Re-Fridgee-Eighter 2026

KITCHENER, LET'S DO THIS! ALL AGES, ALL ABILITIES! The 5K Foam Fest is a one of a kind Obstacle Course based Fun Run! Join us for over 25 obstacles including the world's largest inflatable 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!

New from ENDURrun.... E•60

The same friendly community event you know, but the most accessible event in ENDURrun history. 6 days, 6 races, 60 kilometres. Only one weekend.

6 DAYS - 6 STAGES - 60 KM

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.

A 5k fun run ... with beer ... at the Craft Beer Show!

If you ever looked at the Ribfest and Craft Beer Show and said, "the only thing that could make this better is running," then this is for you. 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!

THE TIME HAS COME TO SUFFER IN OVALS ONCE AGAIN!

This event is for H+P members only (or friends of H+Pers), is CHIP TIMED this year, and is 100% rankings eligible!

Location: St. Davids High School

Time: 7:00AM

• TENTATIVE SCHEDULE (not exact, subject to slight change on race day):

• 7:00AM- Race chip and kit pick up

• 7:30am-

o 5000m heat 1(sub 19-ish)

• 7:55am

o 5000 heat 2 (19-23)

• 8:25am

o 5000m heat 3 (23+)

• 9:00am- The Mile

• 8:50am- Wave 1 800m (fast heat)

• 8:55am- Wave 2 800m (slow heat)

• 9:15am- 400m backwards race

• 9:30am- Elimination Mile Madness

o Fun heat first

o Then competitive women's heat

o Then competitive men's heat

• 10:00am-ish- Kids Races

o 800m (timed) - (Big kids, 12 and under)

o 400m (medium kids (6-9ish, not timed, no parents)

o 100m (2-6ish yo, parents welcome)

o 50m (2 and under, parents welcome)

KIDS RACE DETAILS

• 100% Free for all

• Age ranges are to your discretion

• All participants will receive a race bib and participant ribbon to make it feel like an official race experience!

• Top 3 men and top 3 women will be awarded with medals in the 800m

• This won't be perfect because we won't have enough kids to have awards by age group...but we'll have fun with whoever signs up!

• Age ranges are to your discretion for each event

SUPPORTED BY:

FOOD from MY NEXT KW HOME GROUP.

PRIZES from RUNNERS' CHOICE WATERLOO.

TIMING and other stuff from RUN WATERLOO

Wednesday July 29, 2026 First wave at 6:00 p.m. Victoria Park, Kitchener, ON

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.

Whether you're a seasoned pro or you've never toed the start line of a race, this event is for you! This is the sixth running of this great 1,609 metre event. Most people can walk a mile in 15-20 minutes.

No swag, no food, no awards, just a certified and chiptimed summertime 1 Mile to add to your running schedule.