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About the Event

This year marks a milestone—the 5th Annual Joy Run 50! Starting from the iconic Signal Hill National Historic Site and winding along the rugged East Coast Trail, participants are treated to epic oceanside views, thrilling cliff edges, and the stunning vistas of Cobbler’s Path, Sugarloaf Path and many other trails.. Running through small, historic communities, we capture the heart and culture of Newfoundland and Labrador. Together, we celebrate this achievement and stand united in raising awareness for mental health and suicide prevention, making every step a tribute to resilience, connection, and hope.

50km Map

Relay Legs

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Route Description & Relay Segments

50km & Relay Team 50km Route
Distance: 49.14 km 1387m (4550.52ft) elevation gain
Time: 7:30AM, Aug 9

LEG 1 Cabot Tower to Ocean Science Center Parking Lot
14.51km, 352m (1154.86ft) elevation gain
Parking lot of Cabot Tower, run trail to Info Center parking lot
Cross the crosswalk go past Georges Pond & run down Burma Road Trail to Cuckcolds Cove
At gravel road called Cuckcolds Cove Road go left
Run 300m at Quidi Vidi Village Rd go left to run 50 feet incline & cross over when you see a sign Cuckcolds Cove Trail
Go Clockwise around Quidi Vidi Lake Trail
Cross road at the dam.
Turn left up a gravel road behind Country Ribbon.
At the top you will see an orange gate
Turn right on Fisheries White Hills Road
Past the security gate
Left at stop sign
Follow the road to gravel service road.
Run for 2.5km to bottom
Go left for 5km of the East Coast Trail before descending to Ocean Science Center Lot
Relay Team Switch & Aid Stn

LEG 2 Ocean Science Center Parking Lot to Middle Cove Beach
12.3km, 374m (1227.03ft) elevation gain, 7km road 5km trail
Start on road for 4km. Hilly Section
Run up Marine Lab Road
Go right at Marine Drive Rd
Then a right turn at Red Cliff Road
Right turn onto Cobblers Crescent paved road follow along this road as it turns left at the top
Run to parking lot on the right which is the beginning of the Cobblers Path Trail on the ECT (trail is 5km)
Running down last set of steps look for a sign that points you to go left this will lead you to the road. DO NOT RUN OUT TO THE POINT. There will be flagging tape here too
Run down road called Doran’s Lane
At the bottom take a right onto Marine Drive.
Run for 2km to Middle Cove Beach on the right-hand side of the road run into the parking lot.
Relay Team Switch & Aid Stn

LEG 3 Middle Cove Beach to Flatrock
12.2 km, 332m (1089.24ft) elevation gain
Leave Middle Cove Beach go left across the sand to Silver Mine Path Trail on the ECT (2km )
Leaving the trail you will see community mailboxes
Go right on road called Motion Drive
Next stop sign continues left on Motion Lane
Next stop sign go right on Marine Drive
At approximately 300m on the right side of the road go down Spray Lane
You will see a set of stairs next to the guard rail run down to trail
Run past Torbay Beach on paved road for approximately 200m
Continue across small bridge yielding right & straight to trail
At wharf run along the wharf take the flight of stairs next to the wall mural to continue the trail
There will be flagging tape along the route
Last km run along rock (we call it the beamer) watch footing
Relay Team Switch & Aid Stn

LEG 4 Flatrock to Satellite Road
10.1 km, 341m (1118.77ft) elevation gain
Leave parking lot run on Wades Lane. (Note keep to the left do not run the road with the red shed on it, there will be a volunteer here)
End of road go right onto Windgap Road
Stay on road for 1km
On right side see Hickeys Lane go down
Run past blue house follow trail
Run approximately 6km on Stiles Cove Path Trail
At T in the trail go left to a field – volunteer here
Run for 1km to finish

Event's current local time: 3:51 PM NT