THE 50TH ANNUAL
Join us for a 10k, 5k, 3k, or kids' 200m.
- Saturday June 19, 6:00 p.m., is the 5k
- Sunday June 20, 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!
This race sold out at 2,000 participants in 2026 but we are actively looking at ways to expand the field for 2027.
Courses Certified by Athletics Canada, Event Sanctioned by Athletics Ontario, and open to everyone!
New for 2027: read more about Athletics Ontario sanctioning and Road & Trail memberships.
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
10 KM
Price changes in 5 months 23 days-
Sunday June 21. Includes finisher medal. T-shirts available for purchase, while supplies last.
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Register for 10 KMCA$62.11
$50 + fees
Now registering Jul 9 – Jan 5 -
CA$67.55
$55 + fees
Jan 6 – Apr 5 -
CA$73.00
$60 + fees
Apr 6 – May 22 -
CA$78.44
$65 + fees
May 23 – Jun 17 -
CA$83.89
$70 + fees
Jun 18 – Jun 21
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5 KM
Price changes in 5 months 23 days-
Saturday June 20. Includes finisher medal. T-shirts available for purchase, while supplies last.
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Register for 5 KMCA$56.66
$45 + fees
Now registering Jul 9 – Jan 5 -
CA$62.11
$50 + fees
Jan 6 – Apr 5 -
CA$67.55
$55 + fees
Apr 6 – May 22 -
CA$73.00
$60 + fees
May 23 – Jun 17 -
CA$78.44
$65 + fees
Jun 18 – Jun 21
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3 KM
Price changes in 5 months 23 days-
Sunday June 21. Includes finisher medal. T-shirts available for purchase, while supplies last.
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Register for 3 KMCA$45.76
$35 + fees
Now registering Jul 9 – Jan 5 -
CA$51.22
$40 + fees
Jan 6 – Apr 5 -
CA$56.66
$45 + fees
Apr 6 – May 22 -
CA$62.11
$50 + fees
May 23 – Jun 17 -
CA$67.55
$55 + fees
Jun 18 – Jun 21
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Big Dipper
Price changes in 5 months 23 days-
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.
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Register for Big DipperCA$89.33
$75 + fees
Now registering Jul 9 – Jan 5 -
CA$94.79
$80 + fees
Jan 6 – Apr 5 -
CA$100.23
$85 + fees
Apr 6 – May 22 -
CA$105.68
$90 + fees
May 23 – Jun 17 -
CA$111.12
$95 + fees
Jun 18 – Jun 21
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Little Dipper
Price changes in 5 months 23 days-
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.
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Register for Little DipperCA$73.00
$60 + fees
Now registering Jul 9 – Jan 5 -
CA$78.44
$65 + fees
Jan 6 – Apr 5 -
CA$83.89
$70 + fees
Apr 6 – May 22 -
CA$89.33
$75 + fees
May 23 – Jun 17 -
CA$94.79
$80 + fees
Jun 18 – Jun 21
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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.
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Register for Klassic Kids' 200mCA$13.14
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.
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Register for Future Runner (Stroller Occupant)FreeJul 9 - Jun 21
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 Courses
10 KM | Sunday 8:30 a.m. | Route TBA.
5 KM | Saturday 6:00 p.m. | Route TBA.
3 KM | Sunday 8:30 a.m. | Route TBA.
200m | Sunday 10:15 a.m. | The kids 200m is a small loop from the Finish line.
Course Rules
It is every participant’s responsibility to know the course and the race assumes no responsibility for any missed turns. Each turn will be marshaled and signed. Courses are pending approval and may change with municipal needs.
Time limit: 10 minutes per kilometer. Starting at the half way mark of the 10k, if a participant does not reach a km mark by this calculated time, the participant will be asked to move to the sidewalk and finish the race as a pedestrian, 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 traffic disruption caused by our event, and value the support of Police services regarding participant safety.
Venue Map
This is an idea of what to expect; venue and map TBA.
This race is supported by these fine partners. Thank you!
Run Waterloo is a non-profit that couldn't provide racing experiences without partners like these. Thank you!
Race Swag
This is an idea of what to expect from 2026; stay tuned for 2027 swag.
- Every finisher in any event receives a finisher medal. Everyone gets the spinner medal; and in addition, all Big Dippers and Little Dippers get the glow-in-the-dark medal.
- 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.
Event schedule
- Fri, June 18, 2027 5:00 PM - Kit Pickup #1 @ Runners' Choice Waterloo (until 7:00pm)
- Sat, June 19, 2027 11:00 AM - Kit Pickup #2 @ Runners' Choice Waterloo (until 1:00pm)
- Sat, June 19, 2027 4:00 PM - Kit Pickup #3 @ TBA (until 6:00pm)
- Sat, June 19, 2027 5:35 PM - FUN RUN START - 200m - ages 5 and under
- Sat, June 19, 2027 5:40 PM - FUN RUN START - 200m - ages 5 and older
- Sat, June 19, 2027 5:45 PM - Warmup with coach TBA
- Sat, June 19, 2027 6:00 PM - RACE START - 5 KM
- Sun, June 20, 2027 6:30 AM - Kit Pickup #4 @ TBA (until 8:30am)
- Sun, June 20, 2027 8:10 AM - Warmup with coach TBA
- Sun, June 20, 2027 8:30 AM - RACE START - 10 KM & 3 KM
- Sun, June 20, 2027 9:55 AM - My Next KW Race Winner Presentation
- Sun, June 20, 2027 10:00 AM - 10k Winner Presentation
- Sun, June 20, 2027 10:15 AM - FUN RUN START - 200m - ages 5 and under (approx. time, depending upon last 10 KM runners finish)
- Sun, June 20, 2027 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
- Visit website
