Road2Hope FAQS
@endbannerDAY OF EVENT QUESTIONS
What day do the 1K, 5K and 10K races occur on?
Saturday, November 3
**Half & Full Marathon race date and times found below**
What are the race times?
9:15 am - 1K Run for Kidz (7-12 yrs) (Costume Run)
9:30 am - 1K Run for Kidz (2-6 yrs) (Costume Run)
10:00 am - 5K Run and Family Walk
11:15 am - 10K Run
**PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY - there will be over 2000 other runners and traffic to get to Confederation Park and finding parking and picking up your race kit can take a fair bit of time. Consider aiming to arrive at least 1 hour in advance to save yourself stress.
How do I get to the race/where do I park?
Road2Hope takes place at Confederation Park. A map will be provided for you to use to find the Park. Once you are in Confederation Park, follow the parking signs. It will be very busy, since this is a large event for various charities – please give yourself plenty of time to arrive, park, and find the EduDeo booth.
To avoid congestion when arriving at Confederation Park there are 3 exits off the QEW that should be used:
- Woodward Ave
- Centennial Parkway
- Fruitland Rd (Exit) to North Service Road
Where do I go to pick up my kit at the Road2Hope?
**NEW THIS YEAR** This year EduDeo's table will be a one-stop-shop. You will pick up your CHIP, race bib AND race shirt. EduDeo's table will be located beside the R2H Troubleshooting table - look for our banner. You will also go here to drop off any donations you may have collected.
Race Kit Pick Up & Expo @ Confederation Park - for all races
Friday, November 2: 1 pm - 6 pm
Saturday, November 3:
- Race Kit pick-up - 8 am - 4:00 pm (till 12:30pm at EduDeo Table)
**Please note HALF & FULL MARATHON runners - there is ABSOLUTELY NO SAME-DAY PICK UP (no pick-up on Sunday, November 5). - Expo & KIDS ZONE - 9 am - 1 pm
Do I pick up a race shirt from both EduDeo Ministries and from Road2Hope?
You will receive one shirt for registering. If you registered before September 30, you will have filled in your shirt size on the online application. You will pick up your race shirt at the EduDeo registration table. However, if you registered October 1 or later, shirts are on a first come first serve basis. When you come to EduDeo's table to collect your CHIP and race bib, we will let you know if there is still a shirt available for you - if not ONLY THEN you will pick your shirt up from Road2Hope/Runners Den.
Half & Full Marathon Information
What day are the Half & Full Marathon races occuring on?
Sunday, November 4
What are the race times?
5:00 - 6:45 am - Buses leave for start of Half & Full Marathon races from CONFEDERATION PARK **Come early in order to get to the start line in plenty of time. There is a nice warm place to wait until the race begins.
Half Marathon - 7:45 am
Full Marathon - 8:00 am
Awards Presentations - 11:30 am
Where can I see the route map?
There will be a large route map for the half and full marathon posted in the registration tent as well as at the information tent.
Can I have a copy of the route map?
We plan to have copies of the half and full race routes available at the information desk on a first come first serve basis.
How long is the bus ride to the ArcelorMittal Park (start line)?
About 15 minutes
Where is the baggage pick up?
The bagage tent is the Registration tent and is the tent that is fartherst right facing the lake.
Where is the results board?
Results boards will be posted near the Eating Tent and between the finish line and the tents.
How does the chip work? How do we know when it is activated?
The chip is embedded into your race bib. It is activated by scanners in the mats. As you cross the staring mat the chip is activated. When you cross the finish line the time is registered. It is important that you do not cover your race bib with clothing.
Road closure information for Sunday, November 4
Northbound Red Hill Expressway all accesses from past Dartnall Rd. to QEW, closed at 7am. Expect delays on Centennial Parkway & Mud Street from 7:30am to 10am. Also expect delays at Barton Street & RHVP as well as Beach Road to North Service Road by Confederation Park.
Click here for a detailed map of the Marathon Route.
Click here for a detailed map of the Half-Marathon Route.