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Toronto Waterfront Marathon

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Toronto Waterfront Marathon Countdown
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The TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon is Canada's premier marathon and the country's designated Olympic marathon qualifier. The fast, flat course runs along the shores of Lake Ontario, making it one of the fastest marathon courses in North America. Rebranded in 2005 under Canada Running Series, it has attracted world-class fields and produced the fastest marathon time ever run on Canadian soil.

Est.
1977
Distance
42.195km / 26.2mi
Course
Out-and-back
Surface
Road
Elev. Gain
30m
Elev. Loss
30m
Field Size
~8,000
When
October
Time Limit
6h

THE COURSE

Gain
+30m
Loss
-30m
MI 0
KM 0
City Hall Start
The race begins at Toronto's Nathan Phillips Square in front of the distinctive curved City Hall towers. Runners head south toward the waterfront and the shores of Lake Ontario.
ELEV: 80ft
MI 0
KM 0
City Hall Start
The race begins at Toronto's Nathan Phillips Square in front of the distinctive curved City Hall towers. Runners head south toward the waterfront and the shores of Lake Ontario.
ELEV: 80ft
MI 5
KM 8
Harbourfront & Lakeshore
The course runs along Toronto's revitalized harbourfront district, past marinas, parks, and condominiums. The flat, lakeside terrain is ideal for fast racing with stunning water views.
ELEV: 76ft
MI 5
KM 8
Harbourfront & Lakeshore
The course runs along Toronto's revitalized harbourfront district, past marinas, parks, and condominiums. The flat, lakeside terrain is ideal for fast racing with stunning water views.
ELEV: 76ft
MI 12
KM 19.3
The Beaches
Runners pass through Toronto's charming Beaches neighbourhood along the boardwalk. The enthusiastic local crowd support and flat terrain provide a welcome boost through the middle miles.
ELEV: 76ft
MI 12
KM 19.3
The Beaches
Runners pass through Toronto's charming Beaches neighbourhood along the boardwalk. The enthusiastic local crowd support and flat terrain provide a welcome boost through the middle miles.
ELEV: 76ft
MI 18
KM 29
Eastern Turnaround
The turnaround point in the eastern section of the course sends runners back along the lakeshore. The flat, fast return stretch is where personal records and qualifying times are chased.
ELEV: 76ft
MI 18
KM 29
Eastern Turnaround
The turnaround point in the eastern section of the course sends runners back along the lakeshore. The flat, fast return stretch is where personal records and qualifying times are chased.
ELEV: 76ft
MI 26.2
KM 42.195
Ontario Place Finish
The finish near Ontario Place on the waterfront caps one of the flattest and fastest marathon courses in North America. Canada's top marathoners have set national records on this course.
ELEV: 76ft
MI 26.2
KM 42.195
Ontario Place Finish
The finish near Ontario Place on the waterfront caps one of the flattest and fastest marathon courses in North America. Canada's top marathoners have set national records on this course.
ELEV: 76ft

COURSE RECORDS

2:05:00
Men
2:05:00
Philemon Rono
Set in 2019
2:20:44
Women
2:20:44
Waganesh Mekasha
Set in 2024

PAST CHAMPIONS

Men
2025
Leonard Langat
2:08:04
2024
Mulugeta Asefa
2:07:16
2023
Elvis Kipchoge Cheboi
2:09:20
2022
Yihunilign Adane
2:07:18
2019
Philemon Rono
2:05:00
2018
Benson Kipruto
2:07:24
2017
Philemon Rono
2:06:52
2016
Philemon Rono
2:08:25
2015
Ishhimael Chemtan
2:09:00
Women
2025
Shure Demise
2:21:03
2024
Waganesh Mekasha
2:20:44
2023
Buze Diriba Kejela
2:23:11
2022
Antonina Kwambai
2:23:20
2019
Magdalyne Masai
2:22:16
2018
Mimi Belete
2:22:29
2017
Marta Megra
2:28:17
2016
Shure Demise
2:25:19
2015
Shure Demise
2:23:37
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