Chase the Tornado
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Details for the  2012 “Chase the Tornado” 10k Run

Well marked and accurate, this 10K circuit was designed for runners. 95 entrants
flew straight down Main Street, through open countryside, alongside the Grand
River, over bridges and 1.6 km of rail trail. Great prizes, medals 3 deep, Brooks tech
shirts, BBQ hosted by Grand Valley Lions, a kids' fun 1/2k, an involved community,
it was all good.  Winner's time was 36:15.  You'll want to run  Chase  the Tornado  
again next year because it's a perfect 10k, because its,challenging, and because...
                             Grand Valley wants you  back.

Date & Time:  Sunday, May 27th , 2012
     kids’ fun-run 500m - 9:30 a.m., 10k race – 10:00 a.m.
Location:  Start & Finish at Grand Valley Community Centre, 90 Main
Street  North,  Grand Valley   L0N 1G0.
    G.P.S. coordinates   N43° 54’ .109” x W80° 18’ .959”
Course Description:   Accurately measured 10k.  Every km clearly
marked.  5k split called out. 7.2k paved road, 1.2k well packed unpaved
road, and 1.6k rail trail.  90% flat, 10% hill (will seem like more).  Run
down Main Street, Grand Valley.   Cross the Grand River 4 times via 3
different bridges.  Uphill at 1.5km, 5.5km, 9.2km.  Very pretty, wide open
countryside.  Most of route is a loop with about 1km of out and back on
Amaranth St.
5K  Walk:   Start with the 10k runners and do a loop of the Village of
Grand Valley, including views of the Grand River.  
Registration At:
  • To be determined
Entry Fee:  10k Run - $40 pre registered.  Race day registration $50.
    Run  Dufferin paid members $10 fee discount.     Kids 1/2 km – Free.
Water stations: at 2k, 4.5k, & 8k.
Timing, awards, prizes:  Precise manual timing.  Medals 3 deep for male
and female overall, and age groups in 10 year increments.  Results will
be posted online at this website.  Selection of valuable prizes for
winners.
Misc:  Refreshments at Finish.  BBQ hosted by Lions Club.  Proceeds
benefit local youth groups.  
Race Director – Bob Collin    Bob@RunDufferin.com
*  Water Station 1.7K
Water Station   8K
Water Station 4.6k*
Hidden away from the bustle of big cities and off the commuter corridors
lies the quiet community of Grand Valley.  
Originating in the highlands of Dufferin County, the largest river within
Ontario's borders snakes its 300 kilometer journey to Lake Erie.

One Friday afternoon 25 years ago a deadly tornado cut through Grand
Valley, tearing straight down Amaranth Street and heading east.

Running on the same path as that tornado, we will follow a scenic 10
kilometer route crossing the Grand River 4 times via 3 different bridges.

The Toronto Grey and Bruce Railway line paralleled the River, operating
from 1870 till 1984.  The Upper Grand Trailway Association now
maintains this rail trail which provides over a kilometer of our route.

Thanks to the following sponsors for their
generous support in 2011:


















...and also thanks to these sponsors:
Grand Valley Insurance
Brokers Ltd.
Home, Auto, Commercial,
Farm, & R.V.
37 Main St. South, Grand Valley
Hamilton House  
Bed & Breakfast
Waldemar        

RESULTS

From Inaugural race

May 29th, 2011
Rich Pady and Aaron Prieur stride for stride at the 5.6 km point.  Ryan Kruizenga 35 seconds behind.  
Aaron takes the 10k in 36:15
Registration & Volunteers            Zumba                    2nd 5k                  

Kids' Exercise Warm-up              Race Start               Rail Trail & Horses

Kids' Fun Run                              First 5k                   Awards                
Photo Pages:                                     
Snapped by Carrie Briscoe
-6k
Second Annual Chase the Tornado  will be  Sunday,  May 27th, 2012
In addition to the 10 km run we've added a 5 km walk.