To run, or to rib?
The obvious answer is, why not both! Happy June, my fellow running enthusiasts! Are you ready to lace up your sneakers and run the upcoming Waterloo Classic or maybe running for ribs is more up your alley? From the adrenaline-pumping 5K and 10K routes to running for ribs there’s a race for everyone to enjoy […]
Baden Races recap for 2023!
Whether you’re running or walking, 5k or 200m, it’s good to be outdoors to enjoy an active lifestyle. Thank you to all the participants and spectators who took in the beautiful facilities in Wilmot Township and enjoyed a beautiful spring day for the 8th Baden Race day. Hundreds of photos are available from the above […]
Summer races are now open
You’ve seen our spring calendar active for a few months. But there are four more dates that have just gone live! We’re super proud of our calendar. It reflects a great diversity of causes, venues, types, and experiences. In conjunction with our partners we have put lots of love and time into these events, and […]
What a grand day at The GrandWay!
Thank you for joining us on a beautiful Saturday in Elora! The vibes on the track were amazing as we launched a brand new partnership between The GrandWay and Run Waterloo. It was the first time that bipeds had ever raced on this track and there was the perfect amount of smiles, sweat, and sun. […]
Crack the clues for a chance to win!
Are you looking for a special way to celebrate Father’s Day this year? Look no further than the Waterloo Classic, hosted by Run Waterloo on June 18th. And if you’re lucky, you may even win free entry by completing the crossword puzzle before 8pm on April 20th. The Waterloo Classic is one of the best […]
Recap from cone5togo!
On a sunny morning on the roads of Woolwich Township, the 2nd cone5togo 5k! It was a brisk morning for a race, but all that remained after a late week snowstorm were dry roads and good spirits. We had just enough sunshine to feel great about a late winter 5k in the village of Conestogo, […]
2023 is off to a sunny start! Re-Fridgee-Eighter recap
Smiles and sunshine are all we need to have a great day! Thank you for kicking off our 2023 season with the 25th Re-Fridgee-Eighter! Finish line video and thousands of photos have been uploaded and are linked through the results page. This year we ran out of a new location for the Re-Fridgee-Eighter, and would […]
Winter updates from Run Waterloo
Every so often, we release new policies and processes that are based on your feedback and general efficiency (see updates for 2019, 2020, and 2022). We’ve got three great registration updates for 2023 that you will be interested in if you plan to race in Waterloo this upcoming year! Online event registration is open right […]
My Next KW Race: Re-Fridgee-Eighter!
It’s a new year and I’m that glad Run Waterloo has a full calendar for 2023! If I had to rate my running over the past few years, it’s been … I have a lot of excuses. But I’m excited to get back on track this year and I’ve circled a bunch of races on […]
New VolRUNteer recognition program
New in 2023, a program to give back to the volunteers who have given so much to the community. Every VolRUNteer Slot is rewarded with entry credits to future races! What it is A VolRUNteer Slot is an event role, usually at the event and usually about 2-4 hours, with online support and at-event training […]