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Waterloo 10 KM Classic 2026

10k | 5k | 3k | 200m | Big & Little Dipper

We're back with the 49th Annual. Join us for a 10k, 5k, 3k, or kids' 200m!

  • Saturday June 20, 6:00 p.m., is the 5k
  • Sunday June 21, 8:30 a.m., is the 10k and 3k
    • Runners can double up with the Little Dipper (5k + 3k) and Big Dipper (5k + 10k)
    • Kids' 200m on both days!

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Courses Certified by Athletics Canada, Event Sanctioned by Athletics Ontario, and open to everyone!

Registration fees

Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees

10 KM

Price changes in 3 days 16 hours

  • Sunday June 21. Includes finisher medal. T-shirts available for purchase, while supplies last.

    1. CA$51.26

      $45 + processing fee.

      Jun 15 – Jan 5
    2. CA$56.71

      $50 + processing fee.

      Now registering Jan 6 – Apr 5
      Register for 10 KM
    3. CA$62.15

      $55 + processing fee.

      Apr 6 – May 22
    4. CA$67.60

      $60 + processing fee.

      May 23 – Jun 17
    5. CA$73.05

      $65 + processing fee.

      Jun 18 – Jun 21

5 KM

Price changes in 3 days 16 hours

  • Saturday June 20. Includes finisher medal. T-shirts available for purchase, while supplies last.

    1. CA$45.82

      $40 + processing fee.

      Jun 15 – Jan 5
    2. CA$51.26

      $45 + processing fee.

      Now registering Jan 6 – Apr 5
      Register for 5 KM
    3. CA$56.71

      $50 + processing fee.

      Apr 6 – May 22
    4. CA$62.15

      $55 + processing fee.

      May 23 – Jun 17
    5. CA$67.60

      $60 + processing fee.

      Jun 18 – Jun 21

3 KM

Price changes in 3 days 16 hours

  • Sunday June 21. Includes finisher medal. T-shirts available for purchase, while supplies last.

    1. CA$34.93

      $30 + processing fee.

      Jun 15 – Jan 5
    2. CA$40.37

      $35 + processing fee.

      Now registering Jan 6 – Apr 5
      Register for 3 KM
    3. CA$45.82

      $40 + processing fee.

      Apr 6 – May 22
    4. CA$51.26

      $45 + processing fee.

      May 23 – Jun 17
    5. CA$56.71

      $50 + processing fee.

      Jun 18 – Jun 21

Big Dipper

Price changes in 3 days 16 hours

  • Saturday June 20 and Sunday June 21. An extra challenge on your 10 KM race: a Saturday evening 5k, followed by the historic 10k on Sunday morning. Two races, exclusive Dipper medal, 15 total kilometres.

    1. CA$78.50

      $70 + processing fee.

      Jun 15 – Jan 5
    2. CA$83.94

      $75 + processing fee.

      Now registering Jan 6 – Apr 5
      Register for Big Dipper
    3. CA$89.39

      $80 + processing fee.

      Apr 6 – May 22
    4. CA$94.83

      $85 + processing fee.

      May 23 – Jun 17
    5. CA$100.28

      $90 + processing fee.

      Jun 18 – Jun 21

Little Dipper

Price changes in 3 days 16 hours

  • Saturday June 20 and Sunday June 21. An extra challenge on your 5 KM race: a Saturday evening 5k, followed by a 3k on Sunday morning. Two races, exclusive Dipper medal, 8 total kilometres.

    1. CA$62.15

      $55 + processing fee.

      Jun 15 – Jan 5
    2. CA$67.60

      $60 + processing fee.

      Now registering Jan 6 – Apr 5
      Register for Little Dipper
    3. CA$73.05

      $65 + processing fee.

      Apr 6 – May 22
    4. CA$78.50

      $70 + processing fee.

      May 23 – Jun 17
    5. CA$83.94

      $75 + processing fee.

      Jun 18 – Jun 21

Klassic Kids' 200m

Both Saturday June 20 or Sunday June 21 - kids can do either, or both. Individual, Untimed Fun Run, 12 and under. Includes finisher medal and bib. Parents/guardians who want to run with their children can register for the 200m; or, if they participate in any timed event, they can run in the 200m without registering or paying. T-shirts available for purchase, while supplies last.

  1. CA$13.14
    Register for Klassic Kids' 200m

Future Runner (Stroller Occupant)

[Stroller driver must sign up separately in a timed event.] 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.

  1. Free
    Jun 15 - Jun 21
    Register for Future Runner (Stroller Occupant)

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.

This race is supported by these fine partners. Thank you!

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Event schedule

  • Fri, June 19, 2026 5:00 PM - Kit Pickup #1 @ Runners' Choice Waterloo (until 7:00pm)
  • Sat, June 20, 2026 11:00 AM - Kit Pickup #2 @ Runners' Choice Waterloo (until 1:00pm)
  • Sat, June 20, 2026 4:00 PM - Kit Pickup #3 @ TBD (until 6:00pm)
  • Sat, June 20, 2026 5:40 PM - FUN RUN START - 200m - ages 5 and under
  • Sat, June 20, 2026 5:45 PM - FUN RUN START - 200m - ages 5 and older
  • Sat, June 20, 2026 6:00 PM - RACE START - 5 KM
  • Sun, June 21, 2026 6:30 AM - Kit Pickup #4 @ TBD (until 8:30am)
  • Sun, June 21, 2026 8:30 AM - RACE START - 10 KM & 3 KM
  • Sun, June 21, 2026 10:00 AM - 10k Winner Presentation
  • Sun, June 21, 2026 10:15 AM - FUN RUN START - 200m - ages 5 and under (approx. time, depending upon last 10 KM runners finish)
  • Sun, June 21, 2026 10:20 AM - FUN RUN START - 200m - ages 5 and older (approx. time, depending upon last 10 KM runners finish)

Contact information

Event contact
Lloyd Schmidt or Jordan Schmidt
Phone
+1 226-750-0017
Website
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