8 Day Countdown to Army Run

On Sunday September 18, 2011 - at 9:00 am,  I will be starting my first Half Marathon distance race with hopes of crossing the finishing line by 10:30 am.  The race has grown exponentially over the past few years and tens of thousands of dollars have been raised for charities such as Soldier On and Military Families Fund.  This run screams military through and through - A cannon will sound our start and the participants medals? Dog tags.  This run isn't just a race, its a place for the Canadian Military to show their thanks for our support.

....On to the race...  Below is the scenic course outline which is best explained in picture than the 20 plus lines of directions they posted on the Army Run site.

For my journey, there will be 6 aid stations in total with a portable washroom at each one.  The courses are very flat with minimal elevation so I will not have to worry about devastating hills!  

In addition to the run, there is an Army Run Expo located inside the Cartier Square Drill Hall on Friday Sept. 16 from 1pm-8pm and Saturday Sept. 17 from 9am-4pm.  This is free and open to the public!  Vendors at the Expo include:

Running Room
New Balance
Army News
CANEX
Commissionaires
Subway
SNC Lavalin PAE
Wreaths Across Canada
Soldier Fuel Canada
GoodLife Fitness
Du Tri and Run Ltd
BMO
Moral & Welfare (Soldier On & Military Families Fund)
Run N’ Fun
Dr Menard Consultant
Esprit de Corps Magazine
Canadian Chiropractic Association
One More Mile Apparel
Niagara Falls Marathon
National Defence Workplace Charitable Campaign
Leukemia Society of Canada
The Bear
iRun Magazine

If you are in the area, feel free to come out and support a great cause!  Or if you would like to register for the 5km or half marathon - Click here!