Runners and walkers wearing race bibs take off out of the start gate.

2025 Faculty of Health Fun Run

Saturday, September 20, 2025

One of the longest-standing traditions at the University of Waterloo, the Faculty of Health Fun Run returned this year! 

Thanks to everyone who participated in the 2025 Fun Run on September 20, 2025! Perfect weather and even better company made it an unforgettable day.

There were over 200 alumni, students, faculty, staff, and members of the community who took part in this year's Fun Run. We were privileged to be joined by Marc Lafleur, our grand marshal, and Bob Copland, our MC. Lili Liu, Dean of Health and Elder Myeegun Henry, Indigenous Knowledge Keeper were also able to join us and share some encouraging words.

Runners and those cheering them on were entertained by DJ Dave Partridge who kept everyone moving to the music! Thanks to Flashpoint for providing a photobooth for participants to enjoy. Erin Rellinger Smith led everyone through warm-ups to ensure they were ready for the race.

Thanks to our participants, over $1000 was raised to help support students, education and research that will inspire a healthier world. 

Congratulations to all who ran, walked and moved in the Fun Run.

Special congratulations to our prize winners:

2.5 km

  • Hudson Yolkowski
  • Mark Yolkowski
  • Chantel Franklin

5 km

  • Jasper Young 
  • Ivy Friedman
  • Jacob Gagliardi

A complete list of chipped timed runner is available on Race Roster.

Thanks again and we hope to see you in 2026 for the Fun Run!

Fun Run logo with tagline move. run. just have fun.

Questions?

Interested in sponsoring the event, being a volunteer, or have questions?

Contact: Leanne Varey, Development Officer.

Four women excited for the Fun Run.
Couple with 2 children posing for Fun Run.
Man flashing peace signs while posing with 2 other people.
Man talking into mic while another man looks on.
Large group of people running on the spot.
Group of 14 posing for Fun Run.
Large group passing the start line.
Pushing a stroller through the run.
People finishing strong.
Two young ladies posing for the Fun Run.
Man with arms in the air wearing a Fun Run t-shirt.
Man and woman in sunglasses and Fun Run t-shirts jogging along.
Dean Lily enjoying the day.
Person in inflatable prison costume.
Group of 4 posing for Fun Run.
Group of 2 posing for Fun Run.
Six costume wearing individuals at the Fun Run.
A group at the Fun Run with a person in a fox costume.

2025 Faculty of Health Fun Run sponsors

Platinum sponsor

Wallenstein Feed & Supply LTD. Logo

Silver sponsors

Swanson's Home Hardware Building Centre logo
Lake of Bays, Merit, and Sawdust City Beer logo
Martin's Family Fruit Farm logo

Bronze sponsors

Emtek logo
Campus Physio logo
Communitech Logo

Partners

Modern Physiotherapy & Training logo
Family with stroller running

About the event

Fun Run participants have the option of completing a 2.5 km or 5 km run, jog or walk. This event is open to faculty, staff, alumni, students, families with strollers and community members of all ages. This is a fully accessible event. Participants are encouraged to join in on the fun and wear costumes for a chance to win prizes! See Fun Run archives for photos from past events. Music, games and the official warm-up add to the fun.

The event includes bib tag technology and results will be posted online as part of an official race in the running community.