2025 TCS TORONTO WATERFRONT MARATHON RETURNS: WEEKEND SCHEDULE
TORONTO, ON (October 14, 2025) – On October 18th and 19th, nearly 30,000 runners, walkers and wheelers will join 100,000+ spectators from over 70 countries as the world-class TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon weekend returns to the streets of Toronto. In addition to being Canada’s premier running event and one of Toronto’s most impactful weekends of the fall season, the 2025 event is already record-breaking, with the marathon and half marathon selling out over three months in advance across men’s, women’s and non-binary categories.
In addition to holding World Athletics Elite Label status and serving as the Canadian Marathon Championships, the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon is making impacts far beyond the course. The 2024 event generated $50.3 million in economic impact for Toronto and $56.3 million across Ontario, supporting 349 jobs and contributing $23.2 million to Toronto’s GDP. The event also brought in over 66,000 out-of-town visitors and $30 million in direct spending on hotels, restaurants, and local businesses. Plus, through the TCS Charity Challenge, participants have raised more than $55 million for over 150 Canadian charities since 2003, with approximately 10% of racers this year expected to raise another $3 million for the causes that move them.
This year’s event embodies inclusivity and sustainability. Holding Evergreen Certification from the Council for Responsible Sport, race organizers have also introduced a new wheelchair category, a dedicated adaptive athlete start time and gender inclusive registration with a non-binary option to remove barriers and enhance all participants’ experiences. In addition, there will be 18 participants attempting 13 different Guinness World Records throughout the weekend.
With participants gearing up at a brand new start line for the half marathon and marathon distances for 2025, the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon will once again unite Toronto and the world through sport, philanthropy and community pride. There are several opportunities available to highlight the marathon, as well as the incredible stories and impacts it is bringing to light throughout the weekend.
The race weekend media schedule is as follows:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17TH, 2025
Pre-Race Press Conference
When: Friday, October 17th, at 10:00 am
Where: Sheraton Centre Hotel, 123 Queen St. W., Toronto, Civic Ballroom North (2nd floor)
Who:
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- Masters of Ceremonies: Geoff Wightman and Kate Van Buskirk
- Speakers include (additional speakers may be added closer to event):
- Alan Brookes, Race Director, TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon and President, Canada Running Series
- Jaclyn Siskind, Head of North America Sports Sponsorships, Tata Consultancy Services
- North American Elite Athletes in attendance include:
- Men: Ben Flanagan, Thomas Broatch, Andrew Alexander, Phil Parrot-Migas
- Women: Dayna Pidhoresky, Rachel Hannah, Salome Nyirarukundo, Eliyah Brawdy
- International Elite Athletes in attendance include:
- Men: Mulugeta Uma, Domenic Ngeno
- Women: Shure Demise, Cynthia Chemweno
TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon Expo and Race Kit Pick-up
When: Friday, October 17th, 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Where: Hall A, Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place. 100 Princes’ Blvd. Toronto
What: The Expo is a free running exposition that brings together 60,000 supporters and participants over two days leading up to the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon. The Expo highlights new gear, nutrition and fitness products, features TCS Charity Challenge charity partners, and hosts Speaker Series panel discussions. Please note that 5K Race Kit Pickup is Friday only.
TCS goIT Innovation Showcase and Competition
When: Friday, October 17th, at 11:00 am
Where: Main Stage, Exhibition Hall A, Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place. 100 Princes’ Blvd. Toronto
What & Who: goIT is a digital innovation and career readiness program that introduces students to STEM, Computer Science, Design Thinking and Innovation. Over 150 goIT students grades 4-6, TCS industry mentors and judges.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18TH, 2025
5K Event
When: Saturday, October 18th, 9:00 a.m.
Where: University Ave. near Pearl St.
Media Accreditation Pick-Up/Information: Sheraton Hotel, 123 Queen St. W., Civic Ballroom North (2nd floor), 8:30a.m. – 1:00p.m.
TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon Expo and Race Kit Pick-up
When: Saturday, October 19th, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Where: Hall A, Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place. 100 Princes’ Blvd. Toronto
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19TH, 2025
All participants are reminded that TTC does not provide subway service until 8am on Sundays, and Canada Running Series therefore encourages everyone to plan ahead in order to arrive on time for the event.
Media Accreditation Pick-Up/Information Desk
When: Open 6:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EDT
Where: Please note, media accreditation may be picked up this year in Nathan Phillips Square (VIP tent, southeast corner), 100 Queen St. W. Toronto.
OR near the new start line on Yonge St., near Gerrard St. It is approximately a 10 minute walk from Nathan Phillips Square to the new start line. Media must be at the start area by 7:30 a.m. in order to gain access.
Media Workroom/Post-Race Press Conference
When: Workroom open: 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. EDT. The Post-Race Press Conference will take place at 12:15 p.m.
Where: Sheraton Hotel, 123 Queen St. W., outside Civic Ballroom North (2nd floor)
Marathon and Half Marathon Event and Race Times
7:57 a.m. Marathon Wheelchair Race Start (42.2K)
- Race start location: *NEW* Yonge St., near Elm St.
8:00 a.m. Marathon (42.2k) and Half-marathon (21.1k) Start
- Race start location: *NEW* Yonge St., near Elm St.
11:30 a.m. Marathon Awards Ceremony
- Main Stage, Nathan Phillips Square
12:15 p.m. Half Marathon Course Closes
12:15 p.m. Post Race Press Conference
- Sheraton Hotel, 123 Queen St. W., Civic Ballroom North
3:15 p.m. Marathon Course Closes, Finish Line Closes
3:30 p.m Post-Race Area Closes
- Nathan Phillips Square
Key Expected Finish Times
8:40 a.m. Elite Half Marathon Wheelchair expected
9:04 a.m. Top half marathon males
9:12 a.m. Top half marathon females
9:30 a.m. Elite Marathon wheelchair expected
10:05 a.m. Elite male marathon expected
10:10 a.m. Elite Canadian male expected
10:20 a.m. Elite female marathon expected
10:25 a.m. Elite Canadian female expected
The finish line for ALL distances on Saturday and Sunday is Queen St. and Bay St. at the southeast corner of Nathan Phillips Square. Photos and brief interviews are available at the finish line for a limited number of accredited media. ALL media require accreditation to access designated press areas throughout race weekend (including finish line, start line, Media Centre and press conferences). No exceptions. Please apply for media accreditation here.
Please email media@canadarunningseries.com if you have any questions.
Post-Race Awards Ceremony
What: Award ceremony photo opportunity (elite athlete photo op only)
Who: Top international and Canadian finishers
When: 11:30 a.m. EDT
Where: Awards Stage, Nathan Phillips Square
Post-Race Press Conference
What: Press conference and one-on-one elite athlete interview opportunities
Who: Top international and Canadian finishers
When: 12:15 p.m. EDT
Where: Sheraton Hotel, 123 Queen St. West, Civic Ballroom North
LIVE STREAM BROADCAST
A world-class field will compete for prize money, prestige and the title of Canadian Champion at the 2025 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon on October 19th and once again the entire race will be available via live stream. As in previous years, the broadcast will be free and available to everyone, with no geo-blocking. Our live stream broadcast will begin at 7:00 a.m. EDT.
This year the broadcast is available through several platforms:
- Toronto Waterfront Marathon Website
- TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon App
- Toronto Waterfront Marathon Facebook Live
- Canada Running Series Youtube
- CBC Sports Youtube
- CBC Sports website
- CBC Gem App
- AthleticsCanada.tv
Additionally, there will be dedicated streams for each elite race (International Men, International Women, Canadian Men, and Canadian Women) to allow viewers to watch uninterrupted coverage of each race without commentary.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Join the conversation on race day by including @towaterfront42k and @tcsnorthamerica (Tata Consultancy Services – North America on LinkedIn). You can use the following hashtags on X (Twitter), Instagram and TikTok: #TOwaterfront42K #chooseTOrun #chooseTOgive #chooseTOcelebrate #TCSCharityChallenge.
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About the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon
The TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon is Canada’s premier running event, Toronto’s biggest marathon and the grand finale of the Canada Running Series (CRS). Since 2017, the race has served as the Athletics Canada national marathon championship race and has doubled as an Olympic qualifier. Using innovation and organization as guiding principles, Canada Running Series stages great experiences for runners of all levels, from Canadian Olympians to recreational and charity runners. With a mission of “building community through the sport of running,” CRS is committed to making sport part of sustainable communities and the city-building process.
To learn more about the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon, visit www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com.
About Canada Running Series (CRS)
Canada Running Series (CRS) organizes the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon. CRS is Canada’s premier running circuit with 7 events, 4 in Toronto, 2 in Vancouver, and 1 in Montreal. It annually attracts over 50,000 participants and raises more than $6 million for some 320 mostly-local charities. The Series includes the World Athletics Elite Label TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon, and the Athletics Canada National Marathon Championships. Since 1999, CRS has gained international recognition for innovation and organization. For more on CRS visit https://canadarunningseries.com/.
About Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS) is a digital transformation and technology partner of choice for industry-leading organizations worldwide. Since its inception in 1968, TCS has upheld the highest standards of innovation, engineering excellence and customer service. Rooted in the heritage of the Tata Group, TCS is focused on creating long term value for its clients, its investors, its employees, and the community at large. With a highly skilled workforce of over 607,000 consultants in 55 countries and 180 service delivery centres across the world, the company has been recognized as a top employer in six continents. With the ability to rapidly apply and scale new technologies, the company has built long term partnerships with its clients helping them emerge as perpetually adaptive enterprises. Many of these relationships have endured into decades and navigated every technology cycle, from mainframes in the 1970s to Artificial Intelligence today.
TCS sponsors 14 of the world’s most prestigious marathons and endurance events, including the TCS New York City Marathon, TCS London Marathon and TCS Sydney Marathon with a focus on promoting health, sustainability, and community empowerment. TCS generated consolidated revenues of US $29 billion in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024. For more on TCS visit www.tcs.com.
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