The fourth annual 5K rural road race in the village of Conestogo, Ontario. March 8, 2025.
This race is sanctioned by Athletics Ontario and certified by Athletics Canada. For more information about this race, contact Lloyd Schmidt, Race Director.
Key 2025 info
Venue: Conestoga Golf Club. Address: 400 Golf Course Rd, Conestogo, ON N0B 1N0
Parking: On site in the golf club parking lot.
Date: March 8, 2025
Start time: 10:00 a.m. (5k) and 10:01 a.m. (1k)
Events: 5k and 1k fun run
Participant cap: 300 across both events
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Participant swag
See below for an example of race swag, including finisher medals, t-shirts, and stickers. 2025 designs will be launched in fall 2024.
Every finisher receives a finisher medal, 5k and 1k.
Every participant has the option to purchase a technical t-shirt during registration, while supplies last. When choosing a t-shirt, consult this guide.
Stickers are available at kit pickup, one per person, under a first-come, first-served policy.
- Every finisher receives a finisher medal, 5k and 1.1k.
- Every participant has the option to purchase a technical t-shirt during registration, while supplies last. When choosing a t-shirt, consult this guide.
- Stickers are available at kit pickup, one per person, under a first-come, first-served policy.
Course maps and rules
5k course. It’s an out-and-back 5k that is certified by Athletics Canada. All turns are marked with signs and marshals. On the out-and-back, runners stay to the right in both directions. The 1k starts at the finish line and is 500 metres out-and-back.
Course Rules
It is every participant’s responsibility to know the course and the race assumes no responsibility for any missed turns. Each turn will be marshaled and signed. Courses are pending approval and may change with municipal needs.
Time limit: 10 minutes per kilometer. Starting at the half way mark of the 11k, if a participant does not reach a km mark by this calculated time, the participant will be asked to move to the sidewalk and finish the race as a pedestrian, unassisted by race support. Participants are asked to familiarize themselves with the course route if this situation might be a possibility to them. We wish to minimize traffic disruption caused by our event, and value the support of Police services regarding participant safety.
Individual event categories and awards
Categories
During registration each timed participant (5k only) must choose to compete in one of these four category types:
- Age Groups: Up to 12 | 13 – 15 | 16 – 19 | 20 – 29 | 30 – 39 | 40 – 49 | 50 – 59 | 60 – 69 | 70+
- Weight Categories: F160+lbs / M190+lbs
- Adaptive Athlete
- Walker
Awards
In these categories, without duplication, recognition goes as follows:
- To the top three overall, then
- To the top three masters, then
- To the top three in every other event category.
Notes
- Participants choose this during registration and it is available as editable data in Race Roster until the Tuesday at midnight before the race.
- Within a minute of finishing, participants can visit the results kiosk for a sticker printout of their time and stats, and if applicable, award plate for any of the above categories.
- The engraved plate sticks in the recess of your finisher medal. This kiosk runs while the race is still running and for a short while after, so participants don’t need to wait for anything.
- Any unclaimed stickers and medal plates will be available by participant request at a future Run Waterloo event or for pickup at Runners’ Choice Waterloo.
Team categories and awards
Categories
During registration, each timed participant (5k only) has the option to join or create a team in any of these five category types:
- Parent Child (2 person team)
- Spouse (2 person team)
- Open (min 5 person team)
- Corporate (min 3 person team)
- School (min 3 person team)
Awards
- We award engraved plates for top-3 teams in each team category.
- If applicable, participants would choose which earned award they prefer to stick to their medal (individual or team).
- Team awards are only ready after the timed event completely finishes.
Notes
- Any team can only include participants of the same timed event. For example, one spouse in the 5k and the other spouse in the 1.1k can not be counted on the same team.
- Any individual can join one team per category. Any individual can join teams in as many different categories as they want. To join multiple teams, participants can “write-in” the team name in the “Join additional teams” text box found in registration and editable data in Race Roster.
- Any unclaimed stickers and medal plates will be available by participant request at a future Run Waterloo event or for pickup at Runners’ Choice Waterloo.
Race weekend info
TBD.
Registration and kit pickup
Registration
Online through Race Roster. No refunds. Deferrals (same person, next year) and transfers (different person, same year) are limited; by e-transfer to [email protected] for a $15 early transfer fee until midnight on the Tuesday before the race, after which point entries can be deferred/transferred for a $25 late transfer fee until one hour before the race starts. If you have questions about this, please email [email protected] only for a quick response.
Kit pickups and race weekend registration
Saturday, March 8: kit pickup at the race site 8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Accessibility info
Run Waterloo would like to assist in breaking down barriers faced by runners with disabilities. In 2019, we created the position of Accessibility Coordinator, who will answer your questions regarding assistance, accommodations, and venue and course information. Contact Deirdre at [email protected].
We offer discounts for any guide runners. Please contact our accessibility coordinator at this email address for further information.
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