Toronto Marathon
May 2, 2027
Yonge Street & Elmhurst Avenue (Start) / Lake Shore Blvd & Ontario Dr (Finish, Exhibition Place) · Toronto, Canada
About
Experience the Toronto Marathon, a fast and scenic race through the heart of Toronto. With downhill courses, city views, and a finish along the waterfront, runners can choose from the Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K Run/Walk.
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Start
Yonge Street & Elmhurst Avenue (Start) / Lake Shore Blvd & Ontario Dr (Finish, Exhibition Place)
Start time
07:30
Weather
Cool 12°C
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Toronto Marathon
Your readiness
Top finishers
- 1DavideAUT2:25:08
Pack this
- Disposable throwaway layer for the cool 12°C start corral
- Energy gels (one every 35-45 min) plus a spare for late miles
- Anti-chafe balm and broken-in racing shoes with tested socks
- Light gloves and a cap or visor for changing lakeside conditions
- Transit fare or PRESTO card to get back from Exhibition Place
What you should know
- The course is point-to-point, from Yonge & Elmhurst to Exhibition Place, so plan your return transport.
- The route trends downhill toward the lake, so keep early pace in check to save your quads for the flatter final stretch.
- Wind off Lake Ontario can make the finish feel colder than 12°C, so have warm clothes ready afterward.
- Check the event's official guide for bib pickup, gear check, and cutoff times, as roads reopen on a set schedule.
- Drink small amounts at aid stations from early on, even in cool weather, rather than waiting until you feel thirsty.
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The information shown here is based on the most recent listing we could find, and may change. Always confirm details on the event's official site before registering.
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