Click here for driving directions to the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel. The Jack Layton Ferry Terminal is located right behind the hotel, enter from the west side. Parking options (provided by the Westin and not verified) can be found on this link.
Race Kit Pick Up:
Race day kit pick up takes place ON THE ISLAND. Island Girls who picked up their race kits on Friday or Saturday will have their ferry tickets and can board directly onto the ferry bound for Centre Island.
Island Girls who have not picked up their race kits in advance will be given their ferry ticket ONLY at the ferry terminal. Volunteers will be stationed at the entrance to the ferry terminal starting at 6:30 am to distribute ferry tickets. Your name will be verified on the participant list and you will receive your ferry ticket. Your race bib and race kit will be available on the island. Race day kit pick up is BUSY!
Spectators can purchase ferry tickets at the public ticket booth and travel with Island Girls on the same ferry or any regularly scheduled ferry.
FERRY TIMES:
ISLAND GIRL SPECIAL FERRIES LEAVE FOR CENTRE
ISLAND AT 7:00 AM AND 7:30 AM
We do not have control over the punctuality of the ferries and therefore we strongly encourage Island Girls take the first ferry offered.
NEW start/finish area - Once on the island head past Centreville Theme Park (old start area) and over the bridge. You'll see the start/finish area from the bridge. Click here for a map of the new start/finish area and washrooms/baggage. It is a 500m walk to the start from the ferry.
RACE START TIMES:
8:30 AM 5K RUNNERS AND WALKERS
8:40 AM HALF MARATHON/RELAY RUNNERS AND WALKERS
Baggage check will be in a shelter near race kit pick up. Tear off the tag from your bib and attach it to your bag. There is no fee for baggage check. Organizers are not responsible for lost items and valuables. There are lockers on the Island.
The Courses:
Island Girl 5K - The 5K course is out and back. There will be a water station on the 5K course.
Island Girl Half Marathon - The half marathon course is on a flat, paved road and includes a 1.5K section of boardwalk between 6.5K and 8K and 16.5K and 18K. The course is 2 loops of Lakeshore Rd. before returning to the finish. Aid stations at approximately 3K, 6K, 10K, 13K, 16K and 20K will serve Gatorade followed by water.
Island Girl Half Marathon Relay - Both relay members will receive a timing chip and will have bibs with the same number. The exchange area is 100m from the start line. The second relay member will wait for their partner in the exchange area and, after slapping hands, relay member two will start their race.
The course is not closed to the public - please be cautious in high foot traffic areas. There will be a lead cyclist warning the public of approaching runners.
STROLLERS and BABY JOGGERS are NOT permitted on the race course.
The post race food tent will welcome registered Island Girl participants only after their race. You must show your bib to enter.
The awards ceremony will begin at 9:30 am for the 5K and 11:00 am for the half marathon. Prizes are awarded to the top THREE overall in the half marathon, the top THREE relay teams and the top THREE in the 5K. No masters or age group awards.
Return ferries leave Centre Island every 30 minutes at :15 and :45 after the hour.
