Saturday August 22, 2015 9:00 a.m.
Region of Waterloo International Airport, Breslau, ON
Which way do you run? We hope it's
The Runway!
HIGHLIGHTS
- 1st Annual - The newest event brought to you by RunWaterloo
- Run entirely on the runway of The Region of Waterloo International Airport!
- Prepare for a great take-off, fast cruising speed and smooth landing!
- The Course - it's one loop of the runway!
- Choose a certified 2 Mile chip timed Race or a 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk
- Unique opportunity to step on the runway and feel the tarmac - an amazing experience!
- Warm-up on the taxiway!
- Awards are performance based - go for the gold!
- Free Technical T-Shirt to the first 300 Participants
- Great Post-race Food and Refreshments
- Enjoy Family, Fitness, Friendship, Fun . . . and a Fast course
- Plan to take part in the free Aviation Fun Day activities at the airport beginning at 10 a.m.
FOR aerodynamic RUNNERS, JOGGERS, WALKERS & FAMILIES OF ALL AGES & ABILITIES!
Take off, eh!
Organized and Operated by The Waterloo Running Series
Registration fees
2 Mile Race Closed
Online registration closed-
Individual
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$35.00Jul. 1 – Jul. 15
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$40.00Jul. 16 – Jul. 31
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$45.00Aug. 1 – Aug. 19
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2 Mile Fun Run/Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
Individual
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$25.00Jul. 1 – Jul. 15
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$30.00Jul. 16 – Jul. 31
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$35.00Aug. 1 – Aug. 19
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Hosted by The Region of Waterloo International Airport
Flying from Waterloo Region has never been easier. Daily, non-stop scheduled service to Calgary with WestJet, and Chicago with American Airlines with connections to over 250 destinations in 40 countries. Weekly seasonal service December through March to Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba with Sunwing.
The Region of Waterloo International Airport actively contributes to the communities in which we live and work. We support and participate in many local events and also encourage our employees to get involved by volunteering.
We hope you enjoy the opportunity to experience The Runway! Please plan to take part in the free Aviation Fun Day activities at the airport beginning at 10:00 a.m. Bring a non-perishable food donation and help the Food Bank of Waterloo Region 'stuff-a-plane'. For more details visit: www.waterlooairport.ca/aviationfunday
Registration Options
All entries are non-refundable, non-transferable, and non-deferrable.
PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINES
Mail in: To 2 Weberlyn Crescent, Conestogo N0B 1N0 by Tuesday August 18 at 5:00 p.m.
Drop off: At Runners’ Choice, 255 King St N, Waterloo by Tuesday August 18 at 5:00 p.m.
Online: Right here at www.RaceRoster.com by Wednesday August 19 at 6:00 p.m.
After these dates, entries will only be accepted on Race Day at The Region of Waterloo International Airport, Operations Centre, New Germany Lane, beginning at 7:30 a.m.
Race day entry fee is $50 for the Race and $40 for the Fun Run/Walk.
RACE DAY - KIT PICKUP and REGISTRATION
Will take place at The Region of Waterloo International Airport, Operations Centre, New Germany Lane, from 7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. There is no parking at the Operations Centre. Please see 'Race Start Location and Parking' details below.
Race day entry fee is $50 for the Race and $40 for the Fun Run/Walk.
Race Start Location and Parking
The following Race Day activities will all take place at The Region of Waterloo International Airport, Operations Centre, New Germany Lane.
- Race Day Kit Pick Up
- Race Day Registration
- Start/Finish Line
- Post Race Festivities
There is NO parking at the Operations Centre, and NO participant or spectator drop offs will be permitted at the Operations Centre.
THERE IS NO PARKING PERMITTED ON NEW GERMANY LANE, COBER ROAD OR LONSDALE ROAD. THESE ARE EMERGENCY ACCESS ROUTES AND MUST REMAIN CLEAR AT ALL TIMES.
Parking for this event is located at the Air Terminal Building, off Fountain Street North. The Parking Fee is a flat $3.50 per vehicle for the day.
The only transportation to the Operations Centre is through the provided shuttle buses.
Shuttle buses will transport participants and spectators from the Air Terminal Building to the Operations Centre from 7:15 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.
Shuttle buses will transport participants and spectators back to the Air Terminal Building starting at 10:00 a.m.
For a map indicating parking locations and the location of the Operations Centre, please click here. (coming soon)
Course Details
This flat and fast event will be run entirely on the runway of The Region of Waterloo International Airport in Breslau.
The 2 Mile course is one loop of the runway.
Results will indicate your 1 Mile split time.
For a Map and Elevation profile, please click here. (coming soon)
Time Limit:
All participants must be off the runway by 9:50 a.m. with no discretion. We value the support of The Region of Waterloo International Airport, and trust you understand our position.
Runway Restrictions:
For safety reasons, the following will not be permitted on the runway:
- headphones or personal music devices
- bicycles
- skateboards
- roller blades
- animals
- food or any disposable items such as gels, cups, bottles, etc.
Strollers are permitted.
Awards (for Race participants only, not Fun Run/Walk participants)
Awards in the 2 Mile Race are performance based.
MALES
Gold Pin - under 11:30 minutes
Silver Pin - under 13:30 minutes
Bronze Pin - 13:30 minutes and over
FEMALES
Gold Pin - under 12:30 minutes
Silver Pin - under 14:30 minutes
Bronze Pin - 14:30 minutes and over
COURSE RECORDS WILL BE MAINTAINED, UPDATED AND POSTED YEARLY AS FOLLOWS:
INDIVIDUAL AGE CATEGORIES (MALE AND FEMALE):
- Open
- Masters (40 +)
- Up to 7
- 8 - 9
- 10 - 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 - 74
- 75 - 79
- 80 - 84
- 85 plus
INDIVIDUAL WEIGHT CATEGORIES:
- Male 180 - 199 lbs
- Male 200 plus lbs
- Female 150 - 169 lbs
- Female 170 plus lbs
Sponsors
The sponsors recognized on this entry form have generously contributed financial support, products and/or services to the The Runway 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
- Sat., August 22, 2015 7:15 a.m. - Shuttle buses begin transportation from Air Terminal Building to Operations Centre (until 8:45 a.m.)
- Sat., August 22, 2015 7:30 a.m. - Kit Pick Up begins (until 8:45 a.m.)
- Sat., August 22, 2015 9:00 a.m. - 2 Mile Race Start
- Sat., August 22, 2015 9:07 a.m. - 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk Start
- Sat., August 22, 2015 9:15 a.m. - Post Race Food and Refreshments (until 10:00 a.m.)
- Sat., August 22, 2015 9:50 a.m. - All Participants must be off the runway
- Sat., August 22, 2015 10:00 a.m. - Shuttle buses begin return transportation from Operations Centre to Air Terminal Building
- Sat., August 22, 2015 10:00 a.m. - Free Aviation Fun Day activities at the airport begins
Contact information
- Event contact
- Lloyd Schmidt, Race Director
- lloyd@runwaterloo.com
- Phone
- +1 226-750-0017