Joy Run 50

NOV
15
2025
Join the Joy Run 50 in St. John's on November 15, 2025 for a scenic 50 km or four person relay along coastal trails and community roads. Celebrate the fifth annual event while supporting mental health awareness and suicide prevention.
49 kilometers

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Event information

The Joy Run 50 is scheduled for November 15, 2025 in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. This is the 5th annual running of the event. Distances offered:

  • 50 km
  • 50 km Relay

The event raises awareness for mental health and suicide prevention. It was postponed from August 9, 2025 to November 15, 2025.

Course and relay segments

The main route is listed as 49.14 km with 1,387 m elevation gain. The course follows sections of the East Coast Trail and includes segments named Cobbler’s Path and Sugarloaf Path. The route moves through coastal and community areas around St. John’s and uses a mix of trail and road surfaces.

The relay is divided into four legs: Leg 1 is 14.51 km (352 m gain) from Cabot Tower to the Ocean Science Centre parking lot; Leg 2 is 12.3 km (374 m gain) from the Ocean Science Centre lot to Middle Cove Beach and includes about 7 km road and 5 km trail; Leg 3 is 12.2 km (332 m gain) from Middle Cove Beach to Flatrock; Leg 4 is 10.1 km (341 m gain) from Flatrock to Satellite Road. Route descriptions note stairs, flagged sections, and several road-to-trail transitions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

49 km
50km Relay
49 km

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