Come run on our indoor 200m track or our outdoor 400-metre track!
Please note: All drop-in schedules are subject to change. Check the facility schedules for the most up to date schedule.
Schedule & Important Information
Athletic Centre - Indoor Track
During some scheduled hours, drop-in jogging has exclusive use of the Athletic Centre track.
During other scheduled hours, drop-in jogging may be shared with registered programming (indicated in the schedule below by "Lanes 1&2 only"). Drop-in participants will 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.
Fall Term - October 14 to December 21
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00am-1:00pm | 7:00am-1:00pm | 7:00am-1:00pm | 7:00am-1:00pm | 7:00am-4:30pm | No track access 9:00am-12:00pm | 9:00am-1:00pm (Lanes 1&2 only) |
1:00pm-5:55pm (Lanes 1&2 only) | 1:00pm-4:55pm (Lanes 1&2 only) | 1:00pm-5:55pm (Lanes 1&2 only) | 1:00pm-4:55pm (Lanes 1&2 only) | 4:30pm-8:30pm (Lanes 1 &2 only) | 12:00pm-2:00pm (Lanes 1&2 only) | 12:00pm-4:55pm |
| No track access 6:00pm-8:00pm | No track access 5:00pm-8:00pm | No track access 6:00pm-8:00pm | No track access 5:00pm-8:00pm | 8:30pm-10:55pm | 2:00pm-4:55pm | |
8:00pm-9:00pm (Lanes 1&2 only) | 8:00pm-9:00pm (Lanes 1&2 only) | 8:00pm-10:55pm | 8:00pm-9:00pm (Lanes 1&2 only) | |||
| 9:00pm-10:55pm | 9:00pm-10:55pm | 9:00pm-10:55pm | ||||
Holiday Schedule - December 22 to January 2
| Mon, Dec 22 | Tue, Dec 23 | Wed, Dec 24 | Thu, Dec 25 | Fri, Dec 26 | Sat, Dec 27 | Sun, Dec 28 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00am-1:00pm | 7:00am-1:00pm | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | 10:00am-11:55am | 10:00am-4:55pm |
| 1:00pm-5:55pm (Lanes 1&2 only) | 1:00pm-4:55pm (Lanes 1&2 only) | 2:30-4:55pm | ||||
| No track access 6:00pm-8:00pm | No track access 5:00pm-8:00pm | |||||
| 8:00pm-9:00pm (Lanes 1&2 only) | 8:00pm-9:00pm (Lanes 1&2 only) | |||||
| 9:00pm-10:55pm | 9:00pm-10:55pm |
| Mon, Dec 29 | Tue, Dec 30 | Wed, Dec 31 | Thu, Jan 1 | Fri, Jan 2 | Sat, Jan 3 | Sun, Jan 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:30pm-6:55pm | 2:30pm-6:55pm | CLOSED | CLOSED | No track access. | No track access. | Winter schedule begins. |
Winter Term - January 4 to April 2
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7:00am-8:30am (until March 24) | 7:00am-1:00pm | 7:00am-1:00pm | 7:00am-8:30am (until March 24) | 7:00am-3:30pm | No track access 9:00am-12:00pm | 9:00am-10:00am |
| 8:30am-3:00pm | 1:00pm-4:55pm (Lanes 1&2 only) | 1:00pm-8:00pm (Lanes 1&2 only) | 8:30am-1:00pm | 3:30pm-8:30pm (Lanes 1 &2 only) | 12:00pm-2:00pm (Lanes 1&2 only) | 10:00am-12:00pm (Lanes 1&2 only) |
3:00pm-6:00pm (Lanes 1&2 only) | No track access 5:00pm-8:00pm | 8:00pm-10:55pm | 1:00pm-4:55pm (Lanes 1&2 only) | 8:30pm-10:55pm | 2:00pm-4:55pm | 12:00pm-4:55pm |
| No track access 6:00pm-8:00pm | 8:00pm-9:00pm (Lanes 1&2 only) | No track access 5:00pm-8:00pm | ||||
8:00pm-9:00pm (Lanes 1&2 only) | 9:00pm-10:55pm | 8:00pm-10:55pm | ||||
| 9:00pm-10:55pm |
Varsity Centre - Outdoor Track
During scheduled hours, drop-in jogging has exclusive use of the Varsity Centre track.
Outdoor jogging will resume in spring 2026.
Please be aware that during drop-in hours, no equipment is permitted to be set up on the track.
Upcoming Schedule Adjustments
Please note: In the case of inclement weather, drop-in jogging indoors at the Athletic Centre may forfeit lanes 3-5 to other programming due to outdoor (Varsity Track) closures. Lanes 1 & 2 will remain open for drop-in use.
- December 24 to 26: No drop-in programming due to holiday closure.
- December 31 to January 1: No drop-in programming due to holiday closure.
- Saturday, January 3: No drop-in programming in Field House.
- Monday, February 16: No programming due to Family Day closure.
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.
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 to Thursday 4 - 9 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.).
- The track is busy with competitive athletes training at these times; runners are advised to move out of the way when they hear the word "track."
- 5 laps = 1 km; 8 laps = 1 mile.
- Please be aware that during drop-in hours, no equipment is permitted to be set up on the track.
- Please store personal belongings in the lockers in the change rooms. Personal belongings (bags, jackets, boots, etc.) are not permitted in the Field House.
- Please review the Athletic Centre Field House Rights and Responsibilities and Varsity Centre Rights and Responsibilities before participating in drop-in programs.