The course
Picturesque Full and Half Marathon courses wind through rural Mennonite country. This course is certified by the Athletics Canada/IAAF/USATF.
Runners will appreciate all of the amenities and value-added services:
- FREE parking
- Complete Full and Half Marathon Courses
- Chip Time Results timing technology
- Scenic route in Mennonite Country
- Indoor soccer facility to warm up in, change rooms and showers
- Close to the 401 and less than 1 hour from Toronto Airport
- St. John Ambulance First Aid/CPR/AED services
- Water stations every 3 km
- Different coloured bibs to identify racers
- Portable toilets along the course
- Signs and cones on the route
- Photographer at the Finish Line and the pictures will be available on the website
- Runners receive a hand-made clay Medallion
- Post-race refreshments, Technical T-shirt and a free massage
- Volunteers and Therapy Dogs to welcome you
- Scottish Pipers positioned throughout the course
- Walkers welcome in the Half Marathon ONLY
** Please Note – both courses will be closed at 2:00 p.m.
Location & Directions to Bechtel Park
- Bechtel Park
- 185 Bridge St W
- Waterloo, ON
- N2K 1K9
- Take the 401 East to Highway 8 Kitchener/Waterloo (Exit 278B)
- Exit at Highway 85 (formerly 86) North Waterloo
- Exit at University Avenue East
- Turn RIGHT at Traffic Lights at the corner of University Ave. and Bridge Street
- Turn RIGHT approximately 180 from corner opposite Tim Hortons INTO Bechtel Park
FROM LONDON
- Take the 401 West to highway 7/8 Kitchener-Waterloo
- Exit at Highway 85 (formerly 86) North Waterloo
- Exit at University Avenue East
- Turn RIGHT at Traffic Lights at the corner of University Ave. and Bridge Street
- Turn RIGHT approximately 180 from corner opposite Tim Hortons INTO Bechtel Park