• Both runners and walkers must stay to the right side of the indicator cones.

• Each race will be associated to a colour.

Please follow the indicator colour associated to your race:

• In the nature trails, half-marathon participants must follow the red ribbons.

• When the course leads you into the nature trails, be watchful of large rocks and roots.

• In the nature trails, avoid running or walking side by side with other participants.

• When the course leads you into the downtown area, please stay alert and cautious of the traffic.

Timing Chip - The timing chip must be picked up Sunday morning. Participants should arrive an hour prior to the start of their race. The timing chip must be worn on the ankle. For those participating in the relay events, the chip will be exchanged from the first runner to his or her partner at the transition area next to Gillies Lake. The timing chip must be returned at the finish line. There is a $100.00 fee for unreturned timing chips.

Bib - Your bib number must remain visible at all times in the front of your t-shirt.

Washroom Facilities - Facilities are available along the half-marathon course

• at 7km on Vipond Road;

• at 11km at Gillies Lake;

• between 15km and 16km on M^cLean Drive; and

• between 17kM and 18km on Lonergan.

First Aid - At each of the water stations identified on the half-marathon course map, there will be first aide assistance along the course.

There will be a doctor, nurse and physiotherapist at the Complex.

Parking - Parking will be at the Sportsplex and at Timmins High and Vocational School.  There will be no parking at the complex on race day.

Relay Shuttle - A shuttle bus will be leaving the complex at 9:00 a.m. and travelling to the half-marathon relay mid-point at Gillies Lake. The shuttle will also be returning to the complex once the relay mid-point exchange has been completed.

Volunteers - The organisation and realization of the festival is possible due to our numerous volunteers.  During the festival our volunteers will be identified by a florescent orange vest.  Do not hesitate to ask our volunteers if you have a question.  They are on site to guide you.  Please also join us in thanking all the volunteers for their time.

Sponsors - Many individuals and organisations offered donations to the Timmins Golden Trails Festival. Without their support this festival would not be possible.  We would like to thank our many sponsors for their support and assistance in making our vision of a running festival a reality.

Photography - For marketing purposes, photographs of participants will be taken at the Timmins Golden Trails Festival.  A copy of the photographs taken at the finish line will be made available to participants, free of charge, by means of the website.