How It Started...
In 1991, the club started sponsoring this race in honour of Art Keay, a veteran racewalker and Toronto policeman. He loved the sport and
continued to compete until he was well into his eighties. People who lived along the route that Art Keay followed still remember having seen
him. Creating an annual event seemed to be an appropriate way in which to recognize a true sportsman and provide a venue for current and
future racewalkers.
What It Is...
This event includes the age-graded 10 K Art Keay Memorial Racewalk and a 5 K Non-Championship Race which are open to all. This year,
10 K Ontario Senior Men's and Women's Championship Races, 10 K Ontario Junior Men's and Women's Championship Races and a 20 K
Racewalk are also scheduled to take place. The Ontario Championship races are available to OTFA members who are residents of Ontario,
and the 20 K is only for those able to complete it in under 2 hours. These events attract competitors from Canada and from the United States.
Plaques, medals and ribbons are awarded, and there are prizes to be won. See some photos of the 2004 race!
Find our about the Ferry service to the race site
In 1991, the club started sponsoring this race in honour of Art Keay, a veteran racewalker and Toronto policeman. He loved the sport and
continued to compete until he was well into his eighties. People who lived along the route that Art Keay followed still remember having seen
him. Creating an annual event seemed to be an appropriate way in which to recognize a true sportsman and provide a venue for current and
future racewalkers.
What It Is...
This event includes the age-graded 10 K Art Keay Memorial Racewalk and a 5 K Non-Championship Race which are open to all. This year,
10 K Ontario Senior Men's and Women's Championship Races, 10 K Ontario Junior Men's and Women's Championship Races and a 20 K
Racewalk are also scheduled to take place. The Ontario Championship races are available to OTFA members who are residents of Ontario,
and the 20 K is only for those able to complete it in under 2 hours. These events attract competitors from Canada and from the United States.
Plaques, medals and ribbons are awarded, and there are prizes to be won. See some photos of the 2004 race!
Find our about the Ferry service to the race site
Where It Takes Place...
Race participants take a short ferry ride to Hanlan's Point, which is on an island in the Toronto harbour. They are
rewarded with a spectacular view of the Toronto skyline. The race takes place on a 2.5 K loop on a wide paved path
on the island. Starting time is 11:00 a.m.
Race participants take a short ferry ride to Hanlan's Point, which is on an island in the Toronto harbour. They are
rewarded with a spectacular view of the Toronto skyline. The race takes place on a 2.5 K loop on a wide paved path
on the island. Starting time is 11:00 a.m.
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