What is the Waterloo Running Series?
In some ways nothing is changing, and in some ways, big changes are afoot at RunWaterloo. Our previous legal name, The Waterloo 10 KM Classic Road Race Inc., reflected our origins in 1978 as a single-purpose organization. As we have grown over the past 37 years, we have used two trade names, “Waterloo Running Series” […]
New for 2016: Kitchener Kids With Cancer Run!
The Waterloo Running Series is expanding in 2016, but not in the way you might expect. We are partnering with the Kitchener Kids With Cancer Run to add this great local event to the RunWaterloo calendar. Why? This partnership is an obvious fit for us. Not only is this a fantastic existing event, but it […]
Battle of Waterloo IV
With 2015 behind us, we took this opportunity to reflect on the past and future of the Battle of Waterloo program. Its direction for 2016 has been charted, and we’re excited! Looking back In 2014, RunWaterloo introduced a new element to its series with a multi-race competition known as the Battle of (Run)Waterloo. Participants’ combined times over […]
New RunWaterloo Sponsor: Your Neighbourhood Credit Union
For 2016, RunWaterloo is welcoming a major new sponsor to the family: Your Neighbourhood Credit Union! Your Neighbourhood Credit Union (YNCU) will present a mini-series that we’re calling “Run for the Fun of it”: In Running Colour, Dirty Dash and Santa Pur-suit. We are super excited about YNCU’s belief in strong, healthy communities, and the […]
2015 Santa Pur-suit
On a day that might have been better suited to racing in shorts and a t-shirt, over 700 local runners put on their Santa suits anyways, and tried their very best to convince the rest of the city that winter and Christmas are on their way. The big smiles and enthusiasm shown by our 1KM, […]
Run Waterloo Event Dates 2016
Today we are confirming these event dates for 2016. Note the tentative date for Laurier Loop. Registration for all events will open on December 1, 2015. Battle of Waterloo IV is still being designed. We are still taking your feedback and input. [Edit: On December 17, we announced the four-stage Battle of Waterloo IV.] […]
2015 RememberRun and Conclusion to Battle of Waterloo III
A race with two starts? RememberRun 2015 had it all. Thanks for running today! Recap and Results RememberRun is known for beautiful autumn days and its sentimental pre-race remembrance ceremony. New this year was the 11:02am start time, and the 11km distance. This year, we were also “lucky” enough to have the Toyota train make […]
Battle of Waterloo III – Primer for Final Leg
The Battle of Waterloo is a multi-race challenge. Previous competitions: BOWI and BOWII. A race at 11:00am? That’s the new RememberRun, including its brand-new 11k distance. If this has thrown off your pre-race routine, here’s a quick primer on the final stage of the Battle of Waterloo III this morning. The Battle of Waterloo III […]
New 2015 Oktoberfest Course
Wednesday October 14, 2015 3:26 p.m. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING THE OKTOBERFEST RUN We have just been notified that due to labour unrest within the School Board, we will be locked out of Westvale Public School on Sunday despite our contract. As a result, we will not have an indoor facility prior to the run, and with […]
2015 Laurier Loop
Thank you for running in the 8th Laurier Loop! A beautiful fall day, a loop through the colourful Waterloo Park and a great venue at University Stadium help make this an annual fall favourite. Results Photos Event photos are posted for free downloads on Picasa. Next Event Next in the series is the Economical ENDURrace.