Race Weekend

Kit Pick-Up Times:

  • Friday, October 18 – 11 am to 7 pm
  • Saturday, October 19 – 9 am to 3 pm

NO KIT PICK-UP ON RACE DAY – NO EXCEPTIONS

Kit Pick-Up Location:

Loewen Gym

Canadian Mennonite University (500 Shaftesbury Blvd)

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)
  • St.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.

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.

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.

Awards will be presented for the top runners in their age categories. In 2024, this event will take place inside the CMU facility – please follow the signage or look at the site map for location.
Awards start at 10:30am