TEAM & SPONSORS
RUN FOR WATER SOCIETY
SPECIAL THANKS TO:
TITLE SPONSOR
Rock the Valley
Runners United
Save On Foods
Sumas Mountain Chiropractic & Wellness Clinic
University of the Fraser Valley
Peg Peters, Executive Director
Ken Baerg, Board Chair
Janet Vink, Race Director
Kelly Neumann, Race Administrator
Corina Kropp, Education Director
Jana Ratzlaff, Treasurer
Rob Quiring, Course Manager
Phil Klaassen
David Letkemann
Claire Apostolopoulos
Dimitri Apostolopoulos
Michelle Watrin
Shiela Barkey
Jon Brandt
DeVonne Friesen
Robert Schmidt
Jasbir Singh
Ray Zahab
Envision Financial
GOLD SPONSORS
Abbotsford News
City of Abbotsford
107.1 Country
Domain7
Ecotex
Global BC
Globe Printing
Jelly Marketing
Pacific Vet Sales Ltd.
Rally Creative
Star 98.3
Valley Pulp & Sawdust Carriers
SILVER SPONSORS
CLAC
Fraserway RV
Highstreet
Innovative Fitness
Joyful Celebrations
KPMG
Lindsay Ventures
Peninsula Runners
Releaf Water
Remax Little Oak
Ray Zahab, Ultra Adventurer
Paul O’Callaghan, Race Announcer
Dr. Reg Peters, Medical Director
Lori Lollar, Vounteer Coordinator
Candice Cumisky & Adina McCaig, Race Food
Coordinators
Menno Koehoorn, Race Photographer
Suzanne Letkemann, Entertainment
Coordinator
Suzanne Quiring, Course Marshal Manager
Gord Paterson, Wharehouse Manager
Rachel MacKenzie, Kids Activities
Coordinator
COMMUNITY SPONSORS
Blackwood Building Centre
Clearbrook Coffee
Clearwest Solutions
Georgia-Pacific Professional
Goodlife Fitness
Guardteck Security
Hi-Pro Feeds
Neufeld Farms
Old Spaghetti Factory
Ripples Bottled Water
Sunrise Toyota
WestJet
THANK YOU TO ALL RUN FOR WATER SPONSORS, VOLUNTEERS,
FUNDRAISERS, AND PARTICIPANTS!!
2015
EVENT
GUIDE
HALF MARATHON / 10K RUN / 5K FUN RUN
A B B OT S F O R D
WWW.RUNFORWATER.CA
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#RunForWater
RACE DAY INFO
WELCOME RUNNERS!
CLEAN WATER. IT’S A MOVEMENT. RUN WITH IT.
Envision Financial Run for Water is a premier community running event with a global cause of
raising funds for clean water projects.
This year marks the 8th annual Envision Financial Run for Water. The Half Marathon and 10K
distances promise to be high-calibre races with well-controlled courses featuring some of
Abbotsford’s most scenic routes. The 5K Fun Run is a family-oriented event that will allow
people of all ages and abilities to participate. WHY “RUN FOR WATER”?
Each May, we encourage people of all ages and abilities to Run for Water in order to help those
in need obtain access to safe, clean water sources. Clean water is the foundation to securing
health, education and economic wellbeing.
This year we are raising money for the village of Yella, Ethiopia. Just 4% of villagers in Yella
have access to clean water and they often have to walk 8 hours just to get it. By capping 3
springs, laying 19km of piping, and buliding 46 water points, we will also empower 800 girls to
go to school and 30 women to start micro-businesses.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE (May 31, 2015)
TIME
EVENT
6:30 am
Bag Check opens
7:15 am
Half Marathon warm up
7:30 am
Half Marathon start
8:15 am
10K warm up
8:30 am
10K start
9:15 am
Pre-race Program
9:40 am
5K warm up
10:00 am
5K start
10:30 am
Race Program
11:00 am
Awards Ceremony
RACE INFORMATION
LOCATION
Envision Financial Run for Water takes place at Mill Lake Park in Abbotsford. The start and finish
lines for all race distances is on Bevan Ave. (33015 Bevan Ave.).
PARKING
The main parking lot is at Sevenoaks Mall. Limited parking is available at MSA Arena, Mill Lake
Ball Diamond, Abbotsford Middle & High School and side streets in the area. Please car pool and
allow extra time for walking to the race start.
BAG CHECK
Bag check is available at the start/finish area. Please label all items and allow extra time to
check bags prior to race start.
COURSE MARKERS, AID STATIONS, & SERVICES
- Course markers are at every kilometre along the race courses.
- All aid stations provide water and sports drink (Gu Brew) is available on the Half Marathon,
and 10K courses. Gel packs (Gu gels) will be available on the Half Marathon course.
- Medical assistance and portable toilets are positioned along course and at the finish line.
- Please refer to course maps for further details.
RACE TIMING
All events will be timed using the BibTag timing system. It records the time at which you cross
the mat at the start line and when you cross the mat at the finish line, then calculates your net
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RACE DAY INFO
RESULTS
Complete race day results will be posted on the Run for Water website on race day at
abbotsford.runforwater.ca/run/race-results or available on the Sportstats website (www.
sportstats.ca).
HALF MARATHON
The Half Marathon route winds it’s way around beautiful Mill Lake, then a steady decline out
to the south side of Abbotsford. At the half way mark, the course turns at Farmer Rd where
the beauty of the surrounding countryside will hopefully make you forget the rolling hills. Flat
again at the top, with a great loop around the University of the Fraser Vallley, a quick downhill
to get the legs moving again and then homeward back to the start. Pace Groups: 1:45, 2:00,
2:15, 2:30
MEDALS & AWARDS
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All finishers will receive a medal as they cross the finish line. Awards for overall and age group
winners will be given out at the Race Program Awards Ceremony. HW
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time. The BibTag combines the chip into the bib start number. Participants only have to attach
the bib to their chest and you are ready to run!
RACE COURSE MAPS
ELEVATION
All participants will receive race shirts. Participants in the Half Marathon will receive a longsleeved technical shirt. Participants in the 10K will receive a short-sleeved technical shirt.
Participants in the 5K Fun Run will receive a cotton race shirt. If you registered after May 17,
we cannot guarantee a race shirt.
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PARTICIPANT SHIRTS
8.44
MERCHANDISE
KILOMETERS
16.89
Be sure to stay for the Awards Ceremony – no awards or prizes will be sent out after the event.
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HWY 1
Official Run for Water merchandise (race shirts, hats, water bottles, etc.) will be available for
sale at the Race Expo on May 29 & 30 and on Race Day.
OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Envision Financial Run for Water is pleased to have Marathon Photos as the official race
photographer. Please save your bib number to retrieve race photos post-race and check for the
link on our home page (www.runforwater.ca).
9k
RIVERSIDE RD
»
10k
18k
»
FARMER RD
VYE RD
13k
11k
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12k
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15k
F
GILLIS AVE
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14k
UFV
16k
KING RD
HWY 1
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AID
STATIONS
AID
STATIONS
VYE RD
FINISH
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START
BEVAN AVE
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« » BEVAN AVE
3k
A
21k
Mill Lake Park
P
»
1k
»
2k
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»
Sevenoaks
Mall
MARSHALL RD
19k
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4k
MCDOUGALL AVE
«»
BOURQUIN CRES
WARE ST
Gel Packs
Pick up your fundraising rewards on Saturday, June 6 from 10am – 2pm at the Peninsula Runners
Abbotsford (1707 Salton Rd., Abbotsford).
Toilets
POST-RACE REWARDS: SATURDAY, JUNE 6
McCALLUM RD
Medical
20k
McCALLUM ROAD
»
Over 400 volunteers help make Envision Financial Run for Water a success. We thank all those
who have given their time to this great event, as it would not be possible without them!
McKENZIE RD
Hydration Station
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VOLUNTEERS
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Funds raised for the Run for Water Foundation can be brought to the “Donations” table at the
Race Expo on May 29 & 30 or on Race Day.
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FUNDRAISING
5k
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« »RIVERSIDE RD
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RSID
RIVE
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Kids activities include bouncy castles, climbing wall, face-painting, etc. Bring your family and
enjoy the fun!
17k
6k
KIDS ACTIVITIES
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7k
8k
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59M
0
SUMAS WAY
EMERSON ST
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RACE COURSE MAPS
RACE COURSE MAPS
5K FUN RUN
10K RUN
The 5K course can be run competitively or for the sheer fun of participating in this great
community event. There will be staggered starts at the beginning to ensure that competitive
runners are free from any significant congestion. The trails of Mill Lake Park are a significant
feature of this family-friendly course. Corrals: Under 25:00, Under 30:00, Under 40:00,
Walkers & Strollers
2k
4k
BEVAN AVE
»
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Tra
k
Par
Outdoor
Pool
»
1k
HWY 1
GLADWIN RD
P
MSA
Arena
EMERSON ST
PEARDONVILLE RD
B
C
A
AID
STATIONS
AID
STATIONS
BEVAN AVE
1k
» START
» FINISH
»
START
»
M
P
Sevenoaks
Mall
MARSHALL RD
« »BEVAN AVE
Abbotsford
Middle
School 3k
»
Mill Lake Park
AK
L
ILL
9k
A
Mill Lake Park
2k
BOURQUIN CRES
LL
MI
P
GLADWIN RD
»
P
EMERSON ST
MSA
Arena
PEARDONVILLE RD
Hydration Station
R
KE
LA
»
Toilets
D
GLADWIN RD
Medical
Sevenoaks
Mall
PRIMROSE ST
»
S FRASER WAY
Park Trail
3k
»
ER
D
HWY 1
WILEROSE ST
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»
6
FINISH
Abbotsford
Middle School
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»
University of
the Fraser Valley
MARSHALL RD
4k
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CR
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UR
WARE ST
A
5k
W
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8k
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B
GLADY’S AVE
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M DOUGALL AVE
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ESSENDENE AVE
WARE ST
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N
UI
BO
MCCALLUM ROAD
WARE ST
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»
Hydration
Station
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7k
ABBOTSFORD WAY
BOURQUIN CRES
HWY 1
C
6k
«E»RSIDE RD
RIV
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SUMAS WAY
BEVAN AVE
Turn
Around
The 10K course is for everyone from competitive runners to walkers. It overlaps with the half
marathon for some of the initial and final distance and also works to incorporate some of the
paved trails in Mill Lake Park. It promises to be a fast course as well, with very little elevation
change from start to finish. Corrals: Under 45:00, Under 60:00, Walkers & Strollers
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