THANK YOU FOR A GREAT YEAR!
For a recap, photos, and results from the event, read on at runwaterloo.com!
Thank you to all who donated and fundraised; together we raised over $40,000 for KidsAbility!
Stay tuned for details about May 2019!
Rotary Classic Superhero Run
Sunday May 27, 2018 9:30 a.m. Race Start
Hespeler Memorial Arena, Cambridge, ON
#RotaryClassic
Register today to join the fun. Proceeds to KidsAbility Foundation in Cambridge, serving children with physical, developmental and communication disabilities.
HIGHLIGHTS
- 32nd year of Family, Fitness, Friendship, Fundraising and Fun
- Free t-shirt to the first 400 entrants of the 2.5 KM / 5 KM race
- Free bouncy castle, face painting and Erick Traplin show
- Free lunch for participants
- Cash prizes for fastest male and female runners
- Wear a Superhero costume for the race! (optional)
- NEW: Superhero group photo at the start line at 9:20am
- Rewards based on pledges raised
- Proceeds to KidsAbility to help kids reach their full potential
- New collaboration between Rotary Cambridge, KidsAbility, and Run Waterloo
Registration fees
Fundraising Team Closed
For those fundraising, the registration fee is waived ONLY if you raise a minimum of $200.00 as a team. If you do not meet this requirement, each team member will be expected to contribute $40 at registration on race day if you are entered in the 5k race or $25 if you are entered in the 2.5k fun run/walk or $15 if you are entered in the 1k fun run/walk
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FreeFeb. 21 - May 25
1 KM Fun Run/Walk Closed
Event starts at 10:30. 1k registrations do not include a t-shirt. Price includes tax AND processing fees. Untimed.
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$15.00Feb. 21 - May 25
Fundraising Individual Closed
For those fundraising, the registration fee is waived ONLY if you raise a minimum of $50.00. If you do not meet this requirement, you will be expected to contribute $40 at registration on race day if you are entered in the 5k race or $25 if you are entered in the 2.5k fun run/walk or $15 if you are entered in the 1k fun run/walk.
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FreeFeb. 21 - May 25
5 KM Run Closed
Online registration closed-
Individual. Price includes tax AND processing fees.
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$30.00Feb. 21 – Mar. 11
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$35.00Mar. 12 – May 20
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$40.00May 21 – May 25
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2.5 KM Run/Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
Individual. Price includes tax AND processing fees.
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$20.00Feb. 21 – Mar. 11
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$25.00Mar. 12 – May 25
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Presented by the Cambridge Times
Run Love
This event is part of Run Waterloo's Run Love series. 
In this series, a great race is only part of the equation. Run Love events are major fundraisers that raise tens of thousands of dollars for essential local charities.
Exercise Your Heart
Kids Helping Kids!
The three Rotary Clubs of Cambridge together with the Cambridge Times, and the Waterloo Region Police Service invites runners, joggers and walkers to make a difference for children with special needs.
Join us on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at Hespeler Memorial Arena in Cambridge for this family-friendly event. Your support will help to make a difference for the over 1,400 children and youth with special needs who benefit from life-changing therapy and support services at KidsAbility in Cambridge.
We encourage you to collect donations from your colleagues, friends and family. Set your fundraising goal so your supporters can watch your progress and help you reach your goal.
Raise pledges to earn great rewards!
$50 Registration Fee is Waived
$100 Drawstring Backpack with Logo
$250 Baseball Hat with Logo
$500 Stainless Steel Water Bottle with Logo
$1,000 Entry into the Grand Prize Draws
NEW for 2018: Superhero group photo
NEW for 2018: Everyone in a superhero costume is invited to a special group photo at the start line at 9:20am (10 minutes before the race start). As far as we know, this photo will be the largest gathering of superheros in Waterloo Region, and this photo will be published in the Cambridge Times. Get inspired, and get creative!
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: Attn: Kristen Danson 16 Corydon Place, Cambridge ON N1R 7L5 by Tuesday May 22 at 5:00 p.m.
Drop off: At Runners’ Choice, 55 Erb St E, Waterloo, by Tuesday May 22 at 5:00 p.m.
Online: Right here at www.RaceRoster.com by Wednesday May 23 at 6:00 p.m.
After these dates, entries will only be accepted at Kit Pickup.
RACE WEEKEND - REGISTRATION AND KIT PICKUP
Registration and Kit Pickup will take place:
Sunday May 27, 8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. - Hespeler Memorial Arena, 640 Ellis Road, Cambridge, ON
Registrations will be accepted at these times and locations.
Race Information
T-Shirts
Only the first 400 entrants for the 2.5 KM / 5 KM will receive a free t-shirt. Register today – don’t be disappointed!
Post Race and Awards
Following your run, enjoy a free lunch, Erick Traplin show, bouncy castle, face painting and more!
Awards info coming soon.
Sponsors
The sponsors recognized on this page have generously contributed financial support, products and/or services to the Rotary Classic Superhero Run and we encourage your ongoing support of these generous companies and organizations.
Results and Photos
At Results.RunWaterloo.com, race results will be available immediately after the race. Later that week, thousands of race photos - all free to download, will be available from our Flickr gallery and tagged directly to the results!
For historical results and photos, click here.
Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
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| 1 | Empire Roofing Corporation | $1,000.00 |
| 2 | Scott Lyons | $537.69 |
| 3 | Anonymous | $537.69 |
Top teams
| 1 |
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Nate The GreatRaised:$5,517.10 |
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| 2 |
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Clippers for KidsAbilityRaised:$1,536.92 |
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| 3 |
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The BDO Super Crew!!Raised:$1,215.88 |
Top fundraisers
| 1 |
View fundraiser page for Nate
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Nate McCarthy$4,793.21 Raised$4,000.00 Goal |
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| 2 |
View fundraiser page for Jim
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Jim McPherson$1,954.47 Raised$5,000.00 Goal |
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| 3 |
View fundraiser page for Diana
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Diana Clipsham$1,536.92 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
Event schedule
- Sun., May 27, 2018 8:00 a.m. - Race Day Registration and Kit Pickup Begins
- Sun., May 27, 2018 9:20 a.m. - Superhero group photo at Start Line
- Sun., May 27, 2018 9:30 a.m. - 2.5 KM & 5 KM Race Start
- Sun., May 27, 2018 10:30 a.m. - 1 KM Family Walk Start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Kristen Danson
- kristen@mitographics.com
- Phone
- +1 519-240-4205
- Website
- Visit website
