Post Race 2010 Time Scores Reasons to Participate | Registration | Race Kit Pick Up & Race Day Registration Registration Fees | Directions | Volunteers 85th Mount Albert Sports Day Weekend Hosts 8th Annual 5km Run/Walk    Located at the fairgrounds within this quaint, rural community 20 minutes northeast of Newmarket, the Mount Albert Sports Day Weekend is a well-loved annual tradition with a variety of activities for all ages.  The 5km Run/Walk, held this year on Saturday June 5th, is a key event promoting community fitness which typically draws about 200 participants, from children to seniors.  Participants in prior years largely came from Mount Albert and GTA with representation from as far away as Edmonton, Uxbridge, Tottenham and Barrie.  Whether you’re from the area, looking for a day out, or driving north to cottage country on Hwy 48, the Mount Albert Sports Day 5km Run/Walk is a perfect detour for some fun and fitness! An added attraction for participants this year, is a draw for a Norco Scrambler Mountain Bike partially donated by one of our sponsors, Spoke O’Motion. Each race participant will automatically be entered into the draw while spectators will have an opportunity to purchase tickets. The bike, ridden by one of the sponsor’s race team in full race regalia, will lead the racers before being given to the lucky winner. Race Run and Start Time The 5KM race starts promptly at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 5, 2010. The route starts at the Community Park on Main Street; follows through the business centre in the small community of Mount Albert; up Centre Street past rolling farm fields; turns around just past the Doane Road; and returns south on Centre Street, and west along King Street through one of Mount Albert’s residential areas to turn east on Main Street to the finish line. See the map below and also on mapmyrun.com. Top Ten Reasons to Participate in the Mount Albert 5km Run/Walk The Mount Albert Run/Walk offers a premier 5km O.T.F.A. certified course with a safe and slightly rolling scenic route.  This ever-growing event is ideal for all participants from casual walkers and runners looking to have fun while getting fit to highly conditioned athletes striving for a personal best.  Prizes and medals to be won by the top individual and team finishers including Race for the Record ($100); First, Second, Third Walker; Team Prize; First Overall Male, First Overall Female; First Male Mount Albert Resident; First Female Mount Albert Resident.  Medals will be distributed 3 deep in each age category from under 14 years to 60 plus years. Body Design, a local personal training, nutrition & lifestyle coaching firm will lead a warm-up stretch routine prior to the race, and York County Physiotherapy and Sports Injuries Clinic will be there to treat you after the race. The first 200 racers will receive a free t-shirt uniquely designed by local artist Ian McTavish. Post race food tent for participants. Profits from the race go directly to the Mount Albert Community Centre for maintenance of diamonds and playgrounds, and to support programs for children and seniors. Mount Albert is conveniently located at Hwy 48 and Mount Albert Sideroad and is easily accessible from all directions.   All race participants have free admission to the Mount Albert Sports Day Events on race day. Note: The race records are currently held by Mario Iozzo of Toronto who won in 2006 with a time of 15:28 (3:06 pace) and Sarah Nagy of Newmarket who won in 2007 with a time of 17:57 (3:36 pace). Registration        There is no better way to keep fit and motivated to get out there than by registering NOW for the Mnt. Albert 5km Run/Walk. Register online through the Running Room at http://www.events.runningroom.com/site/?raceId=5504.  Early registration fees prior to May 5. Online Registration Closes: 11:59PM Wednesday, June 2, 2010. Last minute registrations can be made at the fairgrounds on race day. For more information email info.mnt.albert.5km@gmail.com, or telephone the Race Director at 905.473.3766. Race Kit Pick Up and Race Day Registration Takes place at fair grounds from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Registration closes promptly at 8:30 a.m. Registration Fees Individuals Until May 5 - $25.00 After May 5 to June 2 -$30.00 Race day registration is $35 Youth (11 and under) Until May 5 - $15.00 After May 5 to and including race day is $ 20.00 Team (minimum 2 maximum 5 people) Until  May 5 - $90.00 After May 5 to and including race day is $100.00 Family – Up to 4 members (2 adults and 2 kids OR 1 adult and 3 kids) Until May 5 - $65.00 After May 5 to and including race day is $75.00 Online Registration Closes: 11:59PM Wednesday, June 2, 2010 Directions to Race From Toronto: Take Hyw. 404 North to Green Lane. Turn East on Green Lane. At the first lights turn left (North) onto Woodbine Avenue. At the next lights, turn right (East) onto Mount Albert Road (formerly RR#13). Cross over Hwy. 48 (Markham Road). Look for Mount Albert Public School on the left side of the road. Park in the school yard. Registration area is in the pavilion in the park (just North of the school). Volunteers Not ready to race or walk? Help out and volunteer on the morning of the event. Great community hours for high school students! E-mail: info.mnt.albert.5km@gmail.com.