The 36th
Annual Robert Hamilton Memorial Road Race
NEW DATE: 8:00am Sunday, July 12, 2009 in Calgary, AB
About the RaceThis race was founded in 1974 by the Calgary Roadrunners Club (CRR). Everyone is encouraged to enter. The course has changed over the past 33 years, and recently is flat and fast course along the Bow River (and scenic in parts). 10 Mile and 5 Mile RaceThe 10 Mile race is part of the new Run Alberta Series. The course is sanctioned by Athletics Alberta. Why 10 Miles and 5 Miles? In the 1970s when Robert Hamilton was winning cross country races, 10 Mile was a distance he did well in. Also, there has been a long history of 10 Mile races (plus a 10 Mile trophy). 10 Miles is approximately 16 kilometres, which is less than a half marathon, but more than a 10k. The shorter course is about 8 kilometres, which is a good distance if you've done a 5k race before. It might even be fine for a first race. About the CRRThe CRR is a not-for-profit group that provides training, support and other membership benefits. The CRR hosts numerous races throughout the year, including the outstanding winter 8k cross-country series, and the St. Patrick's Day Race. [photo credit: the lovely and talented Kathy Taerum] |
