Ontario Masters championships set for July 28-29

The Ontario Masters Athletics outdoor track & field championships are coming to the University of Toronto’s Varsity Centre July 28-29.

There is no minimum time requirement for any event, with the only stipulation being that runners qualify as masters on race day. The minimum masters age in Ontario is 30-years-old.

Runners will be able to compete in the following events: steeplechase, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 110m hurdles, 1500m and 5000m.

There will also be a variety of field events.

The initial event registration fee is $25, with each subsequent race costing an additional $10.

Membership to one of the major athletics association is required to participate (Ontario Masters Athletics, Athletics Ontario, Athletics Canada, CMA or USATF).

For more information on registration or about membership to Ontario Masters Athletics, please visit the event website or contact Doug Smith at douglasj.smith@sympatico.ca.

The OMA will also host a 10K road race championships at the VRPro Eaton Downtown Dash in Burlington, On. Thursday, July 19.