The Course
The courses are certified by the Athletics Canada/IAAF/USATF and is a Boston Marathon Qualifier.
Full Marathon :
42 km one loop takes the runner through scenic Mennonite country-side, 13 km of which is nearly flat.
Start Time: 8:00am
Half Marathon : 21 km - one loop of the course. Start Time: 8:30am
Runners will appreciate all of the amenities and value added services:
- FREE parking
- Complete Full and Half Marathon Courses
- Chip Time Results timing technology
- Scenic route in Mennonite Country
- Indoor soccer facility to warm up in Changing rooms and showers
- Close to the 401 and less than 1 hour from Toronto Airport
- St. John Ambulance First Aid/CPR/AED services
- Water stations every 3 km
- Different coloured bibs to identify racers
- Portable toilets along the course
- Signs and cones on the route
- Photographer a the Finish Line and the pictures will be available on the website
- Runners receive a hand-made clay Medallion
- Post-race refreshments, Technical T-shirt and a free massage
- Volunteers and Therapy Dogs to welcome you
- Scottish Pipers positioned throughout the course
- Walkers welcome in the Half Marathon
- Chip Time Results is included in the Entry Fee(*note - police coverage ends after 5 hours, but course will remain open until everyone finishes)
Location & Directions to Bechtel Park
Bechtel Park
185 Bridge St W
Waterloo, ON
N2K 1K9
FROM LONDON:- Take the 401 East to Highway 8 Kitchener/Waterloo (Exit 278B)
- Exit at Highway 85 (formerly 86) North Waterloo
- Exit at University Avenue East
- Turn RIGHT at Traffic Lights at the corner of University Ave. and Bridge Street
- Turn RIGHT approximately 180 from corner opposite Tim Hortons INTO Bechtel Park
FROM TORONTO:- Take the 401 West to highway 7/8 Kitchener-Waterloo
- Exit at Highway 85 (formerly 86) North Waterloo
- Exit at University Avenue East
- Turn RIGHT at Traffic Lights at the corner of University Ave. and Bridge Street
- Turn RIGHT approximately 180 from corner opposite Tim Hortons INTO Bechtel Park
Race Date
Sunday April 28, 2013
Official 15th Waterloo Marathon Photographer -

* View Photos from 2013 Race!
Award Categories
42km Full Marathon:
A $500 prize will be awarded to the male and female with the top run time overall. In addition, prizes will be given to the top three finishing times in each of these age categories, male and female: 20 & Under / 21-29 / 30-39 / 40-49 / 50-59 / 60 & Over.
21km Half Marathon:
Prizes will be given to the top three finishing times in each of these age categories, male and female: 20 & Under / 21-29 / 30-39 / 40-49 / 50-59 / 60 & Over.
* Winners of the $500 prizes are not eligible for prizes in individual categories.
* Winners of the $500 prizes are not eligible for prizes in individual categories.
Results & Awards
Awards Ceremony and Results Awards will be presented at Bechtel following the race. Results will be available on race day, or on the internet at chiptimeresults.com and WaterlooMarathon.com
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