Toronto & Ottawa · Every week, all year

Free Drop-In Runs

Looking to get fit, meet some friends, and improve your running? Our weekly community runs are led by run leaders, open to everyone, and always free. No registration, just show up.

Walk-ins always welcome · Running experience required for select runs.

6Drop-in runs each week
4Store start lines
2Cities
$0To join, always

The weekly schedule

Pick Your Run

Every run leaves from one of our stores with a run leader. Bag drop and washrooms at every location.

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Toronto
Sundays · 8:30 a.m.Structured, 18+

Sunday Long Run King West & Midtown

A community favourite. Routes follow our BlackToe Team training programs, with plenty of chances to turn back early — plus frequent giveaways, photographers, and other surprises.

  • King West (95 Bathurst St) & Midtown (2488 Yonge St)
  • 12–24 km in base season, more in marathon builds · groups ~4:45–6:30 min/km
  • Bag drop & washrooms · please leave dogs at home
Ottawa
Sundays · 8:30 a.m.Structured, 18+

Sunday Long Run Westboro Village

Structured group training for more experienced runners. Routes follow BlackToe Team programs and suit runners comfortable with sustained efforts.

  • BlackToe Running Ottawa · 427 Richmond Road
  • 12–24 km in base season · groups ~4:45–6:30 min/km
  • Bag drop & washrooms · please leave dogs at home
Toronto
Mondays · 6:30 a.m.Beginner Friendly

Monday Morning Run The Well

A relaxed, social run to start the week on the right foot. Time-based, not distance-based: ~30 minutes out, then back to the store. Conversational pace, with smaller pace groups when needed.

  • BlackToe Running The Well · 486 Front St West
  • ~60 minutes total, routes decided day-of
  • Washrooms and small-bag drop at the store
Toronto
Fridays · 6:00 p.m.Experience Required

Friday Tempo · King West & Midtown

Pace work to build your speed and endurance: a 2 km warmup, a 3–7 km tempo block, and a 2 km cool down. First time? Tell the run leader and we'll connect you with the right pace group.

  • King West (95 Bathurst St) & Midtown (2488 Yonge St)
  • Tempo pace groups ~3:30–6:00 min/km
  • Bag drop — return with the run leader (store closes 7 p.m.)
BlackToe Run ClubCoached membership · a step up from the free runs

Ready To Train With A Team?

Take your running up a level with weekly coached workouts, seasonal training plans built around spring and fall goal races, and a team that keeps you showing up. All paces welcome. You should be comfortable covering 6–10 km.

  • Coached 60–90 minute workouts
  • Seasonal training plans, spring & fall
  • Team discounts, socials & race perks
  • Free team singlet after one year
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BlackToe Run Club - King West (Tuesday) Coaching - BlackToe Running - Toronto
Tuesdays · 6:30 p.m.$49/month

Run Club King West

Coached workouts with Head Coach Mark Angus and our team of coaches. Intervals, form work, and post-run strength, year-round.

BlackToe Running King West · 95 Bathurst Street
BlackToe Run Club - King West (Wednesday) Coaching - BlackToe Running - Toronto
Wednesdays · 6:30 p.m.$49/month

Run Club King West

The midweek edition, led by Coach Dan Fournier. Structured builds toward key Toronto races, whether you're chasing a PB or finding your rhythm.

BlackToe Running King West · 95 Bathurst Street
BlackToe Run Club - Midtown (Wednesday) Coaching - BlackToe Running - Toronto
Wednesdays · 6:30 p.m.$49/month

Run Club Midtown

Coached workouts with Coach Kristian Adomait. Build strength, speed, and confidence with the Midtown crew.

BlackToe Running Midtown · 2488 Yonge Street
Ottawa
Wednesdays · 6:30 p.m.$49/month

Run Club Ottawa

Limited to 50 runners

Led by Coach Stephen Evans and Assistant Coach Emily Reid. Geared to runners training for a half or full marathon. Founding members get a team singlet.

BlackToe Running Ottawa · 427 Richmond Road

Memberships are monthly with a minimum three-month commitment. Subscription FAQs · Meet the coaching team

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One-on-one

Private Coaching

Personalized coaching that adapts to your life, schedule, and goals. Whether you're chasing a marathon PB or tackling your first half, our coaches can guide you through it.

  • A fully tailored plan delivered via TrainingPeaks, synced to your GPS watch
  • Direct email access to your BlackToe coach for pacing, fuelling, workout analysis & more
  • A customized race-day blueprint, from 5 km to the marathon
Start private coachingfrom $150/month

Beyond the weekly runs

Free Community Events, All Year

Shakeout runs, shoe demos, mini-races, activations, and plenty of prizes, surprises, and treats. Connect with us to hear about them first.