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2012 Preparation Begins

Submitted by Half Marathon on Tue, 2011-10-11 12:04

Thanks to everyone who participated in the 2011 Fernie Half Marathon and a huge Thank You to all our volunteers and sponsors who helped host the event. A special Thanks to all the students, parents and teachers from The Fernie Academy who provided the bulk of our manpower on race day.

2012 Online Registration will open October 30, 2011 - it's never too early to mark this great race on your running calendar. Look forward to seeing you all again next year!

2011 Race Timing Issues

Submitted by Half Marathon on Mon, 2011-10-03 19:37

Please contact info@ferniehalfmarathon.com if you or your team was not included in the 2011 FHM Race Timing Results found at www.winningtime.ca. Some timing chips accidentally crossed the Finish Mat more than once and it caused a number of competitor times to be altered. If you are interested in your times and were not included in the Race Results there is a manual back-up system which can assess your placing, though does not pinpoint exact times. Thank you for your patience.

Thanks from Participants

Submitted by Half Marathon on Mon, 2011-10-03 15:15

Just wanted to give a huge Thank-You to all the wonderful volunteers and organizers today!
The smiling faces and encouragement from everyone involved, gave the day an incredible energy that will not be forgotten. There were so many involved, doing numerous amounts of work, to make this day truly wonderful! This was my first Half-Marathon today, and am looking forward to running it again next year!
Thanks for the great experience!- Corin Benjamin

Thank you and all of your volunteers for an awesome day:) It was my first time attending and participating and it was awesome:) Thanks again. Sarann Press

2011 Fernie Half Mararthon Runners Soggy but Smiling!

Submitted by Half Marathon on Sun, 2011-10-02 18:45

Ryan Cain was joined by his little girl at the finish line to log the fastest time of 1:19:29 Sunday and almost 350 braved Morgan's Misery through the rain during this year's Fernie Half Marathon.

Ryan and his wife Laura, from Cranbrook BC, took the men's and women's divisions in the race which saw every kind of weather from pouring rain to beautiful sunny skies. Laura's time was 1:37:43.

Jeff Murray, from Invermere, came in second literally racing to the finish line to beat out Christopher Fisher, from Bogota, Columbia, by 1/100th of a second. Jeff's time was 1:27:26:64 - Christopher's 1:27:26:65.

In the women's division Marysville's Jacqui van Zyl took second place with a time of 1:39:00 and Danielle Burki, from Kimberley, came third with 1:40:29.

This year's race also broke previous participation records with 346 individuals taking part.

The first place Women's team was from Fairmont BC with team mates Nadyia Fry, Stacie Carrigan and Fernie's Abi Moore with a time of 1:27:31. The first place Mixed team was Team Lightning from Invermere with a time of 1:35:06, made up to team mates Josephine Mouly, Tiara Livingston and Jack Kubian. The Men's team from Eureka, 2 students and their coach Neil Longhurst, took the top time with 1:43:02. The fastest all-student team was Fast 'N Wild with a time of 1:44:51 - made up of Jared Sillem, Jacob Blair and Evan Traverse all of The Fernie Academy.

It was all possible due to the great volunteering from The Fernie Academy family and major sponsors Teck and The Park Place Lodge. We'd like to put a shout out to all our sponsors who made the day a great success.

Watch the website for the Registration Opening for the 2012 edition of the Fernie Half Marathon.

Last Minute Registrations

Submitted by Half Marathon on Fri, 2011-09-30 06:13

There is still time to register for the Fernie Half Marathon but you now have to do it in-person. We will be at the Park Place Lodge in Fernie Saturday from noon - 4 pm to accept Late Registration and we will still be accepting registrations at 9 am at the Registration Tent at the Start/Finish area in the Fernie Annex Park. Please find the Registration Tent located near the Start line. Race Weekend details follow:

FERNIE HALF MARATHON - SUNDAY OCTOBER 2

START TIME: 10 AM FERNIE ANNEX PARK

Schedule of Race Weekend Activities

SATURDAY OCTOBER 1

Registration Package Pick - Up Park Place Lodge, 742 Hwy. 3 Fernie

Noon- 4 pm River Rock Room PACKAGES WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE BEFORE Noon.

Please be able to tell the attendants what kind of runner you are - Male Solo, Female Solo, Female Team, Male Team, Mixed Team, Kids

Your Registration tote bag will contain:

Race number, Solo - with chip timing device attached/Teams – lanyard with timing device

Fernie Half Marathon T-shirt

Race Course Maps

Directions to all Transition Locations and Start/Finish area

NEW - Runners Symposium Park Place Lodge

Is your running program getting old? Need some new tactics and inspiration? Check out our info sessions throughout Saturday afternoon right at the Park Place when you pick up your package.

12:30 Athletic therapist Kayla Neufeld – Injuries - when to seek treatment? when it’s ok to self treat; when to get help.

1:30 Kinesiologist Kevin Nizi - Resistance and Aerobic Endurance Training - Sample Programs for the Half Marathoner

2:30 Nancy Parks – Cross-Training for Runners: Why, When and How You Should Cross-Train:

Cross-training is any sport or exercise that supplements your main sport. In this case, the main sport is running. Whether you are a casual jogger or practicing marathoner, you can reap many benefits from adding cross-training to your regimen.

3:30 pm - TBA

NEW - FHM Townie Course Tour

Are you new to our run? Concerned about not knowing the course? Where the transitions are?

Bring your bike along with you and join our FHM Host Jean Boyd for a bike tour of the course – an easy ride that will ease your mind!

Meet at the Park Place Lodge at 4:30 for this 30-45 minute ride – Promise not to wear you out for race day!

You can also rent bikes for this short tour from the following (call ahead):

Straight Line – 250.423.3532

Ski Base –250.423.6464

Gear Hub –250.423.5555

SUNDAY OCTOBER 2 - RACE DAY

Race Day Schedule:

8:30-9:30 am Late Registration - REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE PROMPTLY AT 9:30 AM

NEW – 9:30 am Warm Up and Stretch to a Successful Run – Join local Pilates expert Carolyn Acason and trainer Nancy Parks for a warm up right at the Start Line

10 am - Race begins

1 pm - Winners' Circle - Presentations of flowers and prizes.

AMENITIES ON SITE -

Power Oatmeal and Runner’s Breakfast – Don’t fuss with breakkie this year – a concession right at the Start/Finish area will be serving everything you need – Open at 8 am

Lunchtime Celebration/Commiseration - There will be a full concession on site for lunch which will feature a variety of BBQ Spolumbo's sausages, soups and a range of drinks and desserts.

Warming Tents/Storage - We will be prepared for any weather with heating tents as well as a space to store your bags and clothing during your run.

Race Results -Race Results will be available every 15 minutes at the Race Results Table.

All results will be posted on www.winningtime.ca Look for the Fernie Half Marathon button to find all times listed.

Race Details