Picture Me In A Tree 5 K & 10 K Trail Run or Walk

Fundraiser for Centreville Community ParkSunday November 2, 2025Click to join our link to the private Facebook site for additional details and training runs, etc. for this eventLink to Private Facebook pageAll funds raised, after expenses, go directly towards Centreville Community Park. They will help reduce the costs involved in maintenance, repairs and new projects. The park has been supporting our community since 1977. Limited field: Limited to the first 100 participants to register. There are no limits assigned to each individual event. Once the total number of participants is reached the event will be officially closed.Registration Fee includes all applicable Race Roster fees: 5 km trail run $37.005 km trail walk $37.0010 km trail run $37.00Details:Course: 80% shaded trail with approximately 80% pressure dust gravel (pressure dust includes 400 meter walking track) 10% natural trail, 10% groomed grass field.Course Measurement: Each 500 meter section of the loop, will be clearly marked.Elevation gain/loss: Each 2.5 km loop has an elevation of approximately 11 meters, making this a very flat and fast course. Passing on the trail: To help avoid trail congestion, we ask that walkers stay to the right and runners pass on the left. Awards/Recognition:Custom medal to all finishers.Event Day: Upon arrival all registered participants will receive a race bib # and four safety pins along with your applicable numbered lap sticks. Event start time: All events start at 10 am.Parking:95 parking spots available at main lot off Sherman Belcher Rd and 40 plus spots available on Saxon Rd, at that entrance to the Park. The Saxon Rd location is a 300 meters walk to the s/f. Please follow direction signs to s/f.We encourage participants to carpool to help alleviate traffic congestion.Dogs or bikes: Due to the large volume of runners/walkers on the course, we cannot allow any dogs, on or off leash, or bicycles on the event course, during the event. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.All dogs must be on a leash, if in attendance with a spectator, during the event.Lap recording: Due to the lower racing field, we will be doing manual recording this year. The 5 km participants will receive 2 numbered sticks, 10 km participants will receive 4 numbered sticks. At the completion of each 2.5 km loop, runners and walkers must drop one of their sticks at the recording station. Your last stick will be handed in as you cross the finish chute. First Aid: There will be a staffed first aid station available at the start/finish area.Washrooms: Full indoor washrooms available at the start/finish area for use before, during and after the event. Both washrooms have two private stalls.This building cannot be used as a changing area, please arrive prepared to run.Aid Station:Near the start/finish. Cupless Event: In efforts to be environmentally friendly, and respectful to our beautiful Centreville Community Park, the fluids at the aid station will be in coolers with taps and its your responsibility to bring your own individual water bottle/cup to refill.Should you need assistance, a volunteer will be available to assist in filling your cup or bottle.No littering rule: We ask that all participants do their best to respect the park and not litter during the event.Garbage and recycling bins:These bins will be located at the start/finish area .Reception Meal: Your choice of Beef Burger or Veggie Burger and an individual bag of packaged potatoe chips. An option to choose your meal choice will be available during your race roster registration.There will be cold bottled water, canned pop.There is no additional cost for your meal, it is included in your event entry fee. Meals will not be available for purchase.Your bib # will be proof of your participation and entitlement to your meal. Picture Me In A Tree Photo Option: We will have a person available for picture taking. Those who would like a picture of themselves in the hollow tree stump will have an opportunity to do it between 9am – 9:45 am. The hollow tree stump is located approximately 1.4 km into the race course or 300 meters from the main washroom. All Photo's will be posted on our Picture Me In A Tree Facebook page.Refund Policy: If the organizer must cancel the event for any reason, all participants will have the option of receiving a 100% complimentary race entry into the following year or a 50% refund of the race fee (excluding the Race Roster transaction fee).If you are unable to attend the event for "any" reason and can notify us no later than August 1, 2025, you will receive a 50% refund, via e-transfer (excluding the Race Roster transaction fee).Race Roster also offers a 100% refund insurance policy, for a fee, during the registration process, should you opt to take advantage of this.Transfer of event If you are unable to participate and can notify us on or before October 15th, we can manually make the switch to another person to save you on the Race Roster transfer fees, and you would be responsible for collecting any financials from those taking your event entry.The new participant taking your entry will have to sign an event waiver upon arriving to the event, prior to receiving their bib #.