Announcing the 2020 calendar
We’ve got a great year coming up. Here are the dates to pencil in; more updates as we go. Make sure you have your 2020 membership ready to go, and stay tuned for the registration “bonanza” launch on these events on December 3, 2019. Run Pure 23rd Re-Fridgee-Eighter – Waterloo – February 913th Laurier Loop […]
Sun shines on the 22nd Re-Fridgee-Eighter
What a start to our 2019 racing year! Thanks to everyone for racing with us at the 22nd Re-Fridgee-Eighter. Photos Thousands of free race photos will be posted in the coming days. The first sneak peek at 20 photos have been uploaded to Flickr and tagged directly to the results. Check it out! After two […]
New course for 2019 Re-Fridgee-Eighter
A late change to the 2019 Re-Fridgee-Eighter courses. After six years on our previous course, this year we have a new set for 2019. Note the loops and the turnarounds. The 3k has a different start location and start time than the other two events. All events finish at the same location. Gmaps: 8 MI […]
2018 Re-Fridgee-Eighter
Our 2018 season is off to a seasonable start with our 21st annual Re-Fridgee-Eighter. Thanks to everyone for braving the conditions to race with us today. We host this race because it’s winter, not in spite of it. We welcome the snow and appreciate the challenge that the conditions provide. Here’s to a great spring of […]
Fast Fridgee in 2018
As is becoming habit, we are looking at some very strong fields in the 8km and 8 mile races at the Re-Fridgee-Eighter next weekend to kick off the 2018 Run Waterloo race season. Here’s a list of who to watch for on Sunday: Athlete Highlights of Running Resume Evan Esselink 2015 Canadian 5k Championships, 2nd […]
Results from a fun, fast, slippery Re-Fridgee-Eighter
The first Run Waterloo event of 2017 is in the books. Thanks to everyone for braving the snowy, slippery conditions to race with us today at the Re-Fridgee-Eighter! The 8 KM was won by Trevor Hofbauer, a new member of Guelph’s Speed River track club, and Gillian Willard, who coaches the local Health and Performance […]
Elite Field Lined Up For 2017 Season Opener
Run Waterloo is excited to announce that we are expecting a very fast season opening race this weekend at the 2017 Re-Fridgee-Eighter, including the return of 2014 8-mile winner and Olympian Krista DuChene. Here is a rundown of our elite entries: Athlete Running Resumé Krista DuChene 2016 Olympian, 2nd fastest Canadian marathoner, Re-Fridgee-Eighter 8 mile record-holder […]
A Local Running Story: Finish Line Proposal
At the 2016 Re-Fridgee-Eighter, finish line spectators were in for a treat. Josh Bolton’s new record 8 mile time was not even the highlight! He had an even bigger surprise up his sleeve on that mild February day… We caught up with Josh, as we approach the one-year anniversary of his epic proposal at the 2016 […]
What motivates you to stay active in the winter?
The only things hot about this winter are the hot chocolate and the housing market! When it is cold outside, many find it hard to get out and run, especially if you’re looking for daylight hours. What keeps you motivated and moving in the winter? For me, finding a way to balance work and staying […]
Save the dates for RunWaterloo 2017
2016 has been a great year, and it isn’t over yet. But here’s the latest info that you need to start planning for 2017! Race Date Re-Fridgee-Eighter February 12 Laurier Loop March 19 Pancake Mile April 1 ENDURrace April 22 & 29 Baden Road Races May 13 In Running Colour May 27 Waterloo 10 KM […]