The Georgina Spring Fling marathon, half-marathon, 10k & 5k is happening on Sunday, May 4th – and will deliver lots of fun for more than 1300 runners, plus their fans and cheer squads.
Thanks to our sponsors for your support! Global Citizen and Culture Athletics for sharing your space for early kit pick up. Gatorade for keeping our runners hydrated. Apple Self Storage for space. KT Tape, Platinum Massage and Cool Dip Recovery for helping our runners feel better after their runs. Athletic Brewing, The Wandering Bean and Costco for post-race snacks. Longos for bananas. Aspire Bakeries for bagels. The Town of Georgina for your beautiful shoreline and support. The Briars Resort & Spa for hosting our kit pick up on Saturday. Ramada Inn, Jackson’s Point Retreat & Conference Center, and Holiday Inn Aurora for providing accommodations. Course Dynamics, Odyssey Medical, and all the volunteers for keeping everyone on the course safe! Fat Cat Jamboree for keeping us entertained. 97.3 K Country for your live broadcast at De La Salle Park, and for the fun at the aid station. Enfield Timing for providing race times, Greg Nicol on the mic to keep you informed and Mike Cheliak Photography for documenting everyone’s finish line photos and on course ‘flings’.
Most of all…thanks to our friends and families who support two race directors who lean on them for all kinds of support, guidance, and the occasional shoulder to lean on. This is what goes into putting on races!
Here is our official media release:
Georgina Spring Fling Returns – Bigger and Better
The fourth annual Georgina Spring Fling Marathon & Half-Marathon, 10k and 5k running race takes place on Sunday, May 4th in Georgina.
Starting from De La Salle Park at 7:30 am, more than 1300 runners will be heading westbound along Lake Simcoe to test their legs on this fast and flat course.
“This race has become popular as an early season Boston qualifier,” says co-race director Cindy Lewis-Caballero. “We have adjusted the start and finish line to accommodate the number of athletes on the course.”
The largest group in this race by far is the half-marathon (21.1km) distance, which will see over 600 runners participate. Runners will follow Lake Drive westbound out and back from De La Salle Park. The fast, flat, and scenic course is professionally measured and the marathon, half-marathon and 10k courses are certified with Athletics Ontario.
“This year we are putting the focus on the post-race celebration in the park, with live music provided by local band, Fat Cat Jamboree,” adds co-race director Sandie Orlando. “We also welcome back Dan Pollard of 93.7 K-Country, with a live broadcast from the park.”
Adding to the fun will be coffee from The Wandering Bean and a post-recovery experience by Cool Dip Recovery and by Platinum Massage of Keswick. Athletic Brewing and Costco will be offering some post-race refreshments, and Gatorade returns to keep athletes hydrated on the course.
Athletes will be picking up their race kits on Saturday, May 3rd at The Briars Resort & Spa. The Town of Georgina continues to support Endurance Event Productions in bringing athletes to the area each spring and fall for their races. Accommodations at The Briars, Ramada Inn, and Jackson’s Point Retreat and Conference Centre are sold out.
Volunteers are welcome to help keep everyone safe. More information can be found at https://enduranceeventproductions.com/events/spring-fling-1-2-10km-5km/
Future races by Endurance Event Productions include the new Kawartha Sun Run on June 22nd in Fenelon Falls, the Georgina Marathon & Half-Marathon on September 7th, and the Nutrience Oakville 21.1 Half-Marathon on October 5th.