Monday, October 12, 2026. 9:00 a.m.
Run before the K-W Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade
- Closed and traffic-free course, right down Weber Street
- Thousands of spectators lining the streets
- Run your fastest mile: net downhill course (point-to-point)
- Run your funnest mile: Festive runners welcome!
- Photos, Medals, and Refreshments included
This race is sanctioned by Athletics Ontario and the course will be certified by Athletics Canada
Extra challenge? This event plus the Fall 5 KM Classic is the 2026 Oktoberfest Run Series for an extra competition, fun, and medal.
Registration fees Spots remaining: 246
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
One Mile Road Race
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Individual. Walk or run.
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Register for One Mile Road RaceCA$34.93
$30 plus fees
Now registering 1 – 50 -
CA$40.37
$35 plus fees
Registrants 51 – 100 -
CA$45.82
$40 plus fees
Registrants 101 – 150 -
CA$51.26
$45 plus fees
Registrants 151 – Sell out
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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.
Race course
Here is the Strava route for the 1 mile and the Mappedometer route for the 1 Mile
Race Course Elevation Profile:
The One Mile Race starts near the intersection of Wilhelm Street and Weber Street West. The distance is a certified One Mile distance. Gathering can take place at George Lippert Park, just south of Wilhelm Street. Please do not assemble on Weber Street until close to the race start time of 9:00 a.m. or as otherwise instructed by Race Officials. Waterloo Regional Police will be closing Weber Street for the duration of the race, and for safety purposes, we need their confirmation of road closures before assembling on Weber Street.
Participant Swag
Celebrate an unforgettable run at the finish line with a custom medal, pretzels, hot chocolate, and other refreshments.
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Event schedule
- Mon, October 12, 2026 7:30 AM - Race Day Bib Pick Up at George Lippert Park (until 8:45 a.m.)
- Mon, October 12, 2026 9:00 AM - Race Start
- Mon, October 12, 2026 9:05 AM - Post Race Food and Refreshments (until 10:00 a.m.)
Contact information
- Event contact
- Lloyd Schmidt or Jordan Schmidt
- Phone
- +1 226-750-0017
- Website
- Visit website
