The Film Transcend
“Winning the Boston Marathon allowed Wesley Korir to escape Kenya. His people pulled him back.” Transcend is a documentary that follows a year in the life of Wesley Korir. It’s a captivating look into the struggles and...
New Partnership: Family and Children’s Services
One of our new events for 2014 is based on your feedback: we want more mud! That’s why we’re thrilled to announce our newest partnership – Family and Children’s Services of the Waterloo Region and EXTREME Dirty Dash...
2014 Baden Road Races
Thanks for supporting the first ever Baden Road Races! You could say that we’re blown away! Recap New meets old We are happy to continue the 35 year tradition of the annual Wilmot Township race with the first running of the Baden Road Races...
Baden t-shirts
New race, new swag! These are the volunteer t-shirts (black), participant t-shirts (green), and award medals for the 2014 Baden Road Races.
Classic vs Classic
A unique event, oldest of it’s kind, in Waterloo, branded as Classic, with a 5k and a 10k. Sound familiar? Here’s a little insight into two events that have more in common than you might think! Classic vs Classic Waterloo 10KM Classic...
Baden Hill Test
On Saturday, May 3, we tested the Baden Road Races 7 Mile course, including the Baden Hill. Here are the findings: Photos: The Hill – The Climb – The View – The Wow! – The Top – The Descent The full album can be...
2014 ENDURrace 8km
Recap The Economical ENDURrace is a Saturday evening 5km and 8km series in Wilmot Township. After the 5km leg on April 12, and an extra week of recovery due to a well-timed Easter, runners returned to Elmira on April 26 for the 8km conclusion of...
Maximize your two-week training
With Stage 1 of the Economical ENDURrace in the books, it’s time to recover and get ready to hammer Stage 2. Here are some sure-fire ways to maximize your training, and ensure you are ready to perform on April 26th! 1. Don’t over train. It will...
2014 ENDURrace 5km
Recap Now that we have thawed out from the winter weather, it was a great day for a 5k. Overheard in the crowd after the race: “I wish I trained more this winter!” Times from the day might reflect that. Fundraising totals will be...
Back-to-back Races
Racing back-to-back days is a growing trend in running. How it affects performance is based on a lot of individual factors, but it sure makes for an interesting weekend! Some tips we’ve collected from experienced runners: –...
The Bell is here!
The bell is here! Here are the updates for the 7-miler at the Baden Road Races on May 10: The Bell As we promised, the bell we ordered is in and it will be at the top of the Baden Hill on May 10. It’s something just for fun, for those lucky...
New York City Half Marathon 2014
Sunday, March 16 is the 2014 New York City Half Marathon. Watch it live here. Keeping track of elites is a favourite past-time of runners of all kinds. We’re spoiled in Waterloo Region, with many elite Canadian track and distance runners...
