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Frequently Asked Questions & Answers

1. Is there a minimum or maximum age for this event?
2. Is cross-drafting allowed?  Are support bicycles allowed?  Are ski poles
   allowed?  Are baby strollers allowed?
3. Any recommendations on how to prepare for this event?
4. Can I enter more than one event?
5. Can I take my baby stroller along?
6. How can I submit complaints, compliments, or suggestions for next year?
7. What is the course like?
8. Will water stations and porta potties be available?  Will Gatorade or other
   sports drinks be available at the water stations and what flavour?
9. Where can I park?
10. When and where can I pick up my race kit?
11. Do you have any travel and accommodation information?
12. How can I volunteer for this event?
13. Will there be pace bunnies?
14. Is there a cutoff time for each event?
15. I would like to sponsor/advertise/sell merchandise this event. Who do I contact?
16. What if it rains? Are their refunds? Can I transfer my registration fee to a different event or to next year?
17. Are there shower facilities for after the race?
18. What are the age categories?

Is there a minimum or maximum age for this event?
No. 

Is cross-drafting allowed?  Are support bicycles allowed?  Are ski poles allowed?  Are baby strollers allowed?
Please see the Rules & Regulations page.

Any recommendations on how to prepare for this event?
Absolutely.  OISC's "Prepare for the Ottawa Inline Festival" course starting in July will help get you in shape and teach you valuable skills and technique to assist you in achieving your Inline Festival goals.  Also, our e-newsletter, On a Roll, is packed full of nutritional, motivational, and technical articles from experts in the field. 

Can I enter more than one event?
Absolutely.  Consult the Event Details page for the events schedule, then register online or by mail.  You only pay for the longest distance event + $15.  You will receive a finishing medal in every event you compete in.

Can I take my baby stroller along?
Yes - in the 5k family event only.  Baby strollers are not allowed in the 10k, 21k, and 42.2k events due to the increased risk they represent in competitive inline events.

How can I make a formal complaint/compliment?
Email inlinefestival@inlineottawa.com

What is the course like?
Superb pavement re-finished in August 2007. That means the course is fast and super smooth and there are no pavement hazards at all. Given the super scenic location with the Ottawa River as backdrop, we aren't making any guarantees about loca l small wildlife (squirrels I'm thinking here), though!  The festival organizers have made every effort to ensure turns are as wide and safe as possible.

Will water stations and porta potties be available?  Will Gatorade or other
sports drinks be available at the water stations and what flavour? Porta potties will be available near the start/finish line.  There will also be a water station at the turnaround near Festival Village and there is a post-race recovery area.  Sports drinks may be available at the water station and recovery area, but we cannot guarantee brand or flavour.

Where can I park?
We are working to secure parking at the Aviation Museum. From there it's an easy 3 km skate along Rockcliffe Parkway to Festival Village at P7, across from Kaymar Road access point. This part has not been repaved. Alternatively you can park on side streets in Rothwell Heights or Beacon Hill that have access points. Note: there is no car access to Festival Village.

When and where can I pick up my race kit?
Inline Festival Kit Pick up will occur on Saturday, September 5 between 12:00-4:00 pm at Malone's in the Dows Lake Pavillion (where Queen Elizabeth turns into Prince of Wales) and on the day of the event at the Inline Festival venue between the hours of 9:00 am and about 45 minutes prior to your event. NOTE: the 45 minute cutoff time is for race kit pickup only -- you must still be registered before 12 noon on Sunday.

Do you have any travel and accommodation information?
For national capital tourist information, the National Capital Commission website is a great place to start. If you want to be billetted with local skaters e-mail volunteer@inlineottawa.com.

How can I volunteer for this event?
Please email volunteer@inlineottawa.com.

Will there be pace bunnies?
No.

Is there a cutoff time for each event?
No.  However, all participants must complete their respective events by 6:00 pm at the latest.  Rockcliffe Parkway will be re-opened to motor traffic at that time.

I would like to sponsor/advertise/or sell merchandise at this event. Who do I contact?
Please email us at president@inlineottawa.com

What if it rains? Are their refunds? Can I transfer my registration fee to a different event or to next year?
Races will proceed rain or shine, but may be cancelled due to severe weather at the race organizer's sole discretion. There are no refunds in the event of rain, cancellation, or for any other reason. Entry fees cannot be transfered to different events or dates.

Are there shower facilities for after the race?
Nothing local.

What are the age categories?
Prizes are only awarded for the top 3 male and female finishers overall in each event. Results will be posted using age categories.