Tails on Trails 2026

Tails on Trails is a dog-friendly charity trail race at Bechtel Park in Waterloo, run in late spring and hosted by Run Waterloo with the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth. Runners can choose a timed 5K race, a 2.5K fun run or walk, or a 200m Pup Run for kids and puppies. The main distances are open to solo runners and human-dog teams. The course uses Bechtel Park trails beside Waterloo's dog park. The loops are short enough for walkers, first-timers, and canicross teams, as well as people aiming for a faster run. The first edition raised $16,000 for the Humane Society and had over 200 dogs running with their humans. Entry includes snacks, a shirt, a finisher medal, and swag. Medals are awarded to runners and canine teams, ribbons to Pup Run kids, and extra fundraising options are available for individuals or teams.