The top 10 running events in Toronto this summer

Running events in Toronto this summer weave their way through the city and include charity dashes and fun runs. There’s truly a little something for everyone, from full on marathons to 5K sprints.

Events you might want to check out:

Pride and Remembrance Run and Walk (June 24 @ Church and Wellesley, Toronto)
An easy 3K or 5K sashay around Queen's Park in support of LGBTQ+ causes that's part run, part party, so come out and celebrate.
MEC Race 4 (June 25 @ Tommy Thompson Park)
Forget the movie ticket or burger, for about the same price you get chip-timed results, coffee and bananas, plus unlimited high-fives.
Toronto Carnival Run (July 22 @ Toronto Inukshuk Park )
Now in its second year, this 5 or 10K race along the waterfront promises to pack the runners in with the island theme, kicking off Caribana festivities in the city.
The Color Run 5K (August 12 @ Woodbine Entertainment)
If a unicorn is your spirit animal, then this run is for you. This funky 5K douses you in colour bombs, and everyone takes home a unicorn medal. Win win!
Toronto Women’s 10K/5K (August 26 @ Sunnybrook Park)
The 10K routes are limited to only 1,500 runners total, making this race a walk in the park.
Night Race Toronto (September 9 @ Midtown Toronto, Toronto)
Former ravers rejoice at the neon spectacle that is the Night Race. Sunnybrook Park sets the scene for the dizzying slew of runners all sporting headlights on the 5K or 10K route.
B&O Yorkville Run (September 10 @ Yorkville Village Park)
White gloved servers greet you at the flashy finish line, but the real draw is watching the Canadian 5K road race champs zoom by you kicking off the race in super flat and fancy Yorkville.
RBC Race for the Kids Toronto (September 16 @ Mel Lastman Square)
Now in its fifth year, RBC’s race kicks off at Mel Lastman Square with 5K, 7K or 15K distances whipping around the former mayor’s cinder block of a civic hall.
Terry Fox Run (September 17 @ Canoe Landing Park)
Consider it your civic duty to support this run dedicated to Terry’s goal of ending cancer. Run, walk, bike or blade, or just show up and open your wallet.
Famous Canadian Beer Run (September 17 @ Ontario Place)
This heady event takes you to six of Toronto’s top breweries, so pack your Depends if you’re Port-o-Potty phobic.

by Libby Roach via blogTO