Established in 1978, the Spring Run-Off is an event with a great deal of history and tradition. As the annual kick-off of the Canada Running Series, this event celebrates the return of spring in Toronto’s beautiful High Park, welcoming runners of all ages to participate and thaw out after a long Canadian winter. Funds raised through the Spring Run Off will be donated to the Parkdale Community Food Bank. Top fundraisers will be rewarded with prizes. 

With a focus on family-friendly fitness, you can choose from 8 km, 5 km, and Kids Race distances, for both virtual and in-person options. Featuring designs inspired by High Park, all in-person runners will receive a souvenir shirt and finisher medal.

It won’t be a walk in the park, but we’re excited to help you say goodbye to winter and hello to spring this year with the Spring Run-Off.

About the Parkdale Community Food Bank

Located at the intersection of Queen St West and Dunn Ave, the Parkdale Community Food Bank has been providing barrier-free access to food with choice, dignity, and respect since 2007. We firmly believe that access to high quality and nutritious food is a basic human right.

No questions asked, we provide food to anyone who seeks assistance from our program. We believe that access to high quality, healthy food is a human right. 

Beyond the provision of food, the Parkdale Community Food Bank strives to be a place of dignity, safety, and respect for all. The PCFB is a community driven by mutual support, where members can share their gifts, and the resources available to them, based on their need, and according to their abilities. We accept all of our community members in a non-judgemental manner. 

Finally, the Parkdale Community Food Bank advocates for the elimination of poverty & food insecurity in a non partisan and constructive fashion.