RW goes global 2020
We’re all in this together, literally. Everyone is going stir crazy, and runners are no exception. Even though we are still able to do the core essence of our sport – run – we are suspending so many aspects of life and sport that are essential to our needs, social and otherwise. Run Waterloo is […]
Meet the Schmidts in our March Member Spotlight
Member spotlight: Schmidts
Every month, we catch up with RW members to profile in this column. This month we talked with Erin Schmidt, and gave the family of five a quiz which is included at the bottom of this profile. This Schmidt family consists of John, Erin, Jessica, Jonah and Ian (no relation to the many other Schmidt […]
COVID-19 redirect
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 we are taking this updated blog post approach is because the enormity […]
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 with very mixed emotions that we report on this race. […]
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 courseThe great thing about a virtual race is you can choose wherever and whenever to complete it […]
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 safety: Public Health is asking that all large events be cancelled to minimize the spread of […]
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 Health information does not lead to the cancellation of this type of scheduled event […]
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 and unique experiences. Moreover, the 2.5k distance makes this accessible to all, is manageable within an hour, […]