ENDURrun 2027
Two simultaneous events, choose your challenge!
22nd ENDURrun Ultimate:
8 DAYS - 7 STAGES - 160 KM - 1 TOUGH RUNNER
The Ultimate test of running.
5th ENDURrun Sport:
8 DAYS - 8 STAGES - 80 KM
Still a formidable test, but more accessible for more runners.
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Join us for an unforgettable week, August 8-15, 2027.
Options to run single Stages and Relays will open up later.
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Schedule of Events:
Date | Location | Ultimate 160 KM | Sport 80 KM | Time Limit | ||
| Aug 7 4-5pm | Race HQ, 2 Weberlyn Crescent, Conestogo, ON | Stage 0 Pre-race meet and greet and kit pickup (optional) | n/a | |||
| Aug 8 8am | RIM Park, 2001 University Ave E, Waterloo, ON | Stage 1 | Half Marathon (paved) 3 laps [map] | Stage 1 | 10k (paved) 2 laps [map] | 3:00 |
| Aug 9 8am | Riverbluffs Park, 251 George Street, Cambridge, ON | Stage 2 | 15k Time Trial (1 min. starts) 2 laps [map] | Stage 2 | 7.5k Time Trial (1 min. starts) 1 lap [map] | 2:00 |
| Aug 10 8am Stage 3 | Shade's Mills Conservation Area, 450 Avenue Rd, Cambridge, ON | Stage 3 | 30 KM Cross Country 6 loops [map] | Stage 3 | 5 KM Cross Country 1 lap [map] | 4:45/ 0:43, 1:30 |
| 9am Stage 4 | Stage 4 | 10 KM Cross Country 2 laps [map] | ||||
| Aug 11 6pm | Walter Bean Trail, (park in the Coldwell Banker Peter Benninger Realty parking lot) 508 Riverbend Dr, Kitchener, ON | Stage 4 | 10 Mile Hill Run 4 laps [map] | Stage 5 | 5 Mile Hill Run 2 laps [map] | 2:25 |
| Aug 12 5pm | Baden Hills, 2733 Sandhills Rd, Wilmot, ON | off day | Stage 6 | 13.4 KM Technical Trail Run 5 loops [map] | 2:27 | |
| Aug 13 8am | Stage 5 | 25.6 KM Technical Trail Run 10 loops [map] | off day | 4:55 | ||
| Aug 14 7am* | St David Catholic Secondary School, 4 High St, Waterloo, ON | Stage 6 | 10,000m Track Race 25 laps of the track | Stage 7 | 5,000m Track Race 12.5 laps of the track | 1:20/ 0:40 |
| Aug 15 5:30/ 7am** | RIM Park, 2001 University Ave E, Waterloo, ON | Stage 7 | Marathon (paved) 5 laps [map] | Stage 8 | Half Marathon (paved) 3 laps [map] | 6:20/ 4:50 |
* Track heats are organized by seed time, faster to slower, 10,000 then 5,000. A list will be posted after the previous race.
** The 6:20 time limit is based on an early start time of 5:30am which is required for anyone running over 4:30. The time limit for the main 7am start is 4:50. The marathon is a BQ, course certification number ON-2022-018-PTBA. All Half Marathoners start at 7am.
Available discounts:
1. Join the 2027 Run Waterloo Membership. It entitles you to 25% off your entry fee which is a much larger savings than the cost of the membership.
2. Have you never participated in the Ultimate before and are under 25 years of age? Please contact us about a $250 entry fee discount program. Two discounts are available on a first come basis.
Registration fees Spots remaining: 65
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
Ultimate Limited spots available
Price changes in 10 days 14 hours-
Individual. Price excludes tax. Participant Cap is 75. Cap is subject to change without notice.
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Register for UltimateCA$552.27
$500 plus fees
Now registering Aug 19 – Aug 30 -
CA$579.51
$525 plus fees
Aug 31 – Jan 7 -
CA$606.73
$550 plus fees
Jan 8 – Apr 7 -
CA$633.97
$575 plus fees
Apr 8 – Jun 29 -
CA$770.12
$700 plus fees
Jun 30 – Aug 14
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Sport 80 KM Limited spots available
Price changes in 10 days 14 hours-
Individual. Price excludes tax. Participant Cap is 75 between Ultimate and Sport. Cap is subject to change without notice.
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Register for Sport 80 KMCA$416.11
$375 plus fees
Now registering Aug 19 – Aug 30 -
CA$443.34
$400 plus fees
Aug 31 – Jan 7 -
CA$470.58
$425 plus fees
Jan 8 – Apr 7 -
CA$497.80
$450 plus fees
Apr 8 – Jun 29 -
CA$606.73
$550 plus fees
Jun 30 – Aug 14
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Registration Acknowledgement
REGISTRATION POLICY:
All entries are non-refundable, non-transferable, and non-deferrable.
There are no exceptions once a person has registered.
Ultimate + Sport Registration caps have been set at 75 Participants, 10 Relay Teams and 50 Guest runners.
NOTE:
While we do not expect many changes, if any changes at all, all details are subject to change.
Final rules, courses, descriptions and awards will be published by August 1, 2027.
Food, Refreshments and Course Support
For on course support, we will have aid stations supplied with water and Gatorade. Gels will not be provided, it is recommended that you bring your own. Since fueling is of the utmost importance and varies from person to person, we could not provide everyone's preferred brand or flavour being available.
Post race, we will provide a healthy variety of fruits, vegetables, muffins, protein bars, yogurt and snacks. It is recommended that you bring sufficient food to keep your strength up for the duration of the event.
8 Days, 7 Stages, 160 KM, One Tough Runner
Due to permit restrictions, the booklet has changed completely regarding Stage maps and directions. Please refer to the links to the course maps above under Schedule of Events.
Resources
- Please refer to this booklet The 2019 participant info booklet only for Ultimate Rules (1-8), but not for Stage maps and directions. Please refer to 'Schedule of Events' above for course locations and links to course maps.
- Explore all past results and records.
- Watch our event videos library for various content
- Join our facebook group to meet the community and ask away.
More about Sport
The Ultimate running challenge will always be The ENDURrun 160 KM. But there are only a select number of athletes who accept that incredible challenge.
What is your goal?
The ENDURrun Sport 80 KM is more attainable for more runners, but also provides a similar experience at a much lesser physical and mental level.
Are you thinking about taking on the challenge of The ENDURrun 160 KM Ultimate? Try The ENDURrun Sport 80 KM first. Similar format, similar course routes.
Can you run almost every day, at least 40-50 KM per week? The ENDURrun Sport 80 KM provides organized and varied opportunities to provide some excitement to your routine.
Do you have Fall goals and would like to attend a running training camp to help boost your fitness level and focus? Try The ENDURrun Sport 80 KM.
Do you feel that you have ‘been there, done that’ with most races? Do you want the next running challenge? Do you want to commit to an event, train and prepare like you’ve never done before, and get into the best shape of your life? Do you want to attain goals that you never thought possible? Then join The ENDURrun Sport 80 KM community, you will not be disappointed!
The ENDURrun Sport 80 KM
Varying and challenging terrain. Attention to detail. Runner's needs. These are what we provide. You provide the training and preparation. Whether your goal is to win or simply to finish, we are here to help you achieve YOUR goal.
No need to carry your own water or supplies. No stopping for beer or jumping over fire. Just for the pure love and joy of running.
The ENDURrun Sport 80 KM is a comprehensive running challenge, testing the disciplines of road racing, cross country and trail running, and track racing. There are flat and hilly courses, multi-loop, one loop, and out and back courses. There are mass starts, a time trial and heats. There is a double day. There are evening and morning Stages. A little bit of everything to determine who the best runner is over these varying disciplines and challenges, or to give you the most interesting challenge of your lifetime.
The ENDURrun is brought to you by an experienced race committee with a long history of innovation, attention to detail and quality event organization.
Join us in August 2027 for one amazing week.
Run Waterloo is a non-profit that couldn't provide racing experiences without partners like these. Thank you!
Contact information
- Event contact
- Lloyd Schmidt
- Phone
- +1 226-750-0017
- Website
- Visit website
