If I was running a marathon in Montreal, this is where I’d do it.”. 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}}. Many races are affected by COVID-19. However, while the loop is beautiful, it’s also quite hilly. 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 Runners can focus on their effort and not on dodging people or cars, as the park is very quiet. Especially if you’re running a marathon unsupported, the loops are perfect for creating your own water station. We update our calendar daily and have added new features. O’Connell is a 2016 Olympian in the 5,000m. There have been lots of time trials run on these country roads this summer. 5k, 10k, half/full marathons, ultras, road/trail and everything in between. 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. It’s flat, fast and has no cars, but it can be windy. The 5K loop is fast and low traffic. 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 ...). We update our calendar daily and have added new features. Bonus? PB course: This River Road course is where Wodak ran her Canadian 10K Championship race. Many races are affected by COVID-19. No listings found, try adjusting your filter settings or expanding the map view. “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. No listings found, try adjusting your filter settings or expanding the map view. 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. 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 ...). 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. 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. There is a dedicated running and cycling lane, which means runners don’t have to worry about cars. Find runs and races near you with our Ontario running calendar. Wodak is a 2016 Olympian in the 10,000m and the Canadian 10,000m record holder. Scenic course: High Park offers some of the best car-free running in the city. Coolsaet is a lifelong Hamiltonian and two-time Olympian in the marathon. 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. There are a few hills, but they’re not big. Find runs and races near you with our BC running calendar. (Avoid the downtown core.) §count races … If Ottawa runners decide to use this course, I’ll cheer for them as they come by.”. While it can get a little busy at peak hours, if you head out early enough it’ll be calm and lovely. Marathoner’s course: Mount Pleasant Cemetery is the spot to run a virtual marathon in Toronto.

Scenic course: One of the most scenic places to run in Ottawa is along the Rideau Canal. Turn left on Mineral Springs, right back onto the rail trail. Marathoner’s course: Myrand says she runs here all the time – it’s her 30K loop of choice. If you’re in the east end, Sunnybrook Park also has some lovely running. Scenic course: This Stanley Park 5K loop is the St. Paddy’s Day 5K course. Your best bet is to run a 10K segment of this route a little over four times if you’re running a marathon. It’s 10 miles around, but you can make it slightly shorter or slightly longer. Wykes is a 2012 Olympian in the marathon who co-founded Mile2Marathon.

Staehli is a track runner who has run one of the fastest indoor 3,000m times in Canadian history and owns a 5K personal best of 16:08. Marathoner’s course: Fanshawe Lake is a great longer loop, but it’s an unpaved surface and a little technical. 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}}. Scenic course: This route is similar to the Boxing Day 10-Miler but without the downtown portion, which only works when roads are closed.

Myrand is a marathoner who competed at the 2019 World Championships in Doha. 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. Scenic course: The Elbow River Pathway is a shorter loop and a little hilly, but it goes through some scenic areas. It’s flat and there’s hardly any traffic. By moving to a virtual platform, runners won’t be able to take to the streets of Toronto, but they will be able to make their neighbourhoods their race courses. 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. Stopping as you get later into the marathon is terrible. Closed to cars and connecting to paths like the Beltline and the Moore Park Ravine, it’s an ideal spot. It’s a crushed gravel surface with a slight uphill on the way out and downhill on the way back. 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. 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. The course is about 9K out, so 18K out-and-back. Bonus marks for this route: there are kilometre markers along the way. §count races … Marathon course: This is the course that Wykes used last week for his virtual Boston Marathon (which he completed in 2:52). PB course: For runners looking to PB, Eight Mile Road is the loop they’ll want. Please support A Great Canadian Running Challenge’s goal to raise $25 000 for the Terry Fox Foundation in 2020. 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. PB course: This out-and-back loop is where you want to go if you’re looking to crush a PB. Wodak did a 10K time trial here in April, which went well. This paved pathway is quiet in the morning and has very few stoplights, especially if you’re west or east of downtown. 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. Marathoner’s course: Running around the reservoir is ideal for a marathon. 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. Marathoner’s course: This 15K loop is fast if runners do it on the road (they can also run on a path that sits parallel). RELATED: How to nail your STWM virtual race.