Running Clubs in Northern Canada: Yukon, NWT and Nunavut
Find a Run Club in the Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut
Use this directory to find running clubs, social runs, trail groups, track clubs, youth programs and recurring public running events across Canada’s three territories. Start with the city or territory filter, then click the club name to confirm the current schedule before you go.
What kind of running club should you join?
Use this quick quiz if you are not sure what type of group to try first. Pick the city or town closest to you and the result will suggest real listings from the directory below.
Your suggested clubs will show here.
Choose your answers, then use the result as a starting shortlist. Always confirm the next run on the club link before going.
Find running clubs in Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut
Search by city, territory, run style, cost or club name. In the North, the closest useful group may be a weekly run, a seasonal trail series, a youth track program or a community event rather than a traditional club.
Use the club name link to confirm the next run, meeting spot and pace before you go. The table is meant to help you make a quick shortlist, not replace the club’s own page.
| Club | City | Area | Good fit | Run style | Cost | Before you go |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endurance North Run Club | Whitehorse | Whitehorse | Whitehorse runners who want an all-abilities distance club with a more performance-focused feel | Coached road and distance training | Confirm with club | Check the club page for current training blocks, pace expectations and how to join. |
| Athletics Yukon Running Series | Whitehorse | Sport Yukon and rotating Whitehorse routes | Runners who want regular road races, fun runs and seasonal community events | Road race series and community runs | Membership or event based | Use the calendar to confirm the next run, distance, start point and whether registration is required. |
| Coast Mountain Sports Trail Run Series | Whitehorse | Rotating Whitehorse trails | Trail runners who want a safe, non-competitive Thursday night group route | Trail, social, non-competitive | Free with Athletics Yukon membership | Register, watch for the weekly route email and bring water, a phone and trail safety gear. |
| Run for Mom Spring into Running Clinics | Whitehorse | FH Collins and Sport Yukon area | New runners, race walkers and people who want a supported run/walk clinic | Beginner clinic, run/walk, group run | Paid clinic or confirm | This is a seasonal clinic. Check the dates, level choices and registration before planning around it. |
| Fireweed Runners | Whitehorse | Athletics Yukon youth program | Youth runners in grades 4 to 8 who want a safe after-school running program | Youth running | Free | This is a youth program. Check age groups, school timing and whether registration is open. |
| Casino Mining Track Rascals | Whitehorse | FH Collins Track and Field Facility | Kids aged 6 to 11 who want a fun track and field intro | Youth track and field | Paid | Registration can fill quickly. Check the season dates and age requirements. |
| Athletics Yukon Junior Development Team | Whitehorse | FH Collins Track and Field Facility | Ages 12 to 14 who want supportive track, distance, jumps and throws training | Youth track, distance and skills | Paid | Confirm practice days, cost and whether the athlete needs an Athletics Yukon membership. |
| Don’s Crew | Whitehorse | FH Collins Track and Field Facility | Ages 15 to 23 who want competition-focused track and field training | Track, coached, performance | Paid | This is a competitive development group. Check dates, eligibility and registration. |
| Ladies of the North Running Group | Whitehorse | Whitehorse group runs | Women looking for a local page to coordinate running buddies and group runs | Social road and trail runs | Free or confirm | Check the most recent posts for the next meetup, route and pace. |
| Kluane Running Club | Haines Junction | Pine Lake and Haines Junction area | Haines Junction runners who want a local community event rather than driving to Whitehorse | Community run and multisport event | Event based | This was found through a local community events page. Confirm whether the next event is running before planning around it. |
| YK Run Club | Yellowknife | Java Roma and rotating Yellowknife routes | Yellowknife runners who want a supportive group with several weekly meetup options | Road, social, all levels | Free or confirm | Check Instagram for the current weekly schedule, meeting spot and pace notes. |
| Yellowknife Running Group | Yellowknife | NWT Legislature parking lot and Frame Lake Trail area | Runners who want weekday social runs around central Yellowknife | Road path, social, weekday group | Free | The public listing mentions Monday and Wednesday runs. Check the group before going. |
| Javarunners | Yellowknife | Java Roma, downtown Yellowknife | Saturday morning runners who want 5K to 12K options and a coffee meetup feel | Road, social, Saturday run | Free | Check the group for the current Saturday start time and route. |
| Yellowknife Weekday Running Society | Yellowknife | Weekday Yellowknife locations | Runners and run/walkers who want short 5K social runs during the week | Social 5K, run/walk intervals | Free | Check the group for the weekly start point, especially in winter or bad weather. |
| YK Half Marathon Running Club | Yellowknife | Yellowknife | All levels, distances and speeds, especially runners building toward longer goals | Half marathon training, social running | Free or confirm | Use the group plan as a guide and confirm who is meeting before joining a workout. |
| Yellowknife Multisport Club | Yellowknife | Yellowknife events and routes | Runners who also like cycling, multisport and family-friendly fitness events | Running events, multisport, community | Event based or confirm | Check the events page because this is more event-based than a weekly run club. |
| Yellowknife Track Club | Yellowknife | Yellowknife track and field | Youth, senior or masters athletes looking for track and field competition pathways | Track and field | Paid or confirm | Trackie lists the club in NWT championships. Confirm the current season through Athletics NWT or club contacts. |
| Hay River Track Club | Hay River | Hay River | Hay River athletes looking for track and field training or competition | Track and field | Paid or confirm | Confirm current practices locally before going because public details are limited. |
| Fort Smith Track Club | Fort Smith | Fort Smith | Fort Smith athletes looking for track and field training or competition | Track and field | Paid or confirm | Confirm the current season and practice details before attending. |
| Athletics NWT | NWT-wide | Northwest Territories communities | Families and athletes looking for territory-level track and field contacts | Track, field and athletics programs | Confirm with association | Use this as the first contact when a local NWT track or running group is hard to verify online. |
| Iqaluit Run/Speed Walk | Iqaluit | Iqaluit | Runners and speed walkers looking for a local community group | Run/walk, social, community | Free | Check the group for current meetups because public schedule details can change. |
| City of Iqaluit Recreation Running Club | Iqaluit | City recreation programs | Iqaluit residents who want an all-fitness-level city recreation run | Recreation run club | Free or confirm | This is a city recreation listing. Check the current recreation page before going. |
| Jimmy Kilabuk Fun Run/Walk | Iqaluit | AWG Arena | Families, walkers and runners who want a local annual 5K, 3K or kids’ mile | Annual community run/walk | Paid charity event | Check the City of Iqaluit page for the current date, fee and registration steps. |
| Iqaluit Run | Iqaluit | Nakasuk Elementary School and Northmart route area | Iqaluit runners looking for a community 2K, 5K or 10K event | Community race | Event based | The first event was held in 2024. Check ACAN or local event posts for the next edition. |
| Moonlight Runners Society | Whitehorse | Whitehorse winter routes | Whitehorse runners looking for casual winter meetups and low pressure group runs | Winter social running | Confirm with group | Check the Facebook group for current winter meetups, route notes and whether the group is active that week. |
| Sports Experts Fun Run & Walk Series | Whitehorse | FH Collins Track and Millennium Trail | Runners and walkers who want a short, friendly 2.5K or 5K series | Run/walk series, road and track | Free with Athletics Yukon membership | Confirm the current series dates, sign in time and membership requirement before attending. |
| Run for Mom Haines Junction | Haines Junction | Town Square and Willow Acres area | Families, walkers and runners who want a local 5K community fundraiser | Annual community 5K run/walk | Donation or confirm | Check the Run for Mom community page or local Haines Junction notices for the current date and start point. |
| Inuvik Midnight Sun Fun Run | Inuvik | Inuvik community routes | Inuvik runners and walkers who want a friendly 5K, 10K or half marathon under the midnight sun | Annual community run/walk | Confirm with town | Check the Town of Inuvik page for the current race date, start time, fees and registration details. |
| Great International Klondike Outhouse Race | Dawson City | Dawson City | Dawson City runners, walkers and visitors looking for a local fun-run tradition | Annual fun run and community event | Confirm with organizer | This is more of a fun community race than a weekly club. Confirm the current event date and format before planning around it. |
| Carmacks Ridge Run | Carmacks | Ridge Run Trail | Carmacks families, school runners and local trail runners who want a community race tradition | Annual trail and road community run | Confirm with school or organizer | This is a school-linked annual event. Confirm whether public participation is open for the current year. |
How to choose a running club in Northern Canada
The right group is the one you can safely and realistically attend. In the territories, season, daylight and trail conditions matter as much as pace.
Ask these before your first run
- Where exactly does the group meet?
- Is the route on road, trail, snow, ice or mixed surface?
- Is walking okay?
- Does the group regroup during the run?
- Do you need a membership, event registration or waiver?
- Will the run still happen in cold, smoke, rain or darkness?
- Should you bring traction, a headlamp, bear spray or a phone?
Choose by your goal
- For a first 5K, choose a run/walk group, city recreation run or beginner clinic.
- For consistency, choose the group closest to home or work.
- For trails, choose a marked trail series or group that posts the route in advance.
- For youth, start with Athletics Yukon, Athletics NWT or local track club contacts.
- For race training, look for coached, track, long run or half marathon wording.
Running in the North is different
Running in Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut often means long summer daylight, dark winter evenings, icy paths, gravel roads, wind, wildfire smoke and wildlife awareness. A good northern running group does more than offer company. It helps you learn local routes, safe meeting points and what gear works in the season you are in.
Summer can be social
Long daylightLong evenings make weekday runs easier to fit in.
Summer is often the best time to try a new group, especially trail runs, community races and shorter social routes.
Winter needs planning
Traction helpsCold, darkness and ice can change the route.
Ask whether the group runs year round and what they suggest for lights, traction, layers and safe routes.
Trails can be remote
Safety firstA posted route is worth checking.
For trail groups, confirm the start point, route marking, cell coverage, wildlife notes and whether you should carry extra safety gear.
Small groups still count
CommunityNot every northern group has a full website.
Some useful groups live on Facebook, Instagram, a city recreation page or a race calendar. Check the most recent posts before going.
Nearby running club pages
If you travel south for races, school, work, medical appointments or training, these nearby province pages can help you find a group outside the territories.
Helpful RunningGearLab tools before you join a club
Use these if you are joining a club because you want to train for a race, replace worn shoes or figure out what to wear for outdoor runs in Yukon, Northwest Territories or Nunavut.
Canada Running Club Directory | Running Shoe Finder | Training Plan Creator | 5K Training Plans | Half Marathon Training Plan | Beginner Marathon Training Plan | Running Outfit Calculator
How to use the links in this directory
Each club name links to the best public page found for that group. For some northern listings, that may be a Facebook group, Instagram page, city recreation notice, Athletics Yukon page, Athletics NWT contact page, Trackie listing or race organizer page.
Before your first run
- Open the club link and check the next date, time and meeting spot.
- Look for pace notes, distance options and whether the run is no drop or beginner friendly.
- Message the club if you are unsure about pace, walking breaks, route difficulty or cost.
- For social media only clubs, check the most recent posts before you go.
- For trail runs, ask about route marking, wildlife, traction and cancellation rules.
Why some places are not listed
I left out groups that looked old, private without useful public details, or impossible to verify. That includes some historic race clubs and older forum mentions where I could not confirm current activity.
Add or update a Northern Canada running club
Help keep this useful for the next runner. If a club moved, changed days, paused, or should be added, send the details to hello@runninggearlab.com.
Details to send
- Club name
- Territory and city or town
- Website, Instagram, Strava or Facebook link
- Typical meeting spot
- Weekly run days and times
- Distance and pace notes
- Whether beginners, walkers or slower runners are welcome
- Cost or membership fee
- Road, trail, track or mixed routes
Northern Canada running club FAQ
Are running clubs in Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut free?
Some are free, especially social groups, community run/walk groups and some public trail runs. Track programs, clinics, memberships and races may have a fee.
How do I find a beginner friendly running club in the territories?
Use the beginner friendly filter and look for words like all levels, run/walk, all paces, social, clinic or community. Message the group before going if you are nervous about pace.
What should I ask before joining a northern group run?
Ask about the meeting point, distance, pace, route surface, whether walking is okay, whether the run regroups, and what gear is needed for weather, darkness, ice or trails.
Are there trail running clubs in Northern Canada?
Yes, especially around Whitehorse and Yellowknife. Some are weekly trail runs, some are social groups and some are seasonal events. Always confirm the route and safety notes before you go.
Should I join a social run, a track club or a coached club?
Choose a social run if you want company and consistency. Choose a track club for youth development, speed work or formal athletics. Choose a coached club if you want structure for a race goal.
How do I add a club to this list?
Email hello@runninggearlab.com with the club name, territory, city, public link, meeting spot, run days, pace range, cost and whether beginners are welcome.