Name: Downtown Kitchener Mile 2025
Start: 2025-07-24T18:00:00-04:00
Location: Victoria Park, Kitchener, ON, Canada

Thursday July 24, 2025 First wave at 6:00 p.m. Victoria Park, Kitchener, ON

Run Pure + Simple is our no-bells series of races. These events offer great atmospheres with nothing extra, and are FREE to Run Waterloo members.

Whether you're a seasoned pro or you've never toed the start line of a race, this event is for you! This is the sixth running of this great 1,609 metre event. Most people can walk a mile in 15-20 minutes.

No swag, no food, no awards, just a certified and chiptimed summertime 1 Mile to add to your running schedule.

Registration fees

Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees

One Mile Closed

A simple, chip-timed and certified mile race with all the vibes but no t-shirts or finisher medals. Food and awards, if offered, are minimal. This event is FREE to Run Waterloo members. $16.09 plus fees and taxes.

$19.77

Feb 28 - Jul 24

Key Event Info

REGISTRATION POLICY: All entries are non-refundable, non-transferable, and non-deferrable. There are no exceptions once a person has registered. Strollers are not permitted on course.

KIT PICKUP: Will take place only race day in Victoria Park, Kitchener from 5:15 p.m. - 6:15 a.m. No race day entries.

START LOCATION: In Victoria Park. The first wave starts at 6pm. We will announce the waves once we have enough data from signups.

COURSE: One loop and one partial loop [Gmap | Strava Route] in Victoria Park. Note that the park is not closed for the race, and there will be other park and trail users at the same time. We will have volunteers on-site to help inform the public. If you or your family want to help out, join our Course Crew! The course is certified by Athletics Canada.

TIMING AND RESULTS: The event is chiptimed with reusable chips, so please return them after you finish. Results will be posted to results.runwaterloo.com after the race.