RUNNING IS MORE FUN WITH FRIENDS.
WEEKLY RUNS | APRIL - OCTOBER | ALL LEVELS
IN COLLABORATION WITH NAMASTE NORTH
PEOPLE WHO KNOW YOUR NAME, CHEER YOU ON AND NEVER JUDGE YOUR PACE?
PEAK RUN CONDITIONS.
Whether you’re training for a race or just getting started, Run the North is a welcoming social running community in Barrie, Ontario.
Tuesdays, 6:00am → Training Run
Thursdays, 6:00am → Endurance Run
Thursdays, 6:30pm → Free Community Run
WE MAKE RUNNING APPROACHABLE, SUSTAINABLE AND SOCIAL.
RUN WITH US
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6:00am | Training Run
These runs are designed to help you build strength, speed, and confidence over time. Depending on the week, this may include intervals, hill work, tempo efforts, or other structured training designed to support your progress without overcomplicating it.
Registration + signed waiver required to participate. -
6:00am | Long Run
Our Thursday morning runs focus on endurance and consistency. Expect an easy, steady pace that helps you build distance, improve stamina, and get comfortable spending more time on your feet.
Registration + signed waiver required to participate. -
6:30pm | Community Social Run
Choose between a 3km or 6km loop and join us for an easy, conversational run designed for connection just as much as movement. This is the feel-good run of the week — lower pressure, supportive energy, and often a post-run hang to keep the community piece strong.
Signed waiver required to participate.
Runs start from the Barrie waterfront. Exact meeting details shared in your welcome packet!
EVERYONE CAN BE IS A RUNNER.
There is so much to gain from cardiovascular fitness and community.
From run/walking to breezing through 4min kms, all runners are welcome here.
Run the North is a welcoming group of runners and a structure that keeps you moving all season long.
Plus fun, always fun.
RUN THE NORTH
SEASON PASS
$85
→ Weekly training runs (tempo, hills, intervals, long runs)
→ Run the North T -Shirt
→ Monthly events (cold plunge, etc.)
→ Community + accountability
→ April to October 2026
FREE PASS
$0
→ Thursday night weekly run
→ 3km + 6km loops
→ Social, all-levels, always fun
→ Just show up and run/walk
Cardiovascular Fitness & Community are key indicators of longevity - meaning how long you live. The scientists say so.
RUN THE NORTH HAS BOTH.
CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS
The Running Part
One of the strongest indicators of long-term health and longevity. Improving your cardiovascular fitness supports your heart, energy, and overall resilience — in and outside of running.
COMMUNITY
AKA Connecting with Cool People
Strong social connections aren’t just nice to have — they’re a key part of long-term health. Being part of a supportive, consistent community has been shown to improve both physical and mental well-being.
THURSDAY NIGHT COMMUNITY RUN
ALWAYS FUN. ALWAYS FREE.
RTN FAQS
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Nope! All levels are welcome (FOR REAL). Whether you’re just getting started or have been running for years. You can run, jog, or walk. The goal is to move, get outside, and be part of the community.
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Your current pace is perfect. There are no speed requirements. We naturally form pace groups, so you’ll find people who match your rhythm
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We keep the group connected and always have a leader and a sweeper, so no one is left behind.
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Most people haven’t (outside of races!). We’ll walk you through everything at the start — you won’t feel out of place.
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No problem. Come when you can — there’s no pressure to attend every session!
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We run along the Barrie Waterfront. It’s a beautiful, easy-to-navigate route with options for different distances and paces.
Exact meeting details will be shared with members after sign-up.
RUN THE NORTH IS OPEN FOR THE 2026 SEASON.
Something simple to come back to each week.
A place to move your body, clear your head, and spend time with good people.
