Sponsored by PepsiCo Canada
This is the 34th annual running of this event in the City of Peterborough, in support of the YMCA Balsillie Family Branch - Peterborough. Since 1989, the YMCA has put on this large community event.
The course has been designed to provide a challenge to both the serious and casual runner. There will be aid stations along the route, and at the finish providing water and Gatorade. Bag Check and showers will be available at the YMCA.
Date: Sunday, February 26, 2012
Start 12:30pm
Route starts at Alymer St (in front of the entrance to the YMCA). The race is 21.1 km scenic tour of Peterborough. The route tours runners around Little Lake, through the Liftlocks and out along the Otonabee River.
Route Map
Register online
Registration Cost 2012
| Now to January 15th |
$50 |
| January 16th to February 12th |
$55 |
| February 13th to 26th |
$65 |
Prizes
Prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female runners overall and in each age category 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54,55-59, 60 plus.
There will be no duplication of individual awards
2011 Winners
| Male: |
BJ Cunliffe |
1:15:00.9 |
| Female: |
Jutta Merilainen |
1:22:22.3 |
Where the Money Goes
YMCA Strong Kids Program
The YMCA Balsillie Family Branch - Peterborough's Half Marathon, 5k run/walk and our new kids 1k fun run has raised close to $6000,000 an average of more than $20,000 per year in support of the YMCA's strong kids campaign. The YMCA's annual Strong Kids Campaign is focused on raising much needed financial support for deserving children, teens, seniors and famiies who are unable to afford the full cost of particpation in a YMCA program or activity.
Participating in this event is not only fun and healthy, it's providing an important foundation for our youth that will have far reaching benefits for them, their families and our community.
ChampionChip Timing by Sportstats
