A Very Wet Wally Rodd 10K

It was cloud and rain and 10 degrees.

The Wally Rodd Memorial Run at Charlottetown Hotel. The out and back course on Old Charlottetown, Victoria Park and Brighton.

David Gallant won the race and Pat Ellis for the top female.

I finished in 42 minutes and came in 8th out of 77 runners.

Next Saturday I run the 10km of my new race "The Great Canadian Goat Run" in Brackley Beach.

Official Result: 8th out of 77
10K in 42 minutes, 0 seconds

2009 Wally Rodd
2007 Wally Rodd
2005 Wally Rodd
2004 Wally Rodd

More Photos:

Ours ~*~ Nori's ~*~ Gary's

Running For Autism
Not Against It
acceptance, inclusion, awareness

Don't forget your Pumpkin!

When you come to the Wally Rodd Race on Saturday, don't forget your pumpkin!

For just a Loonie you'll have the privilege of tossing it off the top of the Charlottetown Hotel,
5 stories down into the parking lot.
You'll also receive a ballot for a chance to win a weekend night for two with breakfast.
Every Loonie is going to the IWK.

See you Saturday, pumpkin in hand.... race registration is 8:30-10:00, full info HERE.

Wally Rodd 10K and Pumpkin Toss

It was cloudy and 2 degrees.

The Wally Rodd 10km Run at Rodd Charlottetown Hotel.

The out and back course on Old Charlottetown and Victoria Park and Brighton.

The first Wally Rodd 10km run since 2 years.

Alex Coffin won the race and Rebecca Pike for the top female.

I finished in 43:25 and came in 15th out of 97 runners.

The Pumpkin Toss at the top of the hotel 5th floor. It was fun!

Official Result: 15th out of 97
10K in 43 minutes, 25 seconds

More Photos ~*~ Full Results

2007 Wally Rodd
2005 Wally Rodd
2004 Wally Rodd

Congratulations Edwin Gillis, winner of the Pumpkin Toss

Running For Autism
Not Against It
acceptance, inclusion, awareness

Don't Forget your Pumpkins!

Bring your pumpkins to the Wally Rodd 10k on November 7th.
Runners are invited to pay $1 to throw your pumpkin
off the top of the Charlottetown Hotel
AND
get your name in to win a week-end for 2 at the Rodd Charlottetown!

All funds raised will be donated to the IWK.
Give a Loonie, toss a pumpkin. Act like a child, help a child at the IWK.

http://www.iwk.nshealth.ca

The Return of the Wally Rodd 10K with New Pumpkin Toss

The Return of the Wally Rodd 10K
Saturday Nov 7th
Start Time: 10:00 am
Registration: 8:30 am Rodd Charlottetown Hotel Lobby, Corner of Kent & Pownal
Cost: $20 Adults, $15 Students. Long Sleeve T-Shirts to the first 100 Registered.
Reception: Awards, Chili, Beer, Soda Pop
Facilities: Showers Available
Contact: Gary Craswell 894-7371 (W), 368-1080 (h) gc@roddhotelsandresorts.com
Room Rate: $65 - Friday and Saturday (S/D/Q) ($40 of room rate goes to the IWK)
Course: New course encompassing much of the old but without the twists and turns, out and back.
Course Map

Bring your pumpkins to the Wally Rodd 10k on November 7th.
Runners are invited to pay $1 to throw your pumpkin
off the top of the Charlottetown Hotel
AND
get your name in to win a week-end for 2 at the Rodd Charlottetown!

All funds raised will be donated to the IWK.
Give a Loonie, toss a pumpkin. Act like a child, help a child at the IWK.


http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/index.cfm?sid=299282&sc=98

Pumpkins away for new P.E.I. event

The Guardian

Mary Lou MacFarlane, left, Mark Rodd and Michelle Campbell, from Rodd Hotels and Resorts, are joined by Lynn Anne Hogan, second left, IWK Health Centre Foundation, as they practice throwing pumpkins off of the roof of the Charlottetown Hotel. The annual Wally Rodd 10k run on Nov. 7 will feature the new fundraising event. (Guardian photo)