TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Oct 17-18, 2026 - Saturday to Sunday
5k, Half-marathon, Marathon
Race Report
Inside look at what it's like to run the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon.
2024 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon Report
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Race Information
The TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon is a Toronto staple event, celebrating over 35 years of running! It serves as Canada’s premier running event and the grand finale of the Canada Running Series.
The TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon is a World Athletics Elite Label race, hosts the Canadian Marathon Championships and also the Canadian Masters Championships, and is the only event in Canada to have received the Evergreen Status from the Council for Responsible Sport - given to events for outstanding sustainability efforts and community impact.
Through the TCS Charity Challenge, over $2.9 million was raised for 159 official charity partners in 2023.
With the best community & crowd support in the country, your TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon will be memorable!
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Race Facts
Race Size: 10,000+
Elevation: Fast and Flat
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: Yes
Kids Run: No
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