12 running events in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find running events and connect with the local endurance sports community.

• Cinco De Mayo 2026 [raceroster.com]
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  Sun, May 03, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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  Cinco De Mayo 5K 2026

  Sunday May 3, 2026 / 10:00 A.M. / St. Johns NL

  This race has a maximum registration cap of 450 entrants.

  Cinco De Mayo is back Celebrate with us May 5 with a fun 5K Super cool medal

  and supports Beagle Paws Rescue

  5K around Quidi Vidi lake and then a free beer or non-alcoholic beverage at Jack Astor's.

  5k Run

  18 Regiment Road, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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• Shoppers Drug Mart® Run for Women - St. John’s 2026 [runforwomen.ca] [Register at raceroster.com]
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  Sat, Jun 13, 2026 at 8:30 AM

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  St. John's, NL In support of women’s mental health programs at Stella's Circle. Race Date: June 13, 2026 Race Location: Dominion Lake Avenue (20 Lake Ave, St. John's, NL A1A 1H4) Start Times: 8:30...

  St. John's, NL In support of women’s mental health programs at Stella's Circle. Race Date: June 13, 2026 Race Location: Dominion Lake Avenue (20 Lake Ave, St. John's, NL A1A 1H4) Start Times: 8:30 a.m. – 1K Little Steps 8:50 a.m. – Welcome and Warm-up 9:15 a.m. – 10K Start 9:30 a.m. – 5K Start Suggested Arrival Time: 8:00 a.m. Share your experience with our community! Tag us on social: Instagram: @runforwomen Facebook: @Run_for_Women_Series Hashtag: #runforwomen

  1k 5k 10k Run Walk

  20 Lake Avenue, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, A1A 1H4, Canada
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• VOCM Cares Canada Day 5K [raceroster.com]
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  Wed, Jul 01, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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  Wednesday July 1, 2026 / 10:00 A.M. /

  St. John's, NL

  Kick off Canada Day by joining us for a fun 5k!

  Walk, run, stroll, whatever makes you feel good.

  Taking place at Bowring Park

  (maybe the splash...

  Wednesday July 1, 2026 / 10:00 A.M. /

  St. John's, NL

  Kick off Canada Day by joining us for a fun 5k!

  Walk, run, stroll, whatever makes you feel good.

  Taking place at Bowring Park

  (maybe the splash pad will be open for a nice cool down!)

  This going to sell out faster than the those Chocolate Glazed Timbits!

  Let's do it, eh!

  Our charity for this run is VOCM Cares Foundation!

  VOCM Cares' primary mission is to support communities across Newfoundland and Labrador through charitable causes: focusing on areas of health, safety and education. We do this through several programs but primarily through COMMUNITY SERVICE INITIATIVES and PROGRAM FUNDING. As the needs of local organizations continue to grow—especially in recent years—our commitment to helping them remains stronger than ever!

  Your support is shared province-wide!

  www.vocmcares.com

  5k Run Walk

  Bowring Park Road, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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• Pride Fun Run 2026 [raceroster.com]
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  Sat, Jul 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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  We are back for the third Pride fun run

  Such A great time last year and we are hoping more fun this year.

  Partnered with Quadrangle this is a celebration event you can run, walk, sashay, dance your way across the finish line.

  we have some super cool bling this year and should have a sample soon!!

  And a free beer at Jack Astor's after you finish.

  We sold out last year so don't wait !!

  Fun Run Run Walk

  Quidi Vidi Lake Trail, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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• Joy Run 50 [joyrun.ca] [Register at ultrasignup.com]
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  Sat, Aug 01, 2026 at 7:00 AM

  25k Relay Run Ultra

  230 Signal Hill Road, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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• Sun Run 2026 [facebook.com] [Register at raceroster.com]
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  Sun, Aug 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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  The Sun Run is back!!

  Awesome course

  Run Date August 16 @ 10:00am we start west end of the park (Check Map)

  Chip timed 5K and post party Jack Astor's after for a free beer

  Awesome medal wait till you see it !

  Only 250 Spots

  5k Run

  Bowring Park Road, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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• Candlelighters Go Gold [raceroster.com]
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  Sun, Sep 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM

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  Go Gold fun run in support of Candlelighters Association of NL is back!!!

  The Candlelighters Association of NL exists to provide support, education, encouragement, advocacy and hope to all families...

  Go Gold fun run in support of Candlelighters Association of NL is back!!!

  The Candlelighters Association of NL exists to provide support, education, encouragement, advocacy and hope to all families affected by Childhood Cancer in Newfoundland and Labrador.

  This fun run is just once around Quidi Vidi lake and our goal is to raise 1500 which will send one kid to camp. Because kids can't fight cancer alone.

  We will be online next week the event is set for only 200 spots

  Show the love and come out

  Fun Run Run

  Quidi Vidi Lake Trail, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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• Mummers Run 2026 [facebook.com] [Register at raceroster.com]
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  Sat, Nov 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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  We are doing a Mummers Run!

  Easy 5k (run/walk) on Quidi Vidi lake and our host and sponsor Jack Astor's has offered their venue and a free beer after.

  Charity will be Single Parents Association of NL a great time of year to help boost there food bank.

  Limited to only 300 for the first year just to check it out and we are working on a cool mummers medal.

  5k Run Walk

  Quidi Vidi Lake Trail, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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• Shamrockin' 5K 2027 [events.runningroom.com] [Register at raceroster.com]
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  Sun, Mar 14, 2027 at 11:00 AM

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  Sunday March 15, 2026 / 11:00 A.M. / St. John NL

  This race has a maximum registration cap of 350

  Shamrockin' 5K in support of the Single Parent Association of Newfoundland.

  The Single Parent...

  Sunday March 15, 2026 / 11:00 A.M. / St. John NL

  This race has a maximum registration cap of 350

  Shamrockin' 5K in support of the Single Parent Association of Newfoundland.

  The Single Parent Association of Newfoundland and Labrador was founded in 1987. Our objective is to provide supports for single parents, enabling them to regain control over their lives for the empowerment of themselves and their children.

  Fast flat 5K chip timed, free beer, live music. draw prizes and fun!

  Always an awesome medal (will be revealed later)

  Event starts at and ends at Jacks Astor's come inside after for the party

  5k Run

  Harbour Drive, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, A1C 6N6, Canada
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