THE 2024 STRIDE TOY RUN
This year we will have race bibs for each participant.
Please pick up your bib between 7:00am-7:40am near the start line at the Upper Duck Pond.
Gifts for the VOCM/Salvation Army Happy Tree can be brought to the start line for drop-off.
Please make sure gifts are left unwrapped and do not forget about the older children when purchasing something. There will be a vehicle or two on site to collect gifts.
Routes this year include a 2 km, 5(ish) km and 10 km option.
Please study the routes posted on our website (The Toy Run | Stride Running NL) and know the route that you intend to run. We have asked volunteers to help marshal the courses this year; however, it is not a guarantee that they will be on every corner so it is best for you to be familiar with the route.
PLEASE NOTE:
THIS IS A FUN RUN AND NOT A RACE.
THE STREETS OF ST. JOHN’S WILL NOT BE CLOSED TO TRAFFIC FOR THIS EVENT.
MARSHALS WILL BE ON THE ROUTE TO GUIDE AND NOT STOP TRAFFIC FOR RUNNERS.
We encourage you to dress up for this event in your best holiday gear! This is about helping out those less fortunate and having fun while we do it! So show us your holiday spirit, wear green, red, Santa or Elf hats, your best Christmas suit or perhaps a full on Grinch costume!
At the end of this race, you will be presented with a one of a kind, handmade medal crafted by one of our Stride members. This medal is unlike any other that you have in your collection and also makes a great Christmas Tree ornament.
DATE: December 8th, 2024
WHERE: Bowring Park – Upper Duck Pond (Near the Playground)
WHEN: Bib pick-up between 7:00am - 7:40am
WARMUP: 7:50am
START TIME: 8:00am
COURSE TIME LIMIT: 2 hours
We hope you are as excited as we are for the 2024 Toy Run! See you on Sunday morning. 
