Launching the PGRR Race Season
Heights Fiver
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Distance
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When
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Where
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Cost
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Contact
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5km, 5mi (8km)
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Sunday April 6, 2025
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6989 Gladstone Drive
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PGRR Members Free!
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Race Director
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Road Race
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9am, Kids Race 8:45am
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Kool Cats Kids Care
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Register In advance to save $5!
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The Heights Fiver is a road race through College Heights. You choose the distance: either five kilometres or five miles (8km) through the neighbourhood. This early spring event officially launches PGRR’s race season.
Race registration and bib pick-up are held in the Kool Cats Kid Care daycare facility at 6989 Gladstone Drive.
Cost
PGRR Members: Free
Early Registration: 15$ 5KM | $20 10km
Day-of Registration: 20$ 5KM | $25 10km
All event fees need to be paid in person on the day of the event. Please bring cash.
Route Description
5km Route
Starting in the Kool Cats/Polaris parking lot runners will run out of the parking lot and onto Gladstone. They will then turn Left onto Guelph Cres. They will continue down and around Guelph Cres until they get to Gladstone again. They will turn Left onto Gladstone and then Left again on Domano Blvd. Runners will continue down Domano Blvd till they reach Malaspina. They will turn left onto Malaspina and then quickly turn left onto Rochester Cres. They will follow Rochester Cres all the way down till they hit Loyola Dr. Runners will turn right onto Loyola Dr. They will follow Loyola till they get to Malaspina. They will cross Malaspina and turn left to continue to run down Malaspina until they hit the 5km turnaround point. Runners will turn around and head back up Malaspina to Loyola Dr. They will run down Loyola Dr. till they get to Gladstone. They will turn right on Gladstone and follow Gladstone all the way back to the Kool Cats/Polaris parking lot where the finish line will be.
5mile (8km) Route
Starting in the Kool Cats/Polaris parking lot runners will run out of the parking lot and onto Gladstone. They will then turn Left onto Guelph Cres. They will continue down and around Guelph Cres until they get to Gladstone again. They will turn Left onto Gladstone and then Left again on Domano Blvd. Runners will continue down Domano Blvd till they reach Malaspina. They will turn left onto Malaspina and then quickly turn left onto Rochester Cres. They will follow Rochester Cres all the way down till they hit Loyola Dr. Runners will turn right onto Loyola Dr. They will follow Loyola till they get to Malaspina. They will cross Malaspina and turn left to continue to run down Malaspina. Runners will then go all the way down the hill till they hit Creekside. They will turn right onto Creekside and run down to Stillwater Cres. They will turn right onto Stillwater Cres and run around the loop till they get back to Creekside. They will then turn left onto Creekside and continue down till they get back to Malaspina. They will turn right at Malaspina, and they will run down till they hit the turn-around spot. Runners will turn around and head back up Malaspina to Loyola Dr. They will turn right onto Loyola Dr. and continue till they get to Gladstone. They will turn right on Gladstone and follow Gladstone all the way back to the Kool Cats/Polaris parking lot where the finish line will be.
| Route Difficulty | Route Length | Elevation Gain | Surface |
| Easy | 5km or 5miles (8km) | 14m | asphalt, concrete (road/sidewalk) |
Important Heights Fiver Information
- It’s the first event of the season, so can be busy – leave plenty of time to warm up or register
- Early season road conditions – watch for slippery spots and potholes
- To volunteer, or for more information, contact Race Director Eric Robinson at pgroadrunners@gmail.com
Important Race Information
- PGRR members participate for free, but still need to register online or at the event to receive a bib number.
- Non-members can register online in advance to save 5$.
- The entry fee is non-refundable and non-transferable between participants
- You can pre-fill this event waiver form at home and bring it with you
- all PGRR races include a free Kids Race
- Please leave your dog and headphones at home due to liability and safety issues
Route Map
5km Map
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5mi (8km) Map
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