Your Sanction Logo
The use of the Athletics Ontario Sanction logo on your race website and marketing materials indicates to your participants that your event successfully meets the AO Sanction Criteria and that your agree to abide by the corresponding safety standards. Upon completion of an AO Sanction Application and approval, you will receive a 2027 Sanction logo.
APPLY EARLY Sanction applications should be submitted prior to race registration opening
ATHLETICS CANADA COURSE CERTIFICATION
Athletics Canada course certification program confirms that the advertised race course distance has been accurately measured according to international standards and the measurement data is reviewed by an accredited certifier.
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Check out the Athletics Canada Certified Courses List.
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Looking to get your race certified? Visit the Athletics Canada Course Measurement site for Race Directors.
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View Athletic Canada's course measurement Manuals & Forms
RACE DIRECTORS (2027)
EVENT SANCTIONING & INSURANCE
Athletics Ontario (AO) is a Provincial Sport Organization holding an insurance policy that covers Athletics Ontario along with its members, sanctioned events, and affiliated organizations. It is important to note that AO does not sell insurance and does not draft custom insurance policies. However, sanctioned and affiliated organizations and member participants are covered under our comprehensive insurance policy, provided all sanctioning and membership conditions are met.
An updated copy of the current Athletics Ontario insurance policies is available online.
Race Director Quick Links
Please note, we are updating this FAQ on a regular basis. The most recent update was on October 13, 2026.
Please contact roadtrail@athleticsontario.ca with any further questions
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Certificates of Insurance can only be provided to sanctioned events up until March 31, 2027
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Sanctioned events happening on or after April 1, 2027 can fill out a COI request and request a Letter of Intent from roadtrail@athleticsontario.ca until our insurance policy renews
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Do you have COI revisions? Please contact shehara@athleticsontario.ca
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Please attach your COI and request the specific revisions
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DIRECTOR & OFFICERS LIABILITY INSURANCE (FOR NOT FOR PROFITS WITH A BOARD OF DIRECTORS)
If Directors and Officers Liability insurance is required (for Not-for-Profit Organizations with a Board of Directors), you must take out an Athletics Ontario ASSOCIATE Membership as a Race Director, obtain an annual police record check ,and complete NCCP Safe Sport module as outlined below:
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Criminal Background Check - submission options:
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Submit your own Background Criminal Record Check to office@athleticsontario.ca.
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Submit at time of Associate Membership registration via Sterling Backcheck. Athletics Ontario is pleased to offer a fast, convenient, and credible online method to request and obtain your police record check electronically, at the the time of registration, or upon expiration of your previously submitted police check. The type of check provided is a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC).
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NCCP Safe Sport – This module must be completed and valid. Register for this FREE online module.
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Race Director Summit
January 23, 2027
Athletics Ontario looks forward to hosting our 10th annual Nationao Race Director Summit on Saturday, January 23th, 2027, at the Centennial College Event Centre. The day promises to deliver a full slate of high-impact content including; expert-led presentations, interactive breakout sessions, and meaningful knowledge-sharing opportunities specifically designed for race directors and event organizers. With a strong focus on best practices in event planning, safety, marketing, technology, and athlete experience, the summit reinforces a shared goal: equipping race directors with the tools and insights needed to deliver world-class events across Ontario.
Thank you in advance to our 2027 partners:
Race Roster, Athletics Canada, Marathon Printing Inc., Marathon Photos Canada, Surge Activewear, Scimitar Sports, Axis Gear, Henley Financial & Wealth Management Inc., Marsquest, and Chiptime Results.