Georgina Spring Fling is Ready to Run on Sunday May 3rd

Record lake levels and persistent rain this spring have given the Town of Georgina extra  work to keep Lake Simcoe from interfering with the Georgina Spring Fling race. Residents  along the course on Lake Drive East have battled water encroaching on their property,  sometimes reaching as high as two feet deep on the road. The Town of Georgina stepped  up and provided free sand and bags, as well as installing their own barriers and pumps at  the lowest spots to safeguard the road and help protect resident property. 

“One of the residents I spoke with who lives near Lagoon Drive suggested that a north wind  on race day could cause waves that might interfere with the race,” says co-race director  Sandie Orlando. “It’s the worst flooding he had seen in his 35 years living there.”  Fortunately, the weather has settled enough and lighter winds from the west are forecast  for race day. Temperatures will be colder than usual, but the race will go as planned. The only addition to the fast, flat and scenic course that has attracted over 1,800 participants  this year is what the race organizers are referring to as the ‘Lagoon Lump’. Runners will  cross a short, raised surface to cross water pipes temporarily installed to regulate the  waters in the area. Marshals will be present to ensure runners cross it safely, and the  Georgina Alligator mascot may make an appearance there, as well. “Athletes have been training through snow, ice and rain all winter to prepare for this event, so this is nothing new for the runners,” adds co-race director Cindy Lewis. “We are doing  what we can to add some levity to the situation.”  

Endurance Event Productions has been working with the town to maintain a safe course for  the runners, and ensure residents have access to their homes. The town is providing a  number to call for an escort by their by-law vehicles for drivers who need to travel east bound during the race.  

“Both runners and residents need to be aware that the road will be shared and cooperation  is required,” says Albert Ngai, course manager. “Kindness and patience will go a long way to  making the experience positive for everyone.” 

More information is available at www.enduranceeventproductions.com

About Us 

Endurance Event Productions was established after co-race directors, Cindy Lewis and  Sandie Orlando created their first race in 2021. During the Covid pandemic, when athletes  were training for races that were continually being cancelled, they approached the Town of  Georgina for permission to host a marathon. After a successful first Georgina Marathon,  they continued to build the Georgina Spring Fling, then the Oakville 21.1 Half-Marathon,  and the Kawartha Sun Run. Cindy is a chiropractor, multisport coach, competitive athlete  and Mom of two young kids. Sandie comes from a background of corporate events and  communications and continues to participate in multisport events.  

Albert Ngai is founder of Course Dynamics and has worked with Endurance Event  Productions as course manager since 2022. His depth of experience as a course manager,  and talented team ensure races are professionally set up and supported. He has worked  with most of the sanctioned races across Ontario.  Doug Cooper joined the team as volunteer coordinator and volunteer manager in 2024.

About Town of Georgina 

Georgina is a lakeshore town in one of Canada’s fastest-growing economic regions,  York Region, where residents, organizations and businesses work collaboratively with  the municipality to create a well-connected and diversified economy poised for growth.  Georgina is a community of communities, with each area having a unique and historical  identity, all united and proud to collectively call Georgina home. With 52-kilometres of  Lake Simcoe shoreline and only an hour from Toronto, Georgina offers a balanced rural  and urban lifestyle, making it a desired location to live, work and play.