Feature Events
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Hypothermic Half Marathon 2023 - Virtual Run Canada
Apr 1/23 - Virtual Event,
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Shoppers Drug Mart Run for Women May - June 2023
Jun 25/23 - Various Locations,
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Jun 30/23 - Various Canadian Locations,
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Mizuno Midsummer 5k 2023 Presented by Smith Thompson Law LLP
Jul 8/23 - Edmonton, AB
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Notice: In-Store Training Programs Temporarily Suspended - Updated June 2020
We continue to monitor and act in accordance with the recommendations from the various health and government agencies on COVID-19 and its impact on Running Room, customers, and operations. Our Training Programs continue to be temporarily closed at all Running Room locations. We will update you when we have more information to share and are ready to reopen our in-store programs.
Our online training programs are available and we have great coaches to support you through your training. We offer programs from Learn to Run through to Marathon, plus our new Endurance Maintenance program.
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During this time, we encourage you to run solo and train with us online! Thank you for your understanding and patience with us. We look forward to resuming normal operations as soon as possible.We are here to support you virtually:
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- Online Training Programs
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Training Programs
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Learn to Run »
This program will get you started toward your running goals. Learn all you need to know about running in all kinds of weather, nutrition, goal setting, injury prevention, motivation, pacing and much more. At the end of this program you will be running for 20 minutes with a gradual progression of run and walk breaks.
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5KM Program »
This program will take you from the Learn to Run right up to the 5K distance. Prepare for your first 5K event and improve your current fitness as you build from your learn to run schedule.
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10KM Program »
Build on your 5K training to prepare for your first 10K event or improve your 10K time. This program will introduce you to hill training and steady runs to accompany your weekly long runs.
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For Women Only »
This program follows the same training schedule as the Learn to Run program while addressing the needs of the female athlete. Join us for this unique training experience with womens' health and wellness in mind.
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Half Marathon »
Build on the benefits of our 10 and 1 training to include hill training, tempo running and speed work in your training schedule. Take your training beyond the 10K to reach your half marathon goals.
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Marathon »
If you are looking to complete a marathon or just experience the training, this program is for you. We will build on the half-marathon program and include hill training, 10 and 1 training and speed work to help you complete your marathon training schedule.
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Endurance Maintenance: Staying in Shape »
In this program we provide options with schedules for Beginner, Intermediate and Experienced runners. These are programs where there is no specific goal orientation other than maintaining levels of running fitness.
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Walk or Run to Quit »
Quitting smoking is the single best thing you can do for your health. By signing up for this training program you are taking the first steps towards making a healthy change in your life. Participants learn to walk or run 5 km while receiving practical support on quitting smoking.
