endurrace is a running series that is both a standalone 5k and a 5k+8k doubleheader. We are excited to run the 19th edition of endurrace on April 12, 2025 at Westmount Sports Field and the beautiful Laurel Trail.
This race will be sanctioned by Athletics Ontario, and for more information about this race, contact Lloyd Schmidt, Race Director.
Key 2025 info
Venue: Westmount Sports Park, 440 Westmount Rd N, Waterloo, ON
Date: Saturday April 12, 2025
Time: The first event (5k) starts at 4:30 p.m. The 400m fun run is at 5:30 p.m. and the 8k (doubleheader only) starts at 6:00 p.m.
Events: 5k | Doubleheader (5+8) | Untimed 400m fun run (the 8k is only for Doubleheader participants)
Race Cap: The cap for 2025 is yet TBD.
Event recaps: 2023 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016
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Participant swag
Here is an example of race swag from a 2024 race; stay tuned for the 2025 brand for endurrace.
Finisher medals are free and guaranteed to all participants.
T-shirts (unisex, ladies, and youth) are for purchase during registration. (When choosing a t-shirt, consult this guide.)
Stickers are free to the first 200 to claim kits.
Finisher medals are free and guaranteed to all participants. T-shirts (unisex, ladies, and youth) are for purchase during registration. (When choosing a t-shirt, consult this guide.) Stickers are free to the first 200 to claim kits.
Course maps and rules
Map coming. These races uses the loop around Columbia Lake, once for the 5k and twice for the 8k, in different directions. This course will be certified by Athletics Canada.
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/or signed.
Time limit for 5k and 8k: 10 minutes per kilometre.
Individual event categories and awards
Categories
During registration each timed participant 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
These will be published for both the 5k and 8k as standalone results, and for the Doubleheader series.
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
There are team categories in the 5k. During registration, each 5k and Doubleheader participant has the option to join or create a team in any of these five category types for the 5k race:
- 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 2.5k 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.
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.
Kit pickups and race weekend registration
Friday, April 11: kit pickup at Runners’ Choice Waterloo 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 12: kit pickup at Westmount Sports Park 7:15 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.
Race weekend info
Post-race
We are planning great food and live entertainment for after the 5k and 8k. Precise details TBA.
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.
Elite info
At Run Waterloo, we value elite and sub-elite athletes that contribute to strong fields. There are a limited number of elite entry spots available for this race. Contact [email protected] to learn more about our entry standards.
Note: deadline for elite entry to this race is March 28, 2025.
Photos
Run Waterloo events include hundreds or thousands of photos posted to our Flickr page, all free for download and use. They are also tagged directly to the results.
Race history
This race started in 2003 as an accessible companion to the 160 KM ENDURrun event. The 5k and 8k events have built quite a history that has taken us through various various places in Elmira, Cambridge, Waterloo, and Elora. You can explore the endurrace below.
