Where can I participate in the Virtual Race?

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Wherever you are! The joy of a Virtual Race is that you can start right outside your front door. In order to avoid crowds and to adhere to social distancing we urge that you not follow the original route. Please follow the guidelines outlined by your local government regarding recreating outdoors to ensure you are keeping yourself and your community safe. Follow normal street lights and traffic regulations like any typical solo training that you do.

Are there any Safety Tips for the Virtual event?

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Virtual Race Safety Tips

– Avoid high traffic pedestrian and vehicle areas. Run or walk close to home in your neighbourhood during a quieter time of day.
– Complete your run on a treadmill, if this is an option that is available to you and that you would prefer.
– Wear appropriate clothing. Be visible and dress for the weather.
– Bring water and/or nutrition if you’re planning a longer route.
– Carry a cell phone with you during your virtual race and tell someone the route you’re running in case of an emergency.
* follow the advice of your local public health authority, to help stop the spread of coronavirus.

How can I fundraise in support of one of the official charities in the TCS Charity Challenge?

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If already registered:

To fundraise for one of our official charity partners, all you need to do is customize your fundraising page which was automatically created for you during registration. To do this, go to “Donate to Participant” HERE, search for your name and access your profile.

Ensure you are signed into your Race Roster account (upper right hand corner). Then click on “Edit fundraising profile” under the profile picture – Select your charity, edit your fundraising message, set a goal & upload a photo!

If not registered for the race:

1. During your race registration, select your charity from the fundraising team drop down menu.
You will be registered for the race and for fundraising all in one step!

What happens if the event sells out?

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Unfortunately, due to course limitations and event permitting, and to ensure we’re creating a positive and safe experience for our participants, there is limited space in each distance.

The TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon often sells out of some or all distances. Once a distance is sold out, we are unable to open more spaces, and we do not maintain a waitlist for our events.

If an event sells out, entry transfers may still be available from other participants. To learn more about how to transfer a race entry from another participant, click here.

We hope you will join us for another of our Canada Running Series events. You can find our events here: www.canadarunningseries.com

What are the age requirements? How old must I be on Race Day?

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Marathon participants must be 18 years old by the end of the Virtual Race period/In-Person Race Day.

Half Marathon participants must be 16 years old by the end of the Virtual Race period/In-Person Race Day.

Can children participate?
Yes, in the 5K.

We highly recommend that children under the age of 12, participating in the 5K event, run with an adult over the age of 18.