Registration for next year is open HERE!
A colour-themed run in Waterloo Region! Run your funnest 4 KM (or 1 KM for kids), and be blitzed with colour along the way!
These events have enjoyed great success in other cities across the US and Canada, and we're excited to bring one to Waterloo.
All participants will receive a white race t-shirt, which should be worn for maximum colour exposure. This is one of the latest fads in running, and the newest event to the Waterloo Running Series. You don't want to miss it!
You can read more about this event here.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
4 KM - WAVE 1 - 10:00 am Closed
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$40.00Jun. 8 - Aug. 21
1 KM Kids Run Closed
Colour-filled fun run for kids! (12 and under)
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$30.00Jun. 8 - Aug. 21
Family Rate Closed
$25 discount applied to third family member. $30 discount applied to 4th family member and beyond. Each family member must select this option for discount to apply. To receive the family discount, all family members must register online at the same time. Family members wishing to join the event at a later date will not be entitled to the family discount.
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$40.00Jun. 8 - Aug. 21
4 KM - WAVE 2 - 10:05 am Closed
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$40.00Jun. 8 - Aug. 21
4 KM - WAVE 3 - 10:10 am Closed
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$40.00Jun. 8 - Aug. 21
Entry Fees
Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
Family Rate for 3 people in the same family is $95 (each additional person in the same family is an additional $10 per person. For example, 4 people is $105).
If you prefer to register by paper form, they are available at Runners' Choice and at www.RunWaterloo.com/print. Every entrant needs to complete a separate Entry and Waiver Form.
You can earn a FREE ENTRY by raising $100 in pledges! It's so easy, see below for more information!
Shirt and Colour Information
All participants will receive a white cotton race t-shirt which should be worn during the race for maximum colour exposure! In the Designated Colour Zones (DCZ), all participants will be blitzed with a series of colours.
Each participant will receive an individual packet of colour for their own individual use, and a pair of In Running Colour sunglasses. Feel free to bring goggles or anything else you feel necessary!
Additional colour packets will be available for sale to bombard your friends!
After the 4 KM, all participants will have the opportunity to watch the 1 KM event for kids!
Registration Options
On-line www.RaceRoster.com until Wednesday, August 21, 6:00 p.m.
Mail-In Mail your completed entry form with your entry fee to: 2 Weberlyn Crescent, Conestogo, ON N0B 1N0
Drop-Off At Runners’ Choice, 255 King St. N., Waterloo
Race Weekend
Friday August 23 At Runners' Choice, 255 King St. N., Waterloo from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday August 24 At Columbia Lake, in the field behind OpenText, Waterloo from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Charity Support
Proceeds and pledges from In Running Colour will go to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Waterloo Region.
Big Brothers Big Sisters facilitates life-changing relationships that inspire and empower children and youth to reach their potential through a variety of mentoring programs including one-to-one and group programs, for both in school and outside of school.
Signing up and running helps out, but please also consider collecting pledges! Every participant who raises a minimum of $100 gets a full entry fee refund, and the top pledge raiser wins a Mountain Bike!
General online donations can be made securely through this link, but all runners have their own pledge page to raise support. Find yours here and share the link!
Directions and Parking
Directions to Columbia Lake:
From Hwy 401 take exit 278 (from Toronto) or exit 278B (from London) to Hwy 8 West Kitchener.
Exit at Hwy 85 Waterloo.
Exit at University Ave. West (second University Ave. exit).
Turn right at Weber Street North.
Turn left at Columbia Street West.
Turn right at Hagey Boulevard at the University of Waterloo.
Parking
Parking is available for free at the University of Waterloo, Lot X
It is an 800m walk along Frank Tompa Drive to the venue
Kit Pick Up
Race Kits can be picked up at:
Runners’ Choice, Friday August 23, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Columbia Lake, Saturday August 24, 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Course Details & Information
The 4 KM and 1 KM events are not timed races, and the courses are not certified distances.
There will be one water station on the 4 KM on the course.
Each KM will be marked.
Courses are subject to change pending approval and external factors.
4 KM Course Description
Starting at the the west shore of Columbia Lake, run south on the Trans Canada Trail to Columbia St. W.
Turn right onto Columbia St. W.
Turn right onto Westmount Rd. N.
Turn right onto Bearinger Rd.
Turn right onto the Trans Canada Trail.
Run South to the Start/Finish line!
1 KM Course Description
Starting at the Start/Finish venue, the 1 KM will follow a 1 KM route around the field.
Parents are encouraged to run the 1 KM with their children. If you have already registered for (and run) the 4 KM, then don't register again. Otherwise, parents are welcome to register for the 1 KM.
There is no timing or awards at this event. Participation is strictly for fun and colour!
Post Race
Enjoy a post race massage, musical entertainment, draw prizes and a variety of refreshments following your run.
Draw Prizes of hundreds of dollars in merchandise!
Sponsors
Thanks to all of our sponsors for making this event possible!
Event schedule
- Sat., August 24, 2013 8:00 a.m. - Race Day Registration Opens
- Sat., August 24, 2013 9:30 a.m. - Race Day Registration Closes
- Sat., August 24, 2013 10:00 a.m. - 4 KM - Wave 1
- Sat., August 24, 2013 10:05 a.m. - 4 KM - Wave 2
- Sat., August 24, 2013 10:10 a.m. - 4 KM - Wave 3
- Sat., August 24, 2013 10:30 a.m. - Colour Countdowns
- Sat., August 24, 2013 11:00 a.m. - Group Picture
- Sat., August 24, 2013 11:05 a.m. - 1 KM Run
- Sat., August 24, 2013 11:15 a.m. - Group Picture
Contact information
- Event contact
- Lloyd Schmidt
- info@runwaterloo.com
- Phone
- +1 226-750-0017
