10th Annual National Race Director Summit Saturday, January 23, 2027
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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 stunning Centennial College Event Centre. The day promises to deliver, yet again, 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.
Athletics Ontario extends sincere thank you to everyone involved in the 9th Annual National Race Director Summit presented by Race Roster on January 24, 2026! We thank our sponsors and partners whose support was instrumental to the event's success of this year's event:
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.
Race Sanctioning
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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 2025 Sanction logo.
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The sanction logo is valid ONLY for the year of the sanction application.
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The cost for an Athletics Ontario Road & Trail Sanction is $75 per year (this fee is waived for Registered 2026 Athletics Ontario Race Organizations and Clubs).
**APPLY EARLY** Sanction applications can take up to 4 weeks to process.
EVENT Insurance
All road and trail running races / events that require insurance coverage under Athletics Ontario's Insurance Program:
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Must be a registered Athletics Ontario Race Organization, in good standing - Apply Here.
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Obtain an Athletics Ontario Road & Trail Sanction by completing a Sanction Application
- Please use this link for your 2027 Sanction Application
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Once the Sanction Application is approved submit your Insurance Certificate Request should your event or permitting body require proof of insurance
PLEASE NOTE: Insurance Certificates can take up to 3 weeks to process; please apply with ample time before your event. Last minute requests are not guaranteed to be issued.
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INSURANCE INFORMATION
Comprehensive insurance coverage for all of your events and activities including but not limited to: road/trail races, associated activities and events, and training groups (Insurance details can be found here); all Athletics Ontario Sanctioned road and trail events under each Athletics Ontario Race Organization. IN 2027 all AO Sanctioned running races are covered under the AO insurance policy.
DIRECTOR & OFFICERS LIABILITY INSURANCE (FOR NOT FOR PROFITS WITH A BOARD OF DIRECTORS)
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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, obtain an annual police record check ,and complete NCCP Safe Sport module as outlined below:
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Athletics Ontario ASSOCIATE Membership Associate membership is located under Unattached Member - Technical - Associate
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ASSOCIATE REQUIREMENTS:
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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. To register for this FREE online module, please visit https://thelocker.coach.ca/onlinelearning#SS
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ATHLETICS CANADA COURSE CERTIFICATION
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Check out the Athletics Canada Certified Courses List.
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Looking to get your race certified? Check here.
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AC Certification - Manuals & Forms
AIMS Road Course Measurement Workshop - Ottawa, July 18, 2026
For events that are Athletics Canada Certified. CVS/Excel spreadsheets must be submitted to results@athletics.ca for rankings purposes directly after the event.
