Relay transfer points are located approximately every 5k and it is the responsibility of each team to get their runners to the proper points.

They are:

For detailed relay transfer points and other important information, click here.

Aid stations will be supplied with Cedar Springs Water and Gatorade. There will be 21 Aid Stations along the route each supported by medical personnel. PowerBar PowerGels will be available at the 25km and 36km aid stations for the marathon only. Split times will be called at the 1 mile mark. The course will be marked every kilometre, as well as every 5 miles.  All events will be timed using the ChampionChip timing system.

ChampionChip Race Timing was used for the first time in 1999! Read all about " the Chip " and how it will be used. Note: The Chip and instructions will be included with your race kit at registration. The Chip must be returned immediately following the race at Queen's Park at the end of the chutes. You must remove your chip immediately after you cross the finish line. You will not receive a medal until your chip is returned. If you do not finish or do not race but have picked up your kit, please return the chip to Sportstats or phone (613) 723-0994.

• Kit Includes: bib, shirt, race day information, Chip, sponsor samples, and promotion materials
• Pickup Location: Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, 123 Queen Street West.
• Pickup Dates: Friday Oct. 17 and Saturday Oct.18
• Pickup Times: Friday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Kits will not be mailed. Anyone can pick-up your kit at the expo. They may be asked for identification and your confirmation number (if you registered online).

Only participants traveling from out of town (for the Marathon and Half Marathon only), may pick-up their bib and chip (no shirts) at Mel Lastman Square from 7:30 am on Race day. Please arrive early, as you want to make sure to get your chip and bib before the Gun goes off.

For information on inserting product samples into race kits, please contact our office directly at 416-972-1062.

The GoodLife Fitness Toronto Marathon Expo is FREE and open to the public during registration/kit pick-up at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, 123 Queen Street West. ALL participants, including RELAY TEAMS must attend the expo to pick-up their Race Kits which include a shirt, bib, chip, final instructions, and product samples from our sponsors. The hours are:

For more information about the expo please click here.

All competitors are invited to our pasta dinner / runners' workshop on Saturday, October 18th, 6 p.m. at the Toronto Hilton located at 145 Richmond Street West. Cost is $25.00 for participants and guests. Please be sure to check box on the entry form.

Only a limited number of tickets are available! Please buy your tickets early and avoid the disappointment of missing this all you can eat pasta feast.

Join Bart Yasso - from Runners World magazine, Kathrine Switzer, John Stanton - founder and president of the Running Room, and Dr. Kate Hays for an informative seminar and question and answer forum. This event is considered one of the best Carbo Load Dinners of any marathon and sells out fast. Please reserve early for this all you can eat pasta feast.

For more information about our featured guest speakers please click here.