Friday August 25, 2017 8:30 p.m.
Region of Waterloo International Airport, Breslau, ON
#TheRunway
Online Registration has now closed, but you can still register on Friday at the times indicated below.
This is a special event. Run entirely on the runway of The Region of Waterloo International Airport, this year's new start time (8:30pm on a Friday) means you're running under the big runway lights! Warm up on the taxiway, run a loop of the tarmac - it's an incredible experience.
HIGHLIGHTS
- 3rd year of Family, Fitness, Friendship and Fun
- Free technical t-shirt to the first 200 entrants
- Awards are performance based - go for the gold!
- 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!
- Great Post-race Food and Refreshments
- Enjoy Family, Fitness, Friendship, Fun . . . and a Fast course
- Explore all historical results and records at results.runwaterloo.com
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Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
2 Mile Race Closed
Online registration closed-
Individual
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ClosedDec. 9 – Dec. 10
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$30.00Dec. 10 – Jun. 25
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$35.00Jun. 26 – Aug. 20
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$40.00Aug. 21 – Aug. 23
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2 Mile Fun Run/Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
Individual
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ClosedDec. 9 – Dec. 10
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$25.00Dec. 10 – Jun. 25
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$30.00Jun. 26 – Aug. 20
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$35.00Aug. 21 – Aug. 23
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Run Pure
This event is part of Run Waterloo's Run Pure series.
These events are exactly what you want from a run: a great course, t-shirt, post-race food, awards, and all the family, friendship and fun you expect.
Explore all Run Pure events.
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 Orlando with WestJet and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic 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!
Registration Options
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 August 22 at 5:00 p.m.
Drop off: At Runners’ Choice, 55 Erb St E, Waterloo by Tuesday August 22 at 5:00 p.m.
Online: Right here at www.RaceRoster.com by Wednesday August 23 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 7:00 p.m.
RACE DAY - KIT PICKUP and REGISTRATION
Will take place at The Region of Waterloo International Airport, Operations Centre, New Germany Lane, from 7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. There is no parking at the Operations Centre. Please see 'Race Start Location and Parking' details below.
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 $4.50 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 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
Shuttle buses will transport participants and spectators back to the Air Terminal Building starting at 9:30 p.m.
For a map indicating parking locations and the location of the Operations Centre, please click here.
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.
Time Limit:
All participants must be off the runway by 9:20 p.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
Results
Computerized timing and race results by Chiptime Results. Results will be available race day, and after the race at results.runwaterloo.com
Sponsors
Photos
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Event schedule
- Fri., August 25, 2017 6:45 p.m. - Shuttle buses begin transportation from Air Terminal Building to Operations Centre (until 8:15 p.m.)
- Fri., August 25, 2017 7:00 p.m. - Kit Pick Up begins (until 8:15 p.m.)
- Fri., August 25, 2017 8:30 p.m. - 2 Mile Race Start
- Fri., August 25, 2017 8:37 p.m. - 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk Start
- Fri., August 25, 2017 8:45 p.m. - Post Race Food and Refreshments (until 9:30 p.m.)
- Fri., August 25, 2017 9:20 p.m. - All Participants must be off the runway
- Fri., August 25, 2017 9:30 p.m. - Shuttle buses begin return transportation from Operations Centre to Air Terminal Building
Contact information
- Event contact
- Lloyd Schmidt, Race Director
- lloyd@runwaterloo.com
- Phone
- +1 226-750-0017