With only a few
days left until the race, we have some more information to share with you about
race package pick up and race day logistics for race day, Sunday, April 28,
2019.
Start & Finish Location: We have a new start/finish location
near the intersection of Mount Royal Circle and Mount Royal Gate S.W. You can
still access the main gym via the lower level doors to Mount Royal Recreation.
Race Package Pick Up: Race
package pick up will take place on the following dates:
| Location | Date | Time |
| Mount Royal University
Gym, Recreation Area
4825 Mount Royal Gate S.W. | Friday, April 26 | 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. |
| Mount Royal University
Gym, Recreation Area
4825 Mount Royal Gate S.W. | Saturday, April 27 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
NOTE:
There will be no race package pick-up on race day.
Package Pick-Up Parking is available
in Lot
2. The first 30 minutes in Lot
2 are free. Should you wish to stay longer, Lot
2 is a “pay on foot” system and there is a pay station just
inside the Recreation Entrance exterior doors.
http://www.mtroyal.ca/AboutMountRoyal/TransportationParking/ParkingRates/index.htm
Race Day Parking is available at no charge. Please access the parking lot from Flanders Avenue
via Crowchild Trail, as Mount Royal Gate will be closed.
Start Times:
- The
Half Marathon will begin at 8 a.m.
- The
10K will begin at 8:15 a.m.
- The
5K Run & Walk will begin at 8:30 a.m.
Cheering
Areas: It’s a great feeling to have support along the way! If you have family
and friends coming to cheer you on, let them know about the designated cheering areas.
Race
Shirts: If you registered before Monday, March 25, your race shirt is
guaranteed and will be available at race package pick up. We over-ordered on
the most common sizes so come to race package pick up early to get the best
selection.
Team members and friends can pick up race shirts on
behalf of registrants, if needed.
Tech Shop
Mother of all Running Sales: Once again we are co-hosting with The Tech
Shop the “Mother of all Running Sales” on Friday, April 26, from 12 p.m. to
8 p.m., and Saturday, April 27, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A huge selection of
technical running shoes, running apparel and accessories will be available at
discounts up to 70 per cent off. These deals are only available for two days
only during the Calgary Police Half Marathon Package Pickup at Mount Royal
University.
Race Warm
Ups with Pete Estabrooks, The Fitness Guy: We are excited to partner with
Pete Estabrooks to warm up participants before each of the races. Join us in the
track area of the main gym at 7:45 a.m. for a half marathon warm up, 8 a.m. for
the 10K warm up and 8:15 a.m. for the 5K warm up!
Prizes &
Draws: After you finish your race, join us in the main gym to recognize
the top finishers for each race. The top male, female and police finishers will
receive a gift card for the Tech Shop. The top three finishers from each age
category (both male and female) for all three races will also be entered in a
draw for one of two Norco Scene 3 bikes from Bow Cycle. We’ll also have massage
tables and post-race food for racers. It’s worth it to stick around!
Weather: in the event of severe weather,
the Half Marathon Committee will make a decision to continue with the race or
cancel it. If the race is cancelled, all participants will be notified by
email.
Rookies & Legends: If you have a
friend or family member participating in this year’s Rookies & Legends race, please note that there is no need to pick up a race package before
Sunday. You will get what you need when you check in on race day.
For full race
details, including the route map, please see our website at www.calgarypolicehalf.ca or follow on Twitter @YYCPoliceHalf.
And don’t
forget to use our hashtag in your social media posts! #yycpolicehalf
Looking forward
to seeing you there!
