2021 Canadian 10,000m Championships

Schedule

Schedule of Events – JUNE 18, 2021

Time	Event
7:00pm	Men’s 1500m
7:30pm	Women’s 1500m
8:55pm	National Anthem
9:00pm	Men’s 10,000m Championships
9:40pm	Women’s 10,000m Championships

 

Registration details

Event	Registration Fee (Before Midnight  June 6th, 2021)	Late Fee (Before Midnight June 13th, 2021)
1500m	$25	+$10
National Championship 10,000m	$60	+$10

Entry Deadline – Entries must be entered and paid for online by midnight, Sunday, June 6^th, 2021

Late Registrations accepted until Midnight June 13th, 2021 [10$ extra / event]

Register here.

Meet Info

1500m

The 1500m is 2 laps of fun followed by 2 minutes of lactic heaven and we are giving anyone that wants at it the chance to hop on Swangard’s sweet rubber surface and give it a go. Come one come all! (Targeted towards U18, U20, & Senior aged athletes)

10,000m

Open to both Canadian and International Athletes, the 2021 Canadian 10,000m Championship Event promises to be the highlight of the night! 25 laps of burn baby burn! This is not your average 10,000m and the name of the game is SPEED. In order to facilitate the speed we are setting the entry standards accordingly. Not racing? Grab a piece of the rail and cheer on Canada’s current and future Olympians!

Men: 31:30 (5,000m Equivalent: 14:53.00)
Women: 36:00 (5,000m Equivalent: 17:03.00)

Qualifying Window: January 1, 2019 – June 6th, 2021.

Open to both Canadian & International Athletes.

If you do not meet the above minimum entry marks in the qualifying window please email the High Performance Director, Richard Lee to request entry.

10,000m Travel Grants

Athletes (located outside of the Lower Mainland) are encouraged to apply for one of eight $500 travel assistance grants (4 male, 4 female). Deadline to apply is June 6th, 2021. Apply here.

*Non-Canadians are encouraged to apply but Top Canadian athletes will be be given preference.

10,000m Prize Money

We also will be offering Prize $$$ for both our Men’s and Women’s races:

1st – $500
2nd – $300
3rd – $200
4th – $100
5th – $50

Bonus Money: Prize Money doubled (Men < 28:00; Women < 32:00)

1,500m Prize Money

We also will be offering Prize $$$ for both our Men’s and Women’s races:

1st – $150
2nd – $100
3rd – $50
4th – High Fives!

Accommodation Information

Hilton Vancouver Metrotown

This Burnaby hotel is a perfect base for guests who want to discover and explore nearby Vancouver. Located steps away from the Metropolis at Metrotown mall, guests can shop for a bargain or try a restaurant in British Columbia’s biggest entertainment and shopping center. The Hotel is also one block away from the Skytrain station which makes it convenient to visit Downtown Vancouver in 20 minutes.

Venue/Weather

Swangard Stadium is centrally located in the city of Burnaby, BC with rapid transit options only a short walk away. The stadium can hold 4,500 spectators and has a strong history of hosting World Class Track & Field Competitions, including the annual Harry Jerome Track Classic. The Eight lane, 400 metre World Athletics certified track was resurfaced in 2017.

Men’s Stadium Record: Armando Quintanilla, MEX, 27:49.24 (1992 Harry Jerome Track Classic)

Women’s Stadium Record: Nora Leticia Rocha, MEX, 32:08:82 (2000 Harry Jerome Track Classic)

We have identified Mid-June as the ideal date for these championships based on historical weather averages. Typical daytime highs are reported at 19.6 degrees while lows are reported at an average of 12.2 degrees with low relative humidity. We plan to contest these Championships late in the evening, after sunset, to take advantage of cooler temps and light winds.