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2008 Inline Events
Ottawa is once again starting off the racing season with the 21 km Run for Reach on April 13, in support of Reach Canada. The race will be held on the Queen Elizabeth Driveway along the historic Rideau Canal. The flat course and 21km distance is perfect for easing back into the skating season, as is an ideal challenge for the novice or first-time racer.
At the end of August, the club will be hosting the Ottawa Inline Festival which includes events with distances of 5K, 10K, 21K and 42K, all along the scenic and freshly paved Rockcliffe Parkway - an excellent course for beginners and advanced skaters alike. This event is very inclusive of families, who are offered special deals on registration fees.
The club will again be sending several teams to the 24 Hrs Inline Montreal, which has been moved to the beginning of September for 2008. This relay race is quite a unique event that attracts skaters of all abilities for its electrifying atmosphere and for the opportunity to skate for the love of it or for the love of a serious challenge with the crème de la crème in the skating world.
To help skaters prepare for these and other events, the Ottawa Inline Skating Club offers its regular training to build athletic endurance and skating skills. The club's race team will be offering training specific to track racing to all members who wish to participate. In addition the club offers recreational and social programming for our members who just want to spend sunny afternoons and relaxing evenings with skating friends.
See below for a listing of 2008 inline skating events. For more details on an event, click on its icon...
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2008 Event Listing
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The RSO series runs through the summer on various dates in various cities. The series aims to provide skaters with competitive venues, and introduce more skaters to the competitive aspects of inline skating. To keep up to date on this and other skating events you may sign up to our On a Roll newsletter, or browse the club's online calendar. |
Minto Run for Reach - Sunday April 13th, 2008
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The inlineottawa.com club worked with the Run for Reach organizers to have the 21km inline skating event return in 2008. For more details on the inline skating event, please see the club's information page. To keep up to date on this and other skating events you may sign up to our On a Roll newsletter, or browse the club's online calendar. |
San Francisco Inline Skate Full and Half Marathons - May 4th, 2008
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Located in Golden Gate Park, the 2008 San Francisco Inline Skate Marathon's full marathon features $3,100 of prize money in the Pro categories for men and women. Whether you skate the full marathon (26.2 miles, eleven laps) half marathon (13.1 miles, six laps), or the three-lap Super-K, it will be the highlight of your spring! For more information on this event please visit the official event page. To keep up to date on this and other skating events you may sign up to our On a Roll newsletter, or browse the club's online calendar. |
Festival Rollerblade Montreal - May 11th, 2008
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This family oriented event offers races for skaters at all levels and ages. Held on the Gilles Villeuneuve track in Montreal, this event will offer fun and speed for all. This event includes a 4Km race and a youth race, bring the whole family! For more information on this event please visit the official event page.To keep up to date on this and other skating events you may sign up to our On a Roll newsletter, or browse the club's online calendar. |
3rd Annual Wolverine Inline Marathon - May 24th, 2008
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The 2008 Wolverine In-Line Marathon is open to participants 10 years and over, who are able to complete the 26.2 mile race course or Half Marathon 13.1 mile race course within the 2-hour time limit. Participants who are not finished by 9:45am will be asked to leave the course. For more information on this event please visit the official event page.To keep up to date on this and other skating events you may sign up to our On a Roll newsletter, or browse the club's online calendar. |
Provincial Championships - May 30th - June 1st, 2008
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The provincial championships are open to all skaters. The event is held on a banked track in Harriston and features several short track events, including sprints, relays, elimination and points races. Although this event is used to qualify skaters for the nationals, there are no prerequisites to skating in the provincials. To keep up to date on this and other skating events you may sign up to our On a Roll newsletter, or browse the club's online calendar. |
National Championships - June 27th - June 29th, 2008
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This series of events includes indoor short track and outdoor long track races like provincials, but also includes a 42K marathon at the end of the week. To keep up to date on this and other skating events you may sign up to our On a Roll newsletter, or browse the club's online calendar. |
Canada Day Marathon - Saturday July 1st, 2008
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Featuring a large section of new pavement the Canada Marathon offers both a 21K and 42K distance event and includes small hills to add to the challenge. This marathon is held in Cambridge, Ontario and features awards by age category and a BBQ lunch. A map of the 2006 route is available. To keep up to date on this and other skating events you may sign up to our On a Roll newsletter, or browse the club's online calendar. |
24 Hrs Inline Montreal - Saturday September 6th, 2008
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The 4th edition of this 24 hour relay race brings together hundreds of skaters from all around the world. This event sees teams and solo competitors skate for glory, fitness and fun. Costumes allowed! Skaters may sign up solo and challenge themselves for skating endurance, or join a team and compete against other teams for most laps in 24 hours. The inlineottawa.com club is planning on sending several teams, some competitive, some fitness and some just for the fun of it! Don't have enough people for a full team? Join one of ours! The club will also be offering a specific program to help condition skaters for this event and teach specific relay skills. For video, photos and more on the official event check out inline24.com. To keep up to date on this and other skating events you may sign up to our On a Roll newsletter, or browse the club's online calendar. |
Skate Boston - August 1st - 3rd, 2008
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Skate Boston is a weekend event with multiple skates and distances. Skates will be lead by local skate leaders taking you through many of Boston's great sites and skating territory. We've got all new routes for everyone. All skates will have a sag wagon and water and snacks provided along the way. Saturday and Sunday's skates include lunch as well. This event is not designed for beginner skaters. Bicyclists are welcome on all routes For more information on this event please visit the official event page.To keep up to date on this and other skating events you may sign up to our On a Roll newsletter, or browse the club's online calendar. |
Saint Paul Inline Marathon - Sunday August 3rd, 2008
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With a focus on fun and family the Saint Paul marathon provides a fast course and fun at the same time. This is an excellent inline marathon for beginners and advanced skaters alike and attracts thousands of skaters. An excellent warm up for the Ottawa Inline Festival or the Northshore marathon. |
Ottawa Inline Festival - Sunday August 31, 2008
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The inlineottawa.com club is hosting the 2007 Ottawa Inline Festival. The Festival allows competitive skaters, fitness skaters and families to enjoy a scenic marathon route. This fun filled afternoon features skating distances of 5K, 10K, 21K and 42K. Skaters are allowed to skate in multiple distances, and some even compete for the "Triple Crown" bragging rights! For more information on the Festival please see the official event page. To keep up to date on this and other skating events you may sign up to our On a Roll newsletter, or browse the club's online calendar. |
Northshore Marathon - Saturday September 13th, 2008
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This is the premier inline skating event in North America. With thousands of skaters on a very fast course, inline skaters routinely achieve personal bests. This event is held in Duluth Minnesota and features the largest cash awards of inline races in North America. Skaters may compete in different classes including fitness and recreational, and also choose either a half marathon or full marathon. For more details see the official event web site. Why not aim for a personal best? Come and train with us through the summer, and make this marathon your best! To keep up to date on this and other skating events you may sign up to our On a Roll newsletter, or browse the club's online calendar. |
New York 100K - Saturday September 20th, 2008
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Get ready for the best time of the year on skates. Sure, many of the best distance skaters in the world will be there for one of the most serious races in North America, but the NYC Skate Marathon is open to all! Beginners to experts, 8 to 80, this event is for everyone. Join the fun, take the challenge, meet skaters from all around the world, try something new or do it again - this event rocks! Beautiful Prospect Park in Brooklyn provides a wonderful traffic free route. Visit the official website. To keep up to date on this and other skating events you may sign up to our On a Roll newsletter, or browse the club's online calendar. |
Athens To Atlanta Road Skate - Sunday October 5th, 2008
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With 23 years of tradition, Athens-to-Atlanta is the oldest and most famous road skate in America. Starting in Athens, Georgia, participants skate through beautiful country roads and quiet suburbia before navigating city streets and triumphantly crossing the 87-mile finish line in Atlanta's Piedmont Park. The course is challenging and requires experienced skating ability, courage, and stamina. Skaters who may not be ready for the whole 87 miles may opt for the 38-mile event, which also starts in Athens, or the latest 52-mile event, which starts near Dacula, GA. Both four and five wheeled skates are welcome and anyone from 8 to 80 years old may enter. Visit the official website To keep up to date on this and other skating events you may sign up to our On a Roll newsletter, or browse the club's online calendar. |
Defi de L'lle de Montreal - October 18th, 2008
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The D‰fi de L'ðle de Montr‰al (Montr‰al Island Challenge) is a 128-kilometre race on inline skates around the Island of Montr‰al. It has been held every year since 1996 on the third Saturday in October, when the weather is ideal for skating and the fall colors are at their best. The next D‰fi will be held on Saturday, October 20, 2007. A race, you say? Officially the D‰fi is not a race, so how fast you take it is up to you. Speedskaters and fitness buffs - anyone who loves inline skating - will find the D‰fi a fun and rewarding experience. Since much of the route is through beautiful parks, no one will blame you if you take your time and enjoy the sights. On the other hand, if you like speed and a good hard challenge, this course will soak up everything you can give. To earn a gold medal, finish within 8 hours; for silver, within 10 hours; for bronze, within 12 hours. Visit the official website. To keep up to date on this and other skating events you may sign up to our On a Roll newsletter, or browse the club's online calendar. |
