BLAIR'S RUN 2026

Women's Training Program Kick-Off

Join us on Wednesday, July 1st at Kardia Athletica to kick-off this year's TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon Women's Training Program!

Participants will have the option of a 3K walk or a 5K run. All paces are welcome and will be supported along the route!

The 3K and 5K will begin and end at Kardia Athletica, and be sure to stick around after the run/walk for a Q&A and tasty treats! You'll have the opportunity to hear from Canada Running Series CEO, Charlotte Brookes, and Coach Becky from Mile2Marathon who is leading your training program this year! This is also a great opportunity to meet some of the other incredible women that are taking part in the Women's Training Program this year.

Location details:

• Kardia Athletica - 10 Lower Spadina St., Unit 100, Toronto, ON M5V 2Z2

Schedule

9:45am - Meet outside the studio

10:00am - Photo op and announcements

10:15am - 5K and 3K routes will begin. We will have pacers to keep you on route!

• Please note that this is not a closed course.

~11:00am - Q&A with Coach Becky

• Hear from Canada Running Series CEO, Charlotte Brookes, Kardia Founder, Heather Gardner, and chat with Coach Becky from Mile2Marathon about the Women's Training Program!

Until 12:00pm - Post-run treats & drinks at Kardia

All participants are welcome to drop off a bag beforehand.

Routes

• 5K Route

• 3K Route

*Spots are limited to 40 participants and registration will close once the event is full!

While this is a completely free event, we appreciate any optional donations that are made directly to Girls Forward!

Long Run #1

Join us on Saturday, July 18th at Ashbridges Bay for a supported Long Run as we prepare for this fall's TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon.

Participants will be travelling along the Martin Goodman Trail (MGT) both west and east of our main hub at Ashbridges Bay Park based on the distance you are doing that morning.

We will have hydration, gels and music on the MGT 2.5km west of Ashbridges Bay as well as the main hub at Ashbridges Bay. At the main hub, we will be celebrating your training with prizing and some tasty treats.

Bring your own refillable water bottle to fill up at these spots along your route!

Location details:

Meeting Point: Coxwell Ave. & Lake Shore Blvd E, southeast corner.

Parking

Schedule

7:30am - 20km marathon training group starts. View the 20km route.

8:30am - 10km and 15km marathon & half training groups start. View the 10km route and 15km route.

9:30am - 5K training group starts. View the 5km route.

Until 11:30am - Post-run treats & drinks at the Ashbridges Bay Hub

All participants are welcome to drop off a bag beforehand.

*Spots are limited to 300 participants and registration will close once the event is full! While registration is free, a mandatory donation of $10 is required to sign up.

All proceeds go towards your choice of a participating TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon Charity Challenge organization!

The EPIC group-training experience that challenges you to SHRED limited beliefs, push past your limits, work as a team, and break a sweat, together - is BACK on Home Turf with our Summer SHRED at 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

Join us for the 10th Annual Toronto Carnival Run on Saturday, July 25, 2026!

Celebrate health, culture, and community at this Caribbean Carnival–themed run/walk along Toronto’s scenic waterfront. Starting and finishing at Sir Casimir Gzowski Park, this out-and-back route along the Martin Goodman Trail offers 5K, 10K and 1K kids race 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

THE RUNNERS SHOP

SUNSET SHUFFLE

5K AND 1 MILE

THURSDAY, AUGUST 06, 2026

TORONTO WARDS ISLAND

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About the Race

A unique, unforgettable evening run on Toronto Island with golden-hour 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

SPONSORED BY

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.