Saint John Airport 10k Running Race & Kids Fun Run.
Mindcare are the Official Charity of our Airport Event
We are delighted to launch our brand new 5k and 10k race for 2011 at Saint John Airport. You will have
a unique opportunity to run either a 1 lap or 2 lap race on the actual Runway and Taxiways of the
airport. The course is flat, fast and traffic free (and aircraft free).
Registration
Entry fee is $20.00 between 01 Jan - 30 April 2011 and $25.00 thereafter. On production of a Boarding
Card* dated between 01 Jan - 12 May 2011, each competitor will receive a $5.00 discount (refunded at
race registration). THERE WILL BE NO ON THE DAY REGISTRATON AND ON-LINE REGISTRATION WILL
CLOSE ON THURSDAY 12 MAY at 11.59pm.
Air Canada Flights**
We are thrilled to confirm that Air Canada will sponsor the YSJ 10K run on May 14, 2011 by providing 2
Economy Class return tickets for travel to any Air Canada destination in North America including Hawaii,
Mexico, and the Caribbean. These tickets will be drawn as a door prize. Travel must be completed by
May 14, 2012 and blackout periods apply. You must be in attendance at the awards ceremony to win the
tickets, If your name is drawn and you are not there the name will be re-drawn until a winner is found
who is in attendance. You cannot win on behalf of another person. Only pre-registered entrants in the
10k / 5k are eligible for the draw for the Air Canada flights.
Kids Fun Run
We will also feature a Kids Fun Run for kids aged between 5 -14 which will start at 8.15am sharp. Race
fee is $2.00 per child. All kids must be pre-registered – no on the day entries. All kids must be able to
complete the event on their own as they will not be allowed to be accompanied by adults except Airport
personnel, which means that Strollers will not be allowed.
Start time
8.15am for the Kids Fun Run and 9.45am for the 10km & 5k. Due to an outbound flight to Halifax we will
start the 10k & 5k at 9.45am as soon as the flight is “wheels up:”. All competitors must be off the course
by 11.15am at the latest as a flight is scheduled to arrive. Walkers are very welcome but must adhere to
the time line below.
Course is 2 laps of 5k each, please do not deviate from the marked course.***
The 10k race will start at 9.45am and due to an incoming flight scheduled at 11.30am there is a 1hr
30min time limit for this race. Runners who do not pass through the 7.5km point by 1hr will be
withdrawn from the course.
Prizes
Prizes will be available for 1st, 2nd, 3rd male and female in the 5k and 10k and 1st place in all the main
age-groups in the 10k. The 10k will form part of the RunNB Super Series.
Mugs to the first 200 entrants only
The Nitty Gritty Details
Before we get too heavy with the specific details of this race we ask you for your patience. This is a
very unique event on an active Airport runway and we can only host this race with the support of
Transport Canada and the Saint John Airport Authority. I fully understand that we will be asking you
to do things at this race that you will not be asked to do at any other event, so please take this into
consideration. Everyone helping out is volunteering their time and endeavours so please thank them
for their efforts.
Identification
GOVERNMENT ISSUED ID MUST BE SHOWN ON RACE MORNING FOR SECURITY PURPOSES. NO ID = NO
RACE, SORRY. We are governed by Transport Canada on this one and they state that ID is required if you
“appear to be 18 or older”. If in doubt – bring ID as no ID = no race. You are running “airside” which is
classed as a restricted area. You will be asked to exchange your ID for your timing chip which will
returned with your chip.
Spectators
Only competitors will be allowed air-side, (even in the kids fun run) and all spectators must remain in
the Airport Terminal / registration area. The best place to see competitors on the course is from the Fire
house area on the opposite side of the airport on the service road. There will be restrictions on the area
for spectators due to normal security airport regulations. Please follow directions by the volunteers /
race officials.
Headphones
of any description are not allowed on the Race Course for safety reasons at any time – if you are seen on
the race course with Headphones you will be disqualified (we don’t want a plane landing on your head
because you couldn’t hear us shouting at you). We must be able to communicate with you at all times.
Water Table
There will be a water table close to the Fire Hall. For safety reasons please dispose of your plastic cups in
the designated “Throw Zone” – this is to aid with the clean up and to ensure that cups do not end up
being blown into aircraft engines.
Due to the liquids, aerosols and gel restrictions in place with Transport Canada no Water Bottles, liquids
or gels will be allowed on the course. We will have 2 water tables for your use on the route.
Sandwich Layer
The airport café will be open for the duration of the race for tea /coffee and snacks
Parking
Please park in designated area and follow directions provided by our Volunteer. If you park in the
metered pay area in front of the terminal building you must pay the applicable fee- failure to do so may
result in a ticket or towing.
Due to the sensitive nature and security issues with operating a Running Race in an airport facility you
must follow directions provided by Airport Security or Race Officials. Failure to do so could result in the
cancellation of future events.
We have no control over emergency flights that may require use of the airport facility. In the event that
an emergency occurs during the course of the race we reserve the right to cancel, postpone or reduce
the race distance or route. No refund will apply.
The Small print
*You will need to bring a copy of the original Boarding Pass to race registration in order to qualify for the
discount. Photocopies will not be accepted. Discount is only valid for the person named on the pass.
**To be eligible for the draw you must be pre-registered for the event on the Atlantic Chip website or
Running Room website by visiting Running Room or Alex Coffins Fitness Shop by 11.59pm on Thursday
12 May 2011 irrespective of whether you are taking part in the 10k race or the5k. You must be in
attendance at the Awards presentation after the race when the draw is made. If your name is drawn and
you are not in attendance we will re-draw until a winner is found.
*** Route may be subject to change due to operational reasons as imposed by the airport
Race morning procedure
After registration you will visit the Atlantic Chip are where you will exchange your ID for your timing chip
which will be returned to you at the end of the event when you re-enter the terminal building.
You will only be allowed “airside” when announced by a Race Official. At this time you will be asked to
cross a “mat” which will register you as having left “groundside” and entering “airside”. Once airside
there will be a barricaded area for warming up – please stay within this area until the race start. Once
outside with your timing chip you will not be able to go back inside. All toilet facilities will be inside the
terminal. No toilet facilities are available airside on the run route.
The start of the race will be by the Atlantic Chip area and once you start the race please stay to the
marked race route – do not deviate from the route under any circumstances, unless directed by a race
volunteer. If you need to withdraw from the race please proceed to the nearest marshall/ volunteer
who will arrange for you to be transferred back to the Atlantic Chip vehicle. It is imperative that you
advise them that you are not finishing.
At the conclusion of the race you will be directed back into the terminal building where you will swap
your timing chip for your ID.
Contact Details – Garth Millar – [email protected] Tel – 506 214 1085