TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon: Schedule, Order of events, how and where to watch

The TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon has found success as one of the most popular running events in Canada, and it's back for another edition. The marathon is slated to take place on Sunday, October 20, with the 5k race scheduled for Saturday.

This event is a part of the Canada Running, the nation's premier running circuit that consists of seven races. The marathon is certified as a World Athletics Elite event, and boasts a coarse record of 2:05:00 and 2:22:17 in the men's and women's events.

The TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon allows participation for both elite athletes as well as everyday running enthusiasts. For elite runners, prizes extend upto the top eight finishers, with the winner receiving CAD 20,000, while second and third place finishers walk away with CAD 10,000 and 7,000 respectively.

TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon: How and where to watch

Fans excited to keep track of the happenings of the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon cab download the official race app for the live broadcast. The app is available for both Android and IOS, and will also allow users to track progress and results, view an interactive course map, and make digital cheer chards to support their favorite runners.

TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon: Full schedule and order of events

Saturday October 19

7:00 AM: 5K Bag Check Opens, Nathan Phillips Square, South of the Reflecting Pool

9:00 AM: 5K Race Starts, University Avenue with corrals between Armoury and King St.

10:00 AM: 5K Awards Ceremony, Main Stage, Nathan Phillips Square

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM:: Race Kit Pickup & Expo Open, Enercare Centre, Hall D

10:00 AM: – 5:45 PM: Speaker Series Programming, Enercare Centre, Hall D, Main Stage

5:30 PM: Last Admission for Race Kit Pickup for the day, Enercare Centre, Hall D

Sunday October 20 

6:30 AM: Marathon & Half Marathon Bag Check Opens, Nathan Phillips Square, South of the Reflecting Pool

7:57 AM: Marathon Wheelchair Start , University Avenue with corrals between Armoury and King St.

8:00 AM: Marathon and Half Marathon Start, University Avenue with corrals between Armoury and King St.

11:30 AM: Marathon Awards Ceremony , Main Stage, Nathan Phillips Square

12:15 PM: Half Marathon Course Time Limit/Half Marathon Course Closes

12:15 PM: Post-Race Press Conference , Sheraton Hotel

3:15 PM: Marathon Course Time Limit/Marathon Course Closes/Finish Line closes

3:30 PM: Post-Race Area Closes, Nathan Phillips Square