Toronto – Saturday’s Oasis Zoo Run in Toronto, Ont., serves not only as the national championship for elite road racers in the 10-kilometre distance, the event also plays host to the annual Timex National Road Race Series finale. The Timex National Road Race Series consists of provincial series’ held throughout the year across the country. The Finale on Saturday will see Timex Series provincial teams from Alberta, British-Columbia, Newfoundland & Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Saskatchewan. The 10-kilometre race begins at 8:15 a.m. at the Toronto Zoo.“Timex Group Canada is pleased to partner with the Oasis Zoo Run to stage the grand finale of the 2013 Timex Series,” said Paul Sine, VP of Marketing. “We would like to thank Athletics Canada, the Canada Running Series staff and many valued volunteers who have worked to make this day a reality.The level of competition at this event will test you, but that’s what you would expect. We are excited to see representatives from across the country here to contend for the team and individual Timex Series Titles and wish all competitors a great race.”The Timex Series Finale will crown top male, top female, and top co-ed provincial teams, as well as the top individual racers who qualified through their respective provincial circuits.

PRIZE STRUCTURE

*Canadian Championship (men & women)

1st – $2,000 2nd – $1,000 3rd – $750 4th – $500 5th – $200

Overall (men & women)

1st – $1,000 2nd – $500 3rd – $300 4th – $200 5th – $100

Timex Finale

Provincial team (men, women & co-ed)
1st – Timex merchandise
Individual (men & women)
1st, 2nd and 3rd – Timex merchandise
*Must be a Canadian citizen and Athletics Canada member in good standing.

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