Race Details

  1. Race Day is Saturday, May 10, 2014.  Opening ceremonies start at 8:45 a.m. with both the 5 km and 10 km race starting at 9:00 a.m.  The Mini Mountie Runners will also start at 9:00 a.m. and they will be lined up behind the 5 km and 10 km runners.
  2. Attach your running number to the front of your shirt/jacket so it is visible at all times, especially at the 5 km turnaround if running 10 km, and at the Finish line.  Your race number is NON-TRANSFERABLE; your timing chip is attached to your race number.  Do not fold your race number.
  3. There is no package pick-up on race day.
  4. Participants are asked to lock their belongings, out of plain view, inside their vehicles; there is no bag check at RCMP.
  5. Please use the Dewdney/McCarthy entrance for the race.  Signage and traffic directors will be at the gate for parking.
  6. Walkers on the course should yield to runners.  If the running/walking path is congested, please stay to the right, allowing runners to pass on your left.
  7. During the race, in the interest of safety, please stay on the side of the road where possible.  Remember motorists have the right of way, unless a RCMP officer gives them other directions.
  8. The use of portable headphone devices (iPods, MP3 players) is not permitted.  For your safety, and that of others, you must be aware of your surroundings at all times.  This includes being able to hear verbal warnings from police and course marshals as well as the sounds of traffic or other participants on the course.
  9. Water Stations will be at the Start/Finish Line and mid-way through the course.
  10. Course marshals will be wearing distinctive clothing and will be positioned along the course to direct both motorists and participants as necessary.  The course will be marshalled until the last one is done.
  11. Washrooms are located inside the Drill Hall.
  12. Strollers are NOT allowed on the course.  No participation using bicycles, strollers, skateboards or in-line skates will be allowed.  As well as NO PETS.
  13. Your finishing time depends upon following the volunteers’ instructions at the finish line.  A digital clock will be positioned so you can see your results as you cross the finish line.  Volunteers will assist you after you cross the finish line and direct you into the recovery area.
  14. Brunch buffet will begin at 10:00 a.m. with a short awards ceremony beginning at 10:30 a.m.
  15.  Your race/bib number is your entrance for the brunch.  Please ensure that you do not remove it until you enter the brunch.  For those that purchased brunch tickets, please present at the door.
  16. Be sure to check the door prize display at the race to see if you’ve won a prize! Present your race number to claim your prize.  Door prizes must be collected on race day.
  17. Race results will be posted on www.jaletapacers.com the day following the race.

  18. There is a 5 km loop run for the 10 km distance.  If you registered for 10km and decided to stop after the 1st 5km loop,  your time will not be recorded.    Also if you choose to stop after 5km, please step aside and do not cross the timing mat as the system will not be accurate.

  19. 500 maximum participants.