This year's course has changed to encompass Linbrook Avenue and runners will also now experience all of Bronte Harbour.

Both the half marathon (21.1km) and the 10K courses will start and finish in and around Coronation Park.

"The course changes will eliminate some of the elevation from last year," said race director Joe Hewitt.

"Getting rid of this incline will make the course faster and give runners a better opportunity to achieve a personal best time. The change will also move the start lines closer together, creating a more festive atmosphere," said Hewitt.

In addition to the course changes, a new event has also been added; a 2K Family Fun Run/Walk.

This new course is located within the park and is geared toward recreational or beginner runners/walkers as well as children.

"There are so many families that would like to participate and the 2K is a great way to include everyone in the festivities," said Hewitt.

A one-day Runners Expo and post-race entertainment are also scheduled as part of the weekend of activities.

A separate walking category in both the Half and the 10K ensures that participants of all abilities can compete in this great event.

Also new for 2008, the Labour Day Oakville Half will welcome custom home designer and builder Prince Bay Luxury Homes as the title sponsor of the 10K event.

Registration is open online at www.oakvillehalfmarathon.com. For more information, participants can also call 905-949-1910, ext. 235

Pledges raised from the event will support the Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada and the Oakville YMCA.