Baden Running Races 2026

Tails on Trails presented by Pet Valu is back for a second year. Join us for this great community fundraising race/run!

Participate in our chip timed 5K race with or without your dog companion, or take part in our 2.5K fun run/walk at your own pace!

Fundraise as a part of your participation to earn great prizes from increasing fundraising tiers!

• Raise $60 or more and earn an exclusive event t-shirt.

• Raise $120 or more and score a t-shirt PLUS a swag bag full of goodies!

NEW THIS YEAR!

Be in the top 25 fundraisers and be automatically entered to win a $2500 travel voucher from our friends at Expedia on Fairway Rd, Kitchener! Top fundraisers can also win amazing prizes such as... a collapsible IMPACT dog crate, enrichment gift baskets, hotel stays, massages and lululemon prizes!

*Fundraising rewards and medals available while quantities last.

Lakeside Laps for Brain Injury Awareness

Saturday June 6, 2026 - 9:30am Race Start

Columbia Lake, Waterloo, ON

#BIAWWLakesideLaps

Join us for the Lakeside Laps for Brain Injury Awareness, an exciting fundraising event hosted by the Brain Injury Association of Waterloo-Wellington (BIAWW) in association with Run Waterloo. This event features a variety of running race distances for participants of all ages and abilities, set against the scenic backdrop of a local lake. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking to walk for a great cause, there’s a race for you!

Date: Saturday June 6, 2026

Location: Columbia Lake, Waterloo, Ontario

Race Distances: 4km, 8km, 4km walk, 200m kids fun run

HIGHLIGHTS

• Finisher medal to all finishers

• Kids welcome - 12 and under save 10% on 4k and 20% on 8k entries

• Kids 200m Run for kids age 7 and under (details below)

• Optional T-Shirts available

• Explore all historical results and records at results.runwaterloo.com

• POST RACE: pledge prizes, food & refreshments and musical entertainment

Run Waterloo: inspiring community through running.

Why We Run:

Brain injuries are more common than we may think. In Canada alone, over 1.5 million people live with the effects of an acquired brain injury. Each year, 160,000 Canadians suffer a brain injury, and many of us know someone who is living with the long-term consequences of a concussion or more serious brain trauma. Whether from a sports injury, a car accident, a fall, or a medical condition, brain injuries can affect anyone, at any time, and their impact can be life-changing.

The Brain Injury Association of Waterloo-Wellington is dedicated to raising awareness, providing support, and advocating for individuals who are navigating life after brain injury. The funds raised at Lakeside Laps will directly support BIAWW's programs, which focus on advocacy, education, empowerment, and connection for individuals living with brain injuries and their families.

How You Can Make a Difference:

• Raise Awareness: Every participant in Lakeside Laps helps bring attention to the need for better services and support for brain injury survivors.

• Support Survivors and Caregivers: The funds raised will go directly toward programs like support groups, peer mentoring, mental health initiatives, and educational outreach.

• Promote Brain Safety: BIAWW works to educate the community on the importance of brain safety, including helmet use and concussion prevention.

• Foster Empowerment: From art programs to mental health resources, we empower survivors to live their lives to the fullest, no matter the challenges they face.

We all know someone who has been affected by a brain injury, whether it’s a friend, family member, or colleague. By participating in Lakeside Laps for Brain Injury Awareness, you are showing your support for those living with the consequences of brain injury and helping to ensure that they have the resources they need to thrive.

Register Now:

Sign up today to be part of this incredible event! Your participation will make a real difference in the lives of those who are living with brain injury in our community.

Together, we can create a world where brain injury survivors are empowered to live full, active, and supported lives.

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For more information about the Brain Injury Association of Waterloo Wellington, please visit biaww.org.

Follow us on Instagram @lakeside_laps_biaww for news and updates.

*Please note: only service dogs allowed on event course.

Presenting Sponsor:

Registration will be open between 3-5pm in person on the day of the race.

The price of registration will be $10 higher on race day.

Hog Jog Schedule:

Weaner Run 6:15 pm

10k run 6:30 pm

3.5k run/walk 6:35

Post-race Pork Meal Included with Registration

Awards Ceremony 7:45 pm

OPIC’s Pork for a Cause Hog Jog is a 3.5km run/walk and 10km run held each year during the Ontario Pork Congress. The Hog Jog originally began in 2005.

The 2026 Hog Jog is proud to support The Emily Murphy Centre, a Stratford based organization dedicated to supporting women and children who have experienced violence. The Emily Murphy Centre provides safe housing, counselling, advocacy, and outreach programs designed to meet the unique needs of women and children in crisis or after a crisis.

Demand for violence-against-women services continues to grow, practically in rural communities where access to supports can be limited. Increased awareness and community involvement play a critical role in ensuring survivors know where to turn for help. By partnering with The Emily Murphy Centre, the Hog Jog aims to shine a light on these essential services while helping to strengthen support for some of the most vulnerable members of our community.

Funds raised through the 2026 Hog Jog will directly support the installation of five donated tiny homes, a transformative project that will expand the Emily Murphy Centre’s housing capacity for families fleeing unsafe and life-threatening situations. Hog Jog proceeds will help cover essential infrastructure costs such as utility connections, enabling these tiny homes to become safe, fully functioning living spaces. This expansion will allow the Centre to provide refuge to more families while continuing to offer holistic supports including counselling, advocacy, and connections to community resources.

The Hog Jog planning committee is honoured to champion this important initiative and excited to bring the community together for a fun, meaningful event that creates lasting impact. Together, Hog Jog and The Emily Murphy Centre are working toward a safer, more supportive future – one step at a time!

The 19th annual charity run/walk and pork dinner will be held the evening of Wednesday, June 17th, 2025 at the Stratford Rotary Complex (353 McCarthy Road Stratford). This is a family fun event for runners of all ages.

Saturday June 27, 2026 10:00 a.m. Trail TBA

This is a free event, and is for Run Waterloo Members only.

There are no bells and whistles, but there is so much more.

The race is a 10 KM Relay Race, 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.