Waterloo Marathon

It is with great sadness that after 20 years of first creating the Waterloo Marathon and Ed Whitlock Half Marathon, that I have to cancel the 2023 Races.

There are two Main Reasons for this:

#1. The Start and Finish Line Route Roads are being re-paved and I have been asked to find another Route – not possible for a number of reasons.

#2. Our Expenses far exceeded our Income this year and this is despite Steed and Evans not charging us for Closing the Roads. Obviously, our major Fundraiser has to Raise Funds for our Volunteer Programmes.

We will fully refund those who have registered for previous races but not able to run or give them a tax receipt, please reach out

I would like to sincerely thank (in no particular order)

* Every runner who took part in our races over the years – without you, we could not have financially supported our Volunteer Community Services.
* My Board and my Staff for their support and encouragement.
* The hundreds of Volunteers, because without them, we would not have the races.
* The Ed Whitlock family
* Steed & Evans for Sponsoring this year’s Ed Whitlock Half.
* The Waterloo Region
* The Bechtel Park Staff
* ABC Rentals
* Bernard Conway
* Chip Time
* Culligan Water
* Jamieson Rentals
* Michael Duboulau and his Pipers
* Paul Rossi
* Porta Plus
* Running Count
* The KW Amateur Radio Volunteers
* The Food Team
* Graham at Tim Hortons
* The Waterloo Regional Police
* Jason L’Abbe Potter for creating such wonderful medals.

and lastly my Wife, who has been at the finish line handing out these medals since day one.

My apologies if I have missed someone
Thank you to all,

Tony Lea
Race Director

And we cannot forget about Michaela Quirk, bib number 469, who finished first in the women’s category with a finishing time of 1:30:13. Thats a 4:17/ km pace!!!

Congrats Michaela, amazing run!!

A big congrats to Jacob Zerko, bib number 461, who finished first in the mens category with a finishing time of 1:17:25. Thats a 3:41/ km pace!!!

Way to go Jacob !!!

Today is the last day to register for the Ed Whitlock Half Marathon ! Registration closes tonight at 11:59 PM

Hurry Hurry, Sign up Now !

2022 — St. John Ambulance Ed Whitlock Half Marathon — St. John Ambulance Ed Whitlock Half Marathon Bechtel Park, 185 Bridge Street West, Waterloo, ON N2K 1K9, Canada - ED WHITLOCK HALF MARATHON21 km loop.Picturesque Half… - May 1, 2022

This a friendly heads up that the night of Saturday April 30, 2022 at 9pm to 10am Sunday morning; there will be a 13 hour closure of Hwy 401 and Hespeler Road at the Hespeler road interchange during the demolition of the southbound bridge.

Detours to bypass the area during the demolition will be in place.

Please accommodate accordingly as this may cause some extra travel time
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Link:
http://www.401cbridge.com/TraffImp.html

Less than 10 days away from the Ed Whitlock Half Marathon

Just a friendly reminder the Half Marathon starts at 8:00 on May 1st. Also, You can pick up your race kits the day before the half marathon (Saturday, April 30th) at our St John Ambulance location (250 Gage Ave) from 10:00 am - 2:00pm or on Sunday morning before the half marathon from 6:30am - 7:30am at Bechtel Park

20 days and counting ! Sunny days are in the forecast, Spring is here, we are ready to roll!!
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ONLY 25 Days left to sign up !

https://raceroster.com/events/2022/56064/st-john-ambulance-ed-whitlock-half-marathon