Santa Pur-suit 2026

consisting of teams of 4, each running a 2.5 KM leg.

Each Team is randomly selected, and the running order is random as well.

Heck, we might as well even select your Team Name too!

Plenty of room for cheering sections. Chip timing, awesome atmosphere and camaraderie, with some excitement and suspense regarding who your teammates are.

Simply register and we will do the rest. All teams with running order will be announced the week before the race. Let the suspense and anticipation begin!

BONUS: $100 Prize Money to the winning team.

If you are not a Run Waterloo Member and wish to participate, click Join Club to the right to learn more.

Run Pure + Simple is our no-bells series of races. These events offer great atmospheres with nothing extra, and are FREE to Run Waterloo members.

A certified and chiptimed 2.5k to get your spring into gear with a unique finisher medal. Note: these medals are the same as 2024 and we are not expecting too many people to take an identical medal.

waterslide, mud pits and 2.5 million cubic feet of foam! Rock out all day to awesome music, enjoy a FREE kids zone for kids 6 and under, taste delicious food, shop from local vendors and celebrate your success in our well-stocked beer garden. With a variety of obstacles and a ton of foam, the 5K Foam Fest is an exciting challenge for experienced and beginner runners alike...Walk it, Run it, Charge it, Fun it; this course should be enjoyed at your own pace and all obstacles are optional! PRICE JUMPS SOON!

Join us for an amazing week, July 13 - 18, 2026

Schedule of Events:

Stage 0 - Sunday July 12 - 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. 2 Weberlyn Cres, Conestogo, ON

• 2:00 p.m. Prologue Group run, 2k-5k

• 3:00 p.m. Social/Kit pick up

• 3:30 p.m. Pre-race Meeting

Stage 1 - Monday July 13 - 5:00 p.m. - 10 KM, RIM Park, 2001 University Ave E, Waterloo, ON - 2 loops of this course route https://www.mappedometer.com/?maproute=939933

Stage 2 - Tuesday July 14 - 5:00 p.m. - 7.5 KM Time Trial, Riverbluffs Park, 251 George Street, Cambridge, ON - Out and back on this course route https://www.mappedometer.com/?maproute=939935

Stage 3 - Wednesday July 15 - 5:00 p.m. - 5 Mile Cross Country Run, Bechtel Park, 185 Bridge St W, Waterloo, ON - 3 loops of this course route https://www.mappedometer.com/?maproute=942274

Stage 4 - Thursday July 16 - 5:00 p.m. - 10.4 KM Technical Trail Run, Baden Hills, 2733 Sandhills Rd, Wilmot, ON - 4 loops of this course route https://www.mappedometer.com/?maproute=918834

Stage 5 - Friday July 17 - 5:00 p.m. - 3 KM Track Race, St David Catholic Secondary School, 4 High St, Waterloo, ON - 7.5 laps of the track - 2 or 3 heats, fastest heat first based on cumulative time to this Stage

Stage 6 - Saturday July 18 - 7:30 a.m. - Half Marathon, RIM Park, 2001 University Ave E, Waterloo, ON - 3 loops of this course route https://www.mappedometer.com/?maproute=966264

Are you an ENDURrun Ultimate or Sport Alumni?

Please register and use Promo Code ERALUMNI to receive a $25 discount off the current entry fee.

Are you already registered for The 2026 ENDURrun 160 KM Ultimate or Sport 80 KM?

Please register and use Promo Code ER160KMTOO to receive a $50 discount off the current entry fee.

2026 ENDURrun Ultimate and Sport Registration is open.

Back in 2026, Run Waterloo is partnering with your favourite summer festival.

RUN at RIBFEST: Sunday July 19, 11:00 a.m.

RIBFEST & CRAFT BEER SHOW: July 17-19

Run at Ribfest pairs craft brews with running in the best possible way. We've put together a 1.25k loop through Victoria park that starts and ends in the licensed area, where you drink a beer sample each loop. On top of that, race entry comes with more beer tokens and everything in the Sunday Ribfest VIP package. Why wouldn't you want to #RunAtRibfest?

Run Waterloo Members Save!

25% of the registration fee to Run Waterloo (total price net of the VIP Ticket). Eg. the current price is $70, of which $35 is directly VIP and $35 is Run Waterloo race entry. RW Member saves 25% on $35, so $8.75! One of many reasons to join the RW Membership!