Toronto Marathon Race Series 2025

This page is kept as a past race archive for the May 4, 2025 edition in Toronto, Ontario. See the 2025 edition when you want the live listing. You can also browse the 2025 race calendar.

The Toronto Marathon, established in 1977, is a premier annual spring running event held on the first Sunday of May. The marathon features a fast, downhill, and scenic course through diverse Toronto neighborhoods, starting at Yonge Street and Sheppard Avenue and finishing at Exhibition Place, attracting runners seeking Boston Marathon qualification and personal bests.

Participants of all levels enjoy distances from 5K up to Marathon and Relay, supported by well-spaced aid stations and a vibrant urban setting. Drawing between 8,000 to 10,000 runners from over 55 countries, the event offers a professionally organized and inclusive race day experience in one of Canada's largest cities.

* Start Location: Yonge Street and Sheppard Avenue, North York * Finish Location: Exhibition Place * Race Surface: Road * Aid Stations every 2.5 to 3.5 km offering water, electrolytes, and toilets * Marathon time limit: 6 hours; reach 27.5 km mark by 11:20 AM * Fast, downhill course aiding Boston qualifier times and personal bests

• Fast and downhill course conducive to personal bests and Boston Marathon qualification
• Scenic urban route passing through many of Toronto's vibrant neighborhoods
• Multiple race distances including Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay, 10K, and 5K
• Draws 8,000 to 10,000 participants from over 55 countries
• Held annually on the first Sunday in May