Joy Run 50

AUG

1

2026

Trail event in St. John's on August 1, 2026 offering a 25 km race and a 25 km two-person relay, focused on mental health and suicide prevention.

Sat 1 Aug 2026

St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

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25 kilometers

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Joy Run 50 - St. John's, NL

Joy Run 50 takes place on August 1, 2026, in St. John's, NL. The event has been reformatted to offer a 25 km individual race and a 25 km race for two-person relay teams.

The route starts at Signal Hill (230 Signal Hill Road) and finishes at Middle Cove Beach. Two relay legs are defined, each with its own route segment.

The event emphasizes resilience and community. Stated aims include promoting mental health, raising awareness about suicide prevention, and using trail running to support those goals. The event materials also mention honoring the memory of an individual and running with compassion on behalf of others.

Registration closes on Tuesday, June 30 at 11:59 PM NT.

Distances offered: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.