CROF Run/Walk
IN SUPPORT OF THE DR PAMELA CATTON SUMMER STUDENTSHIP
The annual CROF Run/Walk in Support of the Dr Pamela Catton Summer Studentship will be taking place in Newfoundland at the CARO 2026 ASM on Friday, September 18 from 4:45 - 6:00pm.
Join us four our Annual CROF Run/Walk Event!
Held during the 2026 CARO Annual Scientific Meeting in Newfoundland
The CROF Run/Walk in Support of the Dr. Pamela Catton Summer Studentship is where participants lace up to run or walk to support Radiation Oncology and help improve the quality of care for all Canadians with cancer.
You don’t need to be an athlete to take part in this event, which takes place during the CARO Annual Scientific Meeting. Choose to run a five-kilometer route or walk for three kilometers – it’s all for fun and a great cause.
Entry fee for the Run/Walk is $25 for residents and fellows, $50 for individuals, or $75 per family.
When: Friday, September 18, 2025 @ 4:45pm NT
Registration Fees:
Resident and fellows - $25
Individual - $50
Family - $75
If you cannot make it to Newfoundland for the event, please consider a virtual run / walk with colleagues or family and fundraise for a great cause!
CROF Run/Walk Route
This route will take attendees along the waterside on Harbour Drive and Water Street.
Walkers: Turn at the Harbourside park and take the same route back. (3.1 km)
Runners: Turn at the Terry Fox Mile Zero Memorial Site and take the same route back. (4.4 km)
Optional Additional Hiking Routes
St John’s Newfoundland has many incredible hiking routes and beautiful landscapes. Here are some additional optional hiking routes that can be done at your leisure.
Route Descriptions:
Blue Route - The CROF Walk/Run Route: Starts at the hotel and goes for 2.3km. This is the same CROF run route, but rather than turning back at the Terry Fox Mile Zero Memorial, attendees will turn left at Temperance St making their way to the Battery Cafe. All hikers can walk this route together before splitting off to whichever hike route they choose.
Green route - The Quidi Vidi Lake Loop: This is the flattest and easiest route available and has shops and restaurants along the way. This route is wheelchair accessible as well. Total distance including the walk from and back to the hotel is 10.2km. There is the option to walk 1 km further at the far end of the lake to stop for food and drinks at Quidi Vidi brewery (this is about halfway through the loop). The out and back jut out can be seen at the far end of the lake. This is a good route for those who wish to walk casually and stop for food/shopping along the way.
Purple route – Signal Hill Out and Back: This route is an out and back route that views Queen’s Battery, Harbor Vista Deck and Signal Hill. This route is shorter than the orange route, however, is still challenging and gains 195m of elevation, which requires the use of stairs. Total distance including the walk from and back to the hotel is 7.9 km.
Orange route – Large Signal Hill Loop: This route is a loop that explores Outer Battery Road, Queen's Battery, Gibbett Hill, and Ladie’s Lookout. This route also passes the Narrows, Hay Cove, Rolls Cove and Fort Waldegrave. The attendees will follow the blue route until signal hill, then will continue along the purple route back to battery road, and join up with the red route back to the hotel. This route is the longest and most challenging of them all. It has 240m of elevation gain, stairs and some narrow passages that requires good footwear. Total distance including the walk from and back to the hotel is 11 km.