Short film illustrates the fear of violence faced by many runners

December 5, 2025

Ahead of Canada’s National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women on Saturday, Toronto filmmaker Cathy van Ingen has released Gone For a Run–a short film illuminating the fear runners routinely face while simply going out for a run.

The film follows a woman going on an everyday run, with the title reflecting the words in a note one might leave for a partner or roommate when they’re heading out. It captures the hyper-vigilance many runners experience, often entailing a quick glance over the shoulder and unease triggered by past incidents of harassment and violence–whether their own or those shared in the running community. CANADIAN Running Magazine