The 25th Hour
OTTAWA / EST. 2024

Ottawa's Thursday
Night Run Club

Every Thursday, year-round. Free to join.

The 25th Hour is Ottawa's free Thursday night run club. We meet year-round at 7:00 PM at Sporting Life Lansdowne for a social 5 to 6 km run, with four pace groups from 5:00 to 6:30 per kilometre. No registration. First-timers are welcome.

Organized by Anthony Balatti

By the Numbers
930 Strava MembersCurrent August 2026
2 Years Running StrongFounded March 2024
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Every Thursday

We run every Thursday, year-round. We only cancel in rare cases when conditions are unsafe.

Day
Thursday
Time
7:00 PM
Location
Sporting Life Lansdowne 125 Marché Way, Ottawa, ON
Distance
5–6 km
What to Expect
A warm-up, a social 5 to 6 km run, and four pace groups at 5:00, 5:30, 6:00 and 6:30 per kilometre. Slower runners can complete the route at their own pace and meet everyone at the finish. We usually have a sweep making sure every runner gets back.
FAQ

First time with us?

Do I need to register in advance?

No. Just show up. We meet every Thursday at 7pm. No sign-up, no fee.

Where can I find the route?

The route changes every week. We always post it day of on our Instagram and Strava.

What is the pace?

We have four pace groups: 5:00, 5:30, 6:00 and 6:30 per kilometre. If you run slower, complete the route at your own pace and meet everyone at the finish. We usually have a sweep making sure every runner gets back.

Do you run year-round?

Yes. We run every Thursday, year-round. We only cancel in rare cases when conditions are unsafe. Check Instagram or Strava before leaving if the weather is severe.