KW Walking Classic News

We are in the Finals!

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 18:30:13 +0000

We have made it to the finals in the About Walking Reader's Choice Awards in the Walker Friendly Half Marathon category. Our race has it all: the atmosphere, the organization, the competition, the location, the cause.... need I say more..... and we need your vote to spread the word. Help to put us on the map as the most walker friendly Half…

- Author: Dave Lewis

What a Day!

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 01:21:27 +0000

Thanks to all of you for helping to make our 2011 event such an overwhelming success. The public square was filled with celebrations: personal bests, team awards and noteable individual triumphs. One again our day was one to remember and as one participant remarked, "This is no ordinary Charity Walk" As an all inclusive community based event…

- Author: Dave Lewis

2011 Results

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 01:54:43 +0000

Thanks to all of the participants of this year's race. Race results can be viewed here.

- Author: Paul Janzen

No More Hot Spots

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 20:21:22 +0000

Thanks to the Ontario Pre-Service Firefighter Program from Connestoga College our event will be much safer and more efficiently supported out on the race course this year. The students of the program have volunteered their time and expertise to be Race Marshals and to assist with set up on the Public Square this Sunday. Their support is greatly…

- Author: Dave Lewis

The Count Down is ON!

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:55:23 +0000

The count down is on for the start of the fourth annual Minds in Motion, KW Walking Classic. There is no time to hesitate. GET REGISTERED and START TRAINING! Visit our Training Page for downloadable programs to get you ready for any distance: 5 km, 10 km or even the Half Marathon Event!! Last year's event was spectacular. With close to 800…

- Author: Dave Lewis

What 2010 Racers are Saying About Us!

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 01:43:44 +0000

Our hats off to Susan and David Lewis and all the organizers for a great race with some very snazzy t-shirts and medals. The sky was blue, the temperature was just right, and despite a challenging, hilly course the Shore Things piled up milestones and personal bests at the KW Walking Classic 10K and very first half marathon.

Helen Battersby -…

- Author: Dave Lewis

2010 Photos Are Now Available

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 00:48:34 +0000

KW Walking Classic 2010 Race Day Photos are now available to order.

Here are a few ways that you can locate photos of you, your team, your friends, and others at our great race.

Browse - you can browse through general race day photos by viewing our 2010 Race Day Photo Album. Team photos are located in our 2010 Race Day Team Album.

Search - To…

- Author: Paul Janzen

2011 Race Early Bird Discounts

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 10:00:30 +0000

Hey walkers! Did you enjoy the 2010 race? Why not come out and join us again.

The KW Walking Classic 2011 Race Day is Sunday, September 25th and registration is already open. Here are the registration fees for the 2011 race:

	5 km	10 km	Half Marathon
Oct 1, 2010 - Nov 30, 2010	$25	$35	$50
Dec 1, 2010 - Mar 31, 2011	$30	$40	$…

- Author: Paul Janzen

Race Day Photos Will Be Available Soon

Sun, 03 Oct 2010 16:18:02 +0000

We are currently working on posting all 2010 Race Day Photos on the website. Please check back soon so you can order your own prints.

- Author: Paul Janzen

Tread Powerfully Touts KW Walking Classic

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 18:24:39 +0000

Here is a quote from www.treadpowerfully.com. All we can say is "Thanks for your support and participation! We look forward to having you back again next year."

I cannot say enough about what made this race so professional, safe, warm and encouraging:

Volunteers at race kit pick-up were friendly, helpful and the whole process was a dream!
Each…

- Author: Paul Janzen