EP 244: Duan Asemota, Canadian Olympian Sprinter - Running the Pocket Run 5K for Something Real

In this episode of the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast, we sit down with Paris 2024 Olympian, Canadian 100m champion, and Ajax native Duan Asemota to talk about his latest initiative: The Pocket Run 5K.

While Duan is best known for his blistering speed on the track, his newest project proves that running is about far more than just medals and titles. Inspired by his transformational journey to Ruhango, Rwanda as a Right To Play Ambassador, Duan created The Pocket Run to bridge his home community of Ajax with life-changing opportunities for youth across the globe.

Duan breaks down the vision behind this Athletics Ontario–sanctioned event, the deep story rooted in giving back, and why he's bringing a unique "Fastest 40" 40-yard dash challenge to the 5K finish line.

🗓️ Race Day: Saturday, October 3, 2026
📍 Location: Rotary Park / Waterfront Trail, Ajax, ON (Athletics Ontario Sanctioned Race #2981)

Learn more about The Pocket Run at: https://www.instagram.com/thepocketrun

Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-canada-road-trail-membership

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