Joy Run
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About the race
The Joy Run 25 is a 25K trail race in Pasadena, NL, organized by Joy Run. The course runs from North Harbour Road in Pasadena through backcountry terrain and finishes in Steady Brook, descending into views of the Humber Valley. The route includes sustained mountain climbs and sweeping valleys and follows the same course used in previous editions.
The event is held in memory of the organizer's brother who died by suicide in 2019. The race foregrounds mental health awareness and suicide prevention, and the organizer describes it as an effort to turn grief into connection and conversation. The event ties trail running to those aims by linking the physical challenges on the course to themes of resilience, community, and remembrance.
The description notes a focus on supporting mental health through running and on honoring a personal loss. The organizer frames each climb, valley, and finish line as symbolic of the struggles and progress people experience, and positions the race as a communal way to carry forward that legacy. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
