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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 a running event organized by Joy Run in St. John's, NL. The event offers two formats: an individual 25 km race and a 25 km two person relay team.

The route starts at Middle Cove Beach in Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove and finishes off Stiles Cove Path on Satellite Road. The relay format divides the course into two legs, each with its own plotted route.

The event emphasizes mental health promotion and suicide prevention awareness through trail running. It is presented as an occasion for resilience and community support, and as a way to honor a loved one's memory.

Practical details: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Distances offered
- 25 km individual race
- 25 km two person relay
Location: St. John's, NL.
Registration closed on May 8, 2026.

Canada Newfoundland and Labrador St. John's

Race information

Website Registration

25 km

25km Solo

25 km

25km 2-Person Relay

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

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