In 2021 we must eliminate our bag check. Instead, runners will be provided with a Ziploc bag in their kit pick up that can fit: ID, keys and wallet.
You may write your name and bib number on the bag and our volunteers will store it securely while you run. Drop off can be done in the 30 minutes prior to your event starting.
There is NO INDOOR access in 2021. CMU will not be open for runners or volunteers.
Please consider using active transport (bus, bike, carpool or walk) or have a friend drop you off on Race Day.
Suggested parking:
- Any side street close or near the event grounds
- Shaftesbury High School (where permitted)
- Paul’s High School (where permitted)
- Inside Assiniboine Park (ACCESS THE MAIN GATES VIA OFF OF CORYDON AVE)
Suggested Bike Rack Areas
- Inside CMU Grounds is a small bike rack area
- Inside Assiniboine Park by duck pond, Zoo entrance on Roblin
- At St Paul’s High School or Shaftesbury High School
Please obey all parking regulations, lock your car and ensure you DO NOT LEAVE VALUABLES INSIDE. There is ABSOLUTELY NO PARKING AT THE EVENT SITE, ON CMU SOUTH CAMPUS LOT, SURROUNDING FIELDS OR ST. DEMETRIOUS CHURCH
No spectators will be allowed on site in 2021. Please ask your friends and family to watch you run on the event route or meet up with you after your event.
In 2021, our runner awards will be held post- event in a live stream broadcast on our Facebook page. Our Race Director will announce our winners and award will be mailed out in November.
WFPS Run is happy to provide a variety of pre-packaged grab and go options in 2021. Although the food tent will not have space to sit and eat, we are happy to have bagged food for our runners to take with them.
Kit Pick Up Times (REVISED IN 2021):
Please be aware that all kits must be picked up in person by the runner with ID. Due to health check questionnaire and race time assignments, runner must attend kit pick up in person.
- Thursday, October 14 – 9 am to 7 pm
- Friday, October 15 – 9 am to 7 pm
NO KIT PICK UP SATURDAY OR SUNDAY – These are Race Days
Kit Pick Up Location:
Canadian Mennonite University (500 Shaftesbury Blvd) – Main level inside the Loewen Gymnasium
Runner please be aware:
- You will be asked to complete a health check questionnaire by our volunteers
- You will be asked to put on a wrist band in order to accept your kit – this wrist band corresponds to your access time on site as well as your race time
- You cannot request to downgrade your event in 2021
- You cannot transfer your bib to another person
There will not be an expo in 2021
In 2021 we must eliminate our bag check. Instead, runners will be provided with a Ziploc bag in their kit pick up that can fit: ID, keys and wallet.
You may write your name and bib number on the bag and our volunteers will store it securely while you run. Drop off can be done in the 30 minutes prior to your event starting.
There is NO INDOOR access in 2021. CMU will not be open for runners or volunteers.
Please consider using active transport (bus, bike, carpool or walk) or have a friend drop you off on Race Day.
Suggested parking:
- Any side street close or near the event grounds
- Shaftesbury High School (where permitted)
- Paul’s High School (where permitted)
- Inside Assiniboine Park (ACCESS THE MAIN GATES VIA OFF OF CORYDON AVE)
Suggested Bike Rack Areas
- Inside CMU Grounds is a small bike rack area
- Inside Assiniboine Park by duck pond, Zoo entrance on Roblin
- At St Paul’s High School or Shaftesbury High School
Please obey all parking regulations, lock your car and ensure you DO NOT LEAVE VALUABLES INSIDE. There is ABSOLUTELY NO PARKING AT THE EVENT SITE, ON CMU SOUTH CAMPUS LOT, SURROUNDING FIELDS OR ST. DEMETRIOUS CHURCH
No spectators will be allowed on site in 2021. Please ask your friends and family to watch you run on the event route or meet up with you after your event.
In 2021, our runner awards will be held post- event in a live stream broadcast on our Facebook page. Our Race Director will announce our winners and award will be mailed out in November.
WFPS Run is happy to provide a variety of pre-packaged grab and go options in 2021. Although the food tent will not have space to sit and eat, we are happy to have bagged food for our runners to take with them.
Kit Pick Up Times (REVISED IN 2021):
Please be aware that all kits must be picked up in person by the runner with ID. Due to health check questionnaire and race time assignments, runner must attend kit pick up in person.
- Thursday, October 14 – 9 am to 7 pm
- Friday, October 15 – 9 am to 7 pm
NO KIT PICK UP SATURDAY OR SUNDAY – These are Race Days
Kit Pick Up Location:
Canadian Mennonite University (500 Shaftesbury Blvd) – Main level inside the Loewen Gymnasium
Runner please be aware:
- You will be asked to complete a health check questionnaire by our volunteers
- You will be asked to put on a wrist band in order to accept your kit – this wrist band corresponds to your access time on site as well as your race time
- You cannot request to downgrade your event in 2021
- You cannot transfer your bib to another person
There will not be an expo in 2021
See below for race day schedule, checklist, and course info.
Get course information for the half-marathon, 10km, and 5km races. See the course map, aid station information, and more. Medical support will be available along the course as well as at the Start/Finish line.
All runners should be prepared to be more self-sufficient at the 2021 event. Due to health regulations and event guidelines for a COVID careful day, WFPS RUN recommends the following.
In 2021 runners can expect a modified COVID careful event experience. To meet provincial health guidelines and safely host the event, runners will be assigned a race start time that corresponds to the time they may arrive on the event site.