2026 Beat Bechtel

Beat Bechtel returns to Waterloo, Ontario on September 13, 2026, with a trail race at Bechtel Park. This fall event features a certified, chip-timed 5K on unpaved park trails, with a 2.5K option also listed. It’s a straightforward, no-frills Run Waterloo race with a simple course and a community feel.

The course uses unpaved park trails at Bechtel Park and is described as a two-loop trail 5K. The route is certified, chip-timed, and built around a simple park-trail layout.

• Trail race at Bechtel Park in Waterloo
• September 13, 2026 race day
• 5K and 2.5K distance options
• Certified, chip-timed 5K
• Unpaved park trail course
• Straightforward no-frills race experience