RACE KITS, RUNNERS EXPO, START TIMES AND RACE WEEKEND DETAILS 

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ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ON RACE WEEKEND

If you have any questions or concerns our race representatives and volunteers
will be happy to assist you at Confederation Park Friday Noon-6pm.,
Saturday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday 5:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m

MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON SHUTTLE BUS AND PARKING DETAILS:

Marathon and Half Marathon shuttle buses leave
Confederation Park for the start line at ArcelorMittal
Dofasco Park starting at 5:45 a.m. 
(Last bus for Marathon and Half Marathon - 7:15 a.m. )

**Come early in order to get to the start line in plenty of time. You will pick up your race kit at ArcelorMittal Park (start line) and there is a nice warm place to wait until the race begins.

1. TRANSPORTATION WILL BE PROVIDED from the finish line
at Confederation Park to the start line at
ArcelorMittal Dofasco Park starting at 5:45 a.m.
2. NO TRANSPORTATION WILL BE PROVIDED
back to the start line at ArcelorMittal Dofasco Park . 

Be sure you have a ride home from the
finish line at Confederation Park.

RACE KIT PICK UP

RACE ROUTES

See the Map and Course Info page for race routes. 

ROAD CLOSURES ON SUNDAY FOR FULL AND HALF MARATHONS

Northbound Red Hill Expressway all accesses from past Dartnall Rd. to QEW, closed at 7am. Expect delays on Centennial Parkway & Mud Street from 8am to 10am. Also expect delays at Barton Street & RHVP as well as Beach Road to North Service Road by Confederation Park.

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME

Please note that daylight savings time takes effect on race weekend. Please adjust your 
clocks accordingly and enjoy an extra hour's sleep! 

RACES START/FINISH

The 1K, 5K and 10K start at Confederation Park. The Half and Full Marathons start at
ArcelorMittal Dofasco Park, located at Green Mountain Road and First Road East.
All races finish at Confederation Park.
For courses and start locations, see our Map and Course Info page.

FOOD TENT FOR REGISTERED RUNNERS

Food tent is for all registered runners only.

FOOD FOR SPECTATORS!

Food for Spectators is available for sale at  two of our Community Partners tents:
Crime Stoppers and iam1ru (Possibilities International). You can purchase hamburgers, hot dogs 
and peameal bacon on a bun. 

HALF AND FULL MARATHON EVENT DETAILS:

STARTING TIMES for FULL MARATHON 8:15 am and HALF MARATHON is 8:30 am

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR ALL MARATHON RUNNERS: 
All runners must be off the Red Hill Valley Parkway by NOON. NO exceptions! (23km mark)

WATER STOPS are approximately every 3km, some vary in distance. 
There will be Eload drink and water at each stop.

GELS are available for the Full Marathon at the 29k marker only.

PORTABLE TOILETS will be at located every water stop except the first stop.

Please write any medical conditions on the back of your bib #!

Thanks for your participation and support of the Road2Hope, and for supporting CityKidz and
Joy & Hope of Haiti! The children thank you.

PACE BUNNIES

The CLIF BAR Pace Team will be this year’s “official” Hamilton Marathon Road2Hope  Marathon Pace Team. Be sure to visit the CLIF BAR booth in the Expo tent too!

Here’s How It Works:

Each Pace Leader will run even splits (every mile will be run in the same amount of time) throughout the race, and by following your Pace Team leader, you'll cross the finish line under two minutes of your goal time.

Pace Teams will be provided for the following finish times:

Half Marathon -  1:40; 1:50; 2:00; 2:15; 2:30

Full Marathon -  3:15; 3:35; 4:00; 4:15; 4;30; 4:45

Meet Your Pacer at the Expo in the Registration Tent

You can meet your Pace Team leader before the race at the marathon expo in the registration tent where you pick up your race kit. Ask them about their marathoning backgrounds, how they fuel themselves during the race, and any other helpful tips.

Where to Meet on Race Day

On race morning you'll see them lined up according to their pace and holding signs with their finish times. Just fall-in with your group.

Need more info? Learn more about how the Clif Bar Pace Team can help you achieve your best marathon, or half marathon, ever by visiting: http://www.clifbar.ca/run-with-us

THE CHIPS ARE ATTACHED TO YOUR BIBS! Your bib must be visible and NOT covered during the race! The chips are disposable. Please be sure to write your full name, emergency contact information and any allergies or health conditions you have on the back of your race bib.

PARKING, ACCESS AND SHUTTLE BUSES

There will be free access and ample parking at Confederation Park during the events. Shuttle
access will bring participants to their respective start lines for the Full and Half Marathons. All events
finish at Confederation Park, so runners will be able to get to their vehicles easily after finishing.
Arrive early to catch your shuttle to the start line (approximately 2 hours before race start time).

NOTE: Shuttles will NOT be returning people to the start area, so DO NOT park by the starting line
up top. Rather, take advantage of the ample parking at Confederation Park and take the
shuttle up before running down.

AID STATIONS

14 water stations on the Marathon course, 6 water stations on the Half Marathon course and
2 water stations on the 10k route. Washroom stations will be provided at each water stop along
the course, approximately every 3km. 

MEDICAL

St. John Ambulance will be on location plus bike paramedics on course. 
If you have a medical problem on the course, each water station has communication. 
There will be medics on bikes, plus 3 vehicles patrolling the course as well as St. John Ambulance. 

CHIP TIMING

All racers and runners will be using timing chips. Pick up your timing chip at the race kit pick-up. 
Without your timing chip, your time will not be recorded!

Participants are responsible for verifying that the timing chip device provided by Chip time Results 
or the participants own device is working properly prior to race and worn correctly during the race. 
Any problems with the timing chip device must be addressed at the Health and Fitness Expo
at the corrections desk. 

FREE BAGGAGE CHECK FOR MARATHON PARTICIPANTS

Full and Half Marathon participants can check their bags on SUNDAY at the race start to be bussed back to
Confederation Park for retrieval upon race finish. Please allow ample time to check your
bags prior to race start. 

CHANGES OF BIBS AND RACES CAN ONLY BE DONE AT THE EXPO

If you need to change your bib or race, you can do that at the EXPO before your race. Check the registration details and times on the EXPO page. THERE IS A $20 FEE FOR ANY CHANGES.
 

TRAINING

For information on signing up for a training regimen, click here.

HOTELS AND TRAVEL

For a link to the hotels in the area click here.

FOR SAFETY—NO DOGS OR STROLLERS IN THE HALF AND FULL MARATHON. It is recommended that iPods and headphones not be used for the safety of others.

Contact information

Phone: (905) 308-4878

Email:  road2hope@live.ca  

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