Classique du parc La Fontaine (63rd Edition)
Sunday October 14, 2012
Basic Information
- Date: Sunday October 14, 2012
- Race Site (Start/Finish/Registration): Restaurant de la Verdure, at center of parc La Fontaine, Montréal, QC. Postal code for GPS: H2L 3A7.
- Organised by: Club Montériski (and Les Francs Amis)
- Information: Sylvie Girard (Phone): 450-922-0619 and Joel Dada (E-mail): dadajoel@sympatico.ca
- This race is sanctioned by the Quebec Athletic Federation.
- Please note that no strollers or baby joggers will be allowed in the 10K race.
- Free Parking: 3700 Calixa-Lavallée or 2175 Papineau.
- Starting mattress for chip time on 5 k and 10 k races.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 2012:
In 2011, the 10K Race was SOLD OUT on September 26th. Unlimited places for the 1k, 2k and 5k races.
Bibs will be available for distribution on Friday October 12th and Saturday October 13th at "L'Esapce Concept Asics" at the Boutique Endurance, starting at noon. Registrations for the 1k, 2k and 5k race will also be possible at the Boutique Endurance.
All participants, over 16 years old, coming to the Boutique to pick up their bib will be eligible for a draw of 10 Asics running shoes.
With any purchase in "L'Espace Concept Asics", participants will receive a second coupon for the draw.
Bibs will also be distributed at the Parc La Fontaine on race day beginning at 7:00. No registration for the 10k race on race day, Sunday October 14th.
Registration
Option 1: Cick here to register securely
online with www.eventsonline.ca 
We strongly recommend this option: it is safe, fast, convenient and you will receive immediate confirmation that you are in the event. You can register for the 1k, 2k and 5k races until 1 PM on Wednesday before the Event
Option 2: By Mail: download the entry form.
Your entry must be received 14 days before the event.
Option 3: Race Day: Registration available at 7:30am on race day and will close 30 minutes prior to each event. Our goal is to increase pre-registration from 70 to 90%.
Registration Fees:
| Épreuve | By mail (Until October 1st) | Internet economic (Until October 1st) | Internet intermediate (Oct. 2nd to Oct. 11th) | Race day |
| 9:00 (5km Championship 16-19 yrs and Popular) | $25 | $20 | $25 | $35 |
| 9:45 (10km Championship and Popular) | $25 | $20 | $25 | $35 |
| 11:00 (2km: 12-19 yrs) | $10 | $10 | $10 | $15 |
| 11:00 (2km: 20 yrs and over) | $15 | $15 | $15 | $20 |
| 11:30 (1km Championship Girls, open to all kids 11 yrs and under) | $7 | $7 | $7 | $10 |
| 11:45 (1km Championship Boys, open to all kids 11 yrs and under) | $7 | $7 | $7 | $10 |
For more information on the deadlines and registration fees, visit our general information page by clicking here.
Kit Pick-up
See the informations above. A reminder that if you are racing in more than one event, you must wear the correct bib number and timing chip.
Awards
- Medals to top 3 in each age group.
- Participation ribbon to all 1km participants
Visit general information page for the age group table.
Services
- Security, medical service, water stations, km markers, change rooms, lunch, ChampionChip results by Sportstats.
- Showers: 3819 Calixa-Lavallée, between 10:00 and 12:00.
- Pay parking is available near Sherbrooke Street and Calixa-Lavallée Street.
- All streets surrounding the Parc La Fontaine will be closed to traffic at 9:15. We strongly suggest you travel by public transportation. Métro Sherbrooke is 800 metres from the Park.
- Please note that no strollers or baby joggers will be allowed in the 10K Event.
- The 5K and 10K starting areas have been enlarged compared to 2008.
Race Map
Certification
- 5 km: Certification Athlétisme Canada QC-2008-077-BDC
- 10 km: Certification Athlétisme Canada QC-2008-078-BDC
For more information regarding certification and measurement click here.
How to get there
Station de Métro Sherbrooke: walking distance of 800 metres.
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Course Records
| Distance | Category | Name | Time | Date |
| 1km | Women | Emy Legault | 3:29.20 | 2007 |
| 1km | Men | Xavier Bertrand | 3:16.60 | 2007 |
| 2km | Women | Serene Lefevre | 6:43.90 | 2007 |
| 2km | Men | Etienne Leblanc | 6:11.90 | 2009 |
| 5km | Women | Kathy Tremblay | 17:06.50 | 2002 |
| 5km | Men | Fethi Oukid | 15:07.41 | 2003 |
| 10km | Women | Myriam Grenon | 35:42.8 | 2010 |
| 10km | Men | Baghdad Rachem | 30:27.40 | 2008 |