Actually, a friend of mine recently ran a marathon on this loop. “You can pretty much go nonstop here without any lights. It’s closed to cars except 4.5 to 7K in the neighbourhood. PB course: The Experimental Farm is the place to run a really fast time. Marathoner’s course: Myrand says she runs here all the time – it’s her 30K loop of choice. Of course, this could also be run as an out-and-back without the Mineral Springs loop if you’re looking to make it shorter. Please support A Great Canadian Running Challenge’s goal to raise $25 000 for the Terry Fox Foundation in 2020. Scenic course: The Elbow River Pathway is a shorter loop and a little hilly, but it goes through some scenic areas. If I was running a marathon in Montreal, this is where I’d do it.”. The Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon will look a little different this year. Scenic course: This Stanley Park 5K loop is the St. Paddy’s Day 5K course. We update our calendar daily and have added new features. There is a dedicated running and cycling lane, which means runners don’t have to worry about cars. Your best bet is to run a 10K segment of this route a little over four times if you’re running a marathon. While it can get a little busy at peak hours, if you head out early enough it’ll be calm and lovely. PB course: This out-and-back loop is where you want to go if you’re looking to crush a PB. Find runs and races near you with our BC running calendar. There are a few hills, but they’re not big. No listings found, try adjusting your filter settings or expanding the map view. With this in mind, Canadian Running and STWM have put together some possible routes for your upcoming virtual race and training runs in some of Canada’s major cities. There are scenic views of Burlington Bay and Cootes Paradise, with a washroom available at Bayfront Park. If you’re looking to run one of the shorter distances and aren’t so concerned about finishing time, head west to HP, where the routes are a little hilly but the views are beautiful. Turn left on Mineral Springs, right back onto the rail trail. With the help of our country’s best road runners, here’s where to run a virtual race in Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Hamilton, London, Calgary and Vancouver. If Ottawa runners decide to use this course, I’ll cheer for them as they come by.”. Canada’s best virtual race courses If you're looking for some course inspiration for your upcoming virtual race, take a look at the favourite loops of some of Canada's best runners Staehli says it’s not too car-heavy, plus it’s flat and fast. “If I had a little more support, I would’ve have had to go past my house, but I used a lot of the pathways designated for bikes and runners, and I didn’t have to worry about much car traffic at all. It’s a crushed gravel surface with a slight uphill on the way out and downhill on the way back. Wodak is a 2016 Olympian in the 10,000m and the Canadian 10,000m record holder. 2020 - 2021 Marathons held in Canada The calendar regroups all kinds of activities (Running, Walking, Nordic Walking, Vertical Races, Obstacle races, Dog runs, Multiday events ...). If you’re looking for a marathon PB, stick to the Eight Mile Road loop, but if you’re just in it for a good time, head over to Fanshawe. 5k, 10k, half/full marathons, ultras, road/trail and everything in between. 5k, 10k, half/full marathons, ultras, road/trail and everything in between. Listing {{listings.length}} running listings in Ontario, {{(month + 1) | amParse:'MM' | amDateFormat:'MMMM'}}, {{categoryIdNameMap[ctrl.categoryFilter]}}, {{ctrl.monthFilter + 1 | amParse: 'MM' | amDateFormat: 'MMMM'}}, {{listing.listing_date | amParse:"YYYY-MM-DD" | amDateFormat:"MMM, YYYY"}} (TBD), {{listing.geocoded_city}}, {{listing.geocoded_state}}. Many races are affected by COVID-19. If you’re in the east end, Sunnybrook Park also has some lovely running. Marathoner’s course: If you’re looking for a longer route to run a solid marathon time, especially if it ends up being windy on your chosen race day, this half-marathon on the rail trail is a good idea. With the political conventions behind us and Labor Day approaching, it's the time of year when down-ballot elections start to kick into high gear. Myrand says there’s a pretty steep hill, but the 5K loop is often used for park runs and could easily make an enjoyable 5K or 10K course. The Banff Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K offers one of the planets’ most incredible and beautiful running experiences, all in Canada's first National Park. Marathoner’s course: Running around the reservoir is ideal for a marathon. Marathon course: This is the course that Wykes used last week for his virtual Boston Marathon (which he completed in 2:52). Myrand is a marathoner who competed at the 2019 World Championships in Doha. Scenic course: If you’re looking to get in the time and the distance on a nice course, the Thames Valley Bike Path is a great option. This would be the ideal spot for a full or half and there’s no need to worry about cars or traffic lights. While there are a couple of lights along the way, it’s pretty flat and long-race friendly. PB course: The Bow River Pathway is the spot if you really want to PB. Find runs and races near you with our Ontario running calendar. There’s one uphill on Longwood road, which is the same as the Boxing Day 10-Miler. Marathoner’s course: Mount Pleasant Cemetery is the spot to run a virtual marathon in Toronto. PB course: This River Road course is where Wodak ran her Canadian 10K Championship race. Especially if you’re running a marathon unsupported, the loops are perfect for creating your own water station. It’s flat, fast and has no cars, but it can be windy. Runners can focus on their effort and not on dodging people or cars, as the park is very quiet. The course is about 9K out, so 18K out-and-back. A 15K loop is also a good distance if you need to set up a drink station or two for yourself. Scenic course: One of the most scenic places to run in Ottawa is along the Rideau Canal. However, while the loop is beautiful, it’s also quite hilly. 2020 - 2021 Races held in Saskatchewan The calendar regroups all kinds of activities (Running, Walking, Nordic Walking, Vertical Races, Obstacle races, Dog runs, Multiday events ...). It won’t be exciting, but it’s an ideal spot to run a PB. Coolsaet suggests finishing with the wind and running early in the morning, as it can get a little busy with foot traffic later in the day. Add your email to the Canadian Running newsletter mailing list: Get the digital edition of Running for your chosen platform: This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. This is a possible route if you’re looking to stay in the cemetery, but connecting and extending the loop is easily done from this location. We update our calendar daily and have added new features. PB course: There’s a long strip of flat road that starts at Pont Champlain and runs along the St. Laurent Petit Voie du Fleuve, which is ideal for an out-and-back course and great for a 10K or half-marathon route. Bonus? PB course: For runners looking to PB, Eight Mile Road is the loop they’ll want. 2020 - 2021 Trail Races held in Canada The calendar regroups all kinds of activities (Running, Walking, Nordic Walking, Vertical Races, Obstacle races, Dog runs, Multiday events ...). Scenic course: For a 5K or 10K, it’s not your fastest route, but Frédéric-Back Park is great if you’re looking for a fun and scenic loop. Check out our list of running races, training plans & running articles, and let us be your ultimate running resource. Listing {{listings.length}} running listings in British Columbia, {{(month + 1) | amParse:'MM' | amDateFormat:'MMMM'}}, {{categoryIdNameMap[ctrl.categoryFilter]}}, {{ctrl.monthFilter + 1 | amParse: 'MM' | amDateFormat: 'MMMM'}}, {{listing.listing_date | amParse:"YYYY-MM-DD" | amDateFormat:"MMM, YYYY"}} (TBD), {{listing.geocoded_city}}, {{listing.geocoded_state}}. 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