Built to Run: Women’s Running Program - Port Union, ON

Calling all women and gender-diverse individuals (18+)! Fast and Female is excited to launch year two of our Running Program - Built to Run in Toronto!

Built to Run (BTR) is an 8-week couch to 5 km program delivered on Wednesday evenings in Toronto from June 12- August 7, 2024. BTR will provide a weekly 60-minute running program leading up to the Scarborough 5K Run on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Morningside Park. Join us for our soft-launch on June 12th from 6:30-7:30PM at Port Union Waterfront Park to get to know run lead Helene Jafine, and to answer any questions you have for the next 8 weeks!

It doesn't matter where you're at in your movement journey; whether you're a seasoned runner or new to running, you were to Built to Run, and you belong here! Our Built To Run Program is a FREE running program that our experts have designed to be an inclusive and engaging way to connect with others, build community, and encourage movement (and try running even if it’s your very first time!).

While it’s a completely free program to join, we do ask you to consider supporting us in one of the following ways:

• Donate - a one-time donation or become a monthly donor
• Fundraise on our behalf - create a fundraising page here and fundraise for Fast and Female
• Spread the word - help share our cause with others in your community. Reshare or repost our message on social media. As a charity, we rely on the generosity of others to ensure we can continue empowering girls and women through sport, physical activity, and education.

About the Program:

Who:

• Women and gender-diverse individuals
• Must be 18 years or older to participate

When:

• Week 1: Wednesday June 12 at 6:30PM (Soft- launch Q&A)
• Week 2 - Wednesday, June 19 at 6:30PM (First official run day)
• Week 3 - Wednesday, June 26 at 6:30PM
• Week 4 - Wednesday, July 3 at 6:30PM
• Week 5 - Wednesday, July 10 at 6:30PM
• Week 6 - Wednesday, July 17 at 6:30PM
• Week 7 - Wednesday, July 24 at 6:30PM
• Week 8 - Wednesday, July 31 at 6:30PM
• Week 9- Wednesday, August 7 at 6:30PM
• RACE DAY- Saturday, August 10th at 8:00AM at Morningside Park

Timing:

• 6:30 - 7:30 pm (60 minutes, including warm-up, run, cool down)

Where:

• Parking lot at Port Union Waterfront Park near Bathroom Building (169 Chesterson Shores, Scarborough, ON)

Cost:

• FREE! (Participants will be responsible for signing up for the Scarborough 5km on their own at their own expense)
• Please consider donating or fundraising on behalf of Fast and Female

What's included:

• 8 -week running program
• Resources on running
• A supportive team cheering you on during your training and on Race Day!

What To Bring:

• Water Bottle
• Active Clothing
• A friend with you!

Donate Today! Please consider making a donation to support Fast and Female Canada programs. Visit www.fastandfemale.com/donatenow for more details.

If you or the person you are registering needs additional support or if there's anything we should know ahead of time, please email us and let us know: [email protected]

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Port Union Waterfront Park, 169 Chesterton Shores, Toronto, Canada