You’ve been waiting months for this — the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon is back with 42K, 21K and 5K distance options! Grab your running shoes, put on your favourite tech shirt, and get ready to race to the sound of real, live cheers as you enjoy a scenic route through the city!
This year, our new official race app will give participants and spectators the most exciting race day experience yet including:
- Runner tracking
- Digital cheer cards
- Racecourse map
- Augmented reality features
- Surprise-and-delight experiences
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.
All participants registered for an in-person event must collect their race kit from the Expo. They will not be shipped before the Expo or after the race, nor will they be available for pickup after the Expo. The deadline to transfer to a virtual event online is Oct 13th at midnight and can be done through the registration form transfer tool. After this time, all transfers must be made in-person at the Expo, and one can do this transfer on behalf of another with written permission and a copy of the original race confirmation email.
Race Weekend Schedule
Schedule subject to change
Friday October 13
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) Student Innovation 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 14
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 15
| 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 13 or 14:
- 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 online using the Transfer Tool until October 13 at midnight. After this time, all transfers must be made in-person at the Expo, and one can do this transfer on behalf of another with written permission and a copy of the original race confirmation email.
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.
All participants registered for an in-person event must collect their race kit from the Expo. They will not be shipped before the Expo or after the race, nor will they be available for pickup after the Expo. The deadline to transfer to a virtual event online is Oct 12th at midnight and can be done through the registration form transfer tool. After this time, all transfers must be made in-person at the Expo, and one can do this transfer on behalf of another with written permission and a copy of the original race confirmation email.
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. 13-14, 2022
Friday October 13, 2022 | 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday October 14, 2022 | 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
There is no race day pickup.
Please note if you are taking part in The Whole Shebang, you will receive your virtual medals at race kit 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 Warehouse at 73 Galaxy Blvd, Unit 4/5, Etobicoke ON, M9W 5T4 during our warehouse hours. Our warehouse hours are Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please contact info@canadarunningseries.com before coming to collect your kit so we can ensure it is ready for you.
Pacers
1/2 Marathon:
1:30 – Continuous
1:40 – Continuous
1:45 – Continuous
1:50 – Continuous
2:00 – Continuous and walk/run
2:10 – Continuous and walk/run
2:15 – Continuous and walk/run
2:20 – Continuous and walk/run
2:30 – Continuous and walk/run
2:45 – Walk/run
Full Marathon:
3:10 – Continuous
3:15 – Continuous
3:20 – Continuous
3:25 – Continuous
3:30 – Continuous
3:35 – Continuous
3:40 – Continuous
3:45 – Continuous
3:50 – Continuous
3:55 – Continuous
4:00 – Continuous and walk/run
4:10 – Continuous and walk/run
4:25 – Continuous and walk/run
4:40 – Walk/run
4:55 – Walk/run
5:10 – Walk/run
Find Parking with SpotHero
Parking
We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation’s leading parking reservations app.
To reserve your parking spot, visit the
Toronto Waterfront Marathon SpotHero Parking Page and book a spot with rates up to 50% off drive-up.
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.
Choose Your Distance
Each distance includes a unique race package full of awesome swag and goodies from our race partners! Click below to view detailed information on what you get for each distance.
What’s Included
Finisher Medal
Coming Soon
ASICS Souvenir Shirt
Coming Soon