2027 Toronto St. Patrick's Day Run

Endurance Training

Now in its 6th season, this program brings swimmers and swimrunners together to train in an organized group, where no one trains alone. Join us for either 1, 2, or 3 times a week and enjoy a great morning swim. Our focus is on building endurance for open water swimming while teaching basic skills that are required to be successful in both open water swimming and swimrun.

Run by long-time Owner of Thornhill Multisport and Canaqua Sports, former National level swimmer, Race Director, and open water swim advocate, Ian Feldman, this program focuses on building endurance while teaching the skills required to succeed in Open Water Swimming and swimrun

NEVER SWIM ALONE

This is why we started and why we do what we do.

Workouts will consist of swim sessions ranging from 500 meters to 5 km, depending on each swimmer's ability and level.

Come and join us for a great summer of training!

Dates: June 27, 2026, to August 29, 2026

Join us for 1 to 3 workouts per week

Saturdays 7:30 - 8:30 AM

Tuesday and Thursday 7:00 - 8:00 AM

Mudskipper SWIMRUN Club

The Mudskipper SwimRun Challenge is growing across Canada and and includes races across North America. With so many people saying that they are interested but are not sure how it works, our training program is geared to help people learn the basics of SwimRun while practicing all of the elements required to succeed in the unique sport.

Interested in SwimRun? Not sure where to start?

our Mudskipper training program is here to help

Dates: June 27, 2026, to August 29, 2026

Training Time: Saturday at 8.30 AM for one hour.

Register for once-a-week training.

Interested in online training for swimrun or Open Water Swimming? Email us at

[email protected]

Please note that in inclement weather individual sessions may be canceled.

NEW FOR 2026

OPEN WATER DROP-IN PROGRAM

Are you planning on being in the Toronto area this summer, and are looking for a place to swim?

Canaqua Sports is pleased to announce our new OPEN WATER DROP-IN program.

Simply email us, and let us know you are coming and when you will be in the area, and drop in to any of our sessions. Each Individual Session costs $15.00

Email us at [email protected] for more details.

Lamport Stadium Sunday, February 19th, 2026 - and this year, we're offering 2 NEW Pre-SHRED experiences you can add on to your main ticket to kick off the day. TICKETS INCLUDE: * 2-HR HIIT Workout * 500 Swag Bags up for grabs for Early Bird Tickets ($150 Value) - Swag Bags will be reserved for the first 200 Early Bird Tickets purchased. * FREE samples + demos from leading health + wellness brands * Recovery Zone with complimentary treatments * Partner Burpee Challenge for a chance to WIN $2,000 in prizes * FREE class passes to your favourite studios * Sideline challenges to WIN hundreds in prizes * EPIC action photos from the workout * And More! Join us alongside some of the city's top local trainers and special guests who will test your strength, endurance, agility, and speed while being motivated

by your peers to complete a killer workout like no other. Think of Instagram’s largest fitness + wellness community brought to life, and connect with inspiring trainers, life athletes, industry influencers and role models IRL. This is not your Wednesday 5PM class; it’s a workout surrounded by positive like-minded individuals who cheer each other on, fuelled by the non-stop energy of ONE COMMUNITY to reach your personal max, on and off the turf. READY TO SHRED WITH TORONTO'STOP TRAINERS? The event kicks off with our OPTIONAL Signature Partner Burpee Challenge for a chance to WIN $2,000 in prizes that will have participants leaving it all on the turf. Then, warm up with some of Toronto's top fitness trainers before experiencing an EPIC HIIT workout. Together, the crew will complete 90 minutes of work broken into 5 segments, capped off with a cool-down session. Following the workout, attendees will have the opportunity to mingle and refuel with leading fitness + wellness brands and local

businesses - while creating content with old and new friends because if it wasn’t documented – did it really happen? Not your typical workout, MOVE YYZ will feature is a 1-hr fully choreographed, music-driven experience that blends breathwork, yoga and pilates with contemporary movement, and high-energy dance. Join for an unforgettable morning surrounded by hundreds of Life Athletes that will leave you with an immense feeling of gratitude and pure joy. Register as a standalone ticket or combine with Summer SHRED to set the tone for an action-packed, energy-ignited day - think Coachella meets fitness. NEW: Optional 5K Pre-SHRED Run with Ticket Go ALL IN at SUMMER SHRED with our optional Pre-SHRED 5K before we take over The Turf on July 19. For those ready to set the tone early — join our community-led 5K run kicking off from Lamport Stadium and flowing through West End alongside fellow Life Athletes before the BIGGEST workout event of the summer. PLUS you get a chance to WIN 1 of 5 Pairs of

Brooks Running Shoes.👟 ⚠️ IMPORTANT: You MUST be registered for the RUN + SHRED ticket AND participate in the run to enter for chance to win shoes. No exceptions. *Note: RUN and MOVE will be at the same time so participants can only opt to be part of one or the other ahead of Summer SHRED workout. Let’s do this, Toronto. DETAILS: * Sunday, July 19, 2026 | 7:00 AM – 1:30 PM * Lamport Stadium - 1155 King Street West * MOVE Registration Opens: 6:45 AM * MOVE: 7:30 AM * Optional 5K Run Start: 8:00 AM * SHRED Registration Opens: 8:30 AM * Burpee Challenge: 9:30 AM * Workout: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM * Refuel: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM ONE DAY. ONE COMMUNITY. ONE EPIC EXPERIENCE. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GET YOUR TICKET No Refund or Exchanges

Starting and finishing at Sir Casimir Gzowski Park, this out-and-back route along the Martin Goodman Trail offers 1K, 5K, and 10K distances for all ages and fitness levels.

Your registration includes:

• Race swag (while quantities last)

• Chip-timed race bib

• Finisher’s medal

• Complimentary baggage check

Breakfast add-on available for an additional cost. Preorder deadline: July 5th

Full event details: www.torontocarnivalrun.com

vibes and big-city views.

🔥Fast, scenic course on the Island . The race starts at Wards Island. So be sure to take the ferry to Wards.

🏃‍♂️ Choose your race: 1 Mile, 5K, or both!

The course is an out and back. Beginning at Wards Island Ferry Dock and heading to Centre Island for 2.5 Km then turning around. https://www.strava.com/routes/3496222638066207750

🍔 Post-race BBQ to celebrate- YES it is included in your race registration. If you would like to purchase additional BBQ tickets for family or friends you can do that as you go through the registration process

🌆 Stunning skyline views on the ferry ride there and back

Race Times

1 Mile: 6:50 PM - 10 minute time limit

5K: 7:05 PM

Race Highlights

Find the 2025 race results here, and the 2025 photos here

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A running, reading and leadership program for kids

The Hopes Rise "Champions Club" after school program is a combination of running, reading and leadership skill building, culminating with a 5k race. All of the children are given free running shoes and books. Your donations help us make that happen!

Founded by Canadian Olympian and long time Canadian women's marathon record holder Silvia Ruegger (February 23, 1961 – August 23, 2019). Silvia's vision for seeing transformational change led to her creating the charity Hopes Rise, before passing away from cancer in August. Audacious hope, which fuelled Silvia’s Olympic dream and the birth of the Running & Reading Club, fuels the dream to see all children in Canada hopeful about their future and equipped with the skills and qualities they need to flourish and be leaders in their community and nation. The Runners Shop is committed to playing an active role in keeping Silvia's dream of a bright future for all children alive.