University of Waterloo hosts the 40th Waterloo Classic
We are very excited to announce that the home for the 2017 Waterloo Classic is the Columbia Ice Fields at the University of Waterloo. This will be a fantastic setting for the 40th Waterloo Classic on June 18. This brings back historic features of the race, and is also appropriate as the University of Waterloo […]
Improving mental and physical health with Economical ENDURrace and Woolwich Counselling Centre
Run Waterloo is excited to announce a new charity partnership for the Economical ENDURrace this year: the Woolwich Counselling Centre! “Woolwich Counselling is very pleased to be involved in Economical ENDURrace this year,” said Mary Wilhelm, Executive Director. “As the race is held in Elmira, it is fantastic to have an Elmira non-profit involved especially […]
New OUTDOOR course for the 2017 Pancake Mile!
For the third Pancake Mile this Saturday, we’re excited to be outdoors and in the fresh air. The event will take place at Elmira District Secondary School, and use sidewalks and a laneway for a single quarter-mile loop. See the full map: Key info: Event: 3rd Pancake Mile Address: EDSS, 4 University Ave, Elmira Date […]
Bringing our Flickr Gallery right to your Results profile!
See these little camera icons? They are big news for your two favourite Run Waterloo sites, Results.RunWaterloo.com and Flickr Gallery. After you run a race, we know the two things you’re looking for online are results and photos. You can now tag Flickr photos to attach them directly to results and member profiles! Highlights […]
New Loop for the 2017 Laurier Loop
2016 was our first year on the central campus of Wilfrid Laurier University. We took your feedback and made some significant tweaks to the 2.5k loop that will make it much better for runners and spectators alike. Some features of the 2017 course: Start/Finish very accessible by entrances to the Science Building Extensive use of […]
Administration changes at Run Waterloo
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE I am pleased and proud to announce that as of January 1, 2017, Jordan Schmidt has assumed the day to day operations of Run Waterloo as Operations Manager. Jordan is a strong advocate of community based non-profit organizations, and his interest and expertise in running events is well known in this community. […]
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 […]
January member perk: personalized race bibs
Update: the next round of member bibs is May 31, 2018. Welcome to all of our new members. As you know, RW members get access to exclusive perks. Here’s a cool one! All RW members will be given several personalized member bibs, with their first name. These bibs can be worn at almost any 2017 Run […]
Let’s start running, Elmira!
Put your 2017 fitness goals into action this spring! Run Waterloo is partnering with the Township of Woolwich to deliver a beginner running program in spring 2017. There has never been a better time to start running! The Details 10 sessions, February 15 – April 19 Wednesdays 6:00-6:50pm Meet in WMC lobby The first three […]
2017 Race Registration is Now Open
We’re excited to launch registration to all 18 Run Waterloo races in 2017! Here’s what you need to know: What’s new this year Run Waterloo membership – a great new way to support the community AND save on races. Free to members is Run Pure & Simple: three great no-frills events to complement your running calendar. […]