VERVE RUN COLLECTIVE
Community Running in Ottawa
Train Smart. Recover Smarter.
The Verve Run Collective (VRC) is a recreational community run designed to bring people together around movement, injury prevention and community.
This isn’t a coached training program or clinical service — it’s simply a space for people who enjoy running to meet, move, and connect.
Hosted by Verve Movement, the VRC reflects our belief that movement and community play an important role in overall wellness.
Whether you're new to running, getting back into it, or simply enjoy running with others, the Verve Run Collective offers a welcoming and inclusive environment.
A Community Run in Ottawa
What Makes the Verve Run Collective Different
The Verve Run Collective focuses on community, consistency, and enjoyable movement.
Rather than structured training or coaching, the goal is to create a supportive space where runners of all levels can move together and build a sustainable running routine.
Participants are encouraged to run at their own pace and comfort level.
What to Expect Each Session
Each Verve Run Collective session typically includes:
Light Warm-Up (5–7 minutes)
Optional group warm-up to help prepare the body for movement.
Community Group Run
Participants run together in a relaxed, social environment at their own pace.
Mobility Cool-Down (Optional)
Simple mobility movements to help ease back into recovery after the run.
The format may vary from week to week depending on weather, attendance, and community interest.
Who It’s For
The Verve Run Collective is open to anyone who enjoys running in a community setting, including:
• New runners
• Recreational runners
• Runners returning to the sport
• Anyone looking to meet others in the local running community
You don’t need to be fast — all paces are welcome.
Join the VRC
We’d love to have you join us.
Participants are asked to complete the liability waiver before attending their first run.
VRC Meeting Details
Meet-Up Day & Time: Mondays at 6:30 PM
Meeting Location: In front of First United Church on Richmond Rd (next to the Churchill Seniors Recreation Centre, just past the Verve office)
Updates & Weekly Reminders:
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Participation Disclaimer
The Verve Run Collective is a voluntary, recreational community run organized by Verve Movement to encourage people to move and connect through running.
Participation in the Verve Run Collective is not a clinical service, treatment session, supervised training program, or medical consultation. Attending the run does not establish a practitioner-patient relationship with Verve Movement or any of its practitioners.
Participants are responsible for determining their own pace, distance, and level of participation and are encouraged to run within their own comfort and ability levels.
All participants must complete the required liability waiver prior to attending.