The top 10 running events in Toronto this spring

The top spring running events in Toronto bring the biggest races to our city streets, with thousands of sprinters, runners, joggers and walkers packing the roads for a good cause or just a chance to get fit.

Events you might want to check out:

Race Roster Spring Run-Off (April 8 @ Colborne Lodge Drive)
There are loads of hills to tackle on the 5 and 8K routes around historic High Park in this race that got a name change.
MEC Race Two (April 9 @ Coronation Park)
MEC runs a tight race with no bells and whistles, just chip-timed runs with 5, 10 and 15K routes along Lake Ontario.
Balanse Bum Run (April 30 @ Queen’s Park Circle)
The Queens Park loop and the U of T area is home to the Bum Run, a 5K charity race that brings attention to colorectal cancer.
Goodlife Marathon (May 7 @ Mel Lastman Square)
Avoid the insta-fomo and set your sights on the biggest run of the season by tackling the killer York Mills hills.
Colour Me Rad (May 13 @ Downsview Park)
Downsview Park is home to this fun run, with volunteers pelting you with corn starch colour bombs throughout the 5K route.
Sporting Life 10K (May 14 @ Sporting Life)
Running from midtown and ending near Fort York, this popular 10K raises funds for Camp Ooch in support of kids living with cancer.
Run with Israel (May 22 @ Coronation Park)
This run is in its third year and it kicks off just before the UJA's Walk with Israel. The 8K route begins at Canoe Landing Park before wrapping up at Ontario Place.
TO Women's Run (May 28 @ Sunnybrook Park)
Female runners have two distances to test out, half marathon or 5K, weaving through the shady paths of Sunnybrook Park.
Becel Ride for Heart (June 4 @ Gardiner Expressway)
If you ever wanted to run on the Gardiner this is the (only) race for you with 5 or 10K distances that start after the cyclists wind down.
Toronto Waterfront 10 (June 17 @ Canada Running Series)
Dubbed Core to the Shore, this aptly named race kicks off at Queen and University and winds through city streets before wrapping up by Ontario Place.

by Phil Villeneuve via blogTO