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The Thanksgiving Day Mile, part of the K-W Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade celebrations, sends runners along a closed and traffic-free stretch of Weber Street in Waterloo. The course runs net downhill from start to finish, so it rewards a committed effort and often produces personal bests. The route is certified by Athletics Canada and the event is sanctioned by Athletics Ontario, giving runners official recognition for their times. Parade spectators line the streets in costume, turning the mile into a celebration of community spirit. Every finisher receives a medal, race photos and refreshments at the finish area, and runners can pair the mile with the Fall 5 KM Classic to complete the Oktoberfest Run Series and collect additional medals.
Net downhill mile course
Closed and traffic-free Weber Street route
Athletics Canada certified course
Festive parade crowds and decorations in costume
Fast course suited to personal bests
Part of the K-W Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade
Start / Finish
Weber Street, Waterloo, Ontario
Weber Street, Waterloo, Ontario (net downhill finish)
Terrain
Route
Race Day
What you get
Finisher medal
Race photos
Additional Oktoberfest Run Series medal when combined with the Fall 5 KM Classic
On the day
Food vendors
Before you enter
Other questions
Yes. The one mile route is certified by Athletics Canada, which ensures the distance is accurate and fair for all competitors.
Yes. The mile is run on a fully closed, traffic-free course along Weber Street, so runners do not share the road with vehicles.
The route runs net downhill from start to finish, making it a fast mile that is well suited to runners chasing a personal best.
Finishers receive a medal and race photos, and refreshments are available at the finish line area. The event is sanctioned by Athletics Ontario, so results carry official recognition.
Yes. Runners can pair the Thanksgiving Day Mile with the Fall 5 KM Classic to complete the Oktoberfest Run Series, which brings extra competition and additional medals for finishing both events.
Entry fee
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Expected October 2027
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