Name: Re-Fridgee-Eighter 2026
Start: 2026-02-08T10:00:00-05:00
Location: Columbia Icefield (CIF), Columbia Street West, Waterloo, ON, Canada

BACK FOR A 28TH YEAR IN 2026

Columbia Ice Fields, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario

A frosty favourite . . . Who really knows what the weather will be like for this race? Whether it's singlet weather or a Canadian blizzard or anything in between, it's a fun and competitive frosty favourite.

. . . regardless of what you're training for. This is positioned to be a winter "A" or "B" effort or a training race for other spring goals, such as the half, 30k, or full marathon.

Join us at the 28th annual Re-Fridgee-Eighter. Explore all historical results and records at results.runwaterloo.com.

Sunday February 8, 2026

10:00 a.m. Race Start for the 8 MI & 1.88K Fun Run
10:55 a.m. Race Start for the 5 KM

Registration Policy. Refunds are not available, but deferrals and transfers are outlined in the waiver that each participant agrees to upon registration. For any help or clarification, the only channel available to participants is to email registrationpolicy@runwaterloo.com. This is the only inbox where registration policy questions are received, and we reply quickly with information and address concerns.

Registration fees

Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees

8 MI

Price changes in 9 months 24 days

Entry is not refundable. Includes finisher medal; does not include tax. T-shirts are available for an additional cost, while supplies last.
1. $51.26
  
  This price includes processing fee. Entry fee is $45. Taxes on the $45 are extra.
  
  Now registering Feb. 9 – Dec. 16
  
  Register for 8 MI
2. $56.71
  
  This price includes processing fee. Entry fee is $50. Taxes on the $50 are extra.
  
  Dec. 17 – Jan. 4
3. $62.15
  
  This price includes processing fee. Entry fee is $55. Taxes on the $55 are extra.
  
  Jan. 5 – Feb. 3
4. $67.60
  
  This price includes processing fee. Entry fee is $60. Taxes on the $60 are extra.
  
  Feb. 3 – Feb. 8

5 KM

Price changes in 9 months 24 days

Entry is not refundable. Includes finisher medal; does not include tax. T-shirts are available for an additional cost, while supplies last.
1. $40.37
  
  This price includes processing fee. Entry fee is $35. Taxes on the $35 are extra.
  
  Now registering Feb. 9 – Dec. 16
  
  Register for 5 KM
2. $45.82
  
  This price includes processing fee. Entry fee is $40. Taxes on the $40 are extra.
  
  Dec. 17 – Jan. 4
3. $51.26
  
  This price includes processing fee. Entry fee is $45. Taxes on the $45 are extra.
  
  Jan. 5 – Feb. 3
4. $56.71
  
  This price includes processing fee. Entry fee is $50. Taxes on the $50 are extra.
  
  Feb. 3 – Feb. 8

1.88km Fun Run

Untimed. For any age range. Entry is not refundable. Includes finisher medal; does not include tax. T-shirts are available for an additional cost, while supplies last.

$13.14

This price includes processing fee. Entry fee is $10. Taxes on the $10 are extra.

Feb. 9 - Feb. 8

Register for 1.88km Fun Run

Kids' 200m Fun Run

Untimed. Open to all, meant for kids aged 1-9. Entry is not refundable. Includes finisher medal; does not include tax. T-shirts are available for an additional cost, while supplies last. NOTE: All participants in any other event (8MI, 5K, 1.88K) may participate in this event with (chaperone) a registered child WITHOUT the need to register for it.

$13.14

This price includes processing fee. Entry fee is $10. Taxes on the $10 are extra.

Feb. 9 - Feb. 8

Register for Kids' 200m Fun Run

Future Runner (Stroller Occupant)

Strollers and their passengers are free, and must be registered through this system. In the event, they must be accompanied (pushed) by a participant in a different sub-event.

Free

Feb. 9 - Feb. 8

Register for Future Runner (Stroller Occupant)

Race swag

Enjoy our 2025 brands but stay tuned for the 2026 versions!

Every finisher receives a finisher medal: 8 mile, 5k, 1.88k, and 200m.
Every participant has the option to purchase a technical t-shirt during registration, while supplies last. When choosing a t-shirt, consult this guide.
Stickers are available at kit pickup, one per person, under a first-come, first-served policy.