1. How can I be sure that I receive the shirt size I want?We do our best to order enough of each size to accommodate all size requests, however we can’t ‘guarantee’ all runners get exactly the size they prefer.
2. Are strollers or Bicycles allowed on course? What about dogs or headphones?
With the safety of our participants in mind, there will be no strollers or bicycles allowed on the course. Again for the safety of all, canine companions are not allowed and the use of headphones is strongly discouraged.
3. Will there be Walker participant categories?
This year we are pleased to offer a 10k Nordic Walk event. This event will have separate results and awards. Please note however, that WALKERS ARE WELCOME IN ALL EVENTS but there will not be separate timing results or award categories for walkers in the other events. With staggered starts for each race event that combine both runners and walkers, the timing chip system cannot distinguish walkers as a separate category. We encourage participation of walkers in all events and ask that you walk no more than two abreast so that others may pass easily. Walkers who complete their race distance will have their official chip time and will receive a finisher’s medal
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4. How Long Will the Course Be Supported? Is an Early Start Available?
The course will be officially open and supported from 8:00 AM until 1:00 PM. For marathoners only, if you feel you may not complete the marathon course within 5 hours, the 7:00 AM start option is available. You must make the organizers aware if you wish to take advantage of this early start time by indicating this on the registration form in the space provided. Please note that there will not be support or volunteers on the course between 7:00 – 8:00 AM.
5. What Services Are Available on the Course? Is there First Aid Available?
The course will be marked in metric at every kilometer. We will have water and an energy drink available on the course approximately every 3 kilometers. We will also have volunteers responsible for traffic control and directing participants at regular intervals. First aid will also be available on course.
6. Are there Washroom Facilities on Course?
Several washroom stops will be available along the Half Marathon and Marathon route(s). These are public washrooms along the trail portion and are marked on the half and full marathon route maps.
7. Are there Awards?
Award ceremonies will begin at approximately 11:00 for the 5K and 10K events and at noon for the half and full marathon events. Award categories will include: The Run NB sponsored Half Marathon Championship - first place male and female trophy will be awarded. Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K 1st place finishers, male and female in all age categories. Finisher medals will be awarded in all events as runners complete their race.
8. What Weather Can I Expect?
Temperatures in late October generally fall between 6 degrees and minus 2 degrees Celsius, with an average of approximately 2 degrees. Historically, weather patterns indicate very little chance of snow. In the event of inclement weather, the events will proceed.
9. What is Chip Timing?
Chip timing service will be provided by Atlantic Chip Event Timing. Participants in all events will be chip timed. The timing device is a small lightweight device to be fastened to your running shoe laces. Chips will be part of your participant kit available for pickup on Saturday at the expo or on race morning.The chip is a single use chip and may be disposed of at your convenience. Timed event results will be posted on the Atlantic Chip Timing website. If you do not wear a chip, you will not have an official time recorded.
10. When is Kit Pick-up?
Kit pick up is available on Saturday, October 20th from 12 - 5pm and on race morning beginning at 6:30 AM. You may have someone else pick up your kit for you. If you do this please ask the person picking up for you to make the volunteers aware. This will avoid any confusion.
11. How and When Can I Register?
Registration is available on line until midnight Thursday, Oct 18th. Manual registration will be accepted until Saturday, October 20th during the race kit pick up (12 - 5 pm). PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.
12. I am injured… can I get a refund after I have paid?
We are unable to offer cash refunds, however we can transfer your registration to another event distance within Legs for Literacy, or issue a credit for next year. Please email
legsforliteracy.com to make this request.
13. What Route surface should I expect along the course?
Full Marathon Route: The approximate breakdown of the surface is: 12km asphalt streets, 4km asphalt path, 26km unpaved trail (hard packed tailings). Half marathon: 8km asphalt road and trail, and 13km unpaved trail. 10K and 5K route - 2km of asphalt, the remainder is unpaved trail.
14. Can I purchase extra pasta dinner tickets?
Extra pasta dinner tickets are available if purchased in advance for $15.00. Please email
legsforliteracy.com if you forgot to check that option on your registration form.
15. Are there any volunteering opportunities?
We have plenty of need for volunteers. Please email
legsforliteracy.com to let us know if you can help. You will be given free entry into the Saturday pasta dinner, as well as a complimentary volunteer t-shirt.
16. Bag storage area?
We will have a bag storage area on Sunday morning where bags are tagged and secured.