Running in Elgin

Safe towns and villages, 120 km of scenic shoreline and hundreds of kilometres of trails through lush Carolinian forest provide the ideal locales for running enthusiasts. Whether you are a beginner or an expert Elgin County's running community has an event for you! 

Mud Dog Run 

April 6, 2014 Springwater Conservation Area, Aylmer, ON

Run through the picturesque woods of Elgin County and enjoy the scenic views as you navigate the moderately challenging terrain while running 5km or 10km. Watch out for mud! 

Bring your four-legged friend to run along with you for the Doggy Dash! This will be a 5k distance only and all dogs must be leashed. 

If you have children with the yearning to get out and run bring them along as well for the low cost Mud Puppy Run! There will be prizes for all kids and this will be a short distance on a flat trail only.

Apr 06 10:00 AM - Mud Puppy Run

Apr 06 10:30 AM - 5K, 10K & Doggy Dash

Apr 06 10:35 AM - Walk & Wag

http://raceroster.com/events/2014/1101/mud-dog-run

Progressive Saturdays Running Group

These group runs are part of Run for Your Life training programs and are included with your RFYLifer’s membership or any training package.These runs are $10 for non-members.

Runs start at 7:00am and 8:00am with a post run stretch at 10:00am (or just shortly after) followed by social time at host location!

Each Saturday, we will partner with a different member of Savour Elgin and run in the most picturesque locations throughout Elgin County. 

For more info visit: http://www.runforyourlifecanada.com/

Run to the Beach

May 25, 2014

Half Marathon from St. Thomas to Port Stanely

http://www.runforyourlifecanada.com/events/

The Grape Escape

June 8, 2014

2.5km, 5km & 10km run around the beautiful vineyard at Quai Du Vin Estate Winery

www.quaiduvin.com 

Extreme Elgin

June 21, 2014
Springwater Conservation Area, Aylmer, ON

Military obstacles through Springwater Conservation Area. You will need to run, climb, crawl, swim, there will be mud and water, there will be obstacles that will test you like no other race.

http://www.escf.ca/extreme-elgin

Canada Day/Canfest Firefighters/Lions 27km Run - Port Stanley

July 1, 2014
Port Stanley

Join the festivities in Port Stanley for Canada Day Canfest weekend with the 2 annual Port Stanley Canfest Firefighters/Lions 27km and 5km road race.

http://rfyl.blog.com/event-list/

The Shoreline Run

August 1, 2014

Run on the shore, in the water, in the clay, any way you can for 9K.

https://www.facebook.com/events/555809614478129/

Reach the Beach

August 8, 2014 

2.5 & 5 km road races. $25 to $50 (depending on date of registration)

http://raceroster.com/events/2014/1851/reach-beach