ADVENTURE RUNNING KIDS
GOPHER(GO-FER) FESTIVAL
MAY 26, 2024
CAMP MARYDALE
HAMILTON, ON
Introducing the GOPHER (GO-FER). A new and exciting kids trail running and navigation festival!
For participants 14 and under, this unique DontGetLost event provides two trail running distances (1km & 4km's) along the lakeside trails of Camp Marydale as well as a scramble style navigation race (no experience necessary, we will have beginner level to intermediate level checkpoints).
Kids can chose to do one of the single distance runs (1k or 4k) and GO-FER more and combine the scramble for a full morning of running and navigation!
You do not need to be a participant of Adventure Running Kids to take part, you just have to be keen to get out on some trails and run!
Parents are welcome to run alongside their kids, but it is NOT compulsory. In fact, we encourage parents to let kids to do this by themselves (within reason!).
LOCATION
5999 Chippewa Rd E, Mount Hope, ON L0R 1W0
REGISTRATION
Register for the 1km race the 4km race and GO-FER more and do the navigation course!
ENTRY FEES
includes park entry, run and additional activity events, SPORTident timing, post race snacks, finisher swag and HST
There is no fee for parents who wish to run with their kids
There is a separate option for parents on the registration form.
One parent per participant. If you wish to have both parents run, you will need to purchase an additional entry.
EARLY BIRD
By April 11
$20
NORMAL
Until May 25
$30
THERE IS NO ON THE DAY REGISTRATION
COURSES & CATEGORIES
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1km course with three waves. There is no specific age category for each wave.
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4km course as a single run
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A scramble style navigation run (can be run anytime throughout the day at no additional cost)
This is NOT a competitive race however each participant will be provided with a finishing time and race swag
Timing will be conducted using interactive SPORTident timing units
RACE-DAY SCHEDULE
8:00 am: Registration and race kit pick-up opens
1km Run
9:00 am: Wave #1 Start
9:30 am: Wave #2 Start
10:00 am: Wave #3 Start
4km Run
11:00 am
11:15 am
11:30 am
11:45 am
12:00 pm* If required
*Waves for the 4km are to stagger the start and prevent overcrowding on the trail.
**Navigation scramble can be run at anytime. Maps can be picked up at registration!
CONTACTS
Jay Thompson