2014 Harvest Half
Thank you to all runners, spectators, volunteers and sponsors of the inaugural Harvest Half on Saturday, September 13, 2014! Background The Harvest Half is a joint effort between RunWaterloo and the Kenyan Kids Foundation Canada. As the newest addition to the Waterloo Running Series, it fills a large gap in the local running calendar: a […]
The top 10.549 reasons to run a Quarter Marathon
The first ever Harvest Half (and Quarter) Marathon is September 13, 2014 in St. Clements. Have you ever thought about running a quarter marathon? Consider these 10.549 reasons: #1: It’s more, but not too much more Do you want more than a 10k, but not too much more? This is the race – it’s only […]
New Partnership: Snyder’s Family Farm and Harvest Half
Exciting news for all Harvest Half Marathon participants! We’ve teamed up with Snyder’s Family Farm to provide FREE admission for any Harvest Half race bib – whether that’s the Kid’s Half Mile, Quarter Marathon or Half Marathon. That’s a $12 + HST value (or $14 + HST for adults), free with race entry! Fall is […]
Introducing the Harvest Half 2014 Sponsors
The 1st Annual Harvest Half Marathon is Saturday, September 13, 2014. It’s a fundraiser for the Kenyan Kids Foundation Canada, and wouldn’t be possible without the support of these local businesses! Gold Sponsors Wellesley Home Hardware Home Hardware Head Office Dairy Farmers of Canada Gay Lea Foods Silver Sponsors Stemmler’s Meats St. Clements Heart & […]
Kenyan Kids Foundation Canada: Update
The Harvest Half Marathon is a fundraiser for the Kenyan Kids Foundation Canada, which supports sustainable development in Kenya’s Cherangany Region. Here is an update on KKFC activities. Background Links: – Harvest Half Marathon – Kenyan Kids Foundation Canada The Cherangany Region is ideally suited for dairy, with 1 metre of rich topsoil, abundant rainfall, […]
8 Week Half Marathon Training
We are only months away from the fall racing season. If the half marathon is on your bucket list, here’s a tool to help you get there! This is a simple schedule for first time half marathoners. For beginners who can run 15 kilometres in a week, this is perfect for you. Download: PDF | […]
Runners By Choice starts this week!
It’s time to start training for your fall half/full marathon. Consider the summer session of the Runners By Choice Half/Full Group! Guest Speaker – Krista DuChene This Thursday’s summer session kickoff will feature guest speaker Krista DuChene. Krista – the “marathon mom” – is a mother of three and the second-fastest Canadian marathoner of all […]
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 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 hailing from or living/training in Cambridge, Brantford, and of course, Guelph. With that in […]
2014 Announcements Part 2
This week, we are making some announcements to build excitement for tomorrow’s online registration! Yesterday, we announced the full calendar of 2014 events, and the new Series Discount structure, plus a special promotion: if you sign up for 12 events, we’ll give you a free pair of shoes! Today, we’re looking at some new features […]