2025 Summer Parks Challenge

Challenge Details

The challenge is to run (or travel on foot) in as many parks as you can during the 126-day Challenge period.

With many accessible local urban parks as well as plenty of rural and wilderness parks, this summer-long event caters to all. Travelling? No worries. You may challenge yourself anywhere in the world. So, get out there, explore the wealth and variety of parks at your disposal. Discover some new ones, and most importantly, have fun.

Deets

• Weekly prizes announced to participants.
• Two summer-long challenges:
  • Volume: Most parks entered regardless of the number of repeat visits.
  • Largest variety: Most different parks visited.

The 2025 Summer Parks Challenge begins Victoria Day, May 19, 2025 (12:00 AM) and ends on the final day of summer 2025 on September 22nd (11:59 PM).

Eligibility

Eligible activities must be completed on foot, such as running, hiking, or walking. Qualifying ventures must be at least 3km in distance or 30 minutes of moving time. To qualify for a park “tag,” at least 50m of the park must have been covered, unless the park is smaller than 50m lengthwise and widthwise.

Registration

Register with the 2025 Summer Parks Challenge at its website located at parksrun.ca. You will also need to register and pay at Race Roster. The price is $40 all-in. No tax, no admin fees.

Prizes

Weekly prizes will be awarded over social media for achievements such as uniqueness of parking, volume, length, best photo of a park, and more. Prize packages will be awarded to the summer-long challenges noted above. Other draw prizes will be randomly awarded from time to time.