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| 2012 Dates for events in and around the Headwaters region Wellington - Dufferin - Caledon
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Chase the Tornado 10K Sunday, May 27, 2012
Runs down Grand Valley's Main Street, crosses the Grand River 4 times, includes 1.6 km of rail
trail, pretty country roads and a few hills, this is a gem. 95 finishers in 2011 all complained that
they enjoyed the event. This year we added a 5 km walk. Also $50 cash reward for setting a new
course record. $100 gift certificate for overall winners, read more....
Stride for Life 5K Trail Saturday, June 9, 2012
This is a great family event in Island Lake Conservation Area and the price is agreeable. There is
a 5 km and 1 km loop all on trail. Not a difficult run and you can spend the day in the park.
Proceeds support special purchases for students of Island Lake Public School.
read more...
Run for the Edge 7 pm Friday, June 15, 2012
Just in the works, this in town 5k is planned to support The Edge youth drop-in. Stay tuned for more
information when available. read more.....
Caledon Day Saturday June 16th, 2012 Family fun day with a kid's run
5th annual Caledon Day offers a jam-packed day of activities. 2 pm - 10 pm. Listen to grassroots
live entertainment. Visit the outdoor art exhibitors, fresh food market and café.
Join Run Dufferin at our tent. We are volunteering to manage the children's fun-run which goes
off at 4:10 p.m. Bring your little ones, come and help us, or just come to watch. The day includes
lots more stuff for young and old. Beer tent, car & bike show, young theatre improv, and an endless
lists of attractions.
Outdoor Main Stage offers world famous rocker, Kim Mitchell, as headliner! New Hollywood,
Country Legends, 60s, 70s and 80s, Taylor Swift tribute band and local entertainers. Did I mention
FREE? Plus Grand Finale Fireworks lighting up the sky at 10 p.m. read more....
Stomp the Mega Quarry - Walk, Run, Bike - 5k, 10k, Half and Marathon
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Where did this event come from? There is a proposal to excavate the second largest quarry in
Canada in the neighbourhood. Okay, if this wasn't the same water aquifer that gives birth to
Ontario's largest rivers, Credit, Grand, and Nottawasaga. One heads north to Georgian Bay, one
south to Lake Ontario, and one south to Lake Erie. A Mega event planned to stop the Mega quarry.
read more....
Fall Fair Classic 5k Monday, September 3, 2012
Prettiest 5k in Ontario. This loop run starts & finishes on the grounds of the Orangeville Agricultural
Centre on Labour Day during the Fall Fair. The amusement park's rides and games are on the
grounds if you've brought the children along. Half of the race follows a trail with lovely views of
Island Lake Conservation Area. 170 participated last year in cool weather that did not dampen
spirits. read more....
Makin' Memories 5K 10K Run/Walk Sunday, September 9, 2012
This is a fun, family event organized to raise awareness and money
for Alzheimer's and the Alzheimer Society of Guelph-Wellington.
All on rail trail, this out and back is flat and fast. 3rd annual event
includes lots to keep kids busy. read more....
Bolton Rotary Haunted Hill 5k 10k Sunday, October 28, 2012
400 participated last year. Yes there is a great big hill in Bolton, yes this is just before Halloween,
yes there is a graveyard involved. Yes you have to climb that hill twice if you do the 10K. Yes you
want to do it. Scary costumes encouraged with prizes. read more....
Running Free Orangeville 88 First Street Store Hours
Like them on facebook. M,T,W, 11-7; Thurs 11-9; Fri 11-6
Saturday 10-6; Sunday 10-5
Membership in Run Dufferin
Support your running community and join Run Dufferin. $40 per year and we'll make it worth your
while. Go to our membership page to learn the advantages of membership. membership...
Scheduled Runs Sundays 8:45 am from Running Free Store 5k or 10k or trail
Thursdays 7 pm Running Free Store 5 or 10 km more details
Runs down Grand Valley's Main Street, crosses the Grand River 4 times, includes 1.6 km of rail
trail, pretty country roads and a few hills, this is a gem. 95 finishers in 2011 all complained that
they enjoyed the event. This year we added a 5 km walk. Also $50 cash reward for setting a new
course record. $100 gift certificate for overall winners, read more....
Stride for Life 5K Trail Saturday, June 9, 2012
This is a great family event in Island Lake Conservation Area and the price is agreeable. There is
a 5 km and 1 km loop all on trail. Not a difficult run and you can spend the day in the park.
Proceeds support special purchases for students of Island Lake Public School.
read more...
Run for the Edge 7 pm Friday, June 15, 2012
Just in the works, this in town 5k is planned to support The Edge youth drop-in. Stay tuned for more
information when available. read more.....
Caledon Day Saturday June 16th, 2012 Family fun day with a kid's run
5th annual Caledon Day offers a jam-packed day of activities. 2 pm - 10 pm. Listen to grassroots
live entertainment. Visit the outdoor art exhibitors, fresh food market and café.
Join Run Dufferin at our tent. We are volunteering to manage the children's fun-run which goes
off at 4:10 p.m. Bring your little ones, come and help us, or just come to watch. The day includes
lots more stuff for young and old. Beer tent, car & bike show, young theatre improv, and an endless
lists of attractions.
Outdoor Main Stage offers world famous rocker, Kim Mitchell, as headliner! New Hollywood,
Country Legends, 60s, 70s and 80s, Taylor Swift tribute band and local entertainers. Did I mention
FREE? Plus Grand Finale Fireworks lighting up the sky at 10 p.m. read more....
Stomp the Mega Quarry - Walk, Run, Bike - 5k, 10k, Half and Marathon
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Where did this event come from? There is a proposal to excavate the second largest quarry in
Canada in the neighbourhood. Okay, if this wasn't the same water aquifer that gives birth to
Ontario's largest rivers, Credit, Grand, and Nottawasaga. One heads north to Georgian Bay, one
south to Lake Ontario, and one south to Lake Erie. A Mega event planned to stop the Mega quarry.
read more....
Fall Fair Classic 5k Monday, September 3, 2012
Prettiest 5k in Ontario. This loop run starts & finishes on the grounds of the Orangeville Agricultural
Centre on Labour Day during the Fall Fair. The amusement park's rides and games are on the
grounds if you've brought the children along. Half of the race follows a trail with lovely views of
Island Lake Conservation Area. 170 participated last year in cool weather that did not dampen
spirits. read more....
Makin' Memories 5K 10K Run/Walk Sunday, September 9, 2012
This is a fun, family event organized to raise awareness and money
for Alzheimer's and the Alzheimer Society of Guelph-Wellington.
All on rail trail, this out and back is flat and fast. 3rd annual event
includes lots to keep kids busy. read more....
Bolton Rotary Haunted Hill 5k 10k Sunday, October 28, 2012
400 participated last year. Yes there is a great big hill in Bolton, yes this is just before Halloween,
yes there is a graveyard involved. Yes you have to climb that hill twice if you do the 10K. Yes you
want to do it. Scary costumes encouraged with prizes. read more....
Running Free Orangeville 88 First Street Store Hours
Like them on facebook. M,T,W, 11-7; Thurs 11-9; Fri 11-6
Saturday 10-6; Sunday 10-5
Membership in Run Dufferin
Support your running community and join Run Dufferin. $40 per year and we'll make it worth your
while. Go to our membership page to learn the advantages of membership. membership...
Scheduled Runs Sundays 8:45 am from Running Free Store 5k or 10k or trail
Thursdays 7 pm Running Free Store 5 or 10 km more details
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