Run Pure + Simple is our series of no-bells races: great atmospheres with nothing extra. They are certified distances* and chip timed, which at approximately $15 makes them an incredible value on a race-by-race basis and a great complement to the entire Run Waterloo calendar.
We run 3-4 events per year, and since their launch in 2017, we have built this roster of RP+S races:
- Downtown Kitchener Mile: The flagship RP+S event in Victoria Park
- Riverside “Roughly” Five: A fun and challenging tour of the hilly trails at Riverside Park
- Musagetes 5: A late-season burner on the Grey Silo Trail
- 5KBT: an out-and-back 5k early in the season on the Kissing Bridge Trail
- Member Relay: exclusive to RW members, teams for this 4×2.5k relay are randomly drawn, and the venue changes each year
The 2025 calendar has not been launched yet, but we are bringing back the Member Relay (new venue) and the Downtown Kitchener Mile, and two brand NEW RP+S events to add to the roster. Stay tuned.
One last thing you should know about Run Pure + Simple: these events are FREE to Run Waterloo Members. This is just one of many reasons to check out the membership program.
*Riverside “Roughly” Five is not certified because it is a parody of races which are not certified. The challenging trails make it impossible to PB anyway. It’s “roughly” five k.
