2026 Pride Fun Run

This page is kept as a past race archive for the Jul 18, 2026 edition in St. John's, NL. Use the links below to find upcoming races in the same area or distance category. You can also browse the 2026 race calendar.

The 2026 Pride Fun Run brings runners and walkers to Quidi Vidi Lake in St. John’s for a summer 5K with an easy community feel. The event is tied to Quadrangle LGBTQ Community Centre Inc. and keeps the tone welcoming rather than competitive.

It’s a single-lap trail outing with a walk option, which makes it approachable for a wide range of participants. For runners looking for a local Pride-season event in St. John’s, it offers a simple route and a social finish-line atmosphere.

The course is a single lap around Quidi Vidi Lake on the trail, with start and finish at Quidi Vidi Lake in St. John’s. It’s a straightforward layout that stays close to the lake and is easy to follow. Bib pickup is at St. John’s Running Room, 9 Rowan Street, with pickup windows on Thursday, July 16 from 2:00–6:00 PM and Friday, July 17 from 2:00–5:00 PM.

• Single-lap 5K on the trail around Quidi Vidi Lake
• Run or walk option
• 10:00 AM start on July 18, 2026
• Held at Quidi Vidi Lake in St. John’s
• Connected with Quadrangle LGBTQ Community Centre Inc.
• Bib pickup at St. John’s Running Room, 9 Rowan Street
• A community-focused Pride-season event