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Joy Run 50

Name: Joy Run 50
Start: 2026-08-01
End: 2026-08-01
Location: St. John's

St. John's, Canada • 1 Aug 2026

Joy Run 50 - St. John's, NL

Joy Run 50 has been reformatted as a 25 km event with a two person relay option. The course starts at Signal Hill, located at 230 Signal Hill Road, and finishes at Middle Cove Beach. Registration closes on Tue, Jun 30 at 11:59 PM NT.

The event emphasizes mental health and raising awareness about suicide prevention. Organizers frame the race around themes of resilience, community, and honoring a loved one's memory. Route maps are provided for Relay Leg 1 and Relay Leg 2, and relay registration support is available.

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

25 km
2 person relay, 25 km

Canada Newfoundland and Labrador St. John's

Race information

Website Registration

25 km

25km 2-per Relay

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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