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Pride Fun Run - St. John's

Name: Pride Fun Run - St. John's
Start: 2026-07-18
End: 2026-07-18
Location: Quidi Vidi Lake

Quidi Vidi Lake, Canada • 18 Jul 2026

The Pride Fun Run 2026 is a celebratory run taking place at Quidi Vidi Lake in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. This is the third edition of the fun run.

The route goes once around Quidi Vidi lake on a trail. Participants can register at different price points. Early bird registration (until July 4) costs $45.51, while regular registration (July 5 to July 15) costs $56.31. Spots are limited.

Race bib pick-up is at the St. John's Running Room (Churchill Square, 9 Rowan Street) on Thursday, July 17 and Friday, July 18. The event is partnered with the Quadrangle LGBTQ Community Centre Inc., which has a fundraising goal of $1,000. A sponsor for the event is Running Room.

A free beer is provided at Jack Astor's after finishing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Canada Newfoundland and Labrador Quidi Vidi Lake

Race information

Registration

Pride Fun Run (once Around Quidi Vidi Lake)

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

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