Athletic Standards

For considered entry based on the time standards below, athletes must apply for elite status, via the elite application before the event deadline dates.

*we are currently only accepting email submissions from athletes who have achieved the A Standards listed below. 

Elite Hosting

Athlete selection and notification period will vary. All application deadlines will be exactly 1 month prior to the Event Date (unless event sells out). Best efforts will be made to offer early acceptance where possible.

We do not accept emails or telephone calls. All qualifying times submitted must have been run on a certified course and most recent performances will be given preference. Please note that achievement of time standards does NOT guarantee an invitation.

At CRS Events, we encourage individuals to participate and compete as they identify. Participants who identify as man or woman are eligible for prizing if they place in their gender identification category. As the Marathon is a Canadian Championship Race and World Athletic Elite Label competition, we adhere to the WA Gender Eligibility Regulations.

All applications must be approved by the CRS Race Director and Elite Athlete Coordinator.

Prizing – Marathon

Open Men and Women

based on Gun Time, in Canadian dollars

1st — $20,000
2nd — $10,000
3rd — $7,000
4th — $4,000
5th — $3,000
6th — $2,000
7th — $1,500
8th — $1,000

Time Bonus: CAD $5,000 to the Men’s winner if sub 2:07:00; and CAD $5,000 to Women’s winner if sub 2:22:30.

Please note: owing to budget constraints as we return from the Covid-19 pandemic, we will NOT be offering Appearance money this year. We will continue to provide travel, hotel, meals (at our usual 4-star Sheraton Toronto Centre hotel) for qualifying invited athletes.

Canadian Marathon Championship – Men and Women

based on Gun Time, in Canadian dollars

1st — $8,000
2nd — $4,000
3rd — $2,000
4th — $1,000

• open to Canadian citizens, Athletics Canada registered athletes ONLY (in addition to Open Prizing). 
• minus 50% for slower than 2:15:00 & 2:35:00 (Men & Women); minus 75% for slower than 2:18:00 & 2:40:00 (Men & Women)

Masters Men and Women

based on Gun Time, in Canadian dollars

1st — $1000
2nd — $500
3rd — $250

Ontario Men and Women

based on chip time

Men: Ed Whitlock Trophy + Commemorative plaque
Women: Silvia Ruegger Trophy + Commemorative plaque

Note: the athletes who win Overall prize money (international-class and/or Canadian bonuses—national-class) in the Marathon will be excluded from the Whitlock Trophy and Ruegger Trophy competitions, making them truly a recognition of top regional (Ontario) runners.

Prizing – Half Marathon

While the course is certified, sanctioned and legal for record-setting purposes, our half marathon is primarily a “recreational” and Canadian-regional event.

*Please note that there is no prize money offered for the half marathon. In line with this, we are unable to provide any travel, hotel, or other support for half marathon applicants.

Further, owing to space limitations, we are NOT able to offer elite bottles on course, access to the Elite Athlete call room, or access to the Elite starting corral for the half marathon participants. A separate section at the general public Baggage Check WILL be made available.

Open Men and Women (Based on Gun Time)

1st — Commemorative plaque
2nd — Commemorative plaque
3rd — Commemorative plaque

Masters Men and Women (Based on Gun Time)

1st — Commemorative Plaque
2nd — Commemorative Plaque
3rd — Commemorative Plaque

Prizing – 5K

Our 5K is primarily a “recreational” and Canadian-regional event, with no cash prizing. It does not have any budget for travel or hotel, but may provide complementary elite entries to a limited number of Canadian athletes.

Open Men and Women (Based on Gun Time)

1st — Commemorative plaque
2nd — Commemorative plaque
3rd — Commemorative plaque

Masters Men and Women (Based on Gun Time)

1st — Commemorative Plaque
2nd — Commemorative Plaque
3rd — Commemorative Plaque

OTHER PRIZING AND AWARDS

Marathon Age Category Awards:

• Men, Women & Non-Binary based on chip time
• Categories include 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

Half Marathon Age Category Awards:

• Men, Women & Non-Binary based on chip time
• Categories include 19 & under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

5K Age Category Awards:

• Men, Women & Non-Binary based on chip time
• Categories include 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

Notes:

• you must be 18 years of age or older to participate in the marathon.
• Winners of the Overall Open & Masters categories are not eligible for the age group category prizing.

Awards Ceremony

Presentation of awards will take place on the Main Stage in Nathan Phillips Square to top 3 overall men and women and top Canadians in the marathon.

Any age category winners will have their prizing shipped to them within a month of race day.

Full results will be posted online on this site by 6 p.m. on race day.

Awards Pickup

Don’t just win your prize, claim it! Participants have 30 days to claim any prizes.

Results will be reviewed for one week following the event. During these seven days, athletes are able to lodge a formal written protest to the Race Director for review. After the week, results will be finalized and prize cheques issued. Prize cheques will no longer be distributed on event day; letters of congratulations will be issues on event day. All prize cheques will be mailed out within 60 days of the event. 

All Masters overall & Masters/open age category iTab medal ribbon hangers will be mailed out within one month of the event.

Please email us awards@canadarunningseries.com if you have any awards questions.