Start Times
(corral starts will be adjusted depending on event numbers)
| Marathon | 7:30 AM | Yonge St and Sheppard Ave |
| Half-Marathon Run | 8:30 AM | Yonge St and Sheppard Ave |
| 10K Run | 7:30 AM | Queen Elizabeth Building |
| 5K Run/Walk | 7:50 AM | Queen Elizabeth Building |
| Check Cut-off times below |
Transportation
Participants should arrive at the start line at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start. There is access to the start area by private vehicle, taxi or uber with plenty of paid parking available in nearby parking lots. It is strongly recommended that if coming from downtown that you order a shuttle bus ticket. Traffic in Toronto is challenging at the best of times. Plan ahead to make sure to get to the start on-time.
Public Transit
TTC subway service begins at 8:00 AM on Sundays. TTC surface routes operate on regular Sunday hours. The 320 Yonge route operates every 3-4 minutes to the Marathon and Half Marathon start lines. Check the TTC website for further information.
Parking
Be advised road closures are in effect beginning at 5:30 AM at the Start area.
Parking near the Marathon and Half Marathon start line can be found at the Yonge Sheppard Centre, located on the northeast corner of Yonge Street and Sheppard Avenue. Parking Entrance is located on Greenfield Avenue and Doris Avenue.
Exhibition Place Parking: Enercare Centre – enter from Canada Blvd. at the East end for underground parking. Or use lot on the East side of BMO Field (Lot 853) for above ground parking. Plan to arrive early to avoid road closures and delays. Parking fee May 2nd & 3rd $13.00, and on May 4th $18.00. The Queen Elizabeth Building and finish line is just a short walk west of BMO Field.
Buses to Start (Marathon & Half Marathon only)
The shuttle is only for those running the Marathon or Half Marathon. The ticket will be printed on the front of your bib. Buses depart from the following locations from 5:30 a.m. to 6:45 a.m. The shuttle from the Hilton and Exhibition Place takes approximately 50 minutes to reach the Start Area. If you are participating in the Marathon – you must be on the bus no later than 6:15 or risk being late for your race. The buses are loaded 1st come, 1st served. It is your responsibility to arrive early. As soon as a bus is full, it will depart.
1. Hilton Hotel: 145 Richmond St. at University Ave. (Marathon & Half Marathon only)
2. Exhibition Place: Hotel X 111 Princes’ Blvd. (Marathon & Half Marathon only)
You MUST show your bib to board (bus pass is printed on the front of your bib) Don’t wait until the last minute. Look for the Yellow School Buses.
Bus Shuttle Tickets must be purchased by April 18th.
Transportation After the Race
Public transit is available a very short walk from the finish line. For more information, please go to TTC.
A free shuttle service for participants only; to University and Richmond (Hilton & Sheraton hotels, Osgood subway station) beginning at 9:30 AM continuous to 2:30 PM. Pick-up on Princes’ Blvd in front of the Barracks, just west of Hotel X, and East of the finish line. To get back up to the start area, use the TTC – subway to Yonge/Sheppard station.
Bag Check & Toilets
Please keep bag size to no more than 20″ x 15″.
Bag Truck Location: Elmhurst Ave. Just north of Sheppard Ave. on the west side of Yonge St.
Please bring your own bag if you wish to check items before the race. Attach the tag provided on the bottom of your bib to your bag for proper identification. Do not pack valuables. Your bag will be waiting for you inside the Queen Elizabeth Building. We strongly suggest that you pay attention to the weather, and pack clothes accordingly. Be vigilant! Should you notice anything suspicious, notify a race official or police immediately. We reserve the right to search all bags before transporting. We are not responsible for any bags left in the bag check area after it closes (5:00 PM). Please have a someone pick-up for you if you are unable to.
Marathon and Half Marathon
Marathon: Truck departs at 7:00 AM Sharp!
Half Marathon: Truck departs at 8:00 AM Sharp!
Bags will NOT be transported to finish area after these times.
Toilets: Located on Elmhurst Ave. at the start line, and inside the Yonge Sheppard Centre directly across the street. The Yonge Sheppard Centre will be open at 6:00 AM.
5K and 10K Bag Check
Located: Inside the Queen Elizabeth Building. Bags MUST be checked by 7:25 AM.
Tip – Attach the tag to your bag prior to leaving your home/hotel.
Important Safety Note
For the safety of all participants, we strongly recommend against wearing audio devices that inhibit your ability to hear surrounding sounds. This is a danger to fellow participants and yourself if you cannot hear direction from a race official, event participant, or emergency vehicles.
Discarded Clothing
If you need to discard clothing while you’re running, please move towards the curb lane and throw towards the sidewalk just before you get to an Aid Station. This will prevent fellow participants from tripping on your clothes, and will make it much easier for our team to collect. All discarded clothing will be donated to charity.
Tracking
Tracking is available by SportStats. Please use the links below to track your run.
Time Limit (Cut-off)
Marathon: must reach the 27 Km water station by 11:30 AM, or face removal from the course. The course will close at 6 hours (1:30 PM).
Half Marathon: 3.5 hours (12:00 noon)
10k: 2.5 hours
5k: 1.5 hours
Start Corrals
The corral that you chose at registration is printed on the front of your bib. Your timing tag is activated when you cross the start line. Our Corrals use the “honour system” look for the corral flags at the start line. Please line up according to your corral time/colour.
Marathon: The first 2 corrals go at 7:30, followed by the next 3 corrals at 7:40.
Half Marathon: The first 2 corrals go at 8:30, followed by the next 3 at 8:40.
Pace bunnies will be in their respective positions corresponding to the corral times.
| Marathon | Half-Marathon | ||
| Elite (Red) | Sub 2:30 | Elite (Red) | Sub 1:15 |
| Sub Elite (Yellow) | Sub 3:10 | Sub Elite (Yellow) | Sub 1:35 |
| Competitive (Blue) | Sub 3:35 | Competitive (Blue) | Sub 1:47 |
| Preferred (Green) | Sub 4:00 | Preferred (Green) | Sub 2:00 |
| Open (Orange) | 4:00+ | Open (Orange) | 2:00+ |
Aid Stations
Aid stations provide water, electrolyte and toilets approximately every 2.5 km to 3.5km, and at the Start and Finish Lines. If you are in distress, please inform a race official immediately.
There are no Gels on the course. If you use gels; Do Not discard the package on the ground. Tuck into your shorts or pocket. If we see runners discard waste on the ground, (other than race cups) you may be disqualified. Please be respectful of our city, the environment, and all the neighbourhoods we have the privilege to run through.
PowerAde flavor (on course) Mountain Berry Blast
| Number | Km | Water | Electrolyte | Group | |
| 1 | Start | Water | POWERADE | B’nai Brith | |
| 2 | 3k | Water | POWERADE | North York Rotary | |
| 3 | 6k | Water | POWERADE | Sinai Health | |
| 4 | 8k | Water | POWERADE | Second Front / Bnai Brith | |
| 5 | 10.5k | Water | POWERADE | Habitat for Humanity | |
| 6 A | 13k | Bananas | Bishop Strachan School | ||
| 6 B | 13.5k | Water | POWERADE | Bishop Strachan School | |
| 7 | 8k (Half) | Water | POWERADE | Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation | |
| 8 | 15.5k | Water | POWERADE | Front Runners | |
| 9 | 17.5k | Water | POWERADE |
Canadian Mental Health Association & The Runners Shop |
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| 10 | 21k | Water | POWERADE | George Brown | |
| 11 | 23.5k | Water | POWERADE | 91 Running Club / Running Room | |
| 12 | 27k | Water | POWERADE | SickKids Foundation | |
| 13 | 30.5k/40k | Water | POWERADE | Race Crew | |
| 14 | 33k/37k | Water | POWERADE | Second Front | |
| 15 | Finish | Water | POWERADE | Race Crew |
The Course
The 1st mile, every 5th mile, and each km are marked in the Marathon and Half Marathon. Clocks will be located at the Start, halfway point of the Marathon, and Finish Line. The Marathon markers are blue and the Half Marathon markers are orange. The Marathon course will close at 6 hours. Each KM is marked in the 5k and 10k courses. Medical teams are located along each course. Race marshals will pull any person running without a bib off the course. We urge paying participants to discourage anyone from participating unofficially.
Maps: Know your course. Click here for race route maps.
NO BIB, NO RUN!
Entertainment
Entertainment will be provided at select locations along the course to help keep you motivated and get you to the finish line. If you know of a band, or entertainer who may be interested in supporting a great cause, please email info@torontomarathon.com
Finish Area (Queen Elizabeth Building)
Remember to smile and keep your hands away from your bib number as you cross the finish line for your official picture by MarathonFoto! Bib numbers need to be clearly visible so that you can be identified.
After you cross the finish line, proceed to the end of the chute as quickly as possible. The Recovery Area located inside the building has lots of options to help you replenish from hydration to protein, and carbs. The Massage (RMT) and Physio team is located inside for Marathoners and Half Marathoners only. Our medical team is on hand to assist any participant in need.
Marathon Swag: Our marathon store will be open for some great marathon merchandise.
The Family Reunion area will be located outside the Queen Elizabeth Building on the East side. Only race participants and officials are permitted inside the Queen Elizabeth Building on race day.
Please do not carry or run with your infant child on the course or prior to crossing the finish line. This presents a hazard to your child, yourself and all participants. Participant safety is paramount and doing this may result in disqualification.
