General Info

The Half Marathon is expected to draw upwards of 7000 participants in a downhill, fast and scenic course from MLS to Queen’s Park. This Toronto favorite continues to grow in popularity and is considered by many to be the best Half Marathon in Canada. The Half Marathon begins behind Mel Lastman Square on Beecroft Ave. Participants run north to Ellerslie Ave, East to Yonge, and South on Yonge to Aylmer Ave.,(just south of the Rosedale Subway Station) and then turns left (east) towards Rosedale Valley Rd and Bayview Ave. At Bayview, it turns south to King St. At King, we turn west to Sumach, south on Sumach and then west on Eastern Ave. to Front St. Running through the historic St. Lawrence Market on Front St to Wellington St. North on University Ave to the finish at Queen’s Park. The Half Marathon Walk begins at the same time as the Half Marathon and follows the same course. Results will be posted separately from the Run. There are no awards for the Half Marathon Walk division. Please visit our Race Day page for maps and transportation information.

Specifics 8:30 AM – Start at Mel Lastman Square

Sorry, no in-line skates, roller-skates, bicycles, strollers or dogs will be allowed on the course. For the safety of all participants, we strongly recommend you do not wear iPods, walkmans, or similar devices which inhibit your ability to hear surrounding sounds. Participants must be a minimum of 16 years of age for participation in the Half Marathon. If under 18 on race day; a doctor’s note must be provided (mailed or scanned/emailed) to us prior to the event.

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Aid Station & Timing

Aid stations will be supplied with Water and Gatorade. There will be 21 Aid Stations along the route each supported by medical personnel. PowerBar PowerGelswill be available at the 20.5km, 26km 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 BibTag timing system.

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Race Kit

• Kit Includes: BibTag, shirt, sponsor samples, and promotion materials
• Pickup Location: Direct Energy Centre, 100 Princes’ Blvd.
• Pickup Dates: Friday May 4 and Saturday May 5
• Pickup Times: Friday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM,  Saturday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• 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 BibTag and shirts (limited sizes available) at Mel Lastman Square from 7:00 AM on Race day. Please arrive early, as you want to make sure to get your BibTag and shirt before the Gun goes off. For information on inserting product samples into race kits, please contact our office directly at 416-920-3466.

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Race Day Information

For information concerning final instructions, please click here.

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Expo

The GoodLife Fitness Toronto Marathon Expo is FREE and open to the public during registration/kit pick-up at the Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, 100 Princes’ Blvd. ALL participants, including RELAY TEAMS must attend the expo to pick-up their Race Kits which include a shirt, BibTag, and product samples from our sponsors. The hours are: Friday May 4, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM Saturday May 5, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. For more information about the expo please click here.