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 Download Application
 If you want to print and mail your accreditation application - click here to download a pdf version
 Insurance Questionnaire
All ORA Accredited Races using non ORA Insurance must complete this questionnaire
 Race Accreditation Application
Race Name:
Date: mm/dd/yy
Website:
Distances and Start Times of Races to be Accredited
Distance 1:
Time:
Distance 2:
Time:
Distance 3:
Time:
Distances and Start Times of Races NOT to be Accredited (e.g. 1km Kids Fun Run)
Distance 1:
Time:
Distance 2:
Time:
Race City:
Registration Location:
Start Line Location:
Race Director:
Address:
Postal Code:
Phone Res:
Phone Bus:
Fax:
City:
email:
Contact for Entry Forms - same as above
or see below
Contact:
Address:
City:
Phone Res:
Postal Code:
email:
Fax:
Phone Bus:
May we publish contact information:
email
Phone Res
Phone Bus
Fax
RACE DETAILS - there are certain minimum requirements, which must be met for all races. Refer to the Grading System Criteria for specific details in each category.  
Safety:

1. Specify medical personnel to be used:

St. John Ambulance trained, or equivalent (specify)
St. John Ambulance
C.W.R or equivalent, (specify)
Qualified Physician

2. Water: At which km. points (including start/finish)?

3. Other Aid: Type of aid (sponges, ice, blankets, electrolyte,...)

4. Will at least one lane of the race course be closed to all traffic?

Yes
No

5. Will police control all intersections with traffic lights?

Yes
No

6. Specify how intersections not controlled by police will be monitored

(Cadets, Scouts, running club, volunteers, etc,...)

7. Will traffic cones or barricades be used along the entire course? 

Yes
No

8. Will there be a lead vehicle/bicycle with a race official on board? 

Yes
No

9. Describe surface(s) on which runners will travel (paved, grass,...) 

Accuracy:

1. Specify the number of years this race has been held:

2. Number of entrants the last three years:

09
08
07

3. How was the course measured? (Car, bicycle, Jones Wheel, etc,..) 

When? 

By whom?

4. Is the course length certified by ORA/Athletics Ontario or Athletics Canada? 

Yes
No

If yes - File  Number: 

5. How will runners know/follow the course? Check all that apply: 

Route Map at Registration or start line
Turns marshalled
Signs
Cones
Paint or Lime
Other Specify:

6. Will there be a route map on the race application?

Yes
No

7. Will your application include directions on how to arrive at the start/registration area? 

Yes
No

8. At which points will distances be marked?

9. At which points will times be called out?

10. Will there be a digital display clock at the finish line? 

Yes
No

11. Describe the finish line area: (cinder track, grass, road, etc,..) 

Results:

1. Describe your primary system for recording times and finishing positions: (e.g. Chronomix, 

stopwatches, digital display clock, tear-off tags, volunteers recording bib nos.) 

2. What is to be used as a back-up to this?

3. Do you plan to use a PA system at the awards ceremony?

Yes
No

4. Number and types of awards

5. Do you plan to use the ORA Quality Check forms for draw prize purposes? 

Yes
No

6. How and when will runners see the results? (Check all that apply)

Posted 1 hour after last runner

mailed on request

posted on web page

available at running stores

printed in newspaper

Other:

1. Will baggage check facilities be available ?

Yes
No

2. Will there be at least one men's and one women's washroom/portable per 100 runners?

Yes
No

RELEASE WAIVER AND INDEMNITY. IMPORTANT It is MANDATORY that the Ontario Roadrunners Association and Athletics Ontario be spelled out specifically and included in the above on your race entry form. Your race will not be accredited without it.  

Fees:

1. Will you be using the ORA Insurance policy to insure your event?

Yes
No

The cost is $1.50 + PST per non ORA/Athletics Ontario member. There is also an administration fee of  $30.

If the answer above is Yes, what municipalities and/or sponsors, if any, must you name as an additional insured? (the cost is $25 per $5M of coverage plus PST).

If the answer above is No, you will not be using the ORA policy to insure your event, then have your insurance broker complete and submit the attached Insurance Questionaire. All areas marked with an asterisk must be covered in order to be receive ORA accreditation.

2.  ORA Accreditation Fees based on race class:

Class A = $50
Class A+ = $100
Class AAA = $200

3. How will you be paying? (please select)

Cheque mailed after submitting this application
VISA faxed or mailed after submitting this application

4. Would you like to take advantage of enhanced promotion of your race on the ORA website?

Race description/graphic and link on ORA Home Page for 4 weeks prior to race $200 - please email content (500 character description) to info@ontarioroadrunners.com
 Preferred placement in Race Calendar highlights page - $25

NOTE: Once form is submitted payment can be made by sending a cheque or VISA information outlined below to the following address;

 ORA Race Accreditation

2255-B Queen St East Suite 158

Toronto Ontario M4E 1G3

VISA Information Required

Number, expiry date and exact name on the card

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