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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

Joy Run 50 is scheduled for August 1, 2026, in St. John's, NL. The event offers a 25 km individual distance and a 25 km relay contested by two person teams.

25 km individual
25 km relay for two person teams

The start line is at Middle Cove Beach in Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove. The finish is located off Stiles Cove Path on Satellite Road. The relay is divided into two legs with separate route segments for each leg.

The event is organized by Joy Run. The organizer describes the race as focused on resilience and community, and states goals to promote mental health and raise awareness about suicide prevention through trail running. The materials also note that the event honors a memory as part of its purpose.

Registration was listed as closed on May 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM local time. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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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