Faculty of Health Fun Run
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2026 Faculty of Health Fun Run
The Faculty of Health Fun Run takes place on September 19, 2026 at the University of Waterloo Faculty of Health on University Avenue West. The event is held on the morning of Homecoming and runs rain or shine. It is described as fully accessible.
Participants may choose between two distances:
- 5 km run, jog or walk
- 2.5 km run, jog or walk
The event uses chip timing and posts results online. The 5 km course is a certified distance and may be used as part of an official race record. Every kilometre on the course is marked and marshalls are stationed along the route. There are two water stations on the route and one at the finish.
The run is open to faculty, staff, alumni, students, families with strollers and community members of all ages. Strollers and their occupants are free but must be registered and accompanied by a registered participant during the event. The program includes music, games, an official warm-up, awards and a post-event celebration.
Registration fees include a t-shirt, a finisher prize and processing fees; entry fees are non-refundable. Separate pricing categories are offered for current students and children. Funds raised support the campus Healthy Waterloo initiative and the event reports progress toward a fundraising goal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
