Du You Know How Painful This Wilby?
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Past event
Waterloo, Ontario
Free · 6 races
5km, 5 Mile, Ultra, Sprint
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day at "DU YOU KNOW HOW PAINFUL THIS WILBY?" taking place on Saturday, May 30, 2026, in the vibrant community of Waterloo, Ontario! This exciting event invites both seasoned athletes and enthusiastic newcomers to push their limits with a variety of race options. Participants will kick off the day at 7:00 AM at Vista Hills Public School, with a challenging 25 km run that sets the tone for an unforgettable experience.
For those looking for even more adventure, the event features additional distances of 50 km and 75 km, allowing athletes to tackle multiple loops. You can also choose the thrilling duathlon option, combining a 25 km run with a scenic ~23 km bike ride. Additionally, there's an 8K run or an 8K + 23K bike sprint duathlon for those who prefer a shorter challenge. With open roads and a supportive atmosphere, participants are encouraged to prioritize safety while enjoying the stunning scenery of Waterloo. Don’t miss out on the chance to compete, connect, and celebrate the spirit of athleticism at this unique event!
For those looking for even more adventure, the event features additional distances of 50 km and 75 km, allowing athletes to tackle multiple loops. You can also choose the thrilling duathlon option, combining a 25 km run with a scenic ~23 km bike ride. Additionally, there's an 8K run or an 8K + 23K bike sprint duathlon for those who prefer a shorter challenge. With open roads and a supportive atmosphere, participants are encouraged to prioritize safety while enjoying the stunning scenery of Waterloo. Don’t miss out on the chance to compete, connect, and celebrate the spirit of athleticism at this unique event!
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Organiser's description
Let's crush our legs in a diversity of ways on Wilby! Here's the plan:Event OverviewLocation: Vista Hills Public School (314 Sweet Gale St, Waterloo, ON)Start Time: 7:00 AMAll participants begin with the 25 km runWe're going to keep this event small to reduce congestion and risk given the open roads etc- so this event is for at least semi-active H+Pers! Event Options25 km (1 loop)50–75 km (multiple loops)Duathlon- 25 km run + ~23 km bikeADDED: 8K run OR 8K + 23K bike sprint duatlonRun CourseStart/finish: Vista Hills Public SchoolOpen roads – run into oncoming traffic as much as possibleRun within your limits and prioritize safetyTurnaround marked with conesSee the route here.8K CourseIt's the same start/end point as above, we just turn around sooner! Check it out HERE.Bike CourseRolling, fun loop. Follow all rules of the road!Draft-legal race (no time trial bikes allowed)Cycling finish: just before stop sign at Wideman Rd & Wilmot Line- this will prevent a dangerous finish coming back to Vista Hills See the bike route here- note the different finish line than the run SafetyRoads are not closed – traffic is activeUse caution, especially at intersectionsDo not take risks around vehiclesIf delayed significantly by traffic, notify organizers for possible time adjustmentTransition & ParkingTransition zone: Vista Hills Public School parking lotMonitored throughout the event by volunteers Avoid parking at the school if possible (limited space)ResultsBased on Strava segment times + finish timeManual timing available if not using Strava- but let us know beforehand! Overall rankings based on total duathlon time (spring and long course), 8K, 25K, 50K and 75KAthletes doing the 50K or 70K should keep their watch running the entire time, no pausing or autopause during transitions between loops. Duathletes should start a new activity OR use multi sport mode OR use a different device to separate their run and bike activity. We need you to hit the run and bike segment separately! Transition time will be calculated based on run segment time, and your bike activity start time. Additional NotesNo course markings – review routes in advanceSimple course, but includes some intersections- again- be safe!Prizes from sponsors – more details to come
Location
Vista Hills Public School, Sweet Gale Street, Waterloo, ON, Canada
314 Sweet Gale St, Waterloo, ON, N2V 0B4, CA
Du You Know How Painful This Wilby?
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