2026 Toronto Marathon
The 2026 Toronto Marathon is scheduled for May 3, 2026, in Toronto, Canada. This road event features various distances across the city's paved streets, transitioning from northern starting points to a waterfront finish. Participants can expect typical May weather in Toronto, which often brings mild temperatures and variable conditions, ranging from cool morning breezes to sunny afternoon warmth. The course offers a fast experience through diverse city neighborhoods, providing a structured environment with professional timing, aid stations, and medical support.
What distances are offered and when do they start?
- →Marathon: Starts at 7:30 AM from Yonge St & North York Blvd (first two corrals at 7:30 AM, next three at 7:45 AM)
- →Half-Marathon: Starts at 8:30 AM from Yonge St & North York Blvd (first two corrals at 8:30 AM, next three at 8:50 AM)
- →10K Run: Starts at 7:30 AM from Lake Shore Blvd & Strachan
- →5K Run/Walk: Starts at 8:00 AM from Lake Shore Blvd & Strachan
What are the course cut-off times?
- →Marathon: 6 hours (course closes at 1:30 PM)
- →Half-Marathon: 4 hours (course closes at 12:30 PM)
- →10K Run: 2.5 hours
- →5K Run/Walk: 1.5 hours
How are the start corrals organized?
Participants should line up according to their bib-printed color using an honor system:
- →Marathon Elite: Red (sub 2:30)
- →Marathon Sub Elite: Yellow (sub 3:10)
- →Marathon Competitive: Blue (sub 3:35)
- →Marathon Preferred: Green (sub 4:00)
- →Marathon Open: Orange (4:00+)
- →Half-Marathon: Similar color-coded system based on pace (e.g., Elite Red sub 1:15)
What amenities and aid stations are available on the course?
Aid stations are located every 2.5 to 3.5 km, including locations at the Start, 3.6k, 6.5k, 9.3k, 10.5k, 13.5k, 16k, 17.6k, 21.2k, 24.6k, 27.2k, 29k, 30.5k, 32k, 33.8k, and the Finish. Stations provide:
- →Water
- →BioSteel (Pink Lemonade)
- →Bananas (available at the 13.2k mark)
- →Toilets
What are the bag check procedures?
- →Marathon: Departure at 7:00 AM from the west side of Yonge St, south of North York Blvd
- →Half-Marathon: Departure at 8:00 AM from the west side of Yonge St, south of North York Blvd
- →5K/10K: Check-in by 7:20 AM at the Gore lot
- →Requirements: Maximum bag size of 20″x15″, tags must be taken from bibs, and no valuables should be left in bags.
What facilities are available for participants?
- →Toilets: Open at 6:00 AM at Mel Lastman Sq, North York City Centre, RioCan Empress Walk, and Yonge Sheppard Centre.
- →Post-race: The finish chute provides a medal, water, and recovery food.
- →Charity: Participants may discard old clothes at curbs near aid stations for charity collection.
Are there specific rules or safety recommendations for runners?
- →Safety: The use of headphones is not recommended for safety reasons.
- →Course Conduct: Do not drop gel wrappers on the ground; doing so may result in disqualification.
- →Official Oversight: Race officials may remove runners who appear unlikely to finish within the designated cut-off times.
Where can I find course maps and road closure information?
- →Route Maps: Racepoint ↗
- →Road Closures: Toronto Marathon ↗
- →Live Race Tracking: Rtrt ↗