We are planning for an in-person event, but as you know, things can change quickly and suddenly without notice. Your entry is protected by our COVID-19 Policy. If you do not attend due to self-assessment, or if the race is cancelled due to COVID-19, then your entry is deferred to 2023. Please refer to our full COVID-19 Policy by scrolling below. Thank you for your understanding and your support.
The 18th ENDURrun
8 DAYS - 7 STAGES - 160 KM - 1 TOUGH RUNNER
The Ultimate test of running.
-----
Join us for an unforgettable week, August 7-14, 2022.
The event is sanctioned by Athletics Ontario
Schedule of Events:
Stage 0 - Saturday August 6 - 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. - Social/Kit pickup/Pre-Race Meeting, 2 Weberlyn Cres, Conestogo, ON
Stage 1 - Sunday August 7 - 8:00 a.m. - Half Marathon, RIM Park, 2001 University Ave E, Waterloo, ON - 3 loops of this course route https://www.mappedometer.com/?maproute=916464
Stage 2 - Monday August 8 - 8:00 a.m. - 15 KM Time Trial, Moyer's Landing, 780 Fountain St S, Cambridge, ON - Out and back on this course route https://www.mappedometer.com/?maproute=909982
Stage 3 - Tuesday August 9 - 8:00 a.m. - 30 KM Cross Country Run, Shade's Mills Conservation Area, 450 Avenue Rd, Cambridge, ON - 6 loops of this course route https://www.mappedometer.com/?maproute=916905
Stage 4 - Wednesday August 10 - 6:00 p.m. - 10 Mile Hill Run, Walter Bean Trail, (park in the Coldwell Banker Peter Benninger Realty parking lot at 508 Riverbend Dr), Kitchener, ON - 2 loops of this course route https://www.mappedometer.com/?maproute=916899
Stage 5 - Friday August 12 - 8:00 a.m. - 25.6 KM Technical Trail Run, Baden Hills, 2733 Sandhills Rd, Wilmot, ON - 10 loops of this course route https://www.mappedometer.com/?maproute=907525
Stage 6 - Saturday August 13 - 7:00 am - 10 KM Time Trial, St David Catholic Secondary School, 4 High St, Waterloo, ON - 2 or 3 heats, fastest heat first based on cumulative time to this Stage
Stage 7 - Sunday August 14 - 7:30 a.m. - Marathon, RIM Park, 2001 University Ave E, Waterloo, ON - 5 loops of this course route https://www.mappedometer.com/?maproute=916447
Registration fees
Ultimate Closed
Online registration closed-
Individual. Price excludes tax. Participant Cap is 75.
-
CA$450.00Jan 16 – Feb 3
-
CA$525.00Feb 4 – May 4
-
CA$600.00May 5 – Aug 3
-
CA$675.00Aug 4 – Aug 14
-
Relay Runner Closed
Online registration closed-
Individual members for all Relay Teams. Total Relay Team price is 7x the current Relay Runner price. Through this purchase, any runner can purchase additional member spots, and will receive that number of promo codes for their teammates to register at no transactional cost. Each Ultimate has one free entry to one Relay. Limit one team per Ultimate, and limit one Ultimate per team. A team is not considered registered until all seven spots are filled. Relay Team cap is 20 in 2022.
-
CA$60.00Jan 16 – Feb 3
-
CA$70.00Feb 4 – May 4
-
CA$80.00May 5 – Aug 3
-
CA$90.00Aug 4 – Aug 14
-
Relay Team Closed
Online registration closed-
2-7 runners. Price excludes tax. One runner pays, other runners receive access code for "Relay Team Runners". Contact for access.
-
CA$420.00Jan 16 – Feb 3
-
CA$490.00Feb 4 – May 4
-
CA$560.00May 5 – Aug 3
-
CA$630.00Aug 4 – Aug 14
-
Guest Closed
Online registration closed-
Individual. Price excludes tax. Limits: Stage 1 - 15 | Stage 2 - 0 | Stage 3 - 15 | Stage 4 - 15 | Stage 5 - 15 | Stage 6 - 0 | Stage 7 - 15
-
CA$60.00Jan 16 – Feb 3
-
CA$70.00Feb 4 – May 4
-
CA$80.00May 5 – Aug 3
-
CA$90.00Aug 4 – Aug 14
-
Registration Acknowledgement
REGISTRATION POLICY:
All entries are non-refundable, non-transferable, and non-deferrable.
There are no exceptions once a person has registered.
Registration caps for 2022 have been set at 75 Ultimate participants, 20 Relay Teams and 75 Guest runners.
NOTE:
While we do not expect many changes, if any changes at all, all details are subject to change.
Final rules, courses, descriptions and awards will be published by August 1, 2022.
COVID-19 Policy
What we are guaranteeing for your entry:
If the race is cancelled due to COVID-19, your entry will be deferred to 2023.
If you are unable to attend due to a self-assessment, your entry will be deferred to 2023 for a $100 fee. Apply through an online form by race start.
If you do not attend for any other reason (eg. injury, weather), your entry will not be deferred.
What protocols are in place:
We are following Athletics Ontario guidelines and working with Region of Waterloo Public Health to develop a detailed plan which follows the latest guidance.
Full vaccination is required, effective masks before and after the race are critical, be vigilant with your distancing, and maintain usual good hygiene and screening. Any protocol changes will be updated and shared as soon as they are known.
Outdoor gathering restrictions for private events do not apply to events with these detailed protocols.
In some ways, this will be a simpler race experience than the 2020 year. We are still proceeding with caution.
Charity of your Choice
If you are motivated to run The ENDURrun to support a charity of personal significance, we would love to help. With a minimum pledge total of $2,000 to a registered charity of your choice, The ENDURrun will refund your entry fee. This opportunity is available for 3 participants. Contact Lloyd to claim one. More information here.
Description of New Course Changes
With complete changes to 5 of the 7 Stage course routes, and having run, walked, biked and measured all of them, these are my observations. Links to the course routes can be found above under Schedule of Events.
Stage 1 - Half Marathon, RIM Park, 2001 University Ave E, Waterloo, ON
The new course is 3 equal loops of 7.0325 km and is a certified distance. It is entirely on pavement, mostly on a paved bike path. Compared to our historical Half Marathon course, I would describe this new course as being faster as there are far fewer major hill climbs.
Stage 2 - 15 KM Time Trial, Moyer's Landing, 780 Fountain St S, Cambridge, ON
No changes, hooray. Not 100% but mostly flat, no major hill climbs, 45% paved road, 55% non-technical trail. A perfect transition from pavement to trail. 7.5 km out and back.
Stage 3 - 30 KM Cross Country Run, Shade's Mills Conservation Area, 450 Avenue Rd, Cambridge, ON
The new course is also a 5 km loop. While there is an extended flat section of over 1.5 km, the rest of the loop would be described as continually rolling. Bechtel Park has 8 distinct hill climbs, and all 8 are bigger than the biggest hill at Shades Mills. However, continually rolling hills creates a different kind of challenge. I would describe both courses as equally difficult.
Stage 4 - 10 Mile Hill Run, Walter Bean Trail, 508 Riverbend Dr, Kitchener, ON
Unable to run on the famous Wilmot Line, we believe that we found a worthy replacement, enabling us to still consider this a 10 Mile Hill run. The trade off is the replacement of many extended hill climbs with a course with continual smaller rolling hills on twisty, non-technical trails. Also taking into consideration that the new course is 100% trail (whereas the Wilmot Line course was half pavement, half gravel road), I would describe both courses as taking the same time to complete.
Stage 5 - 25.6 KM Technical Trail Run, Baden Hills, 2733 Sandhills Rd, Wilmot, ON
Most participants considered this Stage to be the most difficult, so we had a big challenge to find a replacement for Chicopee. And we believe that we have found an admirable replacement. Of course, nothing can replace the burn of mountain size hill climbs. But you will soon forget about that when trying to climb shorter, steeper, technical trail hills x 10 loops. Comments from participants running the course preview have suggested that the time to complete this Stage might be slower than Chicopee.
Stage 6 - 10 KM Time Trial, St David Catholic Secondary School, 4 High St, Waterloo, ON
No changes, hooray. 10 km track race.
Stage 7 - Marathon, RIM Park, 2001 University Ave E, Waterloo, ON
The new course is 5 equal loops of 8.439 km and is a certified BQ distance. It is entirely on pavement, mostly on a paved bike path. Compared to our historical Marathon course, I would describe this new course as being faster as there are far fewer major hill climbs.
Food, Refreshments and Course Support
For on course support, we will have aid stations supplied with water and Gatorade. Limited gels will be available, but it is recommended that you bring your own. Since fueling is of the utmost importance and varies from person to person, please do not rely on your preferred brand or flavour being available.
Post race, we will provide a variety of muffins, protein bars, fruit, yogurt and snacks. It is recommended that you bring sufficient food to keep your strength up for the duration of the event.
8 Days, 7 Stages, 160 KM, One Tough Runner
Due to permit restrictions, the booklet has changed completely regarding Stage maps and directions. Please refer to the links to the course maps above under Schedule of Events.
Resources
- Please refer to this booklet The 2019 participant info booklet only for Rules (1-8), but not for Stage maps and directions.
- For reference, here is the 2022 Race Roster registration page.
- Explore all past results and records.
- Watch our event videos library for various content
- Join our facebook group to meet the community and ask away.
Photos
Talented photographers capture and document your incredible week. ENDURrun Photos
Sponsors
The sponsors recognized on this entry form have generously contributed financial support, products and/or services to The ENDURrun and we encourage your ongoing support of these generous companies and organizations.
 |  |  |
 |  |  Elmira & Elora |
 |  |  |
 |  |  |
Contact information
- Event contact
- Lloyd Schmidt
- Lloyd@RunWaterloo.com
- Phone
- +1 226-750-0017
- Website
- Visit website
