Thank you for another great year!
Join us again on May 24, 2020!
More from the 2019 event:
Organized by Rotary Cambridge, in collaboration with KidsAbility and Run Waterloo, the Rotary Classic Superhero Run is in its 33rd year and has raised 1.2 million dollars to date.
Be a part a great day with family, dress like a superhero (if you like) , AND help us to raise money for our community all while having a super time!
Registration fees
I want to Fundraise! Closed
We would love to waive your registration fee and have you raise money for KidsAbility. If you plan to raise $50 or more, register here! Note: if you do not meet the pledge requirement above, all registration fees will apply.
5 KM Run Closed
Online registration closed-
Individual. Price includes tax AND processing fees.
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$35.00Feb. 18 – May 25
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$40.00May 26 – May 30
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2.5 KM Run/Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
Individual. Price includes tax AND processing fees.
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$25.00Feb. 18 – May 25
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$30.00May 26 – May 30
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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. 18 - May 30
Exercise Your Heart
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, June 2, 2019 at Hespeler Memorial Arena in Cambridge for this family-friendly event. Your support will help to make a difference for the nearly 2,000 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.
Team Fundraising Prizes
After the race, the top three teams will, in order, have their choice of one of the following prize packages!
1st Prize
Hamilton Theatre Matinee or Evening Performance and 3 Course Dinner at the Cambridge Mill for 6.
2nd Prize
Tickets to Cambridge Ribfest for 10.
3rd Prize
Bowling and Pizza Party for 12.
Individual Fundraising Raffle
For every $100 you raise, you earn one entry for these prizes:
- Spin Bike from Keystone Fitness - value $700
- Cambridge Mill Gift Certificates - 4 x $50
- Wine basket (with Mondavi Napa Estate Cab Sauv, Prisoner wine, Riedel Glasses) – Value $200
- 2 Tickets to a Performance at the Jackson-Triggs Amphitheatre (performer TBD) – Value $250
- 2 tickets to Riverfest - Value $320
- 1 week junior golf camp at Whistle Bear Golf Club - $395 value
- Junior Clothing Package - Whistle Bear Golf Club $200
- Lumberjacks Axe Throwing Gift Certificates - 4 x $100
- Rionectar Gift Certificate - $100
- Original Oil Painting - Local Artist - Donna O'Krafta - Value $350
- 1 month membership at Anytime Fitness
Registration Options
Registration Policy:
All entries are non-refundable, non-transferable, and non-deferrable. There are no exceptions once a person has registered. If you pay for the race and choose to fundraise, your entry fee will be counted as a personal donation.
Pre-Registration Deadlines:
Drop off: At Runners’ Choice, 55 Erb St E, Waterloo, by Tuesday, May 28 at 5:00 pm.
Online: Right here at www.RaceRoster.com by Friday, May 31 at 12:00 pm.
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, June 2, 8:30 am - 9:15 am - Hespeler Memorial Arena, 640 Ellis Road, Cambridge, ON
Registrations will be accepted at these times and locations.
Race Information
2.5 KM and 5 KM Races start at Hespeler Memorial Arena, Cambridge at 9:30 a.m.
1 KM family walk starts at 10:30am
Course Maps: 5 KM | 2.5 KM | 1 KM
All participants receive a finisher gift. Awards as follows:
- Prize money, male and female, 1st place only:
- 5k: $100
- 2.5k: $50
- Medals, male and female, 3 deep without duplicaction:
- 5k: Overall, 15 and under, 16-29, 30-39. 40-49, 50-59, 60+
- 2.5k: Overall, 8 and under, 9-11. 12-13. 14+
Don't Miss Out!
Before The Run
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!
After The Run
Following your run, enjoy a free lunch while you meet some of your favourite superheros. Enjoy the Erick Traplin show, bouncy castle, face painting, and more!
T-Shirts
Only the first 400 entrants for the 2.5 KM/5 KM will receive a free t-shirt. Deadline for t-shirt is May 28 at midnight. All participants (including 1 KM) have the option to purchase an additional shirt for $15 through the registration process. Use this guide to help with sizing.
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.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Platinum sponsor
Supporting sponsors
Join this great group and help us reach our goal! Contact us today!
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!
Top teams
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Clippers for KidsAbility$2,018.20 Raised$2,000.00 Goal |
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The Super Star Squad$1,484.62 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
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Jordyns Crusaders$1,476.76 Raised$500.00 Goal |
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Jennings FamilyRaised:$1,457.17 |
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Miss marvel$1,034.36 Raised$300.00 Goal |
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Event schedule
- Sun., June 2, 2019 8:30 a.m. - Race Day Registration and Kit Pickup Begins
- Sun., June 2, 2019 9:20 a.m. - Superhero group photo at Start Line
- Sun., June 2, 2019 9:30 a.m. - 2.5 KM & 5 KM Race Start
- Sun., June 2, 2019 10:30 a.m. - 1 KM Family Walk Start
- Sun., June 2, 2019 11:00 a.m. - Awards
Contact information
- Event contact
- Jordan Schmidt (Registration Inquiries)
- jordan@runwaterloo.com
- Phone
- +1 519-575-3643
- Website
- Visit website