RW is on the rebound
We are preparing to launch events over the winter of 2021/2022. All deferrals from 2020 are still totally protected and no action is required now. We can’t wait to race again! All 2020 refunds were complete as of January 4, 2020. The reason...
High-virtual-five from the 2020 Laurier Loop
Thank you to everyone who put up with our first virtual race. These are not the conditions under which we ever expected to launch such an event, but from the bottom of our hearts we thank you for getting out and running this weekend. It’s...
How to participate in the Laurier Loop Virtual Race
This is new to us and many of you. With Laurier Loop cancelled and a virtual race happening, here’s our step-by-step list of ideas on how to participate. Who knew cancel culture would go so far? 1. Choose your...
Laurier Loop 2020 is cancelled
This message was sent to all participants on March 13 at noon. . Due to COVID-19, the 2020 Laurier Loop has been canceled. Ultimately, this was Laurier’s call, however, we agree with this decision with two priorities in mind: Participant...
Laurier Loop in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic
March 13 update: the race is cancelled. This message was sent to all participants on March 12 at noon. More information will be provided as more is known, as the situation may change. The race is on! Our risk assessment based on Public...
Meet the teams in the Laurier Loop relay challenge
The Laurier Loop is a 2.5k road course at Wilfrid Laurier University, but it’s a lot more than that. Besides the great individual events (10k, 5k, and 2.5), the featured 4×2.5k relay offers fun opportunities for teamwork, camaraderie...
Member Spotlight: TyLicia
We profile Run Waterloo members monthly in this column. This month, get to know the people behind the biggest smiles: Alicia Erz and Tyler Dalton! RW: Congrats on placing first in the spouse category at Re-Fridgee-Eighter! How long have you been...
Call for 2020 sponsors
Saucony Canada. Runners’ Choice. Waterloo Brewing. Michael Hewitson – Royal LePage Wolle Realty. M&T Printing Group. Aubs & Mugg. Surge Activewear. What do these names have in common? These are strong local and national...
New results feature: award medal winners
Many runners LOVE medals. We give out medals for finishing and as awards at various races. We have added new finisher medals at many races over the past year. (Next up is ENDURrace where all 5k runners earn a cool finisher medal – stay...
Recap and photos from the 2020 Re-Fridgee-Eighter
The decade is off to a great start this morning with the 23rd Re-Fridgee-Eighter! On a sunny and mild-for-running day, 400 runners gathered for a winter test of fitness in Waterloo. We love catching up with old friends and meeting new ones as the...
