Running in Toronto is amazing. Looping through the shady trees in Mount Pleasant cemetery transports a runner to another world. One could get lost among the headstones and winding paved pathways that provide a surprisingly good workout as they incline steeply enough to get a decent hill run, or at least allow for some fair hill repeats. If you’ve had enough of the headstones you can always head north to exit onto the Kay Gardiner Beltline for over 9kms (out and back) of a fantastically scenic and forgiving trail run that takes you well into the west end of uptown Toronto. There is no shortage of great running routes for even the most avid and adventurous of runners in the city.
If lake views are more your thing then head south to the waterfront where runners can enjoy a beautiful running path that will take them from the beaches in the east to neighboring cities to the west of Toronto. Be sure to wear your sunglasses if it’s a sunny day, as Lake Ontario will blindingly sparkle as you meander along the shore. Runners are friendly in the city, so nod, smile or wave as you pass your fellow sportsmen and women and they are plentiful; you’ll never feel lonely on your run. If you are looking for a world class running city that has many options for all skill levels, Toronto is the place to go.
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