Drop-In Jogging


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Outdoor running schedule on Varsity Centre’s 400-metre, eight-lane track is below on page 

  • Please note: all Drop-In schedules are subject to change.

Indoor track running: 

  • Please note: the indoor track available for use during the Athletic Centre Field House (55 Harbord) hours of operation - with some exceptions. Make you check the available times below, and on-site signage when you arrive. Watch out for runners on the track!

Athletic Centre Field House Hours

Mon–Fri: 7 a.m.–11 p.m.

Sat–Sun: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Athletic Centre Indoor Track is not available for use during:

Mon, Tues, Thurs: 5:50-8:10 p.m.

Sat: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Mon & Wed Lanes 4 & 5: 1:00-4:00 p.m


SIGN-UP NO LONGER REQUIRED!  

Come and join us during scheduled program hours. There will be staff on site monitoring and managing capacity as needed.


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 who has a current one- or four-month membership.


Schedule & Important Information

Athletic Centre Track Winter 2023 Schedule

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
7:00am-5:50pm 7:00am-5:50pm 7:00am-10:50pm 7:00am-5:50pm 7:00am-11:00pm   9:00am-4:50pm
          12:10-4:50pm  
8:10-10:50pm 8:10-10:50pm   8:10-10:50pm      

Varsity Centre Track Schedule: Closed until Spring 2023

Temporarily closed

The Outdoor or Indoor track will be unavailable for drop-in jogging on: 

  • No upcoming schedule adjustments.

Important Information:

  • 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

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