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.

Athletic Centre - Indoor Track

During some 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

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.

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

AC Indoor Track

Winter 2025 Schedule - April 7 to May 3

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun

7:00am-8:30am

(Lanes 1&2 only)

7:00am-7:30am7:00am-7:30am

7:00am-8:30am

(Lanes 1&2 only)

7:00am-7:30pm

12:00pm-2:00pm

(Lanes 1&2 only)

9:00am-10:00am
8:30am-3:30pm

7:30am-9:00am

(Lanes 1&2 only)

7:30am-9:00am

(Lanes 1&2 only)

8:30am-3:30pm

7:30am-9:00am

(Lanes 1&2 only)

2:00pm-4:55pm

10:00am-12:00pm

(Lanes 1&2 only)

3:30pm-6:00pm

(Lanes 1&2 only)

9:00am-5:00pm9:00am-4:30pm

3:30pm-5:00pm

(Lanes 1&2 only)

9:00am-3:30pm 12:00pm-4:55pm

8:00pm-9:00pm

(Lanes 1&2 only)

8:00pm-10:55pm

4:30pm-7:00pm

(Lanes 1&2 only)

8:00pm-10:55pm

3:30pm-6:30pm

(Lanes 1&2 only)

  
9:00pm-10:55pm 7:00pm-10:55pm 6:30pm-10:55pm  

Spring 2025 Schedule - May 4 to May 17

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
7:00am-3:30pm7:00am-7:30am7:00am-4:30pm7:00am-5:00pm7:00am-7:30am

12:00pm-2:00pm

(Lanes 1&2 only)

9:00am-10:00am

3:30pm-4:30pm

(Lanes 1&2 only)

7:30am-9:00am

(Lanes 1&2 only)

4:30pm-6:00pm

(Lanes 1&2 only)

No Track Access from 5:00pm-8:00pm

7:30am-9:00am

(Lanes 1&2 only)

2:00pm-4:55pm

10:00am-12:00pm

(Lanes 1&2 only)

4:30pm-6:00pm9:00am-5:00pm6:00pm-8:55pm8:00pm-8:55pm9:00am-3:30pm 12:00pm-4:55pm
No Track Access from 5:00pm-8:00pmNo Track Access from 5:00pm-8:00pm  

3:30pm-6:00pm

(Lanes 1&2 only)

  
8:00pm-8:55pm8:00pm-8:55pm  6:00pm-6:30pm  
    No Track Access from 6:30pm-8:00pm  
    8:00pm-8:55pm  

Spring 2025 Schedule - May 18 to June 30

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
7:00am-3:30pm7:00am-7:30am7:00am-4:30pm7:00am-8:55pm7:00am-7:30am12:00pm-4:55pm9:00am-4:55pm

3:30pm-4:30pm

(Lanes 1&2 only)

7:30am-9:00am

(Lanes 1&2 only)

4:30pm-6:00pm

(Lanes 1&2 only)

 

7:30am-9:00am

(Lanes 1&2 only)

  
4:30pm-8:55pm9:00am-8:55pm6:00pm-8:55pm 9:00am-3:30pm  
    

3:30pm-4:30pm

(Lanes 1&2 only)

  
    4:30pm-6:30pm  
    No Track Access from 6:30pm-8:00pm  
    8:00pm-8:55pm  
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
  • April 11: Drop-in reduced to lanes 1&2 from 3:30-4:30pm
  • April 17: Drop-in reduced to lanes 1 & 2 from 3:30-4:30 p.m.
  • April 18: No drop-in due to Good Friday
  • April 24: Drop-in reduced to lanes 1&2 from 3:30-4:30 p.m.
  • May 1: Drop-in reduced to lanes 1&2 from 3:30-4:30 p.m.
  • May 3: Drop-in reduced to lanes 1 & 2 from 12-2 p.m.
  • May 4 to May 17: Drop-in lanes may be reduced to lanes 1&2 on Saturdays from 12-2pm.
  • Wednesday, May 7: Drop-in lanes will be reduced to lanes 1&2 from 7:30-9am.
  • Friday, May 16: No programming due to Victoria Day closure. 
  • Monday, May 19: No programming due to Presidential Day closure.
  • Thursday, June 5: Drop-in Jogging in the Field House ends at 5pm.
  • Friday, June 6: Drop-in Jogging in the Field House ends at 5pm.
  • Saturday, June 7: No drop-in jogging in the Field House.  

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 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