The 18th running of the Niagara Ultra-Marathon.  A 50 km, Marathon, ½ Marathon and 10 km foot race (traffic-free asphalt footpath) following the Niagara River Parkway from Niagara-on-the-Lake past Fort George and on  to Niagara Falls and back.  In continuous sight of the Great River and turning around at the Falls, this very fast course offers you the opportunity to run on a very scenic course steeped in Canadian and American history.  This is event #5 in the 2010 Ontario Ultra Series (OUS).

Certified Courses: All races out and back. On 100% asphalt footpath with several road crossings.  Relatively flat, along the Niagara Parkway in continuous sight of the great Niagara River.  50 km race turning around at the Falls.  As a certified race this is a Boston qualifier!
Walkers:  Walkers are welcome in each division as long as they can meet the 7 hr time limit.  To be recognized as walkers, contestants must voluntarily adhere to competitive walking rules. 
Timing:  Chiptime Results
Start Time:  7 am start for 50km.  7:30 am start for marathon.  8:00 am start for half marathon. 8:30 am start for 10km.
Race packet pick up:  Race day starting at 6:00 am, or Friday June 18, 2010 between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm at Kinsmen Scout Hall.
Start location: Kinsmen Scout Hall, Niagara on the Lake, ON 
Time limit: 7 hrs. (cut off times applied progressively.)
Facilities: Washrooms at start/finish and various locations on route, showers at finish.
Aid Stations: Every 5 km, plus St. Johns Ambulance mobile units.
Fees:  50 Km -           $70 Cdn by May 31. after May 31 $80 Cdn
           Marathon -       $60 Cdn by May 31. after May 31 $70 Cdn
           1/2 Marathon - $40 Cdn by May 31. after May 31 $50 Cdn
           10 Km -            $30 Cdn by May 31. after May 31 $40 Cdn
               Post race food vouchers for guests are $10 Cdn

Awards:  Awards for all races to top Male & Female overall, and 1st Male & Female in each age division (<40, 40-49,50+). No duplication of awards.  Walker awards to the 1st overall finishers in the 10 km, ½ Marathon & Marathon.  Sweatshirt to all race participants registered by May 31.  A medal for all finishers of the ½ Marathon, Marathon and 50 km races.
Director: Henri Ragetlie, c/o St. Catharines Road Runners and Walkers, P.O. Box 23004, Midtown Postal Outlet, St.Catharines, ON  L2R 7P6           email: sirius_runner@hotmail.com
Sponsors: St.Catharines Road Runners and Walkers  
Post race: Post race food at Kinsmen Scout Hall with vouchers available for guests.
Directions: From any direction take QEW to Niagara-on-the-Lake (between Niagara Falls and St. Catharines). Take Niagara-on-the-lake exit and follow signs to Niagara-on-the-lake (Route 55). Turn right on Mary St and follow to King St.  Kinsmen Scout Hall is on King St. opposite Mary St.
Registration: Printable Application Form for mail in or On-line Registration through

Proceeds from this race will go to the Bruce Trail Conservancy and the AJ BradnamTribute Fund at Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto.

Confirmed Entries

Accommodations

Course map and elevations on Map My Run. Please note that while this is close it is not entirely accurate. Also here is a map of the Niagara River Recreation Trail which the course follows.

Elevation:

Race	Total Cumulative Ascent	Total Cumulative Descent
50 km	263 m	263 m
Marathon	184 m	184 m
1/2 Marathon	43 m	43 m
10 km	17 m	17 m

Previous Years Results

Updated January 10, 2010 by Henri Ragetlie