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Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend 2014
May 23, 2014 - May 25, 2014
OUR 2014 GOALS:
40 Runners
$15,000
1 Unforgettable Weekend!
This is a great weekend for anyone looking to get connected and inspired by spending a weekend around an amazing group of Type 1s. All running levels welcome, as there are many ways to be a part of the team… or just come out to cheer!
You have two options when it comes to registering for the 2014 Ottawa Marathon Weekend with Connected in Motion:
(1) As a participant (running, walking, and/or cheering) with Connected in Motion (No fundraising element, event weekend costs will be covered by participant including race bib, team dinner and accommodation).
(2) As a participant + fundraiser with Connected in Motion (Fundraising incentives are included below – All donations are 100% tax deductible!)
Registration is open to both Type 1s and 5.5ers (What's a 5.5er, you ask? 5.5ers are an important part of the CIM community – the friends, families, and supporters of folks living with Type 1 who makes are lives infinitely easier!)
Don’t forget to visit the Connected in Motion Ottawa Race Weekend Facebook page to get some ongoing support and encouragement for your training and to get connected with your team. Looking forward to seeing you all in Ottawa May 23-25, 2014!
How to proceed with registering for Ottawa Race Weekend 2014
Step 1 (Cheering Only? – Skip to Step 2)
You must first register for the Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend for the race of your choice. (Don’t forget to choose ‘Connected in Motion’ as the official charity you are running for!)
Step 2
Please register as part of Team Connected in Motion. This will help us keep you up to date on information around the weekend, plan numbers for team meals, coordinate our cheering stations and generally help us keep track of numbers.
Step 3
Want to fundraise? Great! Head over to our StayClassy fundraising page and create your very own fundraising page!
(Please note: if you do not already have a StayClassy account you will need to set that up before creating your personal Ottawa Race Weekend Fundraising Page.)
Also, remember – All Canadian donations $20 and over are 100% tax deductible!
Choosing to Fundraise?
We are so proud to be part of such an enthusiastic, supportive, and adventurous community. We are very excited to announce some great incentives to help motivate you to keep striding to the next level. In addition to these fundraising levels, the CIM Ottawa Marathon Team is working to be able to provide discounted accommodation for all Team Members.
Fundraising Level | Incentive |
|---|---|
Fundraise $50 | Complimentary Team Tech Tee or Singlet |
Fundraise $150 | PLUS a Dex4 care kit will be mailed to your home to support you through your training |
Fundraise $500 | PLUS complimentary accommodations for the weekend |
Fundraise $1000 | PLUS receive a complimentary Fitbit Flex activity and sleep wristband |
Fundraise $2000 | PLUS receive a complimentary 2015 race bib for the distance of your choice |
Fundraise $2500+ | PLUS receive bragging rights and perhaps a surprise or 2 at the Race Weekend |
Tentative Weekend Race Schedule
Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|
| Runners and Cheerers arrive in Ottawa for 2013 Race Weekend!Come on out to our team dinner to get to know your fellow team for the weekend and to make new connections and catch up with old friends. Team dinner is open to everyone! There is a $15 cost. Dinner starts at 7:00 – think casual BBQ | Saturday Morning: Runners: Don’t forget to pick up your Race Kit for the weekend at the Health and Fitness Expo and Race Kit pick up Location: Convention Centre 55 Colonel By DriveFree time for exploring Ottawa!Mid-Afternoon, we will make our way to our cheer station to set up for the day 2k @ 4:00 5K @ 5:00 10K @ 6:30 Team Dinner @ 8:00 – Location TBD | Early morning for marathoners! Cheer station will be mobile today! If you have a bike – bring it along to Ottawa for the weekend, with all the road closures it’s the best way to get around town!Cheerers will meet at 645 AM for those that want to give the CIM runners a boost at the start of their race. |
Connected in Motion is proud to announce that we have been selected as an Official Participating Charity of the 2013 Ottawa Race Weekend! The Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend is home to Canada's largest marathon and features 6 unique running events attracting over 42,000 participants, 2,500 volunteers, tens of thousands of spectators resulting in an economic impact of over $27 million annually to the National Capital Region. In addition to being Canada's largest running weekend, the event supports teams of runners from over 24 local and national charities who raise close to $1 million dollars through their participation and generosity of the community. We hope you'll mark your calendars and get ready to run, donate, cheer or volunteer, May 25th-26th. Discover why you'll love this race at www.runottawa.ca
