13th Anniversary, please join us!
Saturday September 19, 2026 - 9:00 a.m. Race Start
Kiwanis Park, 1000 Kiwanis Park Drive, Kitchener, Ontario
#KWRun4Kids
Through individual pledges and participation, and through the support of many generous corporate sponsors, The Kitchener Kids with Cancer Run has become a successful annual fundraising event. It is our objective to organize a fun, safe and healthy athletic event for the citizens of Waterloo Region and beyond, while maintaining a community responsibility to local charitable organizations and their causes.
With your entry, you will help us reach our objective.
HIGHLIGHTS
- 13th year of Family, Fitness, Friendship, Fundraising and Fun
- Free technical t-shirt to the first 700 registrants
- Finisher medal to all finishers
- Kids welcome - 12 and under save 10% on 5k and 20% on 10k entries
- Kids 200m Run for kids age 7 and under (details below)
- Explore all historical results and records at results.runwaterloo.com
- POST RACE: pledge prizes, refreshments and musical entertainment
Run Waterloo: inspiring community through running.
Registration fees Spots remaining: 997
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
10 KM Limited spots available
Price changes in 9 months 10 days-
Individual. Price includes tax. Kids 12 and under save 20% on the entry fee.
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Register for 10 KM$56.20Now registering Sept 13 – Jul 9
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$61.59Jul 10 – Aug 30
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$66.98Aug 31 – Sept 18
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5 KM Limited spots available
Price changes in 9 months 10 days-
Individual. Price includes tax. Kids 12 and under save 10% on the entry fee.
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Register for 5 KM$50.81Now registering Sept 13 – Jul 9
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$56.20Jul 10 – Aug 30
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$61.59Aug 31 – Sept 18
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5 KM - Walk (not timed) Limited spots available
Price changes in 9 months 10 days-
Individual. Price includes tax.
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Register for 5 KM - Walk (not timed)$40.02Now registering Sept 13 – Jul 9
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$45.41Jul 10 – Aug 30
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$50.81Aug 31 – Sept 18
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Future Runner (Stroller Occupant)
Price changes in 9 months 10 days-
Strollers and their passengers are free, and must be registered through this system. During the event, they must be accompanied (pushed) by a participant in a different sub-event.
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Register for Future Runner (Stroller Occupant)FreeNow registering Sept 13 – Jul 9
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FreeJul 10 – Aug 30
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FreeAug 31 – Sept 18
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Kids 200m Run
This is a free event for Kids age 7 and under, and will be run at 8:57 a.m., just prior to the start of the 5k/10k events. Participating Kids must be registered in the 5 KM event (either as a Runner, a Walker, or as a Stroller Occupant). Kids registered as a Stroller Occupant are free.
Run Love
This event is part of Run Waterloo's Run Love series. 
More than just what you would want from a run: a great course, t-shirt, post-race food, medals, and all the family, friendship and fun you expect, Run Love also lets you exercise your heart as a major fundraiser for a local charity that you care so much about!
Fundraising Prizes and 50/50 Draw
Prizes for the top fundraisers:
TBD
All fundraisers who raise $500 or more will get a prize, to be determined.
Don’t forget to bring some cash on Race Day for the 50/50 draw. Arm length of tickets for $20.
Registration Options
REGISTRATION POLICY: All entries are non-refundable, non-transferable, and non-deferrable. There are no exceptions once a person has registered.
PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINES
Online: Right here at www.RaceRoster.com by Friday September 18 at 6:00 p.m. or when capacity is reached.
RACE WEEKEND - REGISTRATION AND KIT PICKUP
Registration and Kit Pickup will take place:
Wednesday September 16, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Conestoga Mall, 550 King St N, Waterloo, ON (by Winners)
Thursday September 17, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Conestoga Mall, 550 King St N, Waterloo, ON (by Winners)
Friday September 18, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Conestoga Mall, 550 King St N, Waterloo, ON (by Winners)
Saturday September 19, 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. - Kit Pick Up Only, No Race Day Registration - Kiwanis Park, 1000 Kiwanis Park Drive, Kitchener.
Race Start and Site Plan
Races start and finish in Kiwanis Park, 1000 Kiwanis Park Drive, Kitchener, ON
9:00 a.m. Timed 5 KM & 10 KM races
9:03 a.m. Untimed 5 KM walk
Course Details and Information
Course Map: https://www.strava.com/routes/3400925595997689482
This race is sanctioned by Athletics Ontario
Course features:
The 5 KM route will be one loop including an out-and-back section. The 10 KM event does two loops of the 5 KM route.
The entire course route will be run through the grounds of Kiwanis Park, consisting mostly of dirt trails.
Each KM is marked and is clearly visible. Water Stations: 1 on the 5 KM course / 3 on the 10 KM course. Courses are certified distances. Courses are subject to change pending official approval, course certifications, or construction issues.
Runners must stay to the right on all trail sections.
Volunteers and participants can park on the grounds of Kiwanis Park.
Animals are permitted in the park, but not in the run/walk.
Time Limit:
The time limit to complete the course is calculated at 10 minutes per kilometer. Starting at the half way mark, if a participant does not reach a km mark by this calculated time, the participant may be required to continue unassisted by race support. Participants are asked to familiarize themselves with the course route if this situation might be a possibility to them. We wish to minimize the disruption caused by our event to the general public using Kiwanis Park. We hope you understand our position.
T-Shirts
The first 700 entrants will receive a FREE 2026 limited edition technical t-shirt. Register today – don’t be disappointed!
No t-shirts available for race day entries.
Finisher Medals and Results
Finisher medal to all finishers.
RESULTS
Computerized timing and race results by RunWaterloo Results. Results will be available race day, and after the race at results.runwaterloo.com
Post Race
Following your run, enjoy a variety of food and refreshments, along with musical entertainment – all free with your entry! In addition, food truck vendors will be onsite for participants to purchase additional food items. Be sure to bring money for the Food Trucks!
Sponsors
The sponsors recognized on this page have generously contributed financial support, products and/or services to The Kitchener Kids with Cancer Run and we encourage your ongoing support of these generous companies and organizations.
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Photos
Check out our gallery at RunWaterloo.com for thousands of race photos - all free to download.
Event schedule
- Wed, September 16, 2026 5:00 p.m. - Kit Pick Up, Conestoga Mall, 550 King St N, Waterloo, ON, 5pm - 8pm (by Winners)
- Thu, September 17, 2026 5:00 p.m. - Kit Pick Up, Conestoga Mall, 550 King St N, Waterloo, ON, 5pm - 8pm (by Winners)
- Fri, September 18, 2026 5:00 p.m. - Kit Pick Up, Conestoga Mall, 550 King St N, Waterloo, ON, 5pm - 8pm (by Winners)
- Sat, September 19, 2026 7:00 a.m. - Kit Pick Up, Kiwanis Park, 7am - 8:30am
- Sat, September 19, 2026 8:57 a.m. - Race Start - Kids 200m
- Sat, September 19, 2026 9:00 a.m. - Race Start - Timed 5 KM & 10 KM races
- Sat, September 19, 2026 9:03 a.m. - Race Start - Untimed 5 KM run/walk
Contact information
- Event contact
- Jodi Rosner BSc, MD, FRCPC
- Phone
- +1 519-745-5290
- Website
- Visit website
