# Event Details - **Event Name**: RUN FOR THE GIRLS (Girls Run & Community Run) - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 09:15 am – Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: PLEASE READ ALL EVENT DETAILS BEFORE REGISTERING AND CHOOSING TICKET TYPES. FAQ's ALSO BELOW.About this EventGirls Forward is proud to present RUN FOR THE GIRLS. An event that combines celebration and fundraising that is for the girls, by the girls. Whether you run, jog, or walk, we want you to join us!This event will bring together:1) Girls from within and outside of our Built to Run running programs for a Girls Run (girls ages 4-13) and2) Any folks (children/youth and adults, any gender, ages 4+) for a Community Run who share the same passion as Girls Forward for empowering girls through running. Strollers permitted.With both runs happening one after the other, it will truly be a morning filled with empowerment as Community Run participants will have the opportunity to cheer on Girls Run participants while they run and vice versa. After the runs, your ticket will also give you access to Post-run Activation Stations for some more fun together!Proceeds from ticket sales, donations, and fundraising efforts will go directly back into our programming and events that create spaces where girls discover their strength, find their voice, and develop into tomorrow’s leaders.When you donate to Girls Forward, you’re investing in girls’ confidence, well-being, and futures. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/1693d5b0-c50d-11f1-ba03-b7505d4e7d42-rimg-w1200-h214-dcf81858-gmir.jpg Distances:GIRLS RUN: 1 km or 2.5 km for girls ages 4-13 (choose ONE distance)COMMUNITY RUN: 5 km for children/youth and adults, ALL genders, ages 4+When: Saturday October 24thTime: 9:15am - 2pm (see FULL SCHEDULE below)Where: Downsview Park - Orchard Pavilion (70 Canuck Ave, North York)Check-in at the Orchard Pavilion (access to washroom, water fountains, outdoor but with roof covering)Run will occur on the Circuit Path loop (paved ground, outdoors)Free parking available at South Parking Lot (with additional free parking further away at Downsview Park main lot)Visuals of the area are belowWhat's included:Race bibGirls Forward t-shirtSwag bag with goodies!Lunch (pizza)Post-run fuel (snacks and light refreshments)Access to POST-RUN ACTIVATION STATIONS: Including face painting, henna, yoga station, info/sales booths (from Help a Girl Out, FreshFaces skincare, Hettas footwear, and more!)What to Bring / Wear:Active Clothing (Girls Forward shirt will be provided) and running Shoes or closed-toed shoes (no sandals, crocs)Reusable water bottle, sun protection, extra snacksChildren 3 and under do not need to purchase a ticket but must be accompanied by a parent/guardian/loved one (who have purchased a ticket for themselves) at all times on and off the course and ideally in a stroller for safety.Any children/youth 13 years and under participating in either run need to be accompanied by a parent/guardian/loved one at all times (if the parent/guardian/loved one wants to run alongside them, they need to purchase a ticket as well). https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/16a4ecb0-c50d-11f1-ba03-b7505d4e7d42-rimg-w1200-h214-dc3838b8-gmir.jpg $ Ticket Pricing for 1km OR 2.5km GIRLS RUN (girls ages 4-13):Early Bird Ticket: Now until Oct 4 (11:59pm) - $15Standard Ticket: Oct 5-16 (11:59pm) - $20Last Minute Ticket: Oct 17-Oct 21 (11:59pm) - $25Subject to fees.$ Ticket Pricing for 5km COMMUNITY RUN (children/youth and adults, all genders, ages 4+):Early Bird Ticket: Now until Oct 4 (11:59pm) - $35Standard Ticket: Oct 5-16 (11:59pm) - $45Last Minute Ticket: Oct 17-Oct 21 (11:59pm) - $55Subject to fees.Children 3 and under do not need to purchase a ticket but must be accompanied by a parent/guardian/loved one (who have purchased a ticket for themselves) at all times on and off the course and ideally in a stroller for safety.Any children/youth 13 years and under participating in either run need to be accompanied by a parent/guardian/loved one at all times (if the parent/guardian/loved one wants to run alongside them, they need to purchase a ticket as well). https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/16b47d10-c50d-11f1-ba03-b7505d4e7d42-rimg-w1200-h231-dcc828b8-gmir.jpg Full Schedule for GIRLS RUNYou will be notified via email if any changes are made to the schedule.9:15 AM - Check-in opens (get shirt, race bib, meet your Girls Forward Role Models and fellow runners, make cheer posters)9:55 AM - Welcome to Girls Forward / Group Photo10:00 AM - Warm up with Canadian track Olympian Sadé McCreath10:15 AM - GIRLS RUN (1km and 2.5km simultaneously)Cool Down with At Root Wellness once all girls are finished running (approx 10:45/11:00 AM)After Cool Down - Receive your swag bag and snacks11:15 AM - Cheer on COMMUNITY RUN11:30 AM - Post-run Activation Stations begin12:30 PM - Lunch arrives1:45 PM - Raffle draw2:00 PM - Post-run activations end / Event conclusion / Closing remarksFull Schedule for COMMUNITY RUNYou will be notified via email if any changes are made to the schedule.9:15 AM - Check-in opens (get shirt and race bib, make cheer posters)10:15 AM - Cheer on the GIRLS RUN10:55 AM - Welcome to Girls Forward / Group Photo11:00 AM - Warm up11:15 AM - COMMUNITY RUN (children/youth and adults all run together)Cool downAfter Cool-down - Receive your swag bag and snacksPost-run Activation Stations open at 11:30 and can be accessed whenever the cool down ends12:30 PM - Lunch arrives1:45 PM - Raffle draw2:00 PM - Post-run activations end / Event conclusion / Closing remarks https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/16c32310-c50d-11f1-ba03-b7505d4e7d42-rimg-w1200-h214-dcf8f888-gmir.jpg FAQs (frequently asked questions)Will Girls Forward be offering child care?No. Girls Forward is NOT offering child care for any minors. There will be staff on-site at all times and participants running in GIRLS RUN will have Girls Forward Role Models (women, ages 21+) checking them into the event and running with them, HOWEVER, Girls Forward is NOT solely responsible for supervising any minors, especially not after the running portion of the day concludes. Parents/guardians/trusted adults of minors are encouraged to stay for the event and supervise their minors, and must pick them up once the event concludes at 2pm ET.Any children/youth 13 years and under participating in either run need to be accompanied by a parent/guardian/loved one at all times (if the parent/guardian/loved one wants to run alongside them, they need to purchase a ticket as well).Children 3 and under do not need to purchase a ticket but must be accompanied by a parent/guardian/loved one (who have purchased a ticket for themselves) at all times on and off the course and ideally in a stroller for safety.Will all participants in both runs have the same access to the Post-run Activations?Yes!Can someone participate in the Post-run Activation Stations if they do not have a ticket for either of the runs?No. But we will have an option on-site to purchase a wristband for $5 that will give you access to the stations (for example, if you have a child under 4y/o who wants to get their face painted and henna).Will all participants in both runs will have the same access to the provided lunch?Yes! It will arrive around 12:30pm near the Orchard Pavilion where you check-in.Does the event end at the same time for both runs?Yes! At 2pm.Can parents run in GIRLS RUN?No, only girls ages 4-13 can run the GIRLS RUN. Girls Forward Role Models, women 21+, will be running alongside the girls to ensure both fun and safety.Can I walk or jog?Yes! This applies to all runs and distances. You are not obligated to run as we encourage you to listen to your body and appreciate what it is able to do!Can I bring my stroller for the COMMUNITY RUN?Yes! There will be an option to inform us of this in the order form. This only applies to the COMMUNITY RUN and not GIRLS RUN.Can children 3 and under be in the COMMUNITY RUN?Children 3 and under do not need to purchase a ticket but must be accompanied by a parent/guardian/loved one (who have purchased a ticket for themselves) at all times on and off the course and ideally in a stroller for safety.Can my dog or other pets run with me on the course?No. Pets of any kind are not permitted during the runs, but are permitted at the event in general.Note: Girls in the Built to Run running programs will receive exclusive information from Winnie (wli@girlsforward.ca)Thank you to Nike Toronto for helping us empower our Built to Run running program girls to join this event!If you need additional support or if there's anything we should know ahead of time, please email us and let us know: wli@girlsforward.ca https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/16d599a0-c50d-11f1-ba03-b7505d4e7d42-rimg-w1056-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/16e6b0a0-c50d-11f1-ba03-b7505d4e7d42-rimg-w962-h740-dc687868-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/16f6dd40-c50d-11f1-ba03-b7505d4e7d42-rimg-w1200-h300-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/toronto/run-for-the-girls-girls-run-and-community-run/100001999704397684 - **Event Categories**: workshops, sports, nonprofit, health-wellness, charities, it, art, fine-arts, dog - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 4 hours 45 minutes - Location: Downsview Park Orchards - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 51.72, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Toronto - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: Downsview Park Orchards - **lat**: 43.73788649999999 - **long**: -79.4831433 - **full address**: Downsview Park Orchards, Circuit Path, Toronto, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: RUN FOR THE GIRLS (Girls Run & Community Run) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/c0f66dbe2236040480c7df7db884d5b316282aaf72f35b54534a80eb6cb5d9ce-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1790387166 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is RUN FOR THE GIRLS (Girls Run & Community Run) being held? - **A:** RUN FOR THE GIRLS (Girls Run & Community Run) takes place on Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 09:15 am to Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Downsview Park Orchards, Circuit Path, Toronto, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing RUN FOR THE GIRLS (Girls Run & Community Run)? - **A:** RUN FOR THE GIRLS (Girls Run & Community Run) is organized by Fast and Female. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** RUN FOR THE GIRLS (Girls Run & Community Run) is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Toronto, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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