2025 Holly Jolly Fun Run

Toronto, ON In support of women's mental health programs at Women's College Hospital. Race Date: June 6, 2026 Race Location: Women’s College Hospital (76 Grenville Street, Toronto, ON M5S 1B2) Start Times: 7:40 a.m. – 1K Little Steps 7:50 a.m. – Welcome and Warm-up 8:15 a.m. – 10K Start 8:25 a.m. – 5K Start Suggested Arrival Time: 6:55 a.m. Share your experience with our community! Tag us on social: Instagram: @runforwomen Facebook: @Run_for_Women_Series Hashtag: #runforwomen

Spring Into Action Walk or Run -

Youth Mental Health Day!

Midtown Toronto

Feat Sunnybrook Park Trail

2K or 5K Walk/Run

Midtown Toronto's signature event, Spring Into Action, is back! The annual walk/run through Sunnybrook Park is aimed at bringing together the community into one powerful and impactful day.

Our mission is to raise awareness about the issues around youth mental health and cultivate a message of non-judgement and create a safe space for others to blossom in spring and life. All funds raised will go to GTA-based Youth Mental Health organization Stella's Place.

Help make a difference and raise awareness for the cause by joining us on Saturday, June 13

At Sunnybrook Park to experience the mix of live events, featured vendors, and of course our 2 KM/5 KM walk/run!

SOLD OUT!

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Tommy Thompson Park - 7PM

SET AN ALARM!

REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY MAY 4TH AT 10 am

Race date is Tuesday June 16th -7pm-Tommy Thompson Park

https://raceroster.com/events/2026/114794/the-runners-shop-longest-day-ekiden-relay-race

• Registration opens at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 4.

• Only the team captain must register at that time. The other team members can register onto the team at any point until June 11th. Or, the team captain can register them. So don't worry if you don't have everything sorted at this point.

• The captain will have to select a team category (open, mixed, women) and a leg. This can be changed anytime by returning to your race portal.

• The cost is $180 per team, payable at registration. (Plus HST and fees).

Due to participant limits set by the Toronto Regional Conservation Authority, we expect demand to exceed available spots. I apologize in advance for that.

Reach out to us if you have any questions. Otherwise...we'll see you at the race!

[email protected]

🐶🚫 Reminder: Tommy Thompson Park is dog-free so if someone’s coming to cheer you on, the pup will have to stay home. Thank you for for your cooperation!

What the heck is an Ekiden Relay?

An Ekiden relay is a long-distance team running event—and yes, it comes with a legendary accessory: the Tasuki sash. Runners pass it along to symbolize teamwork.

Ekiden Relay's can be any distance, but in our version, each team will collectively cover the distance of a marathon. Don’t panic! You’re sharing the load, so it goes by fast.

How it works

Each team has 6 runners:

• 2 people run 10K

• 3 people run 5K

• 1 person runs 7.2K

Start times

• 7:00 p.m. – Your two 10K runners start

• 7:05 p.m. – Your three 5K runners start

The handoff magic

The first 5K runner on your team to finish will tag your 7.2K runner, who will wear the Tasuki sash (because this runner is most likely your grand finale finisher)!

We’ll provide the sash, plus a decorating station so you can personalize it and make it fabulously team-branded.

Race History

Check out the photos from 2025:

• https://projects.koraysalih.com/ekiden/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio

• https://caughtinnmotion.pixieset.com/ekedinrun2025/

AWARDS

Special surprises from our sponsors, Asics and Vuori!

Charity partner

Help us support HOPES RISE

A running, reading and leadership program for kids

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.

Canaqua Sports Endurance Training

AT

Cherry Beach

Calling all open water swimmers and swimrunners. YOU ARE INVITED to Cherry Beach for a summer of training at the summer home of Canaqua Sports 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.