Join us for the Faculty of Health Fun Run!
As one of the longest-standing traditions at the University of Waterloo, participants have the option of completing a 2.5 km or 5 km run, jog, walk or however you chose to move!
Saturday September 19, 2026
8:00 a.m. Check-in Opens
9:30 a.m. Race Start Time
10:30 a.m. Awards, Prizes and After Party
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 chip timing and results will be posted online. For the 5KM run it can be used as part of an official race in the running community.
Supporting the Faculty of Health
This year’s event will help support the University’s ambitious Healthy Waterloo initiative. By harnessing our campus community as a “living lab,” we will focus on creating, testing and implementing preventative health solutions that inspire enhanced quality of life for all individuals, communities, and populations.
T-SHIRTS ARE NOW SOLD OUT!
We’re still excited to have you join the fun — we just wanted to give you a heads‑up ahead of time.
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
5 KM - Run, Walk, Move Closed
Registration includes t-shirt, finisher prize and processing fee. Entry fee is non-refundable.
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CA$45.00
+HST
2.5 KM - Run, Walk, Move Closed
Registration includes t-shirt, finisher prize and processing fee. Entry fee is non-refundable.
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CA$45.00
+HST
UW STUDENT - 5 KM - Run, Walk, Move Closed
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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CA$25.00
+HST
UW STUDENT - 2.5 KM - Walk, Run, Move Closed
Registration includes t-shirt, finisher prize and processing fee. Entry fee is non-refundable. This category is specifically created for students.
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CA$25.00
+HST
Child (under 12 years old) - 5 KM Closed
Registration includes t-shirt, finisher prize and processing fee. Entry is non-refundable.
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CA$15.00
+HST
Child (under 12 years old) - 2.5 KM Closed
Registration includes t-shirt, finisher prize and processing fee. Entry is non-refundable.
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CA$15.00
+HST
Jul 9 - Sep 19
Future Walker/Runner (Stroller Occupant) Closed
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.
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Free
Course Routes
The 5 KM course route is a certified distance following this route Faculty of Health 5 KM Route
The 2.5 KM course route is approximately 2.5 KM following this route Faculty of Health 2.5 KM Route
Every KM will be marked, and there will be Marshalls along the course route.
There will be 2 Water Stations along the route and one at the Finish.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Katelyn Gordner
- Phone
- 519-501-6100
- Website
- Visit website
Event schedule
- Sat, September 19, 2026 8:00 AM - Race Day Kit Pickup (to 9:15 a.m.)
- Sat, September 19, 2026 9:30 AM - Race Start - 5 KM & 2.5 KM
- Sat, September 19, 2026 10:30 AM - Awards and celebration, BMH Green
Total raised
56 percent of the goal has been raised
