Hi all,

 

The 1st Annual Shades Mills “Down By The Beach” 25km Trail & 50km Ultra Trail, is

Scheduled for Saturday April 9^th, 2005 at the Shades Mills Conservation Area in Cambridge,

Ontario, Canada.

 

This event is race #1 in the 17^th Annual Ontario Ultra Series (OUS) and 4^th Annual Ontario

Trail Series, consisting of races from 25km-32km, and can be viewed at http://ouser.org

 

Gina and I, look forward to hosting this spring event and starting the season with a

Colorful race that will add a touch of Tropical Flavor and Style.

 

We challenge and encourage all participants to wear their best Hawaiian shorts, shirts, or both,

To be eligible for the “Grand Daddy Surprise Package” You will need lots of room in your

vehicle for this baby.

 

The weatherman tells me that the long-range forecast is calling for balmy 10C and 15km/hr

SSW winds, with a strong possibility of sunshine.

 

Once you complete your first lap of this 8.33km loop, the Shady Beach Bum’s will greet you

as they perform live on the banks of the Grand River, with the support of our local

Radio Station Dave 107.5 fm (80s, 90s, Anything we feel like).

 

This event is limited to the first 300 combined entries received. Early bird fees will continue

until February 24^th and will increase after that date. For additional information on this event,

Please go to: http://ouser.org/races/TheShadyRun_jan27c.pdf .  On-line registration is also

Available at www.onlineregistrations.ca and walk in registration is being accepted at our local

Sponsor, Runner’s Choice in Waterloo. They are located at the corner of King and University.

For store hours call 1-519-884-5361

 

Below are the following groups that will benefit from this event:

 

(a)    The Shades Mills Conservation Area.

(b)   Cambridge Harriers Running Club, supporting youth activities.

(c)    St.John Ambulance of Cambridge, for their first aid services.

(d)   OTS/OUS, threw the purchase of additional beach towels. See pdf above.

 

 

Thank you for reading and considering this new event, and wishing all of you good health and strength, in the upcoming trail and road races in your community.

 

Tony Martin (Rd)

Gina Martin (My better half)

519-742-3513