Our mission is to promote mental health through the joy of trail running. This event also brings awareness to suicide prevention and creates a safe space to share in our challenges and heal from our loss. I am a survivor of suicide loss after losing my brother Jody and have created this event in memory of him. We want to share the passion of trail running and the beauty of nature with the kindness of the human spirit that connects us all. Most importantly, we become a running community and a family to voice that every single life matters!

The second annual Joy Run 50 , 50km ultra marathon will begin at 7am. The Joy Run 25km runners will start at 9am. This will allow runners to arrive closer together at the finish line and celebrate their achievement with family and friends. There will be a KIDS FUN 1km at no cost!

The 50km route will encounter some changes from the previous route while still travelling over rugged, wet and muddy terrain through the beautiful mountains on the west coast of Newfoundland. Stay tuned for route and map details.

The Joy Run family are looking forward to welcoming back our 2021 runners, our new runners, sponsors and volunteers. We are so excited to see you at the start line!

This event is supported by our dear friends and sponsor George's Ski World. Thank you to Steve, Rebecca and all of their staff for being a huge part of the Joy Run family!