20th Annual Spring Into Action 2K/5K Walk or Run - Youth Mental Health Day!

The PUMA Toronto women's Spring 10k/5K is now

SOLD OUT!

Registration is ongoing for our Summer 10K/5K and Fall 8K/5K.

Visit our website to learn more and register early to secure your spot!

Set The Pace at the

PUMA Toronto Women's Spring 10K/5K

Join us as we kick off our 18th season at the PUMA Toronto Women’s Spring 10K/5K on Saturday, May 23, 2026!

Be part of something truly special and join more than 1,400 participants as they run and walk through Toronto's paved and stunning park system, starting at Wilket Creek Park, in the heart of the city, in one of Toronto’s most popular races.

Come and see why our race series is 18 years strong and continues to grow, providing women with the opportunity to set the pace and stay fit and active in a fun, supportive, and friendly environment.

Our in-person race starts and finishes in Wilket Creek Park and follows the paved paths of the Toronto park system.

If you can’t join us in person, the virtual race gives you the flexibility to complete your race, your way, anywhere, anytime. Together and apart, we collectively set the pace.

The race is capped at 1,400 participants, and it will sell out. Enter today to secure your spot at the start line.

The PUMA Toronto Women’s Run Series raises funds for the Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO). Your participation helps make a difference to children and their families living with childhood cancer.

Our goal is to raise $70,000 in 2026. This will bring our cumulative total to more than $775,000 since our series inception in 2009.

When you complete all three races in the 2026 PUMA Toronto Women’s Run Series, you will earn our exclusive PUMA Toronto Women’s Run Series finisher prize. More details coming soon!

We look forward to seeing you set the pace with us on Saturday, May 23, 2026!

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

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.