Monarch Ultra
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About the race
The Monarch Ultra 10km is part of the fourth annual Monarch Festival & Race held in Peterborough, Ontario, at Millennium Park. The event combines running with conservation and education activities and features a family-friendly festival with music, local crafts, face painting, food vendors, and informational booths about monarch butterfly conservation.
Distances offered:
- 10 km out-and-back along the Rotary Trail and TransCanada Trail beside the Otonabee River.
- 1 km Kids Fun Run for children under 13.
The 10 km course is described as relatively flat and chip timed. A water station is located at the 5 km turnaround; this is a cup-free event, so participants must bring their own vessel to refill. Prizes are awarded to the top three male and female finishers in the 10 km, for the most unique monarch-themed costumes, and for top fundraisers. Registration for the 1 km Kids Fun Run is limited to 50 spots; each child finisher receives a hand-painted medal and a snack.
Race swag and services include a race bib, a monarch-inspired neck gaiter for 10 km finishers, a custom medal for 1 km finishers, milkweed seeds, chip timing, and post-race refreshments. The event notes there are no refunds and that strollers and animals are prohibited on the race course by the insurance provider. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
