TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon – 2023 Registration & 2022 Results

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Toronto, Canada | 15 October 2023 | Registration Closed |
The TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon is an annual marathon held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in the month of October. The event includes a full marathon, a half marathon, and a 5 km race. Since it was established in 2000, the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon has become an elite-level marathon and is one of the IAAF Gold Label marathons in North America. The TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon has successfully raised millions of dollars for charity since its inception.
The title sponsorship, earlier held by Scotiabank, has recently been taken over by TCS who is now the official sponsor for the event.
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TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon
Race Categories, Dates, Registration, Eligibility & Fees
Marathon | Half Marathon | 5K | |
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Distance | 42.2km | 21.1km | 5km |
Start Time | 8:45 am | 8:45 am | 8:00 am |
Eligibility Criterion | 18 years & above | 16 years & above | No age criterion specified^ |
Fees – In person** | $120 & Up | $95 & Up | $40 & Up |
Fees – Virtual** | $50 & Up | $50 & Up | $50 & Up |
Fees – The Whole Shebang** | In person Marathon + Virtual Half Marathon + Virtual 5K $190 & Up | ||
Registration | Registration closed | Registration closed | Registration closed |
Expo Details | Venue: TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon Expo, Hall D, Enercare Centre, 100 Princess Blvd. Dates & Timings: October 13 (11am-8pm) & October 14 (10am-6pm) |
** Prices are time sensitive i.e. will increase as we get closer to the race date.
^ It is recommended that children who are below 12 years old and participating in the 5K race are accompanied by an adult over 18 years of age.
Route/Course Map
Information about the course map & other details for TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon 2023 are detailed below
Marathon | Half Marathon | 5K | |
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Course Map | FM Course Map | HM Course Map | 5K Course Map |
Start & Finish Map | 5K Course Map |
The Marathon & Half Marathon are OUT & BACK races while the 5K is a POINT-TO-POINT race with the below-mentioned Start and Finish points:
Start Point | Finish Point | |
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Marathon | University Avenue between Queen and King St. | Bay street, North of Queen Street |
Half Marathon | University Avenue between Queen and King St. | Bay street, North of Queen Street |
5K | Ontario Place – Lake Shore Blvd W and Ontario Dr. | Bay street, North of Queen Street |
Prize Money
Information about Prize Money/ awards for TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon 2023 is provided below. All prizes were equal for men and women.
1st Prize | 2nd Prize | 3rd Prize | 4th Prize | 5th Prize | 6th Prize | 7th Prize | 8th Prize | |
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Marathon* | ||||||||
Open division | $20,000 | $10,000 | $7,000 | $4,000 | $3,000 | $2,000 | $1,500 | $1,000 |
Canadian Marathon Championship** | $8,000 | $4,000 | $2,000 | $1,000 | – | – | – | – |
Masters Division | $1,000 | $500 | $250 | – | – | – | – | – |
Half Marathon* | ||||||||
Open division | Plaque | Plaque | Plaque | – | – | – | – | – |
Masters Division | Plaque | Plaque | Plaque | – | – | – | – | – |
5K* | ||||||||
Open division | Plaque | Plaque | Plaque | – | – | – | – | – |
Masters Division | Plaque | Plaque | Plaque | – | – | – | – | – |
* Based on gun time and equal for male and female participants.
**Canadian Marathon Championship awards are only open to Canadian citizens and Athletics Canada registered athletes. Minus 50% for slower than 2:15:00 & 2:35:00 (Men & Women) and minus 75% for slower than 2:18:00 & 2:40:00 (Men & Women).
Other than the above, the following time bonuses were also awarded in the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon 2022.
Bonus* | |
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Open division (Marathon) : Time Bonus (M= 2:07:00 and F= 2:22:30) | $5,000 |
* Based on gun time and equality for male and female participants.
The following awards were also given out in the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon 2022.
- Ontario Men & Women (Marathon): Ed Whitlock Trophy + Plaque (Males) and Silvia Ruegger Trophy + Plaque (Females).
- Age Category Awards: Given to male, female & Non-Binary based on chip time.
- Marathon Categories include 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
- Half Marathon: Categories include 19 & under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
- 5K: Categories include 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
2022 and Earlier Edition Results
Results
- Check Results for TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon 2022
- Check Results for TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon 2021
- Check Results for TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon – 2019
Important Points
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- Registration fees are non-refundable and non-deferrable for another year.
- Registration protection insurance can be purchased at time of registration. Any claims related to the RegShield registration protection insurance can be filed here
- If participant is unable to pick up race kit on their own, they can send a representative with their original Race Roster Registration Confirmation Email OR a text, e-mail, or hand-written note that states they are allowing the representative to pick up the race kit on their behalf. Any person can pick up a maximum of 3 race kits.
- Only clear drawstring kit bags are allowed to be checked in. Bag check in only at Nathan Phillips Square
There would be different starting corrals depending on expected finishing time submitted. - There would be water station & aid stations along the course at approximately every 3km. GU gels would also be available at limited aid stations.
- Maximum number of participants for each race category are as under:
- Marathon: 5000 participants
- Half Marathon : 11000 participants
- 5K: 8000 participants
- For the safety of all participants, baby backpacks, skateboards, roller blades, Kangoo Jump shoes, animals and unauthorized bicycles & wheeled devices are not permitted in the race. Baby Strollers are welcome in the 5K event only.
- Time limit applicable on the course for after which the course is thrown open to normal traffic.
- Marathon –6 hrs
- Half Marathon – 3 hrs 30 min
- 5K- 1 hr 20 min
Contact Information
Address: Canada Running Series, 2 Berkeley St, Unit 305, Toronto ON, M5A 4J5
Email: info@canadarunningseries.com.
Website: https://www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com/
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