NEW DATE! NEW COURSE!
We are relaunching our exciting new Laurier Loop with a new Spring 2016 date and a new course.
Sunday March 20, 2016 10:00 a.m. Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, ON
Science Building (corner of King St N and Bricker Ave)
You won't want to miss this race!
The Laurier Loop is fun, challenging, and with the unique course design, very exciting too! The course is a certified 2.5KM loop starting and finishing at Wilfrid Laurier University. Choose a 4-loop 10KM run, a 2-loop 5KM run, a 1-loop 2.5KM run, or participate in one of three Relays. With family and friends cheering you on as you pass through each loop, 'round' up your friends and run with the Hawks!
It is our objective to organize a fun, safe, and healthy athletic event for citizens of the Waterloo region and beyond, while maintaining a community responsibility to local charitable organizations and their causes. All pledges will be donated to Sun Life Financial Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre (MDRC). With your entry, you wil help us reach our objective. See below for more information!
Take the challenge, join your friends and fellow runners and participate in the 9th Annual Laurier Loop.
HIGHLIGHTS
- 9th Annual
- FREE Technical t-shirts 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 year's 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
10 KM Closed
Individual
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$40.00Dec. 1 - Mar. 16
5 KM Closed
Individual
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$35.00Dec. 1 - Mar. 16
2.5 KM Closed
Individual
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$30.00Dec. 1 - Mar. 16
10 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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$40.00Dec. 1 - Mar. 16
5 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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$35.00Dec. 1 - Mar. 16
2.5 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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$30.00Dec. 1 - Mar. 16
5 KM (2 X 2.5 KM) Closed
Relay
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$30.00Dec. 1 - Mar. 16
10 KM (4 X 2.5 KM) Closed
Relay
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$30.00Dec. 1 - Mar. 16
10 KM (2 X 5 KM) Closed
Relay
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$35.00Dec. 1 - Mar. 16
Family Rate
The family discount is: the first two are full price, and every additional family member is 50% off. Family discounts do not apply to Relays.
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 March 15 at 5:00 p.m.
- Drop off: At Runners’ Choice, 55 Erb St E, Waterloo by Tuesday March 15 at 5:00 p.m.
- Online: Right here at www.RaceRoster.com by Wednesday March 16 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 March 19, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Wilfrid Laurier University Science building, Sunday March 20, 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Registrations will be accepted at these times and locations.
Individual & Team Categories
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 and Information
COURSE:
The 2.5 KM Loop is a certified distance.
A clock will be visible at the start/finish line to note your time for each loop.
The results will indicate your split times for each loop.
There will be two water stations per loop.
The 10 KM event is 4 loops
The 5 KM event is 2 loops
The 2.5 KM event is 1 loop
The Relay touch-off point will be at the start/finish line
The 2.5 KM Laurier Loop Course Description:
Excitng new course to be announced shortly!
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.
START: 10:00 a.m. Starting and finishing at Wilfrid Laurier University.
DIRECTIONS:
- From Hwy. 401, take Hwy. 8 West to Hwy. 85 Waterloo to University Ave. W. (the second exit) to King St. N.
- Turn left on King St. N., then turn right into the Laurier parking lots
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 March 28, 2016.
INDIVIDUAL - 10 KM, 5 KM, 2.5 KM EVENTS:
Will be presented to the Top 3 Overall Male & Female, the Top 3 Masters Male & Female, and to the Top 3 Male & Female finishers in each age & weight category.
RELAY - 2 X 2.5 KM, 4 X 2.5 KM, 2 X 5 KM EVENTS:
Will be presented to the Top 3 Relay Teams in each Relay Category.
TEAM - 10 KM, 5 KM, 2.5 KM EVENTS:
Will be presented to the 1st Place Team in each Team Category.
$100 in prize money 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.
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/
Fundraising Prizes
** Unofficial Pledge Prizes. Prizes to be finalized by February 1.
FUNDRAISING PRIZES:
Minimum $50 in Pledges - Free Saucony Socks
Minumum $100 in Pledges - Free Entry plus Socks plus $15 Coupon at Morty's Pub
Minimum $250 in Pledges - Free Entry plus Socks plus $15 Coupon at Morty's Pub plus $75 Gift Certificate to a local restaurant
Minimum $500 in Pledges - Free Entry plus Socks plus $15 Coupon at Morty'g Pub plus $150 Gift Certificate
Top Fundraiser - will receive a Tablet
Sponsors
The sponsors recognized on this entry form have generously contributed financial support, products and/or services to The Laurier Loop and we encourage your ongoing support of these generous companies and organizations.
Photos
Check out our website at www.RunWaterloo.com for thousands of race photos - all free to download.
Top fundraisers
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View fundraiser page for Malcolm
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Malcolm AlmeidaRaised: $650.00 |
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| 2 |
View fundraiser page for Cameron
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Cameron AlmeidaRaised: $425.00 |
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| 3 |
View fundraiser page for Alexandra
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Alexandra Townsend$305.00 Raised$100.00 Goal |
Event schedule
- Sun., March 20, 2016 10:00 a.m. - Race Start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Lloyd Schmidt, Race Director
- lloyd@runwaterloo.com
- Phone
- +1 226-750-0017
