Drop-In Jogging

Come run on our indoor 200m track or our outdoor 400-metre track!

Please note: all Drop-In schedules are subject to change.


Schedule & Program Updates

To better serve our members we have created a schedule that matches what we offer for our other drop-in programs. You can now see the anticipated schedule below along with upcoming schedule adjustments. For the most up-to-date schedules please use the links below which show the next 48 hours of programming.

 Fall 2024 schedule 

Athletic Centre - Full Track Access

During scheduled hours, drop-in jogging has exclusive use of the Athletic Centre track.

Learn more about Drop-in Jogging in the Indoor Track the Athletic Centre

AC Indoor Track


EXAM Schedule - DECEMBER 6 TO 22

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
7:00am-4:30pm7:00am-4:30pm7:00am-4:30pm7:00am-4:30pm7:00am-4:30pm2:00pm-4:55pm9:00am-10:00am
9:00pm-10:55pm8:00pm-10:55pm9:00pm-10:55pm8:00pm-10:55pm8:30pm-10:55pm 2:00pm-4:55pm

HOLIDAY Schedule - DEcember 23 to january 3

Dec 23 (Mon)Dec 27 (Fri)Dec 28 (Sat)Dec 29 (Sun)Dec 30 (Mon)Jan 2 (Thur)Jan 3 (Fri)
12:00pm-6:55pm2:00pm-6:55pm12:00pm-4:55pm10:00am-4:55pm2:00pm-6:55pm2:00pm-5:00pm2:00pm-6:55pm

Winter 2025 Schedule - Starts January 6th

Athletic centre - field house

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
8:30am-4:30pm8:00am-1:00pm8:30am-1:00pm8:00am-1:00pm7:00am-7:30am2:00pm-4:55pm9:00am-9:30am
10:30pm-10:55pm4:00pm-4:55pm4:00pm-4:30pm4:00pm-4:55pm9:00am-4:25pm 11:00am-4:55pm
 8:00pm-10:55pm9:00pm-10:55pm8:00pm-10:55pm8:30pm-10:55pm  
AC Indoor Track - Lanes 1 & 2

During scheduled hours, drop-in jogging is shared with registered programming. Drop-in participants have access to lanes 1 and 2 (the inner-most lanes) around the track. This goes down to a single track on the north straight away.

Learn more about Drop-in Jogging for Lanes 1 & 2 at the Athletic Centre

AC Track Innermost Lanes


EXAM Schedule - DECEMBER 6 TO 22

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
4:30pm-9:00pm4:00pm-4:30pm4:30pm-9:00pm4:00pm-4:30pm4:30pm-8:30pm12:00pm-2:00pm10:00am-2:00pm

HOLIDAY Schedule - DEcember 23 to january 3

Dec 23 (Mon)Dec 27 (Fri)Dec 28 (Sat)Dec 29 (Sun)Dec 30 (Mon)Jan 2 (Thur)Jan 3 (Fri)
12:00pm-6:55pm12:00pm-2:00pm10:00am-12:00pm10:00am-4:55pm12:00pm-2:00pm12:00pm-2:00pm12:00pm-2:00pm
     5:00pm-6:55pm 

Winter 2025 Schedule - Starts January 6th

Athletic centre - field house

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
7:00am-8:25am7:00am-8:00am7:00am-8:25am7:00am-8:00am7:30am-8:55am12:00pm-2:00pm9:30am-10:55am
4:30pm-5:55pm1:00pm-3:55pm1:00pm-3:55pm1:00pm-3:55pm4:30pm-8:25pm  
8:00pm-10:00pm 4:30pm-9:00pm    
Varsity Centre - Outdoor Track

During scheduled hours, drop-in jogging has exclusive use of the Varsity Centre track.

Learn more about Drop-in Jogging at the Varsity Centre Outdoor Track

Varsity Centre Oudoor Track


closed for season - outdoor jogging will resume in spring 2025

Please be aware that during Drop-in hours, no equipment is permitted to be set up on the track

Upcoming Schedule Adjustments
  • January 3: Drop-in ends at 2.55p.m
  • January 17: Drop-in ends at 9:00am
  • Januray 26: Drop-in jogging starts at 1pm
  • February 17: No drop-in due to Family Day
  • April 18: No drop-in due to Good Friday

Location(s)

Varsity Centre (299 Bloor Street West)

  • Please enter through the Varsity Centre Pavilion (off Devonshire Pl.)

Athletic Centre (55 Harbord Ave.) - Field House 

  • Please enter through Classic St. Avenue entrance

Eligibility

  • Students: Current students paying incidental fees can access this programming at no additional cost. 
  • Members: Anyone with an active Sport & Rec Membership can access this programming at no additional cost. Day passes are excluded for court bookings. 

Important Information

Equipment & What to Wear
  • Participants are asked to wear comfortable and appropriate athletic attire while joining in drop-in activities. Athletic shoes with non-marking soles are required in all drop-in activity areas.
  • Closed-toed, activity-appropriate footwear is required. Please make sure shoes are free of debris before entering the facility.
  • Socks, barefoot and back-less shoes will not be allowed at anytime.
  • A shirt, tank top or sports bra is required during all drop-in activities.
  • Jeans and dress pants are not permitted.
  • Sport & Rec staff has final say in determining appropriate clothing.
  • Acceptable track spikes:  6 mm pyramids / cones.

6mm pyramids / cones spikes for track running shoes

Rules & Etiquette

Athletic Centre - Indoor Track

  • Track lanes 1, 2 and 3 are for walking and jogging.
  • Track lanes 4 and 5 are for speed training.
  • For the safety of all, the use of personal music players with headphones/ear buds is not permitted while running on the track at peak times (Monday - Thursday 4 pm - 9 pm and Saturdays 9 am - 12 pm).
  • The track is busy with competitive athletes training at this time; runners are advised to move out of the way when they hear the word "track."
  • 5 laps = 1 km; 8 laps = 1 mile.
  • Please review the Athletic Centre Field House Rights and Responsibilities and Varsity Centre Rights and Responsibilities before participating in drop-in programs