve your bag after the event, please ensure you have your bib #.

$2.00 per bag – funds donated to our charity!


WASHROOMS


Every runner’ biggest concern! We will have porta-potties at the registration/finish.


WATER STATIONS


The course will have refreshments at the 2.5km point and finishline!


THE FINISH LINE


Just past the finish, you will find muffins, hot chocolate & more!

Our medical services will also be available here.



RACE ETIQUETTE & INFORMATION


Start – Please seed yourself according to your own pace. Fast runners to the front of each

race start. Please heed the ‘rules of the road’ (eg. Stay to the right) unless otherwise stated.

IPods/MP3 players are allowed – BUT you have to be able to hear our volunteers, keep that

Course - Please follow the instructions of all course marshals. These volunteers are out there

to help protect you! The course is open to pedestrian and vehicle traffic (at certain locations).

Please be aware at all times.

Dogs – all pet by-laws are in effect.


CHARITY AND FUNDRAISING 

 

We are excited to partner with the Children's Wish Foundation of Canada!

Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada works with communities across the country to provide children with life threatening illnesses the opportunity to realize their most heartfelt wish. By creating unique, meaningful experiences, Children’s Wish enhances quality of life for these courageous children and their families.    In Alberta, we grant between 100-130 Wishes each year.


Save paper and donate/fundraise online!

 

Tax receipts will be issued for gifts of $25 or more and will be mailed out by the charity at the end of the year.  
Prizing will be made available by the end of December. 

 
 
   Fundraise-bar Raise $250 Receive a free Race Entry for the 2020 Great Sweater Run!
Raise $500 Receive free Race Entry & Hoodie for the 2020 Great Sweater Run
Raise $750  Receive a TBD
Raise $1000+ Receive a  TBD
 

 
 
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CONTACT DETAILS

General Information:   Event Director at 1-855-515-0693

Volunteer Information:  780-915-0693 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Want to volunteer?  Complete the Volunteer Form Here


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