FAQ on TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon 2025

The Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K Start Line is on University Ave., just north of Queen St, facing northbound.

The Finish Line for the in-person events will be on Bay St., just north of Queen St.

This year’s race course map to be provided by the Organizer, you may refer to the following maps in last year for reference:

• 5K Course Map
• Full & Half Marathon Course Map

Yes.

Time Limit to complete the Marathon (42K course) is 6 hours (8:32 mins /km).

Time Limit to complete the Half-Marathon (21K course) is 3 hours and 30 mins (9:57 min /km).

Time Limit to complete the 5K course is 1 hour 10 minutes (14:00 min /km).

Yes! Water and Nuun will be available on the course and at the finish line.

Yes, they will be located on University Ave. at the Marathon/Half-Marathon and 5K start lines.

Yes, baggage check will be available on Race Day, please check here for the opening hours.

In the case of an in-person race cancellation, participants will have the option to transfer into the virtual event or receive a refund.

A virtual race allows our runners to run or walk their race anywhere, and any time within the virtual race period. The virtual race period for the Toronto Waterfront Marathon is October 1st-31st. The online results platform allows runners to input their time and see their results compared to other runners. Race kits will be mailed to all Virtual participants.

You have from October 1st to 31st at 11:59 p.m. to input your Virtual Race time in to Race Roster.

Wherever you are! The joy of running a Virtual Race is you can start it right outside your front door.

Please follow the guidelines outlined by your local government regarding running outdoors to ensure you are keeping yourself and your community safe. Follow normal street lights and traffic regulations like any typical solo training run you do.

• 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.

You can do the full distance at once or break it into smaller increments over several days. Once complete, you can input your results on the Race Roster Results Page. Please note, if you do smaller increments, you will need to input your cumulative time manually.

Participants will be able to upload their distances and times from October 1st to 31st. Once you have completed your activity, you will track it on the Race Roster Results Platform by following these steps:

• Login to your Participant Dashboard
• Locate the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon on the right side of your participant dashboard
• Select [view or manually post results here.] 
• Enter the duration of your run and/or walk
• Select ‘Submit Results’

If you will be using the Runkeeper App for your virtual race, here are the steps to connect your device:

1. On your mobile device, download or update the app (iOS, Android)
2. Use the Runkeeper link from your Participant Dashboard to connect your race
3. Return to the Runkeeper app between Oct 1st – 31st
4. Open the Explore tab to see your active registrations next to the checkered flag symbol, then click through to view your virtual race
5. When you’re ready, read the Pre-Race Tips and click Track Race Now!