2025 Faculty of Health Fun Run

  • Date Sat 20th September 2025
  • Location Waterloo, ON
  • Price Free - $45.00
  • Races 6 races
  • Distances 5km

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Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes and join the excitement at the 2025 Faculty of Health Fun Run on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the University of Waterloo! This beloved annual event is back and better than ever, offering participants the chance to run, jog, or walk a choice of 2.5 km or 5 km courses. Starting at 10:00 a.m., with check-in opening at 8:00 a.m., this event promises to be a fantastic morning filled with fun and community spirit.

As part of the Homecoming festivities, the Fun Run welcomes everyone – faculty, staff, alumni, students, and families with strollers – to come together and celebrate health and well-being. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a casual stroll, this fully accessible event encourages participants to embrace the joy of movement. Get creative with costumes for a chance to win prizes, and enjoy the lively atmosphere with music, games, and a festive warm-up session. Plus, with chip timing available, you can track your performance as you join in this vibrant community gathering. Proceeds from the Fun Run will support the Healthy Waterloo Initiative and programs at the Centre for Community, Clinical and Applied Research

Organiser's Description

Join us for the return of the Faculty of Health Fun Run!The Faculty of Health is thrilled to announce that the annual Fun Run is officially back! As one of the longest-standing traditions at the University of Waterloo, participants will have the option of completing a 2.5 km or 5 km run, jog, walk or however you chose to move! Saturday September 20, 20258:00 a.m. Check-in Opens, 10:00am Race Start TimeAbout the eventHeld on the morning of Homecoming, the Fun Run will occur rain or shine. The event is open to faculty, staff, alumni, students, families with strollers and community members of all ages. This is a fully accessible event. Participants are encouraged to have fun - join a team, wear costumes, etc. for a chance to win prizes. Music, games and the official warm-up will also add to the fun! The event will include the option for chip timing results will be posted online as part of an official race in the running community.
Supporting the Faculty of HealthProceeds from the Fun Run will be used to help support health and well-being on campus and in our community through the Healthy Waterloo Initiative and Centre for Community, Clinical and Applied Research Excellence (CCCARE) programs.

Races

  • 5 KM - Run, Walk, Move

    $45.00

  • UW STUDENT - 5 KM Run, Walk, Move

    $25.00

  • 2.5 KM - Run, Walk, Move

    $40.00

  • UW STUDENT - 2.5 KM - Walk, Run, Move

    $25.00

  • Child Under 12 Years Old

    $15.00

  • Future Walker/Runner (Stroller Occupant)

    Free

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University of Waterloo | Faculty of Health|EXP, University Avenue West, Waterloo, ON, Canada

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