Run Info 2011
- Run Day Schedule
- Race Kit Pickup & Run Week Registration
- Parking and Access
- Race Course Description
- Route Map
- Course Restrictions
- Start Corrals
- Port-o-lets
- Souvenir Tech Shirts and Armbands
- Finisher Medals & iTab Customization
- Water & Gatorade
- In case of extreme heat, please read
- Baggage Check
- NEW Going Green (new page)
2011 Run Day Schedule
NO AMPLIFIED SOUND before 9:00am: Due to City of Toronto Municipal Code noise regulations, there will be NO amplified sound at the pre-race packet pick-up area, and the start line. Please refer to the directional signage, and feel free to approach our staff and onsite greeters should you have any questions.
| 7:00am - 8:15am | Run Day packet pickup at the Distillery District (Mill and Trinity) |
| 7:00am - 8:15am | Baggage Check for all participants at the Distillery District ($2 donation to Canadian Cancer Society) |
| 8:30am | START for Acura Toronto 10 Miler & 5k (on Front St. just east of Trinity) |
| 9:15am - 9:45am | Entertainment in Trinity Street Courtyard (Zack Werner) |
| 9:45am | Awards Ceremony for 5k |
| 10:00am - 10:15am | Entertainment in Trinity Street Courtyard (Zack Werner) |
| 10:20am | 10-Miler Awards Ceremony in Trinity Street Courtyard at the Distillery |
| 10:30am - 11:30am | All remaining baggage moves from Boiler House patio to the awards tent |
| 11:15am | Course and Finish Line Officially CLOSE — Police, Marshalls and Water stations close down and withdraw, and Finish Line is taken down. While Power Walkers and slower runners are most welcome, we ask that only those participate who have trained, are prepared, and can complete the 10 Mile course at a pace of 10 minutes per kilometre or less. |
| 10:45am - 11:30am | Entertainment in Trinity Street Courtyard (Zack Werner) |
Zack Werner to headline post-run party
Canadian Idol Judge Zack Werner has enjoyed a varied and extensive career in the music industry as an artist, producer, entertainment lawyer and manager. He is set to HIT the stage at this year's Acura Run. Zack will perform a selection of soft rock, blues & jazz along with a few of his friends.
Runners' Race Kit Pick-up & Run Week Registration
Pick up your race kit at Running Room, Commerce Court, 30 Wellington St. W. (near Yonge) on Friday, August 12 from 11am – 8pm, Saturday, August 13 from 10am – 5:30pm, and Sunday August 14 at the Distillery District from 7:00am – 8:15am.
Run week registration based on availability. No run day registration.
IMPORTANT: please remember to BRING A PRINTOUT OF YOUR EMAIL CONFIRMATION OR YOUR PHOTO ID for packet pick-up. This is for your safety, to make sure someone else does not walk off with your race kit. If you are picking up for a friend/friends, you must have a copy of their email confirmation OR a letter stating that you give that person permission to pick-up your kit for you.
Parking and Access
Convenient TTC streetcar across King St. to Parliament. Limited parking (see map - click to enlarge); please note warning signs if parking on street. Access off DVP, from Lakeshore Blvd., from the Gardiner (take Jarvis exit, north to Front).
Race Course Description
10 Mile Course (8:30am)
Flat and fast, this course is actually part of the Toronto Waterfront Marathon course, which makes it so fantastic to train on. Start time is 8:30am on Front Street, just East of Trinity, a mere 150m North of the Distillery District Main Gates (see new MAP, below). The run goes east to Cherry, south on Cherry to Lakeshore, east to Don Roadway, south to Commissioners, east to Leslie, then south into Tommy Thompson Park (great views of marinas, Toronto's shoreline and conservation areas), around the lagoon and back to the Distillery via the same route, to Finish at the same line you started at, on Front St. Four water stations on the course, some you hit twice.
5k Course (8:30am)
The 5k course also starts at 8:30am, following the flat and fast 10-mile route. At Bouchette & Commissioners (2km) those in the 5k will be separated from the 10 Milers and directed to the 5k turnaround. One water station you pass twice.
Route Map
Click map to enlarge. PDF version
Course Restrictions
We regret that while the Acura Toronto 10 Miler & 5k event is for everyone, the large crowds make the course unsuitable for wheelchairs, baby-joggers, in-line skating and pets. Due to complaints at previous events this will be strictly enforced.
Start Corrals
START LINE ORGANIZATION!! All participants will be organized in coloured corrals based on their expected finishing times for the Acura Toronto 10 Miler & 5k!
Corral times for the 10 Miler:
- Red Sub 1 hour
- Yellow 1 hour – 1 hour 10 minutes
- Blue 1 hour 11 minutes – 1 hour 25 minutes
- Green 1 hour 26 minutes – 1 hour 36 minutes
- Purple 1 hour 37 minutes plus
Corral times for the 5k:
- Red Sub 19 minutes
- Yellow 20 minutes – 23 minutes
- Blue 24 minutes – 27 minutes
- Green 28 minutes – 31 minutes
- Purple 32 minutes plus
On your bib there will be a corral section on the left hand side that corresponds to your estimated finishing time. If you think there's an error with your finishing time, please email Brenden by Friday, August 5 to have it updated.
On Race Day, simply look for the flag at the start line that corresponds to your bib:
Port-o-Lets
Port-o-lets (toilets) are available at the Start/Finish, and at each aid station on the route.
Souvenir Tech Shirts
Fabulous technical t-shirts for ALL entrants in Acura 10 Miler & 5K. Available in Men's and Women's sizing. Click image at right to enlarge.
Acura MP3 Armbands
All finishers will receive the Acura neoprene armband shown here! See larger view »
Finisher Medals
Marvellous finisher's medals for all participants in the Acura 10-Miler & 5k. The perfect running reward! Click images to enlarge medals.
Brand new for 2011! Customize your Acura Toronto 10-Miler medal with your very own name and finishing time! Pre-order your engraved iTab online on our registration page or here if you've already registered. On completion of the Race, you will receive your iTaB by mail, which fits neatly into a recess on your Medal.
Water & Gatorade
Water and Gatorade will be available at the start/finish, and at each aid station on the route.
On the course, Gatorade tables will always be placed first, followed by Aquafina Water tables. Gatorade will be served in green cups and water will be served in blue cups. Aid Stations are located at 1.7km; 3.3km; 5.4km; 8km; 10km; 12km; and 13.5km [1.7km and 2.5km for the 5K].
Note: To avoid congestion, please refrain from crowding the first few tables at each aid station.
IN CASE OF EXTREME HEAT, please read:
These summer days of high temperatures, high humidity and sun-exposure can pose particular risks for runners and walkers. Exertional heat-related illnesses, such as heat-cramps, heat exhaustion and heat-stroke can occur in even well-acclimated athletes, along with sunburn. Athletes who may be at particular risk include mid-aged and older runners, those with underlying illness or medical conditions, those who are taking medication (including some common over-the-counter medications such as anti-histamines and cough medicines) and those who have not trained specifically for the heat and are not acclimatized.
It is particularly important to prepare well by being well-hydrated before, during and following the event using both water and electrolyte replacement fluids. Stay cool by seeking out any shaded areas on the course, or even pour some water over your head. The effects are transient but can be helpful. Dress properly and include a hat and sunglasses along with your sunscreen and other sun protection!
During your run or walk, should you feel dizzy or light-headed or faint, develop cramps, vomiting or diarrhoea then slow your pace or walk (if running) or stop, get out of the heat and (slowly and steadily) take in more electrolyte replacement fluids. If the symptoms pass in a few minutes then, and only then, consider resuming your race at an easy pace. If the symptoms persist, stop running and seek medical assistance.
Medical support staff are trained to look for signs of heat-related illness in participants and, if they identify heat exhaustion or stroke or signs of disorientation or confusion in a runner, may insist that the runner withdraw and accept medical treatment.
Baggage Check — $2 Donation
Baggage check will be available at the Boiler House patio on Tank House Lane for $2/bag. 100% of the money collected goes to the Canadian Cancer Society. You can prepay for your baggage check when you pick up your runner's kit at Commerce Court on Friday or Saturday or pay race morning at Baggage Check.
Remaining baggage after 10:30am: Please note that at 10:30am, the remaining bags will be moved over to the Awards Tent located by the Awards Stage.