Law Enforcement Torch Run today in Waterloo Region
Posted Jun 4, 2015 06:35:56 AM.
Last Updated Jun 4, 2015 08:21:29 AM.
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Runners will take to the streets of Waterloo Region this morning for the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of Special Olympics Ontario.
Runners, walkers and cyclists will travel several different routes in the region, starting at 10 this morning.
There are a number of different starting points, but they will all converge on Regional Police headquarters around noon with the “Flame of Hope” arriving.
Participants will then be treated to a barbecue lunch.
The event wraps up at one this afternoon.
TORCH RUN ROUTE SCHEDULE
CAMBRIDGE 10:50 – 11:40 hrs 8.0 km
Begins at South Division traveling to Dunbar Road to a slight jog at Concession Road to King Street. Follow King St. to Fountain Street. Take Fountain to Shantz Hill Road. Turn at Gateway Park Drive and follow to Sportsworld Crossing. Meet with other participants at Sportsworld and run/walk into Headquarters for noon.
2) 11:15 – 11:40 hrs 4.0 km
Joins the group running from South Division at the Grist Mill Centre (Giant Tiger parking lot), at King & Lowther, and continues to Sportsworld Crossing before concluding at HQ.
3) TRAIL RUN 10:15 – 11:40 hrs 15.5 km
For more advanced runners who are able to sustain a faster pace. Begins at South Division, traveling to Dunbar Rd to a slight jog along Concession and across King St. to Brower St., then Bishop St. before entering a groomed trail that exits at Hamilton St. Will follow Moore St. to King St., turning left on Fountain St. to Morningside Dr. Includes several kilometres of running along the Grand River Trail which exits at Pioneer Tower Rd. Follow Pioneer Tower Rd. to Sportsworld Dr. to Sportsworld Crossing. Run/walk into Headquarters for noon. Will provide a more challenging pace/terrain option than other Torch Run routes. Limited spots available.
WATERLOO 09:45 – 10:30 hrs 5.8 km
Begins at North Division, traveling along Weber Street to Union Street. From Union turn at Moore Avenue and follow to Wellington Street. Take Wellington to Duke Street and turn again at Water Street to Weber Street. Follow Weber to Frederick Street and finish at Central Division.
KITCHENER 10:30 – 11:40 hrs 9.7 km
Begins at Central Division traveling along Frederick Street to Weber Street. Turn left on Weber St. and follow to Old King Street. Travel along Old King Street to Sportsworld Drive and meet up with the participants at Sportsworld Crossing parking lot. Run/walk into Headquarters for noon.
HEADQUARTERS 11:45 – 12:00 hrs 1.5 km
Walk/Jog Section. Begins at Sportsworld Crossing parking lot, on Sportsworld Drive, and ends at W.R.P.S. Headquarters.
