There was a smaller crowd this year as many may have thought this was the previous company who did not follow through on their commitment to donate the funds to a local charity. However, there was still an okay turn out and the music kept everyone motivated from start to finish. Port o potties were disgusting and wafted in the heat. Small vendor village with merch tent and a few sample booths with iced tea and granola bars. Some nice photo op locations and great views of Lake Ontario and downtown Kingston. Good family friendly event and for those who enjoy running or have never been to the Fort. Easy terrain that loops through the Fort and back around the fields. 5 colour stations at each kilometer. Nice finisher medal. Heats released every few minutes to avoid overcrowding. Small gifts are tossed out to participants at the start line so keep to the front or wast sides where the MC can see you. Free parking close by. Dry colour packs given at finish line. May be our last year participating, once you have done it, no big draw to repeat it.

4 years ago, this was my first race ever. I felt it appropriate to tackle it as a veteran so I could see how far I had come. This event was held at the Mohawk Racetrack in Guelph, Ontario. It is a flat, hot course with little to no elevation and no shade. Registration was easy online and race kit pick-up had no lineups, however, we raced at 1400hrs which was nearing the last heat out. The temperature on this day was 37 degrees before humidex and we were worried about dehydration but chose to tackle the course anyways. We timed ourselves and race bibs were provided to all racers. There were only approximately 12 obstacles along the course and most were wall climbs. There were a few water obstacles which helped with the heat and we took advantage of them at every opportunity. Parking was on site and was free-positive. Vendor village was well laid out -positive. $100.00 for entry fee -too much for what was offered in our opinion. Medal is great with the traditional Viking horns and the tee shirt is average. Con-volunteers were left in the extreme heat and near the last few heats, there was little to no water left except large hot jugs that we could dump over our heads.....ice was desperately needed for most stations and volunteers needed either hats or a shady spot to sit -very dangerous having them out exposed for such long periods of time. However, I do have to mention that the medics that were there were FANTASTIC, kind, efficient, and very professional. We had people dropping from the heat and they took control and managed the situation with ease. A big thank you to Milton General Hospital for all their support and expertise!! This event would be recommended for first-timers, especially at this location as it is a very flat, fast course, but otherwise disappointing for the $.

This is a well-organized event and I had attended last year and tackled the 8K Warrior Class where racers run 5K then attempt 5 challenges (Viking style) and then continue on for the remaining 5K. Each year it seems to be hotter than the last with this year topping out at 31 degrees before the humidex! With 5000 kilted racers all lining the streets and heading off through the small town of Perth, Ontario. Great prize of a trip to Scotland and each participant receives a timing bib (custom) and tee shirt. This year each participant's last name appears on the shirt, a nice touch! Each racer has the option to purchase that year's kilt and it must match the rules/standards with the length, pleats, and buckles. Kilts and bibs were picked up at different locations this year and it made for a bit a struggle having to go between two places and there was a bit of a line up for race kit pick up the day of the event. Lots of entertainment, music, food and contests entertain racers and spectators throughout the day. In the evening the race begins with a quick speech, prayer, and the National Anthem and then racers are entertained briefly by a professional fiddler until the pistols are fired and they are off! The residents line the streets and offer racers, quick snacks, sprinklers and water along the course. The town is very quaint and the route has little to no elevation so it is a fast course. Prizes for the top competitors and a nice riverside location with lots of restaurants and stores to entertain those waited at the finish line. 'Zoom photos' is quick with posting online and the results are easily accessed that night by The Running Goat.

This year they had two options a 6K or a 10K ultra we had originally opted for the 10K occurring on the Friday night but due to low numbers we had to switch to the Saturday event. We then switched back to the 6K so we could race during the early hours instead of late that afternoon. With over 9000 participants (3300+ female) it is a very well organized event. Lots of parking ($10.00) and this year they had more volunteers directing traffic to help with flow and congestion. Same great vendor village layout, and some new obstacles to keep racers entertained. Nice dark grey tee shirt and they change the medal slightly each year with some added colour and flair. Long line ups for the showers this year and people were not understanding the shower etiquette to quickly hose off and go. Headbands instead of bibs which are great so you can find your photos quick online and not worry about a dirty bib or fear losing it in the mud. Sportstats.ca was really quick to get results posted for those wanting to see if they made it into the OCRWC being held at Blue Mountain, Barrie, Ontario, Canada in October. Fun location at the paintball field and a family friendly event. Lots of restaurants on the way home to choose from and a well-situated venue located between Kingston, Ottawa and Montreal. Highly recommended for FUN!

We won free passes to this event so had a large team of about 25 racers. We arrived early and got prime parking right next to the main building. Parking was $10.00 per vehicle and you got a sweet bumper sticker for the price. Registration was quick online and race kit pick-up had no lineups and was easy to locate. They had moved the desks outside this year and it was right at the main entrance. All volunteers dressed in a war/apocalypse theme and it added to the atmosphere. Each participant received a wristband, small knapsack that contained 'Ghost Pee' water a Canadian company, sunglasses, an archery coupon, and a nice cotton tee. There were ample washrooms available inside and racers could pay to shower inside if they did not want to use the outdoor stations. We had the 10:30 heat and headed off after a quick energy boost by the MC. Music was motivating at the start line and drew racers towards the main vendor village by the lake. There was one vendor on site (athletic wear) and racers could purchase simple food before heading home. The route had been reversed from when we had done it and this added some nice variety. There were many of the usual obstacles like overs and unders, a few crawls and some nice water sections by the lake. They added the Platinum Rig at the end for a great photo op and the bb gun rifle challenge was something quite fun and unique but it did cause a bottleneck for the racers. The giant slide is always one of the favourites although it was quite steep at the end and bonked a few heads along the way. Water was available at this obstacle but we could not find it anywhere else along the course. They awarded prizes for top Male and Female Elite (first heat) and then also for the kids version. The wooded areas were quite nice and provided some shade, however, more volunteers were needed along the course.This two-day event offered camping on site for a reasonable cost. Good communication leading up to the event and the finisher's medal is quite nice. Warm lakeside showers were nice, but most chose to clean off it the walk-in beach access. It was great! Located just north of Napanee, Ontario, it is worth the drive to head up and see what 'Casey' has in store next year. Each year is showing good improvement both with obstacles and creativity for a local non-corporate event.