What we’re about
This group is open to all who wish to make regular running, distance walking, and general fitness a part of their lifestyle. Many have goals, but lack support, resources, and knowledge how to get there. Together we can support one another.
You are welcome, whether beginner or experienced, casual or dedicated. Just tell us what your goal is.
These are fun runs and opportunities for us to discuss all aspects of healthy fitness. You can also post information about 'yoga for runners' classes, boot camps, nutritional information, whatever you're into.
Let's identify some really enjoyable routes. Toronto is a scenic city and running here can be transcendent (okay, maybe I'm a little utopian). There are beautiful valleys (the Don, the Humber), waterfront routes both east and west, as well as some trails up in the north I've heard great rumours about. Tell us where you love to run or walk!
First, some ground rules...
No promotion of any profit-based business here. Any 'promoters' will be promptly and swiftly 'booted'.
To ensure group member safety, we need to be clear; our group's intent is to bring together runners, walkers, and active people to participate in enjoyable and healthy activity together. Respect is key here; this is not to be confused with a dating site. We have a zero tolerance policy regarding harassment and anyone disregarding this policy will be banned from our group.
For similar reasons, it is necessary to have a profile photo that is clearly identifiable (at least a head shot). This is to ensure the comfort and safety of members needing to know who to approach in public locations where events are held. Accounts without a recognizable photo will be politely declined, but you are certainly welcome to rejoin with a new photo...we love new members!
Okay, now that we have your agreement, let's get going!
So take a look at the runs posted, let us know if you're coming (so we can spot each other at the meetup), or post your own suggested runs if you would like us to join you. Let's see if we can create a network of popular routes across the city, year round, so that there's always somewhere for you to join others on any given day and get an enjoyable run or walk in.
I look forward to meeting you on the trails.
Good running and good health to you,
Stephen
Upcoming events (4)
See all- Run/Walk to The Beaches from LeslievillePilot Coffee Roasters, Toronto, ON
Come out for a walk/run along the Martin Goodman Trail to the Beaches with an option for Tommy Thompson Park. We will meet outside Pilot Coffee Roasters (983 Queen St E) at 9:00 AM and go over the route and the different distance options. We will leave at 9:10 am.
- **10 km **route: Starting from Pape Ave, go east on Queen St to Leslie St., south on Leslie St to Lake Shore Blvd, east on Lake Shore Blvd to Ashbridges Bay Park and follow the bike / running path eastward.
At Woodbine Bathing Station switch from the paved path to the wooden boardwalk. When you reach the end of the boardwalk (at Silver Birch, beyond which there is only a sand beach) turn around and head back the same route. - 7 km: Same as 10 km route, except the turnaround point is are tennis courts.
- If you would like to run further or somewhere different, there is a option to add or start a run down to Tommy Thompson Park at the end of Leslie St.
After the Run/Walk (around 10:30am), we will gather at the Pilot Coffee Roasters to re-hydrate and swap stories. Pilot Coffee is a great spot to start and end a run. And, of course, they have a washroom!
What you need: comfortable running gear and come hydrated. If you don't have running gear yet, consider going to Black Toe, The Runners Shop, or the Running Room (various locations across the city) and asking for their advice.
- **10 km **route: Starting from Pape Ave, go east on Queen St to Leslie St., south on Leslie St to Lake Shore Blvd, east on Lake Shore Blvd to Ashbridges Bay Park and follow the bike / running path eastward.
- Saturday Morning Lower Don River and Taylor Creek 6, 10, or 15 km runBroadview Espresso, Toronto, ON
This is a beautiful run along a nice recreation path through the Don Valley. We will meet at Broadview Espresso (817 Broadview Ave, 2 blocks north of Broadview subway station) at 9:00 am (leaving about 9:10 am).
We will go north on Broadview Ave. then turn left on Pottery Rd to go slowly down the hill to valley. At the bottom of Pottery road you will arrive at the Lower Don River Trail. Take the pedestrian crossing to go north along the trail. The scenic Lower Don River Trail will take you north-east under the Don Valley Parkway into Taylor Creek Trail.
6 km run:
The turn-around point for the 6 km route is under the Millwood Bridge.10 km run:
Continue easy along the Lower Don River trailer and go under the Don Mills Road and the Don Valley Parkway to enter the Taylor Creek trail. Follow the trail pass the temporarily closed dog park going east on the trail until you see a small bridge on your left. The bridge is the turn-around point for the 10 km route.15 km run:
Continue east on the Taylor Creek trail following the creek until you get to the path up the hill to Lunsden Avenue. This is the turn-around point for the 15 km route.Here is a link to a map of the full 15 km route:
https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2270053Please take it easy going down and up Pottery Road. We should make it back to the cafe somewhere around 10:30, +/- 15 minutes depending upon our distance and pacing.
What you need: comfortable running gear and come hydrated. If you don't have running gear yet, consider going to Black Toe, The Runners Shop, or the Running Room (various locations across the city) and asking for their advice.
We can re-hydrate in the cafe afterwards. Broadview Espresso is a great spot to start and end a run.
