Waterloo Classic 2016

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 June 14 at 5:00 p.m.
• Drop off: At Runners’ Choice, 55 Erb St E, Waterloo by Tuesday June 14 at 5:00 p.m.
• Online: Right here at www.RaceRoster.com on Wednesday June 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, Friday June 17, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• Runners’ Choice, Saturday June 18, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
• St. David Catholic Secondary School, Sunday June 19, 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Registrations will be accepted at these times and locations.

INDIVIDUAL CATEGORIES (one only per participant)

• Age Categories: Up to 9 (3 KM only) | 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)

New venue! St. David Catholic Secondary School, 4 High Street, Waterloo. Starting and finishing on the track.

Final, approved courses:

10 KM | 5 KM | 3 KM

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.

Following your run, enjoy a BBQ, fresh fruit, bagels and Gatorade - all free with your entry.

Musical entertainment, massage, draw prizes, exciting games and activities will also precede the awards ceremony.

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!

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 June 27, 2016.

ALL FINISHERS

Receive a finisher's medal at the finish line.

ALL EVENTS - medals to (no duplication):

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.

Prize money ($100) 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.

New for 2016 - INCREASED PRIZE MONEY - 10 KM & 5 KM EVENTS ONLY (no duplication in prize money awards)

10 KM - Prize Money will be awarded to the top 3 overall Male and Female: 1st - $300 | 2nd - $150 | 3rd - $75 and $150 to the top Male and Female Master (age 40+).

5 KM - Prize Money will be awarded to the top 3 overall Male and Female: 1st - $200 | 2nd - $100 | 3rd - $50 and $100 to the top Male and Female Master (age 40+).

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:

Minimum $50 in Pledges - Free Saucony Socks

Minumum $100 in Pledges - Free Entry plus Socks

Minimum $250 in Pledges - $100 Saucony Gift Certificate at Runners' Choice, Free Entry, Socks

Minimum $500 in Pledges - $200 Saucony Gift Certificate at Runners' Choice, Free Entry, Socks

Top Fundraiser - will receive an Apple iPad Air (Wi-Fi 32GB Silver) retail value $469.99!

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.

Check out our website at www.RunWaterloo.com for thousands of race photos - all free to download.

The Waterloo Classic 10 KM Road Race is the oldest continuing race of it's kind in Waterloo Region.

Its long and storied history is one of sporting and community tradition since the inaugural event in 1978. It has been held at University Stadium (formerly Seagram Stadium) every year except for 2007, when it was displaced by turf installation, and 2015, when it was displaced by LRT construction. We are currently sifting through the boxes of newspaper clippings and black & white photos to share these stories; for example, did you know that once in the early 1990s, it snowed?

Rich Hughson won the inaugural running in a time of 31:39. Through various course changes, the event record today is 29:46 by Paul Lockhart in 1985 (which beat his brother Greg Lockhart's 1981 record by ONE second!) Jackie Mota holds the female record at 33:47 in 1997. Overall, we have seen 5 sub-30 times throughout the years, and with 5, Clive Hamilton holds the record for most victories.

One of our favourite stories comes from 1988, when two runners who would represent Canada in Seoul later that fall ran the Classic. Doug Consiglio (Canadian 1500m champion) and Peter Maher (Canadian marathoner) competed in the 10 KM. Of the two Olympians, who would come out with the win?

The 3 KM (1996) and 5 KM (1997) events were added in the 1990s to meets the modern needs of families and all types of runners. But the 10 KM distance remains the signature challenge of The Waterloo 10 KM Classic.

For the past 38 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, Heartwood Place, and local amateur athletics. This year, all pledges will be donated to Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region.