How to Run Your First Race
[This is a crowdsourced collection of tips for those running their first race. Have something to add? Let us know at editor@RunWaterloo.com. Enjoy!] Running your first race is an exciting opportunity that you only get once! Make the most of it by following some of these simple tips: Planning – Choose the right distance – […]
Waterloo 10KM Classic Pre-Run
This year’s Waterloo 10KM Classic pre-run! Details – Saturday, June 7, 6:30 pm – From University Stadium, Waterloo – Park and meet in stadium parking lot – 10KM and 5KM options – Facebook event Why? 1. Learn the course 2. Run with new friends 3. Run with old friends 4. We’re going for ice cream […]
2014 In Running Colour
What a beautiful day for a colourful run! Official race photos are available here! Once again, we had a terrific day for the second annual In Running Colour. Thank you to everyone who ran, volunteered, spectated and otherwise supported the event! There was an incredible energy out at Columbia Ice Fields this morning. We were […]
Picture This at In Running Colour
Exciting news for In Running Colour: we’re really pumped to be using Picture This App to enhance your event experience! Experience and share all the action at this year’s run with interactive photo challenges that feature all of the colours and sponsors. Submit some great photos and there is a chance for you to win […]
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 motivations of his dual life as an elite marathoner and Kenyan MP. Although the film won’t be released […]
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 – a great fundraiser for this great foundation! FACS Foundation The FACS Foundation supports Family and Children’s […]
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 in 2014. Most recently, in 2013 this race ran as the […]
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 Road Races KW Walking Classic – Founded in Waterloo Region – Founded in […]
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 found here. Feedback: Helen: An awesome course. Feels like such a […]