Baden Running Races is the annual road race in the Township of Wilmot out of the beautiful Wilmot Recreation Centre. Running races offered are the Neil Dunford Memorial 5k, as well as some extra spice with the Baden Back2Back (5k followed by 2.5k). The Baden Sprint Duathlon will hopefully return in 2025.
Since 2014, this event strives to serve Wilmot by offering a fun and challenging race, and a friendly and welcoming running atmosphere for runners and walkers of all kinds.
For more information about this race, contact Lloyd Schmidt, Race Director.
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Key 2024 info
Venue: Wilmot Recreation Complex, 1291 Nafziger Rd, Baden
Date: Sunday May 26, 2024
Time: The first event (5k) starts at 9:00 a.m. The 200m is at 9:55 a.m. and the 2.5k (individual and Back2Back) starts at 10:00 a.m.
Events: Back2Back | 5k | 2.5k | 200m kids fun run
Recent event recaps: 2023 | 2022 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016
Event categories and awards
Individual event categories
One per participant
- 5 KM and Back2back – Up to age 12 | 13 – 15 | 16 – 19 | 20 – 29 | 30 – 39 | 40 – 49 | 50 – 59 | 60 – 69 | 70+ | Weight F160+ / M190+lbs
Team event categories
Teams only include participants of the same timed event.
- 5k: Open (min 5 person team)
Awards
In all timed events, without duplication, recognition goes as follows:
Individual award medals
To the top three overall, then to the top three masters, then to the top three in each event category.
Team award medals
To the first place team in each team category.
All unclaimed medals will be available for pickup at Runners’ Choice Waterloo at a time to be specified.
Course maps
This 2.5k circuit is certified by Athletics Canada.
There is one water station, at the start/finish/lap split line.
Course Rules
It is every participant’s responsibility to know the course and the race assumes no responsibility for any missed turns. Each turn will be marshaled and/or signed.
Time limit for 5k: 10 minutes per kilometer. We wish to minimize traffic disruption caused by our event, and value the support of Police services regarding participant safety.
Participant swag
Here is our fun and springy 2024 design in bold and beautiful pink.
Finisher medals are free and guaranteed to all participants.
T-shirts (unisex, ladies, and youth) are for purchase during registration. (When choosing a t-shirt, consult this guide.)
Stickers are free to the first 200 to claim kits.
Finisher medals are free and guaranteed to all participants. T-shirts (unisex, ladies, and youth) are for purchase during registration. (When choosing a t-shirt, consult this guide.) Stickers are free to the first 200 to claim kits.
Race weekend info
Post-race
Details TBA
Registration and kit pickup
Registration
Online through Race Roster. No refunds or deferrals. Entries can be transferred through Race Roster for a $15.00 transfer fee according to the dates in the participant waiver.
Kit pickups and race weekend registration
Saturday, May 26: kit pickup at Wilmot Recreation Centre 7:15 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.
Accessibility info
Run Waterloo would like to assist in breaking down barriers faced by runners with disabilities. In 2019, we created the position of Accessibility Coordinator, who will answer your questions regarding assistance, accommodations, and venue and course information. Contact Deirdre at [email protected].
We offer discounts for any guide runners. Please contact our accessibility coordinator at this email address for further information.
Elite info
At Run Waterloo, we value elite and sub-elite athletes that contribute to strong fields. There are a limited number of elite entry spots available for this race. Contact [email protected] to learn more about our entry standards.
Note: deadline for elite entry to this race is May 2, 2024.
Photos
Run Waterloo events include hundreds or thousands of photos posted to our Flickr page, all free for download and use. They are also tagged directly to the results.
Race history
For close to 40 years, Wilmot Township has been home to a great running tradition. With various venues, courses, distances, charities, and even names over the years, one thing has remained: the passion and community support for a great sporting event. This race was called the New Hamburg Classic Races as recently as 2013, before Run Waterloo rebooted this great institution with the first ever Baden Road Races in 2014. Within five years, this race has now grown to focus on duathlon, while still offering running events.
