8K Roody Road Race

  • Update: St. John’s bib pick-up is cancelled. All participants will get their bibs the morning of the race.
  • Date: Saturday, July 16
  • Time: Pre-Race Time: 7:30am – 8:15am, Race Time: 8:30am
  • Location: Holyrood Festival Grounds
  • Admission: $35
  • Description: Running Room – St. John’s is happy to present the 8K Roody Run.  Registration opens Thursday, June 16 at 12:00pm by visiting: https://www.events.runningroom.com/site/?raceId=17632
    • Pre-Race Location: Holyrood Festival Grounds Tent (2 Byrne’s Road)
    • Pre-Race Time: 7:30am – 8:15am
    • Transportation from Festival Grounds to Route (Provided): 8:15am
    • Race Time: 8:30am
    • Pre-Race Directions: Take Liam Hickey Drive exit from TCH. Turn right at the end of the ramp onto Liam Hickey Drive. Drive until you yield at a roundabout. Circle around the roundabout and take the west exit towards Holyrood Harbour. Drive until you see a yellow restaurant (The Station Diner) and turn right before you pass the Diner. The Festival Grounds is the green field before you hit the Marina. NOTE: We’ve had issues in the past with Google Maps taking people to the wrong location.
    • Parking: Due to the limited amount of parking available we do suggest that participants carpool. Parking is allowed at both the Festival Grounds and Marina Yard.
    • Race Route: Click here for this year’s race route.
    • Post-Race BBQ and Party: Once you have completed the Roody, we invite you to join us at finish line for a bbq, miller light (provided by Molson) and awards announcements. Prize draws and live music on site.
    • Pre-Race Kit Pickup Hours (Holyrood Festival Grounds):
      • Saturday, July 16 between 7:30am – 8:15am
      • Route Maps: Will be in each kit pick-up and posted in the 8K Roody Facebook event.
    • Included in Cost:
      • Transportation to Route and back to Festival Grounds
      • Bib-Chip Timing
      • Medals
      • Squid Hat
      • BBQ and Beer
      • Awards for top 3 runners
      • Prize Draws