2023 Chancellor's Challenge 5 km Run/Walk

Register Here

REGISTER HERE

We’re looking for engaged members of our community to rally the support of their friends, family, neighbours, and colleagues to help us reach our fundraising goals.

How do I become a Champion?

• Participate in the Chancellor's Challenge on September 23. Register as an individual, or create a team with your friends, family, coworkers and more!
• Create your own fundraising page.
• Rally the support of your friends, family, neighbours and colleagues to help you reach your goal.
• Share your training progress, fundraising progress and pre-race routine with us and your network. You can see the overall campaign progress at any time on our Campaign page.

Get social:

• Make your profiles (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn) public leading up to the Chancellor’s Challenge on September 23.
• If you do not wish to make your profile public, make your posts public. This will not affect the security of your account. It will help boost the impact of our post by allowing others outside of your network to see it and allow others to share in a way that is easily trackable by the university.
• Create, like, share and comment on Chancellor’s Challenge social media posts. Tag the university and use #ChancellorsChallenge

• As a Champion and fundraiser, you will be invited to an exclusive tour of the Automotive Centre of Excellence (ACE) directly following the event. ACE is the only place on Earth where you will find a climatic aerodynamic wind tunnel with enhanced acoustics, combined with leading researchers and top engineers, all under one roof.

Chancellor's Challenge 5 km Run/Walk - Saturday, September 23, 2023

(Free Parking in Founders Lot 2 - Map/Directions)

Itinerary subject to change.

9 a.m.	Registration opens - Chancellor's Challenge 5 km Run/Walk
10 a.m.	Run/Walk begins
11:15	Formal remarks
11:30 - 2 p.m.	BBQ lunch, games, activation stations, live entertainment and refreshments. And, exclusive tours of ACE for Chancellor's Challenge fundraisers.

 

The five-kilometre course winds along Ontario Tech's north campus, starting and finishing at Polonsky Commons and consists of two laps. (Campus map)

We strive to host welcoming, inclusive and accessible events that enable all individuals to participate. Assistive technologies are welcome.

To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact advancement@ontariotechu.ca 

Q: I’m no longer able to participate. Can I get a refund?

A: Registration fees are non-refundable and cannot be deferred to another year.

Q: Is there a rain-out plan?

A: The Chancellor’s Challenge 5 km Walk/Run will be held rain or shine unless Ontario Tech determines that conditions are too dangerous. This decision will be made on the morning of the event. If the 5K is canceled due to severe weather or dangerous conditions there will be no refunds.

Q: I’m not a runner. Can I still participate?

A: The course is five kilometres and is fully accessible, so no matter what your fitness level or ability you will be able to take part in the course. Assistive technologies and strollers are welcome. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact advancement@ontariotechu.ca

Q: Can I bike, use a scooter, skateboard or rollerblades?

A: To maintain the safety of all event participants, bikes, scooters, skateboards and rollerblades on not permitted on the five-kilometre course. Mobility assistive devices and strollers are welcome.

Q: Can I bring my pet?

A: Pets must be ‘people friendly/animal friendly’. One pet per handler. Pet must stay with handler and must be kept on a leash at all times. Pets are not permitted in any food and beverage service areas. All pets must wear an ID tag. All handlers are responsible for cleaning up their pet’s waste. Pets must be up to date on shots. Handlers must bring water/water bowls to minimize overheating.

We rely on pet owners to be respectful of the pet and of other community members, and to take full responsibility for their pet and to maintain physical control over the animal by not allowing the animal to be at large, remaining with their animal at all times and cleaning up as applicable after their pet. Animals should not be permitted to impede normal movements of any person on campus nor be permitted to interfere with the ability of any student, employee or other person on campus during the event. Persons bringing pets on campus will be held responsible for any costs or consequences of damage caused by their pet.

Q: I’ve never participated in a 5 km Walk/Run. What do I need to prepare? 

A: Check out our Couch to 5 km video for tips from our very own Ridgebacks to help get you started and prepare for the event.

Q: I won’t be in town on the day of the event but still want to support the cause. How can I participate?

A: Virtual walkers are invited to accept the Challenge and join us even though we are apart. Virtual walkers can choose their own route and distance, start their own fundraising page or make a donation to the Chancellor's Challenge.

Q: Who is invited to tour the Automotive Centre of Excellence (ACE) and when is the tour?

A: Anyone with donations of at least $1 on their fundraising page will be invited to an exclusive tour of the Automotive Centre of Excellence (ACE) directly following the Chancellor's Challenge 5 km Run/Walk on September 23. Fundraisers will have the option to sign up for a 30-minute tour time slot at event registration. Tours are subject to capacity limits and availability.

Q: What is Raisin.com?

A: Raisin is an online platform being used by the Ontario Tech University Chancellor's Challenge to help us maximize our fundraising efforts and allow individual fundraising pages for this event.

Q: Do I need to be a student or Ontario Tech employee to participate in the Chancellor’s Challenge?

A: No, this event is open to our entire community! Create a team and invite your friends, family, coworkers and neighbours to join in!

Q: Will there be food available at the event?

A: BBQ lunch (Halal, Vegan and gluten-free options) will be provided to all Chancellor’s Challenge participants who register before September 8. Due to catering deadlines, registrations made after September 8 will not include a BBQ lunch ticket.

Q: Do I need to sign a waiver to participate?

A: All event participants must read and submit the Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks and Indemnity Agreement before participating in the Chancellor’s Challenge event on September 23. If you haven't submitted a waiver, electronic copies can be completed and emailed to advancement@ontariotechu.ca. Hard copies will be available at the event.

 

Couldn't find the information you were looking for, or still have questions? Contact advancement@ontariotechu.ca