When the weather isn’t on your side, Halifax still has your back. Whether it’s rain, snow, summer heat, or a blustery day on the waterfront, the city offers a range of indoor running options to help you keep up your routine. From community centres to university facilities, these spots are great for runners of all levels looking to stay active, no matter what’s happening outside.
Canada Games Centre
The Canada Games Centre offers a 200-metre indoor track, treadmills, and drop-in passes, making it a prime spot for runners to train indoors in any weather. The track operates on a schedule with dedicated lanes for running, jogging, and walking so everyone can move at their own pace.
Local tip: visit the track on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday afternoons to score a discounted $4 entry.
Dalplex
Dalplex features a two-lane indoor running track with a synthetic rubber surface, plus treadmills—providing runners with reliable indoor training options in all seasons. Single-visit passes are available.
Zatzman Sportsplex
Located just off the Macdonald Bridge, Zatzman Sportsplex has an excellent two-lane indoor track that’s open year-round. No membership or day pass is required.
John W. Lindsay YMCA
With treadmills for days, the YMCA offers day passes—perfect for a rainy day, thanks to its convenient Downtown Halifax location.
