Rat Tuesday

“Rat Tuesday” is our weekly group run. Anyone is free to drop in and join! Our club is aimed at those who feel comfortable running 7K or more, continuously, at any pace. Each week our rotating crew of run captains choose routes of 7K, 10K and 13K. Our members run at a range of paces, so you’re likely to find someone going your speed and distance. We also have a Moderate Pace Team that runs at the pace of the last runner, so no one is left behind.

When: Every Tuesday, rain, shine or snow!
New Guests: 6:15pm
Route Call: 6:25pm
Run: 6:30pm sharp!
Where: Inside the Eaton Centre, at the Compass Rose, near Alo Yoga, right above the water fountain.

Second Tuesday of every month: Post-run social!

It’s free to try and free to join! If it’s your first time, please come around 6:15 and introduce yourself: be sure to fill out the sign-up sheet before you come, located here! Run with us three times and you’re a Rat! We’ll add you to the weekly announcement email and our Facebook group so you’ll know about upcoming routes and special events.

New member? Click here!

Rat Tuesday Routes

Variety is the spice of life. We try to change the route up every week; the next route is always announced in our weekly email. Sometimes it’s a one-off, but usually it’s one of the set routes below. Hover over (or tap) a card to see links to view the route on Mapmyrun, or download a route sheet.

  • Palmerston Avenue

    Route 1

    Palmerston - St. George

    Route 1

    Palmerston - St. George
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  • Convocation Hall at the University of Toronto

    Route 2

    University of Toronto

    Route 2

    University of Toronto
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  • Christmas lights at Nathan Philips Square

    Route 3

    Christmas Lights

    Route 3

    Christmas Lights
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  • Queen's Quay Boulevard on Toronto's waterfront

    Route 4

    Queen's Quay

    Route 4

    Queen's Quay
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  • Queen's Quay Boulevard on Toronto's waterfront

    Route 4B

    Queen's Quay Reversed

    Route 4B

    Queen's Quay Reversed
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  • A busy street in Toronto's Chinatown

    Route 1C

    Spadina-University

    Route 1C

    Spadina-University
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  • A group of Running Rats on Lakeshore Boulevard

    Route 2C

    Queen's Quay/Strachan/Richmond

    Route 2C

    Queen's Quay/Strachan/Richmond
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  • Queen's Park in springtime

    Route 3C

    Queen's Park Circle

    Route 3C

    Queen's Park Circle
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  • Two Running Rats on the boardwalk at Harbourfront Centre

    Route 4C

    Queen's Quay/Spadina/Palmerston

    Route 4C

    Queen's Quay/Spadina/Palmerston
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  • The gates at Trinity-Bellwoods Park

    Route 5

    Trinity-Bellwoods

    Route 5

    Trinity-Bellwoods
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  • The bridge over Rosedale Valley

    Route 6

    Rosedale Valley Road

    Route 6

    Rosedale Valley Road
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  • A group of Running Rats heading north on Bathurst Street

    Route 7

    Bathurst-Church

    Route 7

    Bathurst-Church
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  • Looking north on Shaw Street towards Davenport Road, Toronto

    Route 8

    Davenport

    Route 8

    Davenport
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  • A runner on the boardwalk in Toronto's central waterfront

    Route 9

    Harbourfront Tour

    Route 9

    Harbourfront Tour
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  • Convocation Hall, University of Toronto

    Route 10

    Back to School

    Route 10

    Back to School
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  • Kensington Market, Toronto

    Route 11

    Foodie Route

    Route 11

    Foodie Route
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  • Mike running south on Broadview Avenue, with the skyline behind him

    Route 12

    G-Unit Route 2

    Route 12

    G-Unit Route 2
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  • Running Rats passing the thimble sculpture commemorating Toronto's old Garment District

    Route 13

    The Thimble Route

    Route 13

    The Thimble Route
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  • Trillium Park, on Toronto's western waterfront

    Route 14

    Trillium Park

    Route 14

    Trillium Park
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  • Puente de Luz bridge, in Toronto's Cityplace neighbourhood

    Route 15

    Puente de Luz

    Route 15

    Puente de Luz
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  • The crazy house covered in doll heads in Toronto's east end

    Route 16

    The Dollhouse

    Route 16

    The Dollhouse
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  • Garrison Crossing bridge over the railway lands

    Route 17

    Garrison Crossing

    Route 17

    Garrison Crossing
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  • Fall leaves in Toronto

    Route 18

    Fall Foliage

    Route 18

    Fall Foliage
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    To come

  • Runners heading west on Wellington Street, downtown Toronto

    Route 19

    Little Italy

    Route 19

    Little Italy
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  • Running east over the Broadview bridge at sunset

    Route 20

    Royalty Route

    Route 20

    Royalty Route
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  • Running east at Dundas and Bathurst

    Route 21

    Get to the Point

    Route 21

    Get to the Point
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  • Running east at Dundas and Bathurst

    Route 22

    Koreatown

    Route 22

    Koreatown
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  • TBD

    Route 23

    Cherry Bridges

    Route 23

    Cherry Bridges
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  • TBD

    Route 24

    Casa Loma

    Route 24

    Casa Loma
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  • TBD

    Route 25

    St. Clair

    Route 25

    St. Clair
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