RaceGuide’s Races of the Week: April 18-19

From the Canadian Race Guide, your complete resource for accurate and insightful info on running events and races from coast to coast, we present our weekly featured runs and races.

Sunday April 19th: Toronto Yonge Street 10K

Toronto, Ont.

Certified, Race Expo, Fast/PB Course

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The Toronto Yonge Street 10K has established itself as a fast, fun and exceptionally organized event that is part of the Canada Running Series. Participants take shuttles or make their own way north to the start at Yonge and Castlefield Avenue. The race proceeds due south along and mostly down the city’s iconic Yonge Street on a course where elite and recreational runners alike can expect fast times. The finish line and all post-race amenities take place near historic Fort York Park complete with refreshments, entertainment and awards.

By the Numbers

Participants: 6,000; Fee(s): $40-70

Charity

CRS Foundation Charity Challenge

Ratings

Downhill: 5; Organization: 5; Atmosphere: 5; Amenities: 5; Getting to/from: 3

Sunday April 19th: Vancouver Sun Run

Vancouver, B.C.

Certified, Popular, Race Expo, Destination Race, Historic, Bucket List Event

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Canada’s largest running event and the world’s third largest 10K is the historic and storied Vancouver Sun Run. This spring classic regularly hosts some 40,000 participants. The 10K course features several gentle rolling hills while providing a scenic tour of Vancouver’s downtown including views of distant mountains and Oceanside harbours. A post-race party is hosted inside B.C. Place Stadium where participants are invited for refreshments and entertainment.

By the Numbers

Participants: 40,000; Fee(s): $45-60

Charity

BC Children’s Hospital, BC SPCA and the Heart and Stroke Foundation

Ratings

Scenery: 4; Atmosphere: 5; Amenities: 4; Expo: 4

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