Sydenham Fall Trail Run

Sydenham Fall Trail Run Sydenham, Ontario, Canada

The Sydenham Fall Trail Run is a picturesque 8km runs along the north shore of Sydenham Lake on the Cataraqui Trail. The course is relatively flat and fast with the exception of two small hills on the way out and two on the way back. The surface is a combination of 80% trail and 20% road.  

Robbie Burns 8K

Robbie Burns 8K Burlington, Ontario, Canada

Hosted by the Burlington Runners Club, the annual Robbie Burns 8K is a popular mid-winter event for runners and walkers of all abilities. Run on the city streets of Burlington, the certified course starts/finishes on Elgin Street next to the Burlington Performing Arts Center. Expect costumes and bagpipes. Charity FAB (Fit Active Beautiful Foundation)

The Spring Run-Off

Spring Run-Off Toronto, Ontario, Canada

The Spring Run-Off is the annual kick-off of the Canada Running Series. The run celebrates the return of spring in Toronto taking participants around the hills of High Park in either an 8K or 5K distance option. The event focuses on family-friendly fitness, and all in-person participants receive a souvenir shirt and finisher medal feauturing designs inspired by the nature and wildlife in High Park.    

Howe Island 8K Hustle

Howe Island 8K Hustle Howe Island, Kingston, Ontario, Canada

The Howe Island 8K Hustle, is the first of three Island races known as the "Tri-Island Race Series" which also includes The Wolfe Island Classic 5K, and the Amherst Island Wooly Bully 10K. The Howe Island event consists of the 8K run for all ages and a Kids 1-Mile Race. The course is fairly flat and vehicular traffic is nearly non-existent so this race is great for newcomers to the sport as well as seasoned runners.  

Mews Memorial 8K Road Race

Mews Memorial 8K Road Race St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

This is one of the oldest continuous road running races in the province, with more than 35 years of racing. The course is fast and runs from the Mundy Pond area to Quidi Vidi Lake. It is a popular event as a tune up to the Tely 10 each summer.      

Cambridge Mill Race

Cambridge Mill Race Riverbluffs Park, Cambridge, Ontario

The Cambridge Mill Race is an out-and-back course along the Walter Bean trail, which is part of The Great Trail system. The surface is mainly hard-packed dirt and stone dust with a few asphalt sections. The turn-around point is on the paved bike path that runs alongside Blair Road. There will be a water station at the 4K mark. A post-race lunch is provided by The Cambridge Mill to registered participants, you must show your bib to get your meal.

Midsummer 8K

Midsummer 8K Gyro Park, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

The Midsummer 8K begins and ends at Gyro Park with a turnaround in City Park. The route is a 8km loop along Lakeshore passing through one of Kelowna’s nicest residential district (not to mention a sprint through City Park).    

PRC Figure 8 8K

PRC Figure 8 8K Paradise, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

The Paradisde Running Club has three NLAA races on the road race calendar this year. The Figure 8 8K is the second race in the series.  

Texada Run the Rock Marathon, Half and 8K

Texada Run the Rock Marathon Texada Island, British Columbia, Canada

Texada Run the Rock Marathon provides a challenging course that will provide serious bragging rights. Runner's can choose between the marathon, half marathon or 8K distance options. The marathon is a loop course starting and finishing at Shelter Point Regional Park. The half marathon is a point-to-point route along the second half of the marathon route. The 8K starts at the Texada Airport cross over Gillies Bay Road and proceed along the same route as the Full/Half Marathon to Shelter…

Forever Young 8K

Forever Young 8K Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

The Forever Young 8K is an annual running event that promotes active senior living. It is a day to celebrate and recognize active seniors, setting an example to encourage all seniors to adopt a healthy lifestyle. The course starts at the Richmond Olympic Oval then runs on flat compact gravel along the North Dyke beside the beautiful middle arm of the Fraser River. After the run, enjoy the post race social with draw prizes, food, and beverages while you mingle…