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.

 Summer 2024 FULL Schedule, in Motion as of July 2

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


Schedule

Fall 2024 Schedule - starts September 1 until October 12

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
8:30-1:00pm7:00am-1:00pm8:30: 1:00pm7:00am-1:00pm7:00am-4:30pm2:00pm-4:55pm9:00am-12:00pm
8:00pm-10:55pm4:00pm-5:00pm7:00pm-10:55pm4:00pm-5:00pm8:00pm-10:55pm 2:00pm-4:55pm
 8:00pm-10:55pm 8:00pm-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


Schedule

Fall 2024 Schedule - Begins September 1 until October 12

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
7:00am-8:30am 1:00pm-4:00pm7:00am-8:30am1:00pm-4:00pm4:30pm-8:00pm12:00pm-2:00pm12:00pm-2:00pm
1:00pm-6:00pm 1:00pm-7:00pm    
       
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


Fall 2024 Schedule - Begins September 3-October 13

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
9:00am-4:00pm9:00am-4:00pm9:00am-4:00pm9:00am-1:55pm9:00am-4:00pm  
       
       

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

Upcoming Schedule Adjustments
  • October 9: No drop in jogging outside from 12:30-4pm
  • October 11: no drop in jogging outside from 3-4pm

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