Winter in Portland Ontario

Cataraqui Trail Runs Through Portland and is Part of the Trans Canada Trail




The eight International Big Rideau Lake Speed Skating Marathon -Skate the Lake - tentative schedule

Friday Jan 27, 2012
8 a.m. 2 p.m. ice prep
2 p.m. 4 p.m. Oval open for practice and referee inspection of the track.
2 p.m. 6 p.m. Pre registration and race kit pickup at registration trailer

Saturday Jan 28, 2012
7:30 a.m. Registration opens in registration trailer
8:50 a.m. National Anthems (Sung by Chris Plett)
9 a.m. Start 5K competitive race (registration closes at 8:30 am)
9:45 am Start 10K (registration closes at 9:15 am)
11:00 am Start 25 and 50K (registration closes at 10:30 am)
2:00 pm Start 5x1K Relay (registration closes at 1:30 pm)
3:00 pm Start Kids 5K (registration closes at 2:45 pm)

ALL DAY
Curling, free kids skating area, hot chocolate vendor on ice, Snert Dutch pea soup vendor on ice, Canteen serving chili in community centre, several warm areas, bon fire. Portland Outdoors Boutique opened 10-3 offering Portland Outdoors merchandise.

DUSK Fireworks on ice

 

 
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