We invite you to join the Wainwright Runners, Sunday morning, Sept 17, 2023 at 10:00am for the annual Bison Dash thru the heart of the town of Wainwright. The 5K route is a single loop of road and paved running trails. This course is flat and fast, with a blend of fall views including wetlands and a forested park, the Bevan's Park and Nature Area. This is a perfect route for your 5K personal best with an elevation difference of only 11m. Once again we are offering a kids 2K sub-event.
Register early for our discounted early bird entry fees and before September 1st to be guaranteed your complete Bison Dash 2023 race swag bag. * Please note that registrants after September 1st may not receive all race swag items*
The Couch to 5K Program has been a great hit so it remains a purchase option during the registration process.
This year we present the Bison Hardisty Series. If you run or volunteer in all three races, the Bison Run, the Hardisty Trail Run and the Bison Dash you are a winner and will receive a commemorative medal.
Please click HERE if you would like to volunteer. Remember volunteers are included in the Bison Hardisty Series.
Become a member of the Wainwright Runners Club and you will receive $5 OFF on your registration fee.
Registration fees
5K Run Closed
Online registration closed-
Race
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$40.00
Early Bird Price
Mar. 20 – Jun. 25 -
$45.00
Regular Price
Jun. 25 – Aug. 31 -
$50.00
Late Price
Sep. 1 – Sep. 16
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5K Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
Walk
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$40.00
Early Bird Price
Mar. 20 – Jun. 25 -
$45.00
Regular Price
Jun. 25 – Aug. 31 -
$50.00
Late Price
Sep. 1 – Sep. 16
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2K - Kids Run Closed
Race
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$15.00
Fixed Price
Mar. 20 - Sep. 16
A processing fee of 6.5%+$1.25 will be added to the base fee of the Race. So here is the breakdown. You will pay.
Distance | Base fee | Transaction Fee | Site Fee | You pay | |||||
2km kids (fixed pricing) | $15.00 | $0.98 | $1.25 | $17.23 | |||||
5km Run/Walk (Early) |
| $2.60 | $1.25 | $43.85 | |||||
5km Run/Walk (Regular) | $45.00 |
| $1.25 |
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We will not accept registrations on Sept 19th the day of the event.
For the 5K Run we have 8 categories
- Junior 17yrs and under (Male and Female)
- Open 18yrs - 34yrs (Male and Female)
- Masters 35yr - 49yrs (Male and Female)
- Seniors 50+yrs (Male and Female)
For the 5K Walk we have 2 category (Male and Female)
For the 2K kids Run we will have 2 categories (Male and Female)
PACKAGE PICK UP - SATURDAY SEPT 16
Pick up your package at Jack's Place in Wainwright. For directions click HERE.
Date: Saturday Sept 16th, 2023
Time: 10:30AM to 3:00pm
For those travelling you can pickup your package the morning of the event on site from 09:00 am-10:15 am.
NOTE: An Adult must accompany kids 12 and under to the race site and must remain on site during the race. Thank You!
MAP and RACE PARAMETERS
The Bison Dash 5K Run/Walk and Kids 2K run will take place on pavement with a mixture of road and walking trails. The start/finish will be on 1st Ave and that section of the road will be closed for the race. The walking trails will not be closed to the public so please be aware there may be other users . All road crossings will have volunteers but please ensure it is safe to cross before doing so. There will be various turns along the route so please look at the map and follow all race markings.
Strollers will be allowed on the course.
RACE START TIMES
- September 17 10:00 a.m. MDT - 2 Km Kids Run
- September 17 10:30 a.m. MDT - 5 Km Walk
- September 17 10:45 a.m. MDT - 5 Km Run
Manual timing will be done by Ellis Timing. All participants will receive a time. Results will be printed on-site.
Previous results available HERE. 
Awards will be presented to the top 3 runners in each category. Awards for the Bison Dash events and the Bison Hardisty Series Awards (TBA) will be presented after all participants have crossed the finish line.
Every year the Bison Dash has something new in the swag bag. Stay tuned for updates on 2023 swag.
We cannot guarantee swag to runners registering after September 1. 2023.
If you complete the Bison Run in 2023, the Hardisty Trail Run and the Bison Dash in 2023 you are a winner and will receive a commemorative medal (the Bison Stampede medal).
Remember to join Wainwright Runners Club and get $5.00 off each Wainwright Runners events. You will have the option to join the club when you register, or use Join Club button on the right hand side.
Deadline for PURCHASE is JUNE 18th
Back again! COUCH TO 5K PROGRAM. Available for purchase for $30.00 when you register for the Bison Dash.
When you register for the Bison Dash, you will have the opportunity to purchase a 12-week Couch to 5K Program, created by Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Natalie Costa. The package includes a comprehensive e-manual that goes over the 12 week program, but also has various other topics such as: how to make the program your own, warm-up and cool-downs, strength training, keeping safe and running etiquette, clothing/shoes/accessories, running in the heat/cold, HR training, cross training, and common running injuries and treatments. You will also receive a C25K Graduate T-Shirt at package pickup of your designated run.
There is an already established Wainwright C25K Facebook group where you can join and become accountable with the others (the link to this group will be sent in your Welcome Email package). You will be notified via email and the Facebook group the date of the scheduled group runs (run by various volunteers and members of the Wainwright Runners) if you choose to attend them.
Product will be available for purchase between January 1 and June 18
A WAINWRIGHT RUNNERS EVENT
THANK YOU TO
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- Thank you to the Town of Wainwright for supporting this race.
- Thank you to JACK'S for providing a venue for pre-race bib pick-up!
RACE CANCELLATION
Run cancellation: Wainwright Runners reserves the right to cancel the run 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.
Event schedule
- Sun., September 17, 2023 10:00 a.m. - 2 Km Kids Run
- Sun., September 17, 2023 10:30 a.m. - 5 Km Walk
- Sun., September 17, 2023 10:45 a.m. - 5 Km Run
- Sun., September 17, 2023 11:45 a.m. - presentation of Event Awards/Bison Stampede Award
Contact information
- Event contact
- Darcy Golden or Leanne Lloyd
- wainrunners@gmail.com
