Re-Fridgee-Eighter
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Event overview
Re-Fridgee-Eighter 2026 is the 28th edition of a winter road race in Waterloo, Ontario. The event takes place on February 8, 2026 at the Columbia Icefield (CIF) on Columbia Street West at the University of Waterloo. Organizers note that February weather can vary and the race is positioned as a winter "A" or "B" effort or as a training race for spring goals such as the half, 30k, or full marathon. The event lists 213 participants.
Distances and race details
- 8 mile
- 5 km
- 1.88 km fun run (untimed)
- Kids' 200 m fun run (untimed; meant for ages 1-9)
Stroller occupants are free but must be registered and accompanied by a registered participant in a different sub-event. Every finisher in the listed events receives a finisher medal. Technical t-shirts are optional at extra cost while supplies last. Stickers are available at kit pickup, one per person, while supplies last.
Advance kit pickup is scheduled on the two days before the event and there is a race-day kit pickup on the event date. Entry is not refundable; deferrals and transfers are outlined in the participant waiver.
Fees
Listed entry fee levels vary by registration period. The base entry fees shown are: 8 mile - $45 to $60; 5 km - $35 to $50; 1.88 km - $10; Kids' 200 m - $10. Prices shown in the listing include processing fees; taxes are extra. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
