H+P CHILLY PRIMER x 5K CHALLENGE
- Date Sat 21st February 2026
- Location Waterloo, ON
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for the H+P Chilly Primer x 5K Challenge, happening on Saturday, February 21, 2026, in the vibrant community of Waterloo! This exciting event is designed for runners looking to test their mettle and gauge their race pace in preparation for the upcoming Chilly Half Marathon. Participants will tackle a 5K course at their Chilly Half goal pace, making it an excellent opportunity to push your limits and aim for a prize!
The race kicks off at 9 AM, and runners will navigate the scenic H+P SVEC 5K route. With a focus on achieving your personal best, this challenge offers an enticing incentive: if you hit your goal time, you’ll be rewarded with a fantastic Chilly Half prize pack, including a stylish H+P Winter Hat, a Buff from My Next KW Home Group, and a Maurten CAF 100 gel to fuel your run. Don’t miss out on this chance to fine-tune your pace and enjoy a day of camaraderie and competition in beautiful Waterloo!
The race kicks off at 9 AM, and runners will navigate the scenic H+P SVEC 5K route. With a focus on achieving your personal best, this challenge offers an enticing incentive: if you hit your goal time, you’ll be rewarded with a fantastic Chilly Half prize pack, including a stylish H+P Winter Hat, a Buff from My Next KW Home Group, and a Maurten CAF 100 gel to fuel your run. Don’t miss out on this chance to fine-tune your pace and enjoy a day of camaraderie and competition in beautiful Waterloo!
Organiser's Description
The concept of this one is simple: Run 5K at your Chilly Half goal pace (or the pace you would target if you were racing it hard) and win a prize!
WHEN?Saturday February 21st @ 9AM. This is the perfect timing to test your race pace pre- Chilly. COURSE:We will be using the H+P SVEC 5K route which you can check out HERE. Our back up will be using ring road at UofW- stay tuned for details on this of needed. TIMING:Results will be posted on HPWR.Timing will be completed using the SEGMENT. The start and finish point will be marked, but make sure you start before it and end after it so you register a time. Also make sure you start a new activity on your watch, make sure your activity is public, AND make sure you have turned off hide start/end point. PRIZING:When you register, you will enter your GOAL PACE for the Chilly Half. They key is this has to be a LEGIT, challenging HM goal pace for you (even if you don't intend on chasing it at Chilly). We'll know if you're slacking! :P If you hit your time, you got a Chilly Half prize pack! (1) A H+P Winter Hat for race day. (2) Buff from My Next KW Home Group for race day.
(3) 1 Maurten CAF 100 gel Runners' Choice Waterloo - what else are you taking 5mins before the start??
WHEN?Saturday February 21st @ 9AM. This is the perfect timing to test your race pace pre- Chilly. COURSE:We will be using the H+P SVEC 5K route which you can check out HERE. Our back up will be using ring road at UofW- stay tuned for details on this of needed. TIMING:Results will be posted on HPWR.Timing will be completed using the SEGMENT. The start and finish point will be marked, but make sure you start before it and end after it so you register a time. Also make sure you start a new activity on your watch, make sure your activity is public, AND make sure you have turned off hide start/end point. PRIZING:When you register, you will enter your GOAL PACE for the Chilly Half. They key is this has to be a LEGIT, challenging HM goal pace for you (even if you don't intend on chasing it at Chilly). We'll know if you're slacking! :P If you hit your time, you got a Chilly Half prize pack! (1) A H+P Winter Hat for race day. (2) Buff from My Next KW Home Group for race day.
(3) 1 Maurten CAF 100 gel Runners' Choice Waterloo - what else are you taking 5mins before the start??
Races
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Chilly 5k Primer
Free
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404 Westmount Road North, Waterloo, ON, Canada
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