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05/31/2026

1984 was first year the woman’s marathon was included in the Olympics. Legendary, Silvia Ruegger was Canada’s first ever woman marathoner placing 8th in the scorching heat of LA. She is know in the running world for holding the marathon record for 28 years, but there’s so much more to know about this extraordinary woman. Today we celebrated her life by continuing something special that she help found, the start2finish run and read challenge. If you are a newer runner and have not heard of her accomplishments, please listen to this pod cast on the Torontonian. She was truly inspiring and a real Canadian hero we can all be proud of.

In 1984, Silvia Ruegger became the first Canadian woman to run an Olympic marathon. Her Canadian record wouldn’t be beaten for an impressive 28 years. After a career-ending accident, Silvia would never try to break her own record again. But that wasn’t what she cared about anymore. For the rest ...

10/31/2023

Hope everyone has fun and safe Halloween tonight! Keep it simple and run free.

10/16/2022

Busy day in Toronto today! The Toronto Waterfront Marathon and Homeless Connect Toronto.

Today we distributed over 1000 pair of shoes from the Running Free ReUse Shoe Program and on to peoples feet that could really use them. Big thank you to those who came out and helped out today and the thousands of Running Free customers who continue to support this very important program.

09/25/2021

IMPORTANT: Just a reminder that our Markham store and Online customer service will be CLOSED on Thursday September 30th, 2021 to observe the new National Day For Truth and Reconciliation.

10/24/2020

Deal Alert - Big Deal On Tights featuring newly arrived 2XU clearance compression tights, 3/4, and shorts. Shop for a new pair of tights now and save an extra 20% off the lowest marked price. Some exclusions. Find out more.

Hello Running Free Bring us your gently used shoes Locations | Sale Price Protection | Shop by Size | 2XU Accel Comp Tights Men's Black/Camo Maratime $ 129.99 On Sale $ 96.99 After C

10/17/2020

Storewide Discount E X T E N D E D - One More Week to save an Extra 20% off almost everything in-store. Getting prepared to be active in the colder weather? Now's the time to stock up and save. Some exclusions apply. Get complete details.

Hello Jeremy Storewide Savings Extended to Oct 23 Locations | Sale Price Protection | Shop by Size | In-Stock Men's Shoes Men's Size 7 - In Stock Men's Size 7.5 - In Stock Men's Size

10/12/2020

Thanksgiving Discount Starts Now! Save an Extra 20% Off Almost Everything until Friday October 16th. Get prepped for the cold weather and shop now while sizes and savings last. Some conditions apply. Get complete details.

Hello Jeremy Sale Price Protection for Price Drops Locations | Sale Price Protection | Shop by Size | In-Stock Men's Shoes Men's Size 7 - In Stock Men's Size 7.5 - In Stock Men's Siz

10/08/2020

This is a call out to our wonderful customers who regularly drop off their reusable running shoes! With winter around the corner, there will be many homeless that will be in need of appropriate footwear, in Canada that means BOOTS. There are many frontline organizations that are requesting our help. Please help us help them and drop off your reusable boots at either Running Free location. In this time of giving thanks, let us not forget those in need of love and compassion. Thanks in advance and don't forget, when dropping off your reusable footwear to ask for your $10 Reuse Shoe Credit. Details here...
https://www.runningfree.com/content/instore_reuseshoeprogram/

10/03/2020

Deal Alert - Get a $20 Promo Gift Card with purchase of Weatherized Shoes! Absolutely essential footwear for cold and wet fall and winter workouts or walks. Keep your feet warm and dry in the worst WEATHER. Some conditions apply. Offer ends October 7.

Hello Jeremy Promo Gift Card offer ends Oct 7 Locations | Sale Price Protection | Shop by Size | Altra Lone Peak 4.0 Low RSM Women's Grey/Purple $ 199.99 Get a $20 Promo Gift Card

09/28/2020

Deal Alert - Gloves And Mitts Discount On Now. Mornings are getting brisk... Shop Glove and Mitts now for the best selection and save an Extra 20% off any Gloves or Mitts purchase. Some conditions apply. See offer for details. Shop all models here.

Hello Jeremy Extra 20% Off Gloves and Mitts Deal Locations | Sale Price Protection | Shop by Size | Black Diamond Softshell Mitts Unisex Midweight Smoke $ 44.99 After Coupon $35.99