2021 OPP GUARDIANS HALF MARATHON/5K - PARTICIPANT TOOLKIT
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2021 OPP GUARDIANS HALF MARATHON/5K PARTICIPANT TOOLKIT
OPP GUARDIANS HALF MARATHON/5KM
OCTOBER 17TH, 2021
About This Year’s Event
Open to the public, the OPP Guardians Half Marathon/5K is a challenge of endurance for those who support
inclusion and diversity in sports. Register for the in-person (5K only) or virtual (5K or half marathon) portions
and help support the athletes of Special Olympics Ontario (SOO)!
Be part of something big and test your endurance by joining the OPP Guardians 5K/Half Marathon. You can
participate anytime, anywhere. The in-person 5K run event is hosted by the OPP at General Headquarters
located at 777 Memorial Avenue, Orillia, and will accompany the province-wide virtual event.
The event takes place on Sunday, October 17, 2021. If you are taking part in the virtual event, you can run at
a time of choosing. We encourage you to log your run on Strava and share it on social media. For more info
on Strava and tips for posting on social media, see our FAQ section below.
The run is part of the Guardians Endurance Series, part of the Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special
Olympics. All funds raised will support over 26,000 Special Olympics Ontario athletes.
Registration
In-Person Registration* Virtual Registration
$35/person $35/person
5K race at OPP Headquarters 5K or half marathon on/before
October 17, 2021 October 17, 2021
Includes: Includes:
- 2021 Guardians Shirt - 2021 Guardians Shirt
- Medal - Medal
- Participant Giveaway Bag - Participant Giveaway Bag
(Shipped straight to your home!)
Draft an Athlete
Raise $250 and receive:
- Recognition on Guardians website
- Social media photo & mention from Guardians
- Personalized thank-you
*If circumstances do not allow us to hold the in-person event, all registrations will be switched to virtual.OPP GUARDIANS HALF MARATHON/5KM
OCTOBER 17TH, 2021
How to Register
Follow the steps below to register for the OPP Guardians Half Marathon/5K.
1. Click here to register.
2. You may choose to register as an individual or create a fundraising team. Select an option and press
continue.
3. You may then choose to register for the in-person event, the virtual event or only for the Draft an
Athlete portion (allows you to fundraise without participating in the in-person or virtual run). You will
be prompted to create a new account. Please use a unique username and secure password.
4. When complete, you will be prompted to complete the registration form and waiver. You will be able
to fill in your fundraising goal and select your T-Shirt size at this point of the registration process.
5. Upon completion your fundraising page will be searchable (unless you opted out) and may appear on
the fundraising leaderboard. You can share the URL for this page with your friends, family and
connections to help raise money in support of Special Olympics Ontario!
Fundraising
Fundraise to support the athletes of SOO and for your chance at some great prizes! We are looking to raise
$50,000 this year.
1. Share this Donation Page link.
2. Offline (cash/cheque) donations can be recorded on your page by following the steps below
a. Sign into your personal fundraising page
b. Click “Fundraising” on the left hand side
c. Click “Manage Cash or Cheques”
d. Then you will be able to enter the donation amount and the details of the person who made
the donation.
e. Note: if you are not submitting funds collected offline at the in-person 5K, please send in the
form of a cheque/money order to:
Special Olympics Ontario
65 Overlea Boulevard, Suite 200
M4H 1P1
3. Share social media stories and photo posts with our provided message and graphics describing why
you are participating at multiple stops along your fundraising journey.
a. Individuals:
“I am participating in the OPP #GuardiansHalf Marathon/5K in support of
@SpecialOlympicsOntario. Please join me in supporting athletes across the province by
donating to my fundraising page! https://guardiansendurance.com/donate”
b. Teams:
“We are participating in the OPP #GuardiansHalf Marathon/5K in support of
@SpecialOlympicsOntario. Please join us in supporting athletes across the province by
donating to our fundraising page! https://guardiansendurance.com/donate”
Click here to download graphics that you can use and share on social media to spread the word!
4. Fundraise for your chance to win great prizes!
a. Top Individual Fundraiser – Xbox One
b. Individuals Raising $250 or more – Under Armour Duffle Bag
c. Top Detachment/Agency/Service/Business - $100 Tim Hortons Gift Card and Official Draft an
Athlete Trophy
d. 2nd Place Detachment/Agency/Service/Business - $50 Tim Hortons Gift CardOPP GUARDIANS HALF MARATHON/5KM
OCTOBER 17TH, 2021
FAQs
Runner Participation and Registration
How do I participate in the virtual 5K or virtual half marathon?
1. Register for the virtual 5K/half marathon here (be sure to select the virtual registration option)
2. Run your 5K/half marathon any time on or before October 17th, 2021.
3. Share your participation on social media along with your donation link and your reason for
participating! We have provided suggested messaging for individuals and teams above along with
downloadable graphics!
4. Get the word out to your network (family, friends, neighbours and co-workers) that there is a great
cause that they can support with you!
How do I participate in the Strava group?
1. Click here to visit the Torch Run Ontario Strava page.
2. If you have a Strava account, click “Join Club”. If you don’t have an account, you can create one for
free by clicking “Sign Up” at the top of the page.
3. Once in the Club, any activity like running, biking or swimming that you log on your Strava account
will appear on the Torch Run Ontario club page, and you might even make it onto the weekly
leaderboard!
4. You can log your activity through the Strava app by either recording your activity as you do it,
manually adding it afterwards, or automatically with a connected fitness tracker or similar device. For
more information on how Strava works, please click here.OPP GUARDIANS HALF MARATHON/5KM
OCTOBER 17TH, 2021
Donor Participation
How do I make a donation?
1. Click here to go to the donation page.
2. Search for the participant you wish to donate to and follow the instructions to fill out the donation
form.
3. Offline (cash/cheque) donations can be recorded on your page by following the steps below
a. Sign into your personal fundraising page
b. Click “Fundraising” on the left hand side
c. Click “Manage Cash or Cheques”
d. Then you will be able to enter the donation amount and the details of the person who made
the donation.
e. Note: if you are not submitting funds collected offline at the in-person 5K, please send in the
form of a cheque/money order to:
Special Olympics Ontario
65 Overlea Boulevard, Suite 200
M4H 1P1
How do I draft an athlete?
1. Click here to register.
2. Select either team or individual registration.
3. On the Registration Type selection, select “Non-Participant (Draft an Athlete ONLY)” – this will allow
you to fundraise for free for the Draft an Athlete program without participating in the in-
person/virtual run. Alternatively, you may register for the in-person or virtual run and a fundraising
page will be created automatically with your event registration.
4. Continue to follow the steps to create an account and complete the registration form.
5. Share your fundraising page with your network and raise $250 or more to draft an athlete!
6. A member of our team will be in touch once you have drafted an athlete!OPP GUARDIANS HALF MARATHON/5KM
OCTOBER 17TH, 2021
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CONTACT US
Cody Jansma
Director, Business Development
codyj@torchrunontario.com
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