The 21st ENDURrun
8 DAYS - 7 STAGES - 160 KM - 1 TOUGH RUNNER
The Ultimate test of running.
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Join us for an unforgettable week, August 9-16, 2026.
Schedule of Events:
Stage 0 - Saturday August 8 - 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. - Optional Social/Kit pickup/Pre-Race Meeting, 2 Weberlyn Cres, Conestogo, ON
Stage 1 - Sunday August 9- 8:00 a.m. - Half Marathon, RIM Park, 2001 University Ave E, Waterloo, ON - 3 loops of this course route (small course change from 2023) https://www.mappedometer.com/?maproute=966264
Stage 2 - Monday August 10 - 8:00 a.m. - 15 KM Time Trial, Riverbluffs Park, 251 George Street, Cambridge, ON - Out and back on this course route https://www.mappedometer.com/?maproute=941128
Stage 3 - Tuesday August 11 - 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 12 - 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 - 4 loops of this course route https://www.mappedometer.com/?maproute=942256
Stage 5 - Friday August 14 - 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 15 - 7:00 a.m. - 10 KM Time Trial, Resurrection Catholic Secondary School, 455 University Ave W, Kitchener, ON - 25 laps of the track - 2 or 3 heats, fastest heat first based on cumulative time to this Stage
Stage 7 - Sunday August 16 - 7:00 a.m. - Marathon, RIM Park, 2001 University Ave E, Waterloo, ON - 5 loops of this course route https://www.mappedometer.com/?maproute=916447 Note: 7:00 a.m. is the main start time, for those participants expecting to run under 4:30. For those participants expecting to run slower than 4:30, you must start at the early start time at 5:30 a.m. This course is a BQ, course certification number ON-2022-018-PTBA.
Have you never participated in the Ultimate before and are under 25 years of age? Please contact us about a $250 entry fee discount program. Two discounts are available on a first come basis.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Ultimate Spots remaining: 51
Price changes in 8 days 11 hours-
Individual. Price excludes tax. Participant Cap is 75. Cap is subject to change without notice.
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Register for UltimateCA$519.65Now registering Aug 15 – Dec 29
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CA$574.11Dec 30 – Apr 28
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CA$655.80Apr 29 – Jul 29
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CA$737.50Jul 30 – Aug 16
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Relay Runner
Price changes in 8 days 11 hours-
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 10 in 2025. Cap is subject to change without notice.
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Register for Relay RunnerCA$67.60Now registering Aug 15 – Dec 29
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CA$78.50Dec 30 – Apr 28
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CA$89.39Apr 29 – Jul 29
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CA$100.28Jul 30 – Aug 16
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Relay Team Access code only
Price changes in 8 days 11 hours-
2-7 runners. Price excludes tax. One runner pays, other runners receive promo codes for "Relay Runners". Relay Team cap is 10 in 2025. Cap is subject to change without notice. Contact for access code.
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CA$459.73Now registering Aug 15 – Dec 29
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CA$535.98Dec 30 – Apr 28
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CA$612.23Apr 29 – Jul 29
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CA$688.48Jul 30 – Aug 16
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Guest Spots remaining: 61
Price changes in 8 days 11 hours-
Individual. Price excludes tax. Guest Participant Cap Limits: Stage 1 - 15 | Stage 2 - 0 | Stage 3 - 15 | Stage 4 - 15 | Stage 5 - 0 | Stage 6 - 0 | Stage 7 - 20. Cap is subject to change without notice.
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Register for GuestCA$56.71Now registering Aug 15 – Dec 29
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CA$67.60Dec 30 – Apr 28
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CA$78.50Apr 29 – Jul 29
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CA$89.39Jul 30 – Aug 16
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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 2026 have been set at 75 Ultimate participants, 10 Relay Teams and 65 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, 2026.
ENDURrun 160 KM Ultimate - Tune Up
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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 2 participants in 2026. Contact Lloyd to claim one. More information here.
Food, Refreshments and Course Support
For on course support, we will have aid stations supplied with water and Gatorade. Gels will not be provided, it is recommended that you bring your own. Since fueling is of the utmost importance and varies from person to person, we could not provide everyone's 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. Please refer to 'Schedule of Events' above for course locations and links to course maps.
- 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.
TIME LIMITS:
Stage 1 - 3:00 (8:32 min/k)
Stage 2 - 2:00 (8 min/k)
Stage 3 - 4:45 (9:30 min/k)
Stage 4 - 2:25 (9 min/k)
Stage 5 - 4:55 (11:30 min/k)
Stage 6 - 1:20 (8 min/k)
Stage 7 - 6:20 (9 min/k)
Failure to complete a Stage within the Time Limit will prevent further participation in the event.
The Race Director reserves the right to adjust time limits based on current race day conditions.
Photos
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Contact information
- Event contact
- Lloyd Schmidt
- Lloyd@RunWaterloo.com
- Phone
- +1 226-750-0017
- Website
- Visit website
