Lakeside Laps for Brain Injury Awareness 2025

Lakeside Laps for Brain Injury Awareness is a community fundraising event hosted by the Brain Injury Association of Waterloo-Wellington (BIAWW) in partnership with Run Waterloo. The event offers a variety of race distances suitable for all ages and abilities, set around the scenic Columbia Lake, with proceeds supporting advocacy, education, and empowerment programs for individuals living with brain injuries and their families.

Participants enjoy a welcoming atmosphere with finisher medals, children's discounts, optional T-shirts, and post-race activities including prizes, food, refreshments, and musical entertainment. The course welcomes service dogs only and encourages family participation with stroller allowances.

- Primarily paved paths around Columbia Lake
- Suitable for road running and walking
- Family friendly with stroller accommodation
- Scenic lake views
- No aid station details specified

- Finisher medals awarded to all participants
- Discounts for children aged 12 and under on 4km and 8km entries
- Optional T-shirts available for purchase
- Post-race activities including pledge prizes, food, refreshments, and musical entertainment
- Only service dogs allowed on the course
- Strollers and their passengers are free but must be registered and accompanied by a participant in a different sub-event