2026 The Runners Shop Longest Day Ekiden Relay Race

The Runners Shop Longest Day Ekiden Relay Race takes over Tommy Thompson Park in Toronto on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, with a 7:00 PM start. This summer solstice team relay brings together 6 runners per team for 10K, 5K, and 7.2K legs, with the Tasuki sash passed along in classic ekiden style. It’s a fast-moving community event built around teamwork, a marquee Toronto location, and a fundraising focus for Hopes Rise.

This ekiden relay is staged at Tommy Thompson Park in Toronto, with team members covering their legs in a shared marathon-distance effort. The route details are not expanded here, but the park setting, relay handoffs, and evening start give the race a distinctly social, team-first feel.

• Toronto summer evening race at Tommy Thompson Park
• Ekiden relay format with 6 runners per team
• Team legs of 10K, 5K, and 7.2K
• Tasuki sash handoff adds a distinct relay experience
• Fundraising support for Hopes Rise
• Dog-free park setting at the venue