Sunday February 21, 2016 10:00 a.m. RIM Park, Waterloo, Ontario
It's a frosty favourite!
Running a big race isn't necessarily what everyone wants to be doing in the middle of winter, but that's exactly why we run this event! Test yourself and enjoy the February weather at RIM Park in Waterloo.
Read last year's recap here.
HIGHLIGHTS
- 19th Annual
- FREE Long Sleeve T-Shirt to the first 500 Entrants.
- GREAT Draw Prizes.
- FANTASTIC Fundraising Prizes.
- EXPERT CHIP Timing and Results.
- FREE Completion Certificate with the "2016 Completion Sticker" (Collect each years' sticker to complete your certificate).
- ENJOY Family, Fitness, Friendship and Fun.
- FREE Fabulous Post-Race Refreshments with Live Entertainment.
FOR RUNNERS, JOGGERS, WALKERS & FAMILIES OF ALL AGES & ABILITIES!
Registration fees
8 KM Closed
Individual
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$50.00Dec. 1 - Feb. 17
8 Mile Closed
Individual
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$60.00Dec. 1 - Feb. 17
3 KM Closed
Individual, Fun Run
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$25.00Dec. 1 - Feb. 17
8 KM Family Closed
Family rate. The first two family members are full price, and every additional member is 50% off. **The discount only applies to every family member who selects one of the Family Rate options at a single transaction.**
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$50.00Dec. 1 - Feb. 17
8 Mile Family Closed
Family rate. The first two family members are full price, and every additional member is 50% off. **The discount only applies to every family member who selects one of the Family Rate options at a single transaction.**
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$60.00Dec. 1 - Feb. 17
3 KM Family Closed
Family rate, Fun Run. The first two family members are full price, and every additional member is 50% off. **The discount only applies to every family member who selects one of the Family Rate options at a single transaction.**
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$25.00Dec. 1 - Feb. 17
Registration Options
REGISTRATION POLICY: All entries are non-refundable, non-transferable, and non-deferrable. There are no exceptions once a person has registered.
PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINES
Mail in: To 2 Weberlyn Crescent, Conestogo N0B 1N0 by Tuesday February 16 at 5:00 p.m.
Drop off: At Runners’ Choice, 55 Erb St E, Waterloo by Tuesday February 16 at 5:00 p.m.
Online: Right here at www.RaceRoster.com by Wednesday February 17 at 6:00 p.m.
After these dates, entries will only be accepted at Kit & Chip Pickup. All entry fees increase by $5 after pre-registration.
RACE WEEKEND - REGISTRATION AND KIT PICKUP
Race Kits & Chip Pickup will take place:
Runners’ Choice, Saturday February 20, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
RIM Park (Forbes Hall), Sunday February 21, 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Registrations will be accepted at these times and locations.
Individual & Team Categories (8 KM & 8 Mile Only)
INDIVIDUAL CATEGORIES (one only per participant)
- Age Categories: Up to 12 | 13 - 15 | 16 - 19 | 20 - 24 | 25 - 29 | 30 - 34 | 35 - 39 | 40 - 44 | 45 - 49 | 50 - 54 | 55 - 59 | 60 - 64 | 65 - 69 | 70 plus
- Weight Categories: Male 180 - 199 lbs, or 200 lbs plus Female 150 - 169 lbs, or 170 lbs plus
TEAM CATEGORIES (each participant can belong to any number of team categories)
- Parent/Child (2 person team)
- Spouses (2 person team)
- Corporate (min 3 person team)
- School (min 3 person team)
- Open (min 5 person team)
Course Details
Gmaps of the courses: 8 kilometre | 8 mile
Time Limit
The time limit to complete the course is calculated at 10 minutes per kilometer. Starting at the half way mark, 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, and trust you understand our position.
Post Race
Enjoy a post race massage, live entertainment, draw prizes and a variety of refreshments following your run.
DRAW PRIZES - only for Pre-registered participants
Grand Prize Draw: Beautiful T-Shirt Quilt!
Bonus Draw Prize: A pair of Saucony Shoes.
The winners name will be drawn in advance and posted at the Award pick up area. You can claim your prize any time on race day. Congratulations!
Awards
NEW FOR 2016
We appreciate everyone's busy schedule, and thank you for making the time to participate in our event. In order to help you get on with your busy day more quickly, as soon as the final results are calculated, participants can pick up their age/weight class/team category medals. No more waiting through a long awards ceremony. Of course, all unclaimed medals will still be available for pickup at Runners' Choice any time after Monday February 29, 2016.
8 KM & 8 Mile EVENTS - medals to (no duplication):
Top 3 overall Male and Female, Open & Masters (age 40 plus)
Top 3 Male and Female finishers in each age and weight category, and
1st place team in each Team Category.
Prize money ($100) will be awarded to the top Open team in any timed event in which there are at least 5 eligible teams in the official results.
New for 2016 - PRIZE MONEY - 8 KM & 8 Mile EVENTS (no duplication in prize money awards)
Prize Money will be awarded to the top 3 overall Male and Female: 1st - $100 | 2nd - $75 | 3rd - $50 and $75 to the top Male and Female Master (age 40+).
RESULTS
Computerized timing and race results by Chiptime Results. Results will be available race day, and after the race at the Runners’ Choice store and on these websites:
www.chiptimeresults.com | www.RunWaterloo.com | www.runnerschoicewat.on.ca | www.roadraceresults.com/
Collect Fantastic Prizes With a Pledge of Your Support
FUNDRAISING PRIZES:
Minimum $50 in Pledges - Free Saucony Socks
Minumum $100 in Pledges - Free Entry plus Socks
Minimum $250 in Pledges - $100 Saucony Gift Certificate at Runners' Choice, Free Entry, Socks
Minimum $500 in Pledges - $200 Saucony Gift Certificate at Runners' Choice, Free Entry, Socks
Top Fundraiser - will receive a Free pair of Saucony running shoes at Runners' Choice
Sponsors
Photos
Check out our website at www.RunWaterloo.com for thousands of race photos - all free to download.
Event schedule
- Sun., February 21, 2016 10:00 a.m. - Race Start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Lloyd Schmidt, Race Director
- lloyd@runwaterloo.com
- Phone
- +1 226-750-0017