The Waterloo Classic is Waterloo Region's oldest road race! Challenge yourself to a 3km, 5km or 10km and spend some quality time with dad for Father's Day!
For the past 35 years, The Classic has raised money for such worthy organizations as Child Find, Red Cross, Food Bank, Canadian Diabetes Association, Lung Association, Crohn's and Colitis, K-W Habilitation Services, The Waterloo Recreation Complex, K-W Firefighters Defibrillation Program, The Betty Thompson Youth Centre, Citizens Concerened with Crime against Children, the Hospice of Waterloo Region, C.O.D. Riding Program, K-W Counselling Services, K-W Special Olympics, Books for Birthdays, Freeport Hospital, and local amateur athletics. This year, all pledges will be donated to HEARTWOOD PLACE.
Through individual pledges and participation, and through the support of many generous coprorate sponsors, The Class has been and will continue to be a successful annual fund raising event. It is our objective to put on a fin, safe, and healthy athletic event for the citizens of Waterloo Region and beyond, while maintaining a community responsibility to local charitable organizations and their causes.
With your entry you will help us reach our objective.
HIGHLIGHTS
- 36th Annual
- FREE Technical t-shirt to the first 1,200 entrants
- ALL Courses starting and finishing on the track
- FREE Medal for all finishers
- ALL Events CHIP Timed with Awards
- FREE Saucony Shoes! Pick up your race kit on Fri June 14th or Sat June 15th at Runners' Choice and be entered into a draw to win one of four pairs
- GREAT Draw Prizes
- FANTASTIC Fundraising Prizes
- EXPERT CHIP Timing and Results
- FREE Completion Certificate with the "2013 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
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
10 KM Closed
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$40.00Oct. 1 - Jun. 12
5 KM Closed
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$40.00Oct. 1 - Jun. 12
3 KM Closed
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$30.00Oct. 1 - Jun. 12
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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$40.00Oct. 1 - Jun. 12
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 = $105).
Registration Options
Deadline for Mail In or Drop Off entries is Tuesday June 11 at 6:00 p.m.. After that date, entries will be accepted on Saturday June 15 or Sunday June 16 as below.
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
Online www.RaceRoster.com until Wednesday June 12, 6:00 p.m.
Friday June 14 At Runners’ Choice, 255 King St. N., Waterloo from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday June 15 At Runners’ Choice, 255 King St. N., Waterloo from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Sunday June 16 At University Stadium, Seagram Drive, Waterloo from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Individual Categories (Age OR Weight) & Team Categories
INDIVIDUAL AGE CATEGORIES AGE:
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
INDIVIDUAL WEIGHT CATEGORIES ARE:
Male 180 - 199 lbs, or 200 lbs plus Female 130 - 139 lbs, or 140 lbs plus
TEAM CATEGORIES:
• Parent / Child (2 person team)
• Spouses (2 person team)
• Corporate (min 3 person team)
• School (min 3 person team)
Kit & Chip Pick Up
Race Kits and timing chips can be picked up at:
- Runners' Choice, Friday June 14, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Runners’ Choice, Saturday June 15, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- University Stadium, Sunday June 16, 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Course Details
10 KM Course Description
Starting on the track, run through the parking lot, turn left on Seagram Dr., turn left on University Ave. W., turn right on Westmount Rd. N., turn right on Columbia St. W., turn right on Phillip St., turn right on University Ave. W., turn right on Westmount Rd. N., turn around at approximately Old Post Rd., follow Westmount Rd. N., turn left on University Ave. W., turn right on Seagram Dr., and finish on the track in the Stadium. Note: Westmount Rd. N. will be coned, and you must stay to the right of the cones.
5 KM Course Description
Starting on the track, run through the parking lot, turn left on Seagram Dr., turn left on University Ave. W., turn right on Westmount Rd. N., turn around at approximately Old Post Rd., follow Westmount Rd. N., turn left on University Ave. W., turn right on Seagram Dr., and finish on the track in the Stadium. Note: Westmount Rd. N. will be coned, and you must stay to the right of the cones.
3 KM Course Description
Starting on the track, run through the parking lot, turn left on Seagram Dr., turn left on University Ave. W., turn around at Westmount Rd. N., follow University Ave. W., turn right on Seagram Dr., and finish on the track in the Stadium.
Post Race Details
Following your run, enjoy BBQ hot dogs, fresh fruit, bagels, Panagos Pizza and Gatorade - all free with your entry. Musical entertainment, massage, draw prizes, exciting games and activities will also precede the awards ceremony.
Volunteer Breakfast
All volunteers are invited to a special breakfast on race morning from 7:00 am - 8:00 am, courtesy of Stone Crock. Please visit the volunteer tent in the Stadium, and let us serve you.
Thanks!
Awards
Awards (10 KM, 5 KM & 3 KM Events) will be presented to the:
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.
10 KM & 5 KM EVENTS ONLY
Prize Money for the top 3 overall Male and Female, Open and Masters (age 40 ):
1st - $100
2nd - $75
3rd - $50
Draw Prizes
Grand Prize Draw: TREK 21 Speed Mountain Bike Courtesy of Ziggy's
BONUS PRIZE DRAW: Beautiful T-Shirt Quilt!
Plus hundreds of dollars of merchandise, and everyone is eligible! Winners must be present to collect their prizes.
COLLECT FANTASTIC FUNDRAISING PRIZES!
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 the Web Sites:
Sponsors
The sponsors recognized on this entry form have generously contributed financial support, products and/or services to The Waterloo Classic Road Races 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.
Event schedule
- Sun., June 16, 2013 7:00 a.m. - Race Day Registration and Kit Pickup Opens
- Sun., June 16, 2013 9:00 a.m. - Race Start
- Sun., June 16, 2013 9:15 a.m. - Fabulous Post-Race Refreshments
- Sun., June 16, 2013 11:00 a.m. - Pledge Prizes and Awards
Contact information
- Event contact
- Lloyd Schmidt
- info@runwaterloo.com
- Phone
- +1 226-750-0017
- Website
- Visit website
