On a crisp December morning, we kicked off the festive season with a special 10k route that showcased Toronto’s holiday magic. Starting from our usual meeting spot at UC steps, we made our way to one of the city’s most enchanting winter destinations – the Distillery District. The historic cobblestone streets, adorned with twinkling lights…
Night Lights: UTRC’s Rave Run
The running community got a whole new vibe when we turned a regular Monday night into something special. Trading our usual pace groups for glow sticks and bringing speakers to the streets, we transformed our weekly run into a moving party. Meeting at UC steps as the day was winding down, our run leaders came…
November Nordheimer Ravine Run
A perfect November Sunday saw our running crew take on the hidden trails of Toronto. Starting at UC’s iconic steps, we embarked on a 12k adventure through Nordheimer Ravine and Cedarvale Park – two of the city’s most beautiful natural spaces. The route led us through winding paths and rolling hills, with fall foliage creating…
Brisk 7k Annex Green Spaces Run to Hot Black Coffee
On February 3, 2024, the UTRC ran a 7k through the Annex’s green spaces and ended at Hot Black Coffee on Queen St. We started the run at the UC Steps where we asked our 31 attendees what they would put in their coffee if milk, cream, sugar, cinnamon, and honey did not exist. We…
Hot Summer Day for Chocolatey Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth at Craig’s Cookies
On Sunday June 4 at 9:30 AM, the UofT Run Club set out on a 7k run to Craig’s Cookies through Christie Pitts Park and Dufferin Grove Park. With summer in full swing, it was hot during the run. We made sure to stop for water twice – always make sure to have water fountains…
Sunny Triple T Run to The Organic Press
On March 26, 2023 we ran 6k through the Toronto Entertainment District and ended at The Organic Press in Kensington Market for smoothie bowls! Below are images of attendees enjoying their smoothie bowls. Here are our reviews from the visit: 4.7/5 – I get cold when I eat the smoothie. Other than that I love…
10k Waterfront run ending at Mofer Coffee
On February 19th 2023 the UofT Run Club ran through the Waterfront ending at Mofer Coffee (224 Wellington Street). The skies were clear and the temperature was temperate making us question if it is really February. The streets were clear as the run started at 9:30 AM making for idealistic group run through the waterfront….
Sunday’s Are For Run Club…and Great Coffee!
On Sunday, February 5th, the UofT Run Club took on another ten kilometres up through Mount Pleasant and back down Avenue Road to our final destination – 5 Elements Espresso Bar. Upon entry, the seemingly petite cafe opens up into a cozy coffee oasis for the entire run club to fit in comfortably! The cafe…
Ciao Runners! A Trip to Eataly
On our Sunday January 22nd 2023 Tri-Park run, the cold weather and cloudy sky gave us the best atmosphere to grab a drink and some food with the club at Eataly. For one of our run leaders, the hot chocolate here is always the way to go. Fresh, dense and chocolatey, it feels similar to…
UofT Run Club Settles the debate. Papa CEO vs Cora Pizza; who has the better pizza?
At 10:30 AM on Saturday January 28th 2023 the UofT Run Club set off on a 10k route through Yorkville and the Annex ending at Papa Ceo and Cora Pizza. (See below) As a club we have been through Philosopher’s walk, Yorkville Park, Ramsden Park, Christie Pitts, ad Bickford Park multiple times. I was excited…