Race Weekend

Bag Check

Marathon and Half Marathon Bag Check will be located in Nathan Phillip Square, just north of Queen St. It will be open from 6:00am – 3:00pm for these distances on Sunday October 19th. 

5K Bag Check will be located in Nathan Phillips Square, just north of Queen St. It will be open from 7:00am – 11:00am on Saturday October 18th.  

Bag Check Rules: 

• The TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon is furthering its commitment to hosting more sustainable events and will NOT be providing participants with a clear-plastic bag to use for Bag Check.

• Participants will use a personal bag for Bag Check. Please ensure your bag is no larger than:
  • Height = 45cm (18 inches)
  • Width = 32cm (13 inches)
  • Depth = 17cm (7 inches) 

• There will be a tear-off on your bib that corresponds to your bib number to check your bag. You must attach this sticker to your bag when dropping it off. Please make sure to bring your bib with you when picking up your bag after the race. 
• 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 Bag Check. 
• You will check your bag based on your distance and bib number, so look for the signs! For the safety of all our participants, volunteers and spectators, we will have additional security this year at Bag Check from the Toronto Police K-9 unit patrolling the Bag Check area as the bags are being checked in and picked up.
• Any bags not claimed by these times will be available for pick up at the Canada Running Series warehouse in Etobicoke. Please contact us to coordinate a time.  

Directions and Parking

Public Transit  

5K – October 18th, 2025 

To reduce the impact of your race day, we suggest choosing public transit to get to the event.  

Please note, subway service starts at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday. Visit the TTC Trip Planner to find your transit route to the event.  

Half Marathon & Marathon – October 19th, 2025 

Please note, subway service starts at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday. Visit the TTC Trip Planner to find your transit route via bus to the event.  

 For the most up-to-date public transit information, please visit www.ttc.ca.  

GO Train — 

To plan your travel on the GO Train for race weekend, visit the Trip Planner!   

There are no scheduled service disruptions at this time, but check back check the Metrolinx Services Updates Page for up to date information.   

Bike Parking 

NEW THIS YEAR – BIKE VALET! 

We have partnered with Cycle Toronto to offer a complimentary bike valet service on Queen St just south of Nathan Phillips Square.  

Bike Valet is like a coat check for bicycles, and provides secure bike parking service that is free for participants.  

Location: Queen St. just East of York, south of Nathan Phillips Square. 

Hours of Operation: 

Saturday, October 18: 7:00 am – 11: 30 am
Sunday, October 19: 6:00 am – 3:00 pm 

Bike valet will be on a first come, first serve basis.  

Cycle Toronto will be responsible for providing secure bike parking within the Bike Valet area. All reasonable care to prevent loss or damage will be taken, however, in the event that a bike is lost or stolen within this area, we will not be held responsible. By using our service, the patron acknowledges that any and all items left are done so at their own risk.  

In the event that Bike Valet is full, and you wish to travel to the race by bicycle, there are a number of FREE bicycle parking locations around Nathan Phillips Square. The locations are as follows:  

• On the West side of City Hall beside the Playground  
• On the corner of Elizabeth St. and Hagerman St. behind City Hall  
• On the Southwest corner of Nathan Phillips Square along Osgoode Lane  

Please note that these are public bicycle parking spots and are on a first come, first served basis. Any bikes that are parked in these locations will not be monitored by event staff or volunteers. TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon will not be responsible for any damage to bicycles while parked in these locations during the event.  

Bike Share Toronto  

We have partnered with Bike Share Toronto to provide a weekend pass for participants and spectators for race weekend!  

Pass details: 

• 3 day pass/$25 
• unlimited 90-minute rides using classic bikes only (not ebikes) 
• Active from Friday – Sunday 
• Pass Name: 3 Day Marathon Weekend Pass

How to access pass: 

1. Download the app  
2. Pick the ‘3 Day Marathon Weekend Pass’ and create an account 
3. You will be required to add your credit card during the account creation process, and the purchase will be done once completed 
4. You can now unlock a bike using the app all race weekend 

For instructions, visit the how to page: https://bikesharetoronto.com/how-it-works/ 

There are Many Bike Share Toronto locations around the Start and Finish Lines and Nathan Phillips Square, however we suggested using the York St / Queen St W (City Hall) docking station along Queen St as there will be a Bike Share Toronto employee there to assist you! 

For a full list of stations in the area, visit the Bike Share Toronto System Map. 

Parking

Accessible parking is available in the parking lot under Nathan Phillips Square Carpark 036 – Green P Parking.  The elevators in section H (rabbit) will bring you to the south end of Nathan Phillips Square, where you can access all race day amenities.  These elevators may not be able to accommodate larger adaptive racers, please see drop-off/pick-up location below.  

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.

Driving Directions 

Driving From the West
Gardiner Expressway east
Take Spadina Ave exit and travel north
East on Dundas St to Chestnut – south on Chestnut and into Green P Parking Lot under Nathan Phillips Square — access east of Simcoe will close at 7:45 a.m.  

Driving From the East
Don Valley Parkway south
Take Richmond St exit and travel west
Park east of Yonge St. 

Marathon & Half Marathon 

Marathon and Half Marathon Start Line Location: Yonge St. between Elm St. &  Queen St.

Marathon and Half Marathon Start Time: 8:00 a.m. 

At 9:00am Bay St will close to east/west pedestrian traffic from Lake Shore Blvd to Dundas St. Marathon and Half Marathon spectators can cross Bay St at Dundas or use the pedestrian bridge just south of Front St. inside Union Station. We strongly recommend that you take public transit to the race. 

Driving Directions 

Marathon and Half Marathon

Driving From the West
Gardiner Expressway east
Take Spadina Ave exit and travel north
East on Dundas St to Chestnut – south on Chestnut and into Green P Parking Lot under Nathan Phillips Square — access east of Simcoe will close at 7:45 a.m.  

Driving From the East
Don Valley Parkway south
Take Richmond St exit and travel west
Park east of Yonge St. 

Public Transit  

Half Marathon & Marathon – October 19th, 2025 

Please note, subway service starts at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday. Visit the TTC Trip Planner to find your transit route via bus to the event.  

For the most up-to-date public transit information, please visit www.ttc.ca.  

GO Train — 

To plan your travel on the GO Train for race weekend, visit the Trip Planner!   

There are no scheduled service disruptions at this time, but check back check the Metrolinx Services Updates Page for up to date information.   

Bike Parking

NEW THIS YEAR – BIKE VALET! 

We have partnered with Cycle Toronto to offer a complimentary bike valet service on Queen St just south of Nathan Phillips Square.  

Bike Valet is like a coat check for bicycles, and provides secure bike parking service that is free for participants.  

Location: Queen St. just East of York, south of Nathan Phillips Square. 

Hours of Operation: 

Saturday, October 18: 7:00 am – 11: 30 am
Sunday, October 19: 6:00 am – 3:00 pm 

Bike valet will be on a first come, first serve basis.  

Cycle Toronto will be responsible for providing secure bike parking within the Bike Valet area. All reasonable care to prevent loss or damage will be taken, however, in the event that a bike is lost or stolen within this area, we will not be held responsible. By using our service, the patron acknowledges that any and all items left are done so at their own risk.  

In the event that Bike Valet is full, and you wish to travel to the race by bicycle, there are a number of FREE bicycle parking locations around Nathan Phillips Square. The locations are as follows:  

• On the West side of City Hall beside the Playground  
• On the corner of Elizabeth St. and Hagerman St. behind City Hall  
• On the Southwest corner of Nathan Phillips Square along Osgoode Lane  

Please note that these are public bicycle parking spots and are on a first come, first served basis. Any bikes that are parked in these locations will not be monitored by event staff or volunteers. TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon will not be responsible for any damage to bicycles while parked in these locations during the event.  

BikeShare Toronto

We have partnered with Bike Share Toronto to provide a weekend pass for participants and spectators for race weekend!  

Pass details: 

• 3 day pass/$25 
• unlimited 90-minute rides using classic bikes only (not ebikes) 
• Active from Friday – Sunday 
• Pass Name: 3 Day Marathon Weekend Pass 

How to access pass: 

1. Download the app  
2. Pick the ‘3 Day Marathon Weekend Pass’ and create an account 
3. You will be required to add your credit card during the account creation process, and the purchase will be done once completed 
4. You can now unlock a bike using the app all race weekend 

For instructions, visit the how to page: https://bikesharetoronto.com/how-it-works/

There are Many Bike Share Toronto locations around the Start and Finish Lines and Nathan Phillips Square, however we suggested using the York St / Queen St W (City Hall) docking station along Queen St as there will be a Bike Share Toronto employee there to assist you! 

For a full list of stations in the area, visit the Bike Share Toronto System Map. 

Accessible Parking

Accessible parking is available in the parking lot under Nathan Phillips Square Carpark 036 – Green P Parking.  The elevators in section H (rabbit) will bring you to the south end of Nathan Phillips Square, where you can access all race day amenities.   

To access this garage, on please enter through Armour St. off of University Ave behind Nathan Phillips Square.  

These elevators may not be able to accommodate larger adaptive racers, please see drop-off/pick-up location below.   

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. 

Saturday October 18th, 2025 – 5K Driving Directions 

Driving From the West 

• Gardiner Expressway east 
• Take Spadina Ave exit and travel north 
• East on Dundas St to Chestnut – south on Chestnut and into Green P Parking Lot under Nathan Phillips Square  

Sunday, October 19th, 2025 – Marathon and Half Marathon Driving Directions 

For easier access before and after the race, we encourage you to park north of Dundas St. 

Driving From the West 

• Gardiner Expressway east 
• Take Spadina Ave exit and travel north to Adelaide 
• East on Adelaide St to University – north on University to Armoury, right on Armoury to Chestnut and into Green P Parking Lot under Nathan Phillips Square on the right 

Driving From the East 

• Don Valley Parkway south 
• Take the Spadina St exit and travel north to Adelaide 
• East on Adelaide St to University – north on University to Armoury, right on Armoury to Chestnut and into Green P Parking Lot under Nathan Phillips Square on the right
   

Road Closures

Checkout our interactive course map and use the Road Closure function on the right hand side of the map and toggle the timeline to see roads close and open on the map at their scheduled times with a black line.

Interactive racePoint Map
Event Notice
Fort York How to Access - SUNDAY
Ontario Place How to Access - SUNDAY
Island Airport Access Information - SUNDAY
Esplanade Access - SUNDAY
Beaches Parking Consideration

Lactation Stations

Noise Permit

Event Alert System

The TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon will be using a colour-coded Event Alert System (EAS) at this year’s event to communicate the status of course conditions to event staff and participants leading up to and on race day.

The levels range from Low (GREEN) to Moderate (YELLOW) to High (RED) to Extreme (BLACK) based on a variety of factors, including weather and event conditions. All event staff and participants should familiarize themselves with the Event Alert System colour indicators prior to the race, remain alert for directions from race officials, announcers and staff and take precautions to prepare for varying weather and event conditions on race day.

Event staff and participants should stay tuned to the current Event Alert System status via email, announcements and the colour-coded flags at Information Kiosk at the Expo prior to race day and on Race Day at the Help Desks in the Pre-Race/Post-Race Areas and Water & Aid Stations on course.

Results and Photos

2024 Results

SportStats Official Results
Overall Open Awards - Marathon
Overall Open Awards - Half Marathon
Overall Open Awards - 5K
Overall Open Awards - Marathon Wheelchair
Canadian Marathon Winners
Canadian Marathon Masters Winners
Age Category Winners - Marathon
Age Category Winners - Half Marathon
Age Category Winners - 5K

2024 Photos

Marathon & Half Marathon Photos 

5K Photos

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