Winter updates from Run Waterloo
Normally, this time of year is an exciting one for us, with lots of events and programming ramping up. Here’s a quick rundown of the latest administrative report from Run Waterloo, as of February 2021. We have no plans for in-person events in 2021 That’s not to say that we won’t do events, but there […]
Santa Pur-suit FLASH Un-Mob
With our cancelled Santa Pur-suit race, we don’t want to let the spirit die, and of course we want to support the YMCAs of Cambridge and KW. So here’s what we are going to do: FLASH UN-MOB. We are selling up to 100 Santa suits this month, and of course, this is for you to […]
Virtual RememberRun – spots open
RememberRun 2020 is now virtual
Quick update on our next fall race: we are putting together a small virtual run. All 61 previously registered (as of March 2020) runners have been given the option to join the virtual run (or refund or deferral). As of 6pm on Tuesday, November 3, the remaining spots will be open to anyone who wants […]
Catching up with Job Runner Courier’s 24 hour run/walk for the GRRCC
So much is on pause in 2020, but it doesn’t hold down good, motivated people. This week, Rich Peers managed to exceed even his own expectations in the 2020 Job Runner Courier’s 24 Hour Run/Walk for Grand River Regional Cancer Centre (GRRCC). For those of us who can’t put a 24 hour walk/run in context, […]
New “remote race”: Fall 5 KM Classic
We’re all longing for races, and we’ve been looking for ways to engage you with a few different concepts this fall. We’re hoping to take it up a notch with our new Remote Race concept. In a nutshell, we ship you a “DIY race” kit for five. You get your crew together to safely create […]
RW Virtual Challenge
A challenge for YOU and a fundraiser for Run Waterloo. This is a fun, solo program to keep you active and motivated this fall! What is the RW Virtual Challenge? This is a series of 12 individual challenges from September 1 to December 5, 2020. They vary in terms of timing, distance, dates, and other […]
Harvest Half race becomes “Masks for Kenya”
With the spring, summer, and fall racing seasons cancelled, virtual events are filling the gap across the globe. The Harvest Half has always been more than just a race, with it’s core mission about supporting and empowering individuals in Cherangany, Kenya. Along with the Kenyan Kids Foundation Canada, we are excited to pivot the Harvest […]
Run Waterloo tackles EVERY SINGLE street and trail!
It’s never to late to join in the fun. If you are looking for something to do, or motivation to get out the door, this project is for you! Here is a link to the interactive map. This is a collective project to map every single street and trail in Waterloo Region. Full details can […]
RW does every single street and trail 2020
Update: this is now live on rwesst.com We know that a lot of runners are eager for community run projects. Our RW goes global was a big hit in the spring, with hundreds of runners participating (independently of course) to collectively cover the earth’s circumference in eight weeks. Our second project is RW does Every Single Street & […]