OCTOBER 15, 2023
Your Registration Includes:
- Marathon Finisher Medal
- ASICS Souvenir Shirt
- Bib
- Access to the Runkeeper Go™ premium experience
Start Line
42K start time: 8:45 a.m.
Please arrive to the start area 1 hour before the start of the race, at 7:45 a.m.
Start line location: On University Ave., just north of Queen St., facing northbound.
42K participants will be organized in start corrals, based on individual expected finishing time. Your assigned corral will be indicated by the colour on your bib. On race day, corrals will be identified by coloured flags, look for the flag that matches your bib.
Finish Line
The finish line will be located on Bay St, just north of Queen St.
Course Map
A 42K course through the downtown core and along the waterfront of Toronto, heading through more than a dozen Toronto neighbourhoods, all bringing unique sights and sounds.
*Course is subject to change.
Course Restrictions
Entry Limit
42K: maximum 5,000 participants
Participants using Nordic Poles are welcome.
Baby Strollers are welcome in the 5K event only.
For the safety of all participants, baby backpacks, skateboards, roller blades, Kangoo Jump shoes, animals and unauthorized bicycles & wheeled devices are not permitted in the race.
Time Limit
The time limit to complete the 42K course is 6 hours
*What happens if I don’t complete the race within the course time limit?
Course Amenities
We will have hydration & aid stations along the course at approximately every 3km. Please see course map for exact locations.
GU Gels
Station #1 is at the Lake Shore and Colborne Lodge Aid Station at 12km (Half Marathon and Marathon pass this location)
Station #2 is at the Eastern Ave and Carlaw Aid Station at 28km (Marathoners pass this location)
GU flavours will be confirmed in June 2023.
Medical Services
Odyssey Medical will coordinate medical services on course and the main medical tent will be located at the finish line at Queen and Bay.
Half Marathon
OCTOBER 15, 2023
Your Registration Includes:
- Half Marathon Finisher Medal
- ASICS Souvenir Shirt
- Bib
- Access to the Runkeeper Go™ premium experience
Start Line
21K start time: 8:45 a.m.
Please arrive to the start area 1 hour before the start of the race, at 7:45 a.m.
Start line location: On University Ave.
21K participants will be organized in start corrals, based on individual expected finishing time. Your assigned corral will be indicated by the colour on your bib. On race day, corrals will be identified by coloured flags, look for the flag that matches your bib.
Finish Line
The finish line will be located on Bay St, just north of Queen St.
Course Map
A 21K course through the downtown core and along the waterfront of Toronto, heading through more than a dozen Toronto neighbourhoods, all bringing unique sights and sounds.
*Course is subject to change.
Course Restrictions
Entry Limit
21K: maximum 11,000 participants
Participants using Nordic Poles are welcome.
Baby Strollers are welcome in the 5K event only.
For the safety of all participants, baby backpacks, skateboards, roller blades, Kangoo Jump shoes, animals and unauthorized bicycles & wheeled devices are not permitted in the race.
Time Limit
The time limit to complete the 21K course is 3 hours and 30 minutes.
*What happens if I don’t complete the race within the course time limit?
Course Amenities
We will have hydration & aid stations along the course at approximately every 3km. Please see course map for exact locations.
GU Gels
Station #1 is at the Lake Shore and Colborne Lodge Aid Station at 12km (Half Marathon and Marathon pass this location)
GU flavours will be confirmed in June 2023.
Medical Services
Odyssey Medical will coordinate medical services on course and the main medical tent will be located at the finish line at Queen and Bay.
5K
OCTOBER 15, 2023
Your Registration Includes:
- 5K Finisher Medal
- ASICS Souvenir Shirt
- Bib
- Access to the Runkeeper Go™ premium experience
Start Line
5K start time: 8:00 a.m.
Please arrive to the start area 1 hour before the start of the race, at 7:00 a.m.
Note – toilets are all located in the pre-race area at Ontario Place, parking lot 1.
Start line location: Ontario Place, on Lakeshore Blvd West & Ontario Drive.
5K participants will be organized in start corrals, based on individual expected finishing time.
Your assigned corral will be indicated by the colour on your bib. On race day, corrals will be identified by coloured flags, look for the flag that matches your bib.
Finish Line
The finish line will be located on Bay St, just north of Queen St.
Course Map
The 5K course runs along the Lakeshore heading east right into the downtown core for an incredible Finish outside of Nathan Phillips Square and Toronto City Hall.
* Course subject to change.
Course Restrictions
Entry Limit
5K: maximum 8,000 participants
Participants that use Nordic Poles are welcome.
Baby Strollers are welcome in the 5K event only.
For the safety of all participants, baby backpacks, skateboards, roller blades, Kangoo Jump shoes, animals and unauthorized bicycles & wheeled devices are not permitted in the race.
Time Limit
The time limit to complete the 5K course is 1 hour and 20 minutes.
*What happens if I don’t complete the race within the course time limit?
Course Amenities
We will have hydration & aid stations along the course at approximately every 3km. Please see course map for exact locations.
Medical Services
Odyssey Medical will coordinate medical services on course and the main medical tent will be located at the finish line at Queen and Bay.
The Whole Shebang
OCTOBER 15, 2023
In-Person Marathon + Virtual Half Marathon + Virtual 5K
The Whole Shebang is back again in 2023! You’ll have the opportunity to complete your marathon with us on October 15th in-person and your half marathon & 5K virtually anytime from October 1-31.
You will pick up your The Whole Shebang finisher medal, ASICS souvenir shirt & exclusive The Whole Shebang souvenir item at the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon Expo on Friday, October 13th & Saturday, October 14th during expo hours.
Please see:
Marathon section for details about your in-person Marathon.
Virtual Half Marathon section for details about your Virtual Half Marathon.
Virtual 5K section for details about your Virtual Half Marathon.
Your Registration Includes:
- Marathon Finisher Medal – You will receive this on race day after crossing the finish line.
- The Whole Shebang Finisher Medal – You will receive this with your race kit.
- Exclusive The Whole Shebang Souvenir Item
- ASICS Souvenir shirt
- Bib
Inputting Your Results (Virtual Half Marathon + Virtual 5K)
Participants will be able to upload their times from October 1st to 31st. Once you have completed your race, you can track it on the Race Roster Results Platform by following these steps:
- Login to your Participant Dashboard
- Locate your TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon on the right side of your participant dashboard
- Select the [+Add Activity] button
- Add the distance and duration of your run and/or walk as well as the time you started your activity
- Select ‘Submit Activity’
Training
Are you signed up to run, but not sure of where to start for training?
The ASICS Runkeeper app is here to offer the support you need ahead of race day.
As part of your registration, ASICS will provide free access to the Runkeeper Go™ premium experience. The app features training plans and guided workouts led by ASICS running coaches. Additionally, users can easily set goals, train, and track their progress in the build-up to the event.
Put the worries of training aside and focus instead on the fun part of reaching your finish line!
Participants will receive access to the Runkeeper Go™ experience in June.
Hotel & Travel
We encourage you to take advantage of special offers from our event hotel partners.
Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel
123 Queen St W – Toronto, ON, M5H 2M9
With a stay at Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, you’ll be centrally located in Toronto, steps from Nathan Phillips Square and within a 10-minute walk of Toronto Eaton Centre.
Just 5 minutes from the start and finish line!
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Special Rate: $259.00
-Complimentary High-Speed Internet Access in guest rooms
-Late check-out time extended until 3:00 p.m. upon request.
Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre Hotel
525 Bay Street – Toronto, ON, M5G 2L2
Located in downtown Toronto, Canada, our hotel placesyou in the heart of the city, near shopping, dining and entertainment. Make yourself at home in our spacious guest rooms and suites with plush bedding, comfortable seating areas and deluxe amenities. Stay fit here in Toronto in our 24-hour fitness centre. Take a dip in our rooftop indoor pool.
Just 5 minutes from the start and finish line!
Special Rate: from $349/night
-Complimentary High-Speed Internet Access in guest rooms
-Flexible cancellation terms – no cost to cancel up to 72
hours prior to the arrival date.
-Late check-out time extended until 3:00 p.m. upon request.
Book HereHilton Toronto Hotel
145 Richmond St W, Toronto, ON M5H 2L2
With a stay at Hilton Toronto Hotel, you’ll be centrally loc
ated in Toronto, steps from Nathan Phillips Square and within a 10-minute walk of Toronto Eaton Centre. Just minutes from the start and finish line!
Find us in downtown Toronto, next to Osgoode Station. We are within 10 minutes’ walk of Union Station, CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum, and CF Toronto Eaton Centre. Using public transit, St. Lawrence Market, Rogers Centre, and the Distillery District are 15 to 20 minutes away. Our indoor-outdoor pool is open all year.
Special Rate: $309/night
-Complimentary High-Speed Internet Access in guest rooms
-Late check-out time extended until 3:00 p.m. upon request.
Chelsea Hotel, Toronto
33 Gerrard St W, Toronto, ON M5G 1Z4
Explore Chelsea Hotel Toronto, a downtown family hotel with kid-friendly accommodations and activities fulfill your wishes. Just a 10-minute walk away from the start and finish line!
Special Rate: $TBD
-Complimentary High-Speed Internet Access in guest rooms
-Late check-out time extended until 3:00 p.m. upon request.
The Westin Harbour Castle
1 Harbour Square, Toronto, ON M5J 1A6
Nestled in the harbour with seamless downtown access, The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto offers you a serene city escape in the centre of it all. Just minutes away from the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon Expo.
Special Rate: from $349/night
-Complimentary High-Speed Internet Access in guest rooms
-Late check-out time extended until 3:00 p.m. upon request.
Elite Hosting
Applications for the Elite Athlete Program will open on May 1st, 2023, and close on July 31st, through a link from this space. 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.
To ApplyPrizing
More to come.
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.
Age category winners in all 3 gender categories (women, men and non-binary) 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.
Adaptive Athletes
Adaptive Devices Permitted on Course
- Recreational wheelchair
- Push-rim wheelchair (see note below about pace cap)
- Handcycles (see note below about pace cap)
- Motorized wheelchairs (permitted in 5K event only)
- Must not exceed a speed of 5km/hour
- Must not exceed 40” length x 30” wide
If you would like to use an adaptive device not listed above, please contact info@canadarunningseries.com
Stay Connected
Use our official event hashtags #chooseTOrun & #TOWaterfront42K to connect with our virtual race community. Join our TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon Facebook Event Page and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @towaterfont42k.
Finisher Medal
Coming Soon
ASICS Souvenir Shirt
Coming Soon
The Whole Shebang Swag Item
Simple, smooth and sleek, the redesigned ASICS Rival II Singlet is now available. Flat seams to eliminate chafing and lightweight moisture-transfer fabric to keep you dry and comfortable. Perfect racing top for track and field, cross country and road races. Design Coming Soon!
Men’s fit pictured above.