Come run on our indoor 200m track or our outdoor 400m 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.
2026 Summer Schedule - July 2 to August 14
- 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.
- Expanded programming is expected to be available between August 15 and September 6, schedule TBC.
- 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-8:00am | 7:00am-8:00am | 7:00am-8:00am | 7:00am-8:00am | 7:00am-8:00am | ||
| No track access 8:00am-9:00am | No track access 8:00am-9:00am | No track access 8:00am-9:00am | No track access 8:00am-9:00am | No track access 8:00am-9:00am | 9:00am-4:55pm | 9:00am-4:55pm |
| 9:00am-1:00pm (Lanes 1&2 only) | 9:00am-4:00pm** | 9:00am-4:00pm | 9:00am-4:00pm | 9:00am-4:00pm | ||
| 1:00pm-4:00pm | No track access 4:00pm-5:00pm | No track access 4:00pm-5:00pm | No track access 4:00pm-5:00pm | No track access 4:00pm-5:00pm | ||
| No track access 4:00pm-5:00pm | 5:00pm-8:55pm | 5:00pm-8:55pm | 5:00pm-8:55pm | 5:00pm-6:30pm | ||
| 5:00pm-8:55pm | 6:30pm-8:00pm (Lanes 1&2 only) | |||||
| 8:00pm-8:55pm |
**The AC indoor track may be closed between 9am and 4pm for camp programming. The track may be shared with members when safe to do so or temporarily closed during camp activities. When not in use by camps, the track will remain open for drop-in use as scheduled.
Please be aware that during drop-in hours, no equipment is permitted to be set up on the track.
Varsity Centre - Outdoor Track
During scheduled hours, drop-in jogging has exclusive use of the Varsity Centre track.
2026 Summer Schedule - July 2 to August 7
- Expanded programming is available between August 10 and 28.
| 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 |
2026 Summer Expanded Schedule - August 10 to 28
- There will be no drop-in programming Monday, September 7 due to university Labour Day closure.
| 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 (except Aug. 20) | 2:00pm-3:55pm |
Please be aware that during drop-in hours, no equipment is permitted to be set up on the track.
Upcoming Schedule Adjustments
Upcoming adjustments to this drop-in schedule will be listed below:
- Monday, August 10: Drop-in jogging at the AC indoor track will only be on lanes 1 and 2 from 9am to 1pm as lanes 3 to 5 will be closed for camp programming.
- Tuesday, August 11: The AC indoor track may be closed between 9am and 4pm for camp programming. The track may be shared with members when safe to do so or temporarily closed during camp activities. When not in use by camps, the track will remain open for drop-in use as scheduled.
- Thursday, August 20: Drop-in jogging at the Varsity outdoor track ends at 9am.
- Monday, September 7: No drop-in programming due to Labour 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.