2026 The Runners Shop Longest Day Ekiden Relay Race

This page is kept as a past race archive for the Jun 16, 2026 edition in Toronto, ON. Use the links below to find upcoming races in the same area or distance category. You can also browse the 2026 race calendar.

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