WEATHER
Louisbourg
Race Through time
A
race 8 miles in length between two towns 268 years apart.
The 2011 race had a record 188 runners
The
2012 race will take place on August 18th and the
pre-registration deadline is Monday, August 13th
Race
Kits can be picked up at the George D Lewis School on race day starting at 4:00
p.m.
The race starts at 6:00
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Race Through Time Results For
2011
Previous Race
Results(1995-2011)
Louisbourg Slush Run
17th anniversary winner in the Men's Category was Daniel
McNeil in 44:20 and Erin Forsey won in the Women's Category in 54:31
Record time for men set by Smartex Tambala of 42:28 in 1999. Record time for women set by Heather Goodfellow in
1998 in 49:14
Run
through the world famous Fortress
of Louisbourg
Race Site
The "Race Through Time" will take place in the community of Louisbourg, (Cape Breton) Nova Scotia at the George D. Lewis School at 6:30 P.M. Louisbourg is the home of the famous Fortress of Louisbourg, National Historic Park.
-" This race course was the most scenic and forgiving course I have ever raced on. I would definitely do this race over and over again. Great work!!" (Joy Higgins, Halifax)
Course Description:
This race will be like no other that you have experienced! Beginnning and ending in the modern community of Louisbourg, the eight mile course is a historic journey to the 18th century. The runners will proceed over a route carved by the French
almost 300 years ago, dominated by gently rolling hills and gentle breezes blowing in from the harbour. The
initial 2.5 miles sees the runner passing the historic Royal Battery and proceeding from a paved to a well-graded gravel road leading to the right and behind the
Fortress site. You will run through the streets of the "Old Town"
pass the King's Bastion and out through the Dauphin Gate. A causeway leads you from the Fortress and back onto the same paved road that predominated the intial stage of the race. Stay to the right - it is now approximately
2.5 miles to the finish line.
The race is measured using the Jones Counter method.
Comments from runners of our race
"I really enjoyed the whole experience. It was my first race through time and I’m sure it won’t be the last. Nice to run in Cape Breton—home! Thanks to all the volunteers—you did a good job"
"Best race on the local circuit by a mile”
" I had a wonderful run and felt it was organized very well. Kudos to the Race Committee and keep up the good work! See you next year”
"This was my second year and it was excellent as usual! “
"Loved the race! My first one. Lived here all my life and had no idea hwo beautiful it is behind the Fortress along the coast. I enjoyed everything about the race - even the rain shower and cool breeze. My kind of weather. Thank you! Over all great time! Great people!”
"Was a great time - very uplifting for me personally and a benchmark as I get older and hopefully keep running”
"Excellent in every facet”
Previous Race Results(1995-2011)
Email Race director Cindy Hynes (Trimm)
Race Committee or phone
Cindy at 902-733-2351
