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
Spring 2025 Schedule - May 4 to May 17
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| 7:00am-3:30pm | 7:00am-7:30am | 7:00am-4:30pm | 7:00am-5:00pm | 7:00am-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 4:30pm-8:00pm | 7:30am-9:00am (Lanes 1&2 only) | 2:00pm-4:55pm | 10:00am-12:00pm (Lanes 1&2 only) |
| 4:30pm-6:00pm | 9:00am-5:00pm | 6:00pm-8:55pm | 8:00pm-8:55pm (Lanes 1&2 only) | 9:00am-3:30pm | 12:00pm-4:55pm | |
| No Track Access from 5:00pm-8:00pm | No Track Access from 4:30pm-8:00pm | 3:30pm-6:00pm (Lanes 1&2 only) | ||||
| 8:00pm-8:55pm | 8:00pm-8:55pm (Lanes 1&2 only) | 6:00pm-6:30pm | ||||
| No Track Access from 6:30pm-8:00pm | ||||||
| 8:00pm-8:55pm |
Spring 2025 Schedule - May 18 to June 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| 7:00am-3:30pm | 7:00am-7:30am | 7:00am-4:30pm | 7:00am-8:55pm | 7:00am-7:30am | 12:00pm-4:55pm | 9:00am-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-8:55pm | 9:00am-8:55pm | 6:00pm-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
Spring 2025 Schedule - May 22 to June 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| 8:30am-3:55pm | 7:00am-3:55pm | 7:00am-3:55pm | 7:00am-3:55pm | 7:00am-3:55pm |
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 (Varisty Track) closures. Lanes 1 & 2 will remain open for drop-in use.
- May 4 to May 17: Drop-in lanes in Field House may be reduced to lanes 1&2 on Saturdays from 12-2pm.
- Friday, May 16: No programming due to Victoria Day closure.
- Monday, May 19: No programming due to Presidential Day closure.
- Thursday, May 22: Drop-in jogging in the Field House will be reduced to Lanes 1&2 from 7-9am and 3:30-4:30pm.
- Thursday, May 29: No drop-in jogging at Varsity Centre.
- Tuesday, June 3: No drop-in jogging at Varsity Centre from 12:30-3:30pm.
- Wednesday, June 4: No drop-in jogging at Varsity Centre from 11:30-1:15pm
- Thursday, June 5: No drop-in jogging at Varsity Arena. 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.
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