UPDATE (Mar.21.2020) Bison Run 2020 is now Virtual!
As a racer and a RD I know it’s a stressful time to race so we have decided to not cancel our race but make it virtual. While this is not the end result we wanted we wanted to have an option for us to get together (even if it's virtual) on race day and run. We have worked with Race Roster's virtual platform to make it possible. So join us wherever you are at home, on the trail, around your block, your favourite run route no matter where you live! Just run/walk the distance you signed up for. It's that easy!! So please read the info that will be emailed out to all registered racers soon with details how to do it. We have never done this so this will be learning curve for all of us but you will get a time, you will get a shirt (if before the deadline), a tree, counts for the series and a chance to win a mug!
To ensure we give everyone a chance to run on the actual course and respect social distancing our race day will be from Friday 24th to Sunday 26th.
So, keep training, keep focusing on the first 5K, PB or podium finish. Tell your friends, tell your family, tell your arch rivals. Let's race!!
We might be the only show around in April so please keep signing up and let's do this Wainwright Runners Style!!
Shirt and tree pickup is still to be confirmed.
Watch for future Bison Run Updates as AHS advise changes and as the virtual RR platform improves.
RD
Shane
This race, organized by the Wainwright Runners, offers a challenging and refreshing start to your running season. Join us for either a 10km or 5km run, a 5km walk or a 2km kids run!
The route is out and back along a paved multi-use trail (Ascot and Area Recreation Trail RR#70) beside the CFB Wainwright Buffalo pasture. As you can see, the route is rolling terrain and should challenge all running abilities.
Every participant receives a race shirt (if you sign up before April 10th, 2020) and a sapling (tree) for getting out and running with us. For those lucky enough to place in the top three spots of their running category, they will receive a hand-painted mug by Canadian Artist Debra Cherniawsky-Durrer. Pictures of the mugs from past years are below.
This year we will be donating half of our race profits to the Centennial Centre for Mental Health and Brain Injury for fitness equipment. So please help us donate as much as possible by coming out to our race.
You have the option of making the Bison Run your 1st race in the Battle River Series. You can register for all three races by clicking HERE or on the "Register for Series" button on the right panel.
All volunteers must register. Please click HERE to register or on the "Volunteer" button on left panel. Remember volunteers are included in the Series awards. This year, to help participants identify our team and to acknowledge your time, you will be given a Volunteer Bison Run T-shirt. If you register before Apr 10th, we will have a size that fits you.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
2K Kids Virtual Race Closed
Race
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$15.00Jan. 1 - Apr. 26
10K Virtual Race Closed
Online registration closed-
Race
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$35.00Jan. 1 – Mar. 8
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$40.00Mar. 9 – Apr. 26
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5K Virtual Race Closed
Online registration closed-
Race
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$35.00Jan. 1 – Mar. 8
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$40.00Mar. 9 – Apr. 26
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5K Virtual Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
Walk
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$35.00Jan. 1 – Mar. 8
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$40.00Mar. 9 – Apr. 26
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Special $20 Discount for U18yrs in 5K and 10K sub-events
"A call out to our local parents, coaches and teachers. We would like to invite all our local 17yrs and younger runners to the Wainwright Runners Bison Run April 26, 2020. This year we are offering a 20$ discount for all U18yrs runners that enter our 10K and 5K races. (The discount will be applied at end of registration process.) These runners will still get a shirt if registered by April 10, still get a finishing tree and still be eligible for awards. For an added boost we have a specific award catagory in our 5K event for U18 particiants. To the coaches out there if we get big enough support/interest from schools we could even divide up the results for school/club vs school/club! Hope to see you there. Race Director Shane Mascarin"
Processing fee
Distance | Base fee | Transaction Fee | Site Fee | You pay |
2km kids | $15.00 | $0.98 | $1.25 | $17.23 |
5km/10km (early bird) | $35.00 | $2.27 | $1.25 | $38.52 |
5km/10km (regular) | $40.00 | $2.60 | $1.25 | $43.85 |
*$20 discount for U18 yrs in 5K and 10K sub-events will be applied at end of registration process and before payment.
Categories
The 5km Run has six categories
- Under 18yrs (male and female)
- 18yrs to 40yrs (male and female)
- Over 40yrs (male and female )
The 10km Run has six categories
- Under 35yrs (male and female)
- 35yrs to 49yrs (male and female)
- 50+yrs (male and female)
The 5km Walk (all ages) will have male and female-only category.
For the 2km Kids Run we now offer four categories
- 3yrs to 6yrs (male and female)
- 7yrs to 12 yrs (male and female)
Race parameters and How to upload results
Your run can take place anytime on April 24th to April 26th. Make sure the distance is accurate. You will be able to complete your race anywhere, treadmill or outside, flat or hilly.Remember to use a device to time your run and distance. You will be asked for proof of distance or timing so please snap a picture of your app, your Garmin or whatever you use to time your runs.
Upload your time and distance and photo to our results page HERE before midnight April 26th.
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You can run the original course. The original course is on a paved path called the Ascot and Area Recreation Trail (RR#70). For the 5km elevation graph (x2 of this for the 10km race) click here.
Due to our "Spring" weather, please try and prepare for variable conditions. Dress in thin layers but several of them to stay somewhat dry and warm! You might want to bring some warm clothes to change into after the race.
Strollers are allowed.
Personal music is allowed, but please only use one bud so you can hear other runners and be aware of your surroundings.
Dogs are permitted if they remain leashed and are in the company of their owners at all times. Please also pick up after your dog.
Awards
If you are lucky enough to be one of the top three runners in your category you will win a hand-painted mug by Canadian Artist Debra Cherniawsky-Durrer. Please visit her website to see more of her work.
Awards will be given to the top three runners in all categories.
Swag
Register before Apr 10 and you will receive a FREE short sleeve shirt with the race logo.
Adult t-shirts are gendered and all kids shirts are youth sized. The t-shirts are a thin 100% cotton, which makes them flexible material while at the same time plastic-free!
Details for shirt distribution will come at later date.
Package pick-up
Yes we have a pickup station at Jack's Place in Wainwright. Directions HERE
Pick up dates and times are as follows:
- Thursday Apr 24th from 1:00pm - 4:00pm
- Friday Apr 25th from 10:00am - 4:00pm
To help with social distancing please only send one person per family, and picking up packages for friends is encouraged.
We will be following social distance protocols so if all Xs on Jacks floor are full please wait outside. It won"t take long and weather is great.
up your package at Armstong's Clothing and Sport
Address: 919 2 Ave, Wainwright, AB T9W 1C5
Time: 4pm-6pm Friday April 24.2020
For those travelling you can pickup your package the morning of the event at the site from 9:00am-9:40am.
NOTE: An adult must accompany kids 12 years of age and under to the race site and must remain on site during the race.
Thank You!
Directions to race site
For runners who would like to do the origin Bison Run route you can start HERE at 1st and 4th ave south.
Timing and results
You time your run. Make sure the distance is accurate and upload your time and distance to our results page HERE before midnight April 26th. You will be asked for proof of distance or timing so please snap a picture of your app, your Garmin, whatever you use to time your runs. Click HERE to see how to upload your results.
Previous Results are available here. 
In support of Earth Day - Plant a tree!
In honour of Earth Day, Monday April 22nd, we are providing every race participant with a small sapling.
Please visit this site for instructions on how to plant and take care of your tree.
Details for shirt distribution will come at later date.
To help reduce our impact on the environment:
Bring your own cup or bottle for refreshments please and thank you!
Battle River Series
Wainwright Runners is excited and proud to partner with Lougheed Race for the 2019 Battle River Series. The Series embraces three races, Bison Run April 28th (5km walk/run and 10km run), Lougheed Race August 11th (5km walk/run, 10km and half marathon) and Bison Dash September 15th (5km walk/run). All a runner needs to do is complete a race at each event and you will win a series medal!
Run and/or volunteer in all three events and you win the Series medal. 
Remember to join Wainwright Runners club and get $5.00 off each Wainwright Runners events.
Sponsored by
A BIG THANKS to the following:
- Thank you to the MD of Wainwright and town of Wainwright for supporting this race.
- Thank you to Jacks for providing a venue for pre-race bib pick-up!
- Thank You to Beyond the Beaton Path Corp. for the great job done on the Series awards.
Race cancellation
Wainwright Runners reserves the right to cancel the race based on: (1) Extreme weather during the event, (2) Unforeseen circumstances that make directing the race impossible. In the case of cancellation, race entries will not be refunded.
Pictures
Here is the link HERE
Event schedule
- Sun., April 26, 2020 9:50 a.m. - Welcome
- Sun., April 26, 2020 10:00 a.m. - 2km Kids Race
- Sun., April 26, 2020 10:30 a.m. - Kids Awards
- Sun., April 26, 2020 10:45 a.m. - 10km Race and 5K Walk
- Sun., April 26, 2020 10:55 a.m. - 5km Race
- Sun., April 26, 2020 12:15 p.m. - Awards
Contact information
- Event contact
- Shane Mascarin
- wainrunners@gmail.com
- Phone
- +1 780-261-0139
