2015 — The Runway — Race Roster — Registration, Marketing, Fundraising

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

Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees

2 Mile Race Closed

Online registration closed

Individual
1. $35.00
  
  Jul. 1 – Jul. 15
2. $40.00
  
  Jul. 16 – Jul. 31
3. $45.00
  
  Aug. 1 – Aug. 19

2 Mile Fun Run/Walk Closed

Online registration closed

Individual
1. $25.00
  
  Jul. 1 – Jul. 15
2. $30.00
  
  Jul. 16 – Jul. 31
3. $35.00
  
  Aug. 1 – Aug. 19

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

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
Email: lloyd@runwaterloo.com
Phone: +1 226-750-0017