YMCA 5K Event

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Start Time 12:40 p.m.

The 5K run/walk is an opportunity for family and friends to participate. Prizes will be given to the top three male and female runners overall. Medals will be given to the top three male and female in each age category (14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60 plus).

The 5K is an entirely separate complementary event that starts at 12:40 p.m. at Park and Brioux Streets, just south of the YMCA. It is designed as an accurate, fast course for competitive runners and also a fun loop for family, company and community members of all ages and abilities. Everyone is invited to participate and encouraged to collect pledges for the YMCA of Peterborough youth programs.

Overview of Route

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Directions to the YMCA

Registration Cost 2008

Now to January 13th $25.00
January 14th to February 12th $30.00
February 13th to 24th $35.00

How to Register

  • On-line for Half-Marathon, 5K and 1K Races

  • In person at the YMCA of Peterborough:

    Attn: Race Registry
    YMCA of Peterborough
    123 Aylmer Street S
    Peterborough, ON  K9J 3H8
    (705)748-9622

  • By Mail: print and mail this Registration Form to YMCA of Peterborough at above address.
    Faxed registrations will not be accepted.

Included in the fee is the Half Marathon long sleeve shirt and post-race lunch.

Please make all cheques and money orders payable to: YMCA of Peterborough
Click here to print a Pledge Form. A chance to win prizes and support a charity.

Team 5K Workplace Challenge

This is your chance to take on other companies and businesses to win great prizes. Get a team of 5 people and sign up for the 5K run/walk portion of our event and take part in our new team challenge event. There will be a variety of prizes in a variety of categories – is your team the highest fundraiser or do you have the fastest cumulated time. Every team that gathers pledges (minimum $100 per team) has a chance to win some great prizes. How does breakfast delivered to your office sound, or gift certificates for lunches and other fun prizes?

Help one of Peterborough’s largest charities at the same time you are having fun, being healthy and winning great prizes. Who could ask for more?

To register your team name and team list (ensure names are identical to names as they are registered) please email Julie_ellis@ymca.ca before February 20th.