The 2018 RememberRun: Lest We Forget
2018 RememberRun
Over 400 runners raised at least $5,000 for the Poppy Fund today! On a snowy Saturday morning, runners braved slippery conditions, colder than average temperatures, high winds, and our semi-annual train stop. Their reward: a touching opening ceremony, pipers and drummers on course, beautiful Riverside Park, and hot food at the Legion hall. Huge thanks […]
Welcoming Clif Bar to Run Waterloo!
Earlier this month, runners at the Fall 5 KM Classic were pleasantly surprised to see a new addition to their race kit… So a big welcome to our newest partner, Clif Bar. You’ve been eating Clif Bar for years. Now they will be provided in kits for the rest of the 2018 season, including Remember […]
Record breaking day at the Fall 5 KM Classic
Record breaking day at the Fall 5 KM Classic
Congratulations to all runners today on a fantastic fall event! Cool running temperatures gave way to a brilliant warm sun on Waterloo Region’s largest and fastest 5k. Sausages, Waterloo Brewing, and the Jesse Webber Trio at the finish line? Can’t we do this every Sunday? 3-sub 15 times (men) and 3 sub-17 times (women) is just […]
Revealing the 2018 Santa Pur-suit finisher ornament
While we’re getting ready for our big fall race tomorrow, today we have an exciting announcement about our Santa Pur-suit! New this year: the finisher ornament Every finisher will receive a glass gift to wear and display proudly after the run. View this post on Instagram Revealing our 2018 #SantaPurSuit finisher ornament! These […]
Elite list for the 2018 Fall 5 KM Classic
Post-race update: the results did not disappoint. Pre-race favourites Chris and Julie-Anne took home the top prizes, with Julie-Anne setting a new record. Becky Pieterson and Laura Bernard were late signups who placed top-5. Keep reading… Two “fast” aspects that everybody loves about the Fall 5 KM Classic are the downhill course and the talented athletes up […]
UPDATE: The 2018 Fall 5 KM Classic course is “Octoberfast”
These maps were updated on October 12. Leaves changing colour. Hockey’s back. Pumpkin spice stuff. There are some things you can count on each year that make fall… fall. One of our favourite fall things: a fast course for Fall 5 KM Classic. We are super excited to announce this 2018 course: Interactive maps: […]
Tune up event for Fall Classic postponed

[10/05/2018 update: course announced] We have been working with the City of Waterloo and the Region of Waterloo to find a solution to the construction on our Fall 5 KM Classic route. This is our top priority on a daily basis, and we are committed to ensuring a great, fast course. Until we have a […]
Big fall race: Fall 5 KM Classic
Fun with friends. Beer and sausages. Fast course and fast field. Live band. Finisher’s medals. Register today.