Come run on our indoor 200m track or our outdoor 400m track!
Please be aware that during drop-in hours, no equipment is permitted to be set up on the track.
Schedules
- Please note: All drop-in schedules are subject to change. Check the facility schedules for the most up to date schedule.
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, with available lanes indicated in the schedule below.
2026 Summer Expanded Schedule - August 15 to September 6
- Please note: In the case of inclement weather, drop-in jogging indoors at the Athletic Centre may forfeit lanes 3 to 5 to other programming due to outdoor (Varsity) track closures. Lanes 1 & 2 will remain open for drop-in use.
- There will be no drop-in programming Monday, September 7 due to university Labour Day closure.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00am-8:55pm (except Sep. 7) | 7:00am-8:55pm | 7:00am-8:55pm | 7:00am-8:55pm | 7:00am-6:30pm | 9:00am-4:55pm | 9:00am-4:55pm |
6:30pm-8:00pm (Lanes 1&2 only) | ||||||
| 8:00pm-8:55pm |
Lanes 1&2 only: During these hours, the innermost track lanes (Lanes 1-2) will remain open for drop-in participants. Lanes 3-5 will be reserved for other programming.
2026 Fall Pre-Thanksgiving Schedule - September 8 to October 11
- Please note: In the case of inclement weather, drop-in jogging indoors at the Athletic Centre may forfeit lanes 3 to 5 to other programming due to outdoor (Varsity Track) closures. Lanes 1 & 2 will remain open for drop-in use.
- There will be no drop-in programming Monday, October 12 due to university Thanksgiving closure.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00am-10:55pm | 7:00am-10:55pm | 7:00am-10:55pm | 7:00am-10:55pm | 7:00am-10:55pm | 9:00am-4:55pm | 9:00am-4:55pm |
7:00pm-9:00pm (Lanes 1&2) | ||||||
| 9:00pm-10:55pm |
Lanes 1&2 only: During these hours, the innermost track lanes (Lanes 1-2) will remain open for drop-in participants. Lanes 3-5 will be reserved for other programming.
2026 Fall Post-Thanksgiving Schedule - October 13 to December 6
Please note: In the case of inclement weather, drop-in jogging indoors at the Athletic Centre may forfeit lanes 3 to 5 to other programming due to outdoor (Varsity Track) closures. Lanes 1 & 2 will remain open for drop-in use.
| 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-10:00am |
1:00pm-4:00pm (Reduced lane access) | 1:00pm-4:00pm (Reduced lane access) | 1:00pm-4:00pm (Reduced lane access) | 1:00pm-4:00pm (Reduced lane access) | 4:30pm-9:00pm (Lanes 1&2 only) | 12:00pm-2:00pm (Lanes 1&2) | 10:00am-12:30pm (Lanes 1&2 only) |
4:00pm-6:00pm (Lanes 1&2 only) | 4:00pm-4:30pm | 4:00pm-6:00pm (Lanes 1&2 only) | 4:00pm-5:00pm | 9:00pm-10:55pm | 2:00-4:55 | 12:30pm-4:55pm |
No Track Access 6:00pm-7:00pm | No Track Access 4:30pm-8:00pm
| No Track Access 6:00pm-8:00pm | No Track Access 5:00pm-8:00pm | |||
7:00pm-9:00pm (Lanes 1&2 only) | 8:00pm-9:00pm (Lanes 1&2 only) | 8:00pm-10:55pm | 8:00pm-9:00pm | |||
| 9:00pm-10:55pm | 9:00pm-10:55pm | 9:00pm-10:55pm |
Reduced lane access: During these hours, all five track lanes (Lanes 1-5) are available around most of the track. At the north end, the track lanes will be closed where they overlap with Sprint Lanes 5-8, which will be in use during this time. Drop-in users can maintain a continuous loop by using Sprint Lanes 2-3 at the north-east end, then rejoining the main track at the north-west end.
Lanes 1&2 only: During these hours, the innermost track lanes (Lanes 1-2) will remain open for drop-in participants. Lanes 3-5 will be reserved for other programming.
Varsity Centre - Outdoor Track
During scheduled hours, drop-in jogging has exclusive use of the Varsity Centre track.
2026 Summer Expanded Schedule - August 10 to 28
- Saturday, August 29 to Monday, September 7: The Varsity Centre outdoor track will be closed to drop-in participants.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00am-9:00am | 7:00am-9:00am | 7:00am-9:00am | 7:00am-9:00am | 7:00am-9:00am |
| 2:00pm-3:55pm | 2:00pm-3:55pm | 2:00pm-3:55pm | 2:00pm-3:55pm | 2:00pm-3:55pm |
2026 Fall Schedule - September 8 to October 9
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00am-11:00am | 9:00am-4:00pm | 9:00am-2:00pm | 9:00am-2:00pm | 9:00am-4:00pm |
| 2:30pm-4:00pm |
On Tuesdays through Fridays, other activities may take place on the field inside the track. Track users should be aware of the potential for balls or other equipment to enter the track area and use the track at their own risk.
Schedule Adjustments
Upcoming Schedule Adjustments
Upcoming adjustments to this drop-in schedule will be listed below:
- Saturday, August 29 to Sunday, September 6: The Varsity Centre outdoor track will be closed to drop-in participants.
- Monday, September 7: No drop-in programming due to Labour Day closure.
- Monday, October 12: No drop-in programming due to Thanksgiving Holiday closure.
Important Information
Who can participate?
- 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.
Equipment & What to Wear
Participants are asked to wear comfortable and appropriate athletic attire while joining in drop-in activities.
- Shirts and shoes are required to be worn at all times.
- Closed-toed, activity-appropriate footwear is required. Please make sure shoes are free of debris before entering the facility.
- Acceptable track spikes: 6 mm pyramids / cones.
- 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.
- Equipment is not permitted on the track during drop-in hours.
Rules & Etiquette
Please review KPE Guest Policies and the Student and Member Code of Conduct before participating in drop-in programs. For programs at the Athletic Centre, please review the Athletic Centre Field House Rights and Responsibilities.
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.
Varsity Centre - Outdoor Track
- Please be aware that during drop-in hours, no equipment is permitted to be set up on the track.
- Other activities may take place on the field inside the track. Track users should be aware of the potential for balls or other equipment to enter the track area and use the track at their own risk.
- Please note, there are no lockers available at this facility. We recommend leaving valuables at home and bringing only what you need for your activity. Nearest lockers are located across the street at Goldring Centre.