Register
*Prices increase Tuesday, October 11 at 11:59 p.m. ET
Your Registration Includes:
- Half Marathon Finisher Medal
- ASICS Souvenir Shirt
- Bib
- Larabar
- Nuun Product
COVID-19 Policy – Updated March 21, 2022
Following the guidelines of Athletics Canada, Athletics Ontario & Toronto Public Health, we have removed the requirement to show proof of vaccination for all eligible participants.
Race Weekend Schedule
Schedule subject to change
Friday October 14
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Pre-Race Press Conference – Hall D, Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
TCS go Innovate Together (goIT) Challenge, Speakers Series Stage – Hall D, Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place
11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon Expo and Race Kit Pick-up – Hall D, Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place.
Saturday October 15
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
International Friendship Run – 3K shakeout run – Hall D, Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place. Run leaves promptly at 9:15 a.m.
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon Expo and Race Kit Pick-up – Hall D, Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place.
Sunday October 16
| Time | Activity | Location |
| 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. | 5K Shuttle Buses | Enter shuttle buses on University Avenue and Queen Street (Finish Line) and be shuttled to the 5K Start Line at Ontario Place |
| 8:00 a.m. | 5K Start | Ontario Place – Lake Shore Blvd W and Ontario Dr. |
| 8:45 a.m. | Marathon and Half Marathon Start | University Avenue between Queen and King St. |
| 9:40 a.m. | 5K Course Time Limit | 5K Course Closes |
| 12:00 p.m. | Marathon Awards Ceremony | Main Stage, Nathan Phillips Square |
| 12:45 p.m. | Post-Race Press Conference | Sheraton Centre Hotel |
| 12:45 p.m. | Half Marathon Course Time Limit | Half Marathon Course Closes |
| 3:15 p.m. | Marathon Course Time Limit | Marathon Course Closes, Finish Line & Post-Race Area closes |
| 3:30 p.m. | Post-Race Area closes | Nathan Phillips Square |
Registration Policies:
- Registration fees are non-refundable and non-deferrable to another year as noted in the registration waiver.
- If you purchased RegShield registration protection insurance upon registering, you can file a claim here: https://refundrequest.fanshield.net/#/
- As the online transfer deadline has passed, the following changes can only be made in-person at the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon Expo on Oct 14 or 15:
- Transferring to a different in-person distance
- Transferring your entry to a different participant
- Changing your estimated finishing time/corral
- Transfers into a Virtual event can still be made using the Transfer Tool
Race Kit Pickup
All participants in the In-Person race must pick up their Race Kit at Race Kit Pickup.
Race Kit Pickup is available at the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon Expo at the Enercare Centre, Hall D, on Oct. 14-15, 2022
Friday October 14, 2022 | 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday October 15, 2022 | 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
There is no race day pickup.
Picking up for a Friend?
Please bring either their original Race Roster Registration Confirmation Email OR a text, e-mail, or hand-written note that states they allow you to pick up their race kit on their behalf.
3 Kit Maximum
Please note that each person that enters the expo will only be allowed to pick up 3 kits, including their own. If you plan to pick up more than 3 kits, please plan to bring enough people that will allow you to each pickup 3.
Baggage Check
Marathon and Half Marathon Baggage Check will be located in Nathan Phillip Square, just north of Queen St. It will be open from 7:00am – 3:00pm for these distances.
5K Baggage Check will be located in Nathan Phillips Square, just north of Queen St. It will be open from 5:45am – 10:30am. Please note that if you want to check your bag, the last shuttle from Nathan Phillips Square to the 5K start line is at 7:00am sharp.
There will be no Baggage Check at the 5K Start.
Baggage Check Rules:
- You must use your clear drawstring kit bag (image at right)
for your Baggage! Absolutely no other bags will be accepted. The kit bag will be included in your race kit and is sized appropriately so that all bags checked on race day will fit in the baggage check areas, ensuring efficiency at both check-in and pick-up.
- Width = 14 inches
Length = 18 inches
- Width = 14 inches
- You will receive a sticker in your bib envelope that corresponds to your bib number. You must attach this sticker to your bag in the box marked “PUT BAGGAGE STICKER HERE”.
- We strongly recommend that you leave your valuables at home! The TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon is not responsible for lost or stolen property, including any and all property checked at the Baggage Check.
- Baggage Check will close
- 10:30 a.m. for the 5K
- 3:00 p.m. for the Half Marathon & Full Marathon
ANY bags not claimed by this time will be available for pick up at the Canada Running Series office at 2 Berkeley St, Unit 305, Toronto ON, M5A 4J5, during our office hours. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. If you have any questions about Baggage Check please contact info@canadarunningseries.com.
Start Line
21K start time: 8:45 a.m.
Start line location: On University Ave., just north of Queen St., facing northbound.
21K participants will be organized in different start corrals, based on individual expected finishing time. More information about waves and arrival times will be available closer to the event date.
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.
Download PDF Map
Course Amenities
We will have water station & aid stations along the course at approximately every 3km. Please see course map for exact locations.
GU Gels
Station #1 (Marathon and Half Marathon)
Colborne Lodge and Lake Shore Blvd. W outbound at 12K
Station #2 (Marathon only)
Eastern Ave and Morse St inbound at 28K
GU flavours this year offered at both stations:
- Salted Caramel (20 mg of caffeine)
- Lemon Sublime (caffeine free)
- Jet Blackberry (40mg of caffeine)
- Tri-Berry (20 mg caffeine)
- Strawberry Banana (caffeine free)
Course Restrictions
Entry Limit
21K: maximum 11,000 participants
Nordic Pole participants 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.
Finish Line
The finish line will be located on Bay St, just north of Queen St.
Medical Services
Odyssey Medical will coordinate medical services on course and the main medical tent will be located at the finish line
Training Plan
Your custom training plan is waiting.
In partnership with ASICS, the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon is proud to bring you a free premium upgrade* to Runkeeper GO™ ️ including training plans, progress insights, workout comparisons, and live tracking.
Sign-up for the race to receive your link to upgrade. Free to use until race day. *Please note, you will be emailed your link to upgrade 24 hours after point of registration.
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.
What’s Included
Finisher Medal
The 2022 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon Finisher Medal depicts the view of the Toronto skyline from Tommy Thompson Park, as well as two oak trees encircling the medal – the official tree of the City of Toronto – connecting all of us to the healing power of nature and our responsibility to preserve it!
ASICS Souvenir Shirt
The 2022 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon ASICS Souvenir Shirt, designed by renowned Toronto artist Ben Johnston, allows you to rep Toronto no matter where you run!
