Join us for the return of the Faculty of Health Fun Run!
The Faculty of Health is thrilled to announce that the annual Fun Run is officially back! As one of the longest-standing traditions at the University of Waterloo, participants will have the option of completing a 2.5 km or 5 km run, jog, walk or however you chose to move!
Saturday September 20, 2025
8:00 a.m. Check-in Opens, 10:00am Race Start Time
About the event
Held on the morning of Homecoming, the Fun Run will occur rain or shine. The event is open to faculty, staff, alumni, students, families with strollers and community members of all ages. This is a fully accessible event.
Participants are encouraged to have fun - join a team, wear costumes, etc. for a chance to win prizes. Music, games and the official warm-up will also add to the fun!
The event will include the option for chip timing results will be posted online as part of an official race in the running community.
Supporting the Faculty of Health
Proceeds from the Fun Run will be used to help support health and well-being on campus and in our community through the Healthy Waterloo Initiative and Centre for Community, Clinical and Applied Research Excellence (CCCARE) programs.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5 KM - Run, Walk, Move
Registration includes t-shirt, finisher prize and processing fee. Entry fee is non-refundable.
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Register for 5 KM - Run, Walk, Move$45.00
+HST
2.5 KM - Run, Walk, Move
Registration includes t-shirt, finisher prize and processing fee. Entry fee is non-refundable.
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Register for 2.5 KM - Run, Walk, Move$45.00
+HST
UW STUDENT - 5 KM - Run, Walk, Move
Registration includes t-shirt, finisher prize and processing fee. Entry fee is non-refundable. This is available specifically for current students.
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Register for UW STUDENT - 5 KM - Run, Walk, Move$25.00
+HST
UW STUDENT - 2.5 KM - Walk, Run, Move
Registration includes t-shirt, finisher prize and processing fee. Entry fee is non-refundable. This category is specifically created for students.
Child (under 12 years old) - 5 KM
Registration includes t-shirt, finisher prize and processing fee. Entry is non-refundable.
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Register for Child (under 12 years old) - 5 KM$15.00
+HST
Child (under 12 years old) - 2.5 KM
Registration includes t-shirt, finisher prize and processing fee. Entry is non-refundable.
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Register for Child (under 12 years old) - 2.5 KM$15.00
+HST
Jul 18 - Sept 20
Future Walker/Runner (Stroller Occupant)
Strollers and their passengers are free, and must be registered through this system. During the event, they must be accompanied (pushed) by a registered participant.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Leanne Varey, Development Officer
- Phone
- 382-889-5435
- Website
- Visit website
Event schedule
- Sat, September 20, 2025 8:00 a.m. - Race Day Kit Pickup (to 9:45 a.m.)
- Sat, September 20, 2025 10:00 a.m. - Race Start - 5 KM & 2.5 KM
Total raised
Sponsors
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Platinum Sponsor
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