The 2024 WPFS Run Participant Guidebook is available now!
Get course information for the half marathon, 10K, 5Km and Teeny Trot races. See the course map, aid station information, and more.
Kit Pick-Up Dates
- Friday, October 17 – timing to be announced
- Saturday, October 18 – timing to be announced
- Shake-Out Run with the City Park Runners “Run Happy” Pace Team: timing to be announced (all paces welcome!)
- Teeny Trot: timing to be announced
NO KIT PICK-UP ON RACE DAY – NO EXCEPTIONS
Kit Pick-Up Location
Canadian Mennonite University
North Campus, Loewen Gym
500 Shaftesbury Blvd.
What to Expect at the Expo
Race Kit Pick-Up
Go to the kit pick-up area and find the table marked with your race distance. Once at the table, provide your QR code to the volunteer to receive your kit. (NOTE: You will receive an email with your registration QR code the week before the race. Print the code or have it ready to scan on your phone when you arrive.)
Bib Customization Station
After you pick up your bib, visit the Customization Station to add your name (or nickname, or secret alter ego… whatever!).
Pledge Drop-Off
Volunteers from the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Manitoba will be on-site throughout the Expo to collect pledges from participants.
WFPS Run Merch Store
Our race has a reputation for awesome merchandise, and we hope to keep that tradition going this year.
Sponsor and Vendor booths
Coming soon! Browse our excellent collection of Expo vendors and sponsors
FAQs
Can someone pick up my race kit on my behalf?
Yes. If someone is picking up your package for you, they’ll need your confirmation email with QR code and a note authorizing them to pick it up.
Can I Park On-Site for the Expo and Kit Pick-Up?
The parking lot at the CMU North Campus will be open during Expo hours on Friday and Saturday. However, we expect a lot of traffic on Saturday around the Shake-Out Run (9:30 AM) and Teeny Trot (11:30 AM), so consider parking on adjacent streets. Also, please use caution as our volunteers will be setting up for race day.
Parking
Please consider using active transport (bus, bike, carpool or walk) or have a friend drop you off on Race Day.
Parking is VERY LIMITED.
There is ABSOLUTELY NO PARKING AT THE EVENT SITE, ON CMU SOUTH CAMPUS LOT, SURROUNDING FIELDS OR ST. DEMETRIOUS CHURCH
Suggested parking:
- Any side street close or near the event grounds
- Shaftesbury High School (where permitted
Suggested Bike Rack Areas
- Inside CMU Grounds is a small bike rack area
- 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.
Spectators
It is still recommended that spectators chose a spot on the course to view the event and to reduce crowing at the event site.
Make sure you have everything you need!
– Bib and safety pins
– Dry clothing in a labelled bag with your bib # on it
– Running watch
– Power gels or other fuel
– Cold-weather gear (temperature dependent), like gloves, hats, headbands
– Cash/card for the merchandise table
– Any pledges to drop off with the Heart & Stroke Foundation
Please remember that weather and health regulations can change at any time. We will update runners via email if there are significant changes that will impact the event.
Bag Check will be available to runners who wish to leave their dry clothes and items during their run.WFPS Run is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Location – Bag Check is located inside the Loewen Gym. Open at approximately 6:30 am, closes by 1pm.
Lost and found items can be dropped off or claimed here.
RUNNERS – Please be advised that it is imperative that all hallways be kept clear at all times. Fire safety regulations require these hallways to be clear and free of crowding. Please move outside to the heated Food Tent on Race Day
WFPS Run is happy to offer runners a selection of post-run treats in our food/outdoor warming tent. In 2024, these selections may be served to you “cafeteria style” by volunteers or may be pre-bagged. Runners are welcome to stay and relax in the tent or take their goodies to go.