TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon
2026 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon – Travel Packages from Australia
Experience one of Canada’s premier running events with the 2026 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon. Offering Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K distances, this vibrant race showcases the very best of downtown Toronto—its lively neighbourhoods, iconic lakefront, and welcoming atmosphere. With crisp autumn air and colourful fall scenery, it’s the perfect time of year to discover this dynamic city.
Marathon Tours & Travel invites you to join our exclusive three-night package, based at the Marriott Downtown at Toronto Eaton Centre. This comfortable, centrally located hotel places you steps from Toronto’s top attractions—and conveniently within easy walking distance of both the race start and finish. Prefer to explore more? Extra nights can easily be added to extend your Canadian adventure.
Your race weekend has been thoughtfully curated to make your trip smooth, social, and memorable. Enjoy a friendly welcome reception upon arrival, a pre‑race pasta dinner to fuel up, and a lively post‑race celebration to toast your achievement alongside fellow travellers. Daily breakfast is included, and you’ll have the full support of the Marathon Tours & Travel team on-site throughout your stay.
Whether you’re chasing a new personal best or soaking up the electric race day energy, the 2026 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon offers an unforgettable autumn running getaway.
The TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon is an AbbottWMM Marathon Tours & Travel World Age Group Qualifying Race.
Travel Package Information
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Itinerary
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Packages & Rates
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TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon Tour | Three-Night Package: October 16 – 19, 2026
Features:- 3 nights’ accommodation at 4* Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre
- Daily breakfasts, except on arrival day
- Hotel taxes
- Welcome drink and reception
- Shakeout run
- Pre-race pasta dinner
- Post race drinks and celebration
- Guidance and support from Marathon Tours & Travel in Toronto
Not included:
- TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Half-Marathon, or 5K entries (available to add at an additional cost)
- International round-trip airfare to Toronto
- Airport transfers
- Travel insurance (highly recommended)
- Meals, unless noted on the itinerary
Rates (all prices are per person in AUD dollars)
Additional nights available upon request
TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon PackageThree-Night Package Double Occupancy Single Occupancy Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre $1,799 per person $2,705 per person Race Entry FeeMarathon Race Entry $245 Half-Marathon Race Entry $205 5K Race Entry $71
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Hotels
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Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre
The Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre is a contemporary fullservice hotel located steps from premier shopping, dining, and entertainment in the heart of downtown Toronto. Its guestrooms feature comfortable seating areas and modern amenities designed for a relaxing and convenient stay. Guests can enjoy facilities such as a 24hour fitness center, the PAR BAR Topgolf Swing Suite, and a rooftop indoor pool. With major attractions like Nathan Phillips Square, the CN Tower, and Scotiabank Arena within walking distance, it offers an ideal base for exploring the city.
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Event Information
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2026 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon — Complete Event Information
Race Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026 (Marathon and Half-Marathon)
The 5K is held the day prior, on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
Start Times:
Marathon – 8:00 AM
Half-Marathon – 8:00 AM
5K – 9:00 AM (October 17)
Course Information:
Marathon (42.2 km)
The Marathon features a 42K course through downtown Toronto and along the waterfront, showcasing more than a dozen neighborhoods and scenic lakefront views. The course is predominantly flat, making it a strong option for fast times and personal bests.
Start Line: Yonge St. near Elm St., facing northbound
Finish Line: Bay St. just north of Queen St., near Nathan Phillips SquareHalf-Marathon (21.1 km)
The Half-Marathon follows the same energetic fall atmosphere and uses segments of the waterfront and downtown Toronto corridors. It is also designed to be flat and fast, offering an approachable course for runners of all levels.
5K
Held the day before the Marathon and Half Marathon, the 5K is a lively, accessible race through downtown Toronto. It serves as a community friendly kickoff to race weekend.
Eligibility:
Marathon: Must be 18+
Half-Marathon: Must be 16+
5K: Open to all ages
Time Limit: Marathon: 6 hours
Aid Stations:Hydration and aid stations are located approximately every 3 km, offering water and endurance fuel products (specific brands/flavors to be confirmed).
Awards / Finisher Items: All Marathon finishers receive
- Finisher Medal
- ASICS Souvenir Shirt
- Postrace recovery food
Temperature: Toronto’s mid October weather is typically cool and variable, offering favorable running conditions.
Difficulty: All three distances are characterized by a primarily flat course, with gentle elevation changes—ideal for runners seeking speed or a supportive, confidence building race experience.
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Registration & Booking
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Rates: All prices are based on current exchange rates and may change due to currency fluctuations. All payments to Marathon Tours & Travel will be processed in AUD.
Reservations and Payments: A completed tour application together with a deposit of 30% of the package price plus 100% of the race entry price must be received before confirming your reservation. The second installment of 30% will be automatically charged to the card on file on April 17, 2026. The final balance will be automatically charged to the card on file on July 17, 2026. Payments received after July 17, 2026 are subject to a $50 per person late fee.
Cancellations: All payments, including your deposit, are non-refundable and non-transferrable. Non-transferrable includes applying your balance to another person, another year or another trip. Should you cancel for any reason, you will forfeit your trip investment. Therefore, travel insurance for every trip is highly recommended. All cancellations must be received in writing. Entry fees are non-refundable.
Not included in price: All items not specifically listed under tour features. Entry fee is additional. Airfare from your originating city to Toronto.
Insurance: For your protection, trip cancellation, baggage, health and accident insurance is highly recommended for all participants. However, no representation or description of the insurance made by our staff constitutes a binding assurance or promise about the insurance.
Security Policy: Marathon Tours & Travel’s security policy requires that anyone staying in our room block must be registered as part of our package. If a registered client attempts to house a non-registered guest and /or invite them to attend any of our scheduled activities, the registered guest’s tour package will be forfeited and parties may be denied access to future tours. Please note that no exceptions will be made as this policy will be strictly enforced.
Responsibility: These tours are operated by Marathon Tours, Inc. of Chelsea, MA who acts only as an agent for the passenger to the companies offering such services and assumes no liability for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity caused by any reason whatsoever by any party offering such services. All terms and conditions offered are governed by the laws of Massachusetts. The right is reserved to cancel the tour prior to departure with a refund, less applicable credit card and processing fees, made as full settlement to the passenger. The right is reserved by Marathon Tours, Inc. to deny acceptance of a booking application by any person. Marathon Tours, Inc. may make any changes or alterations in the itinerary as it deems necessary for the proper handling of the tour. The sole responsibility of any airline used is limited to that set out in the passenger contract evidenced by the ticket. The airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time that the passengers are not on board their aircraft.
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Abbott World Marathon Majors Age Group World Championship
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This event is an Abbott World Marathon Majors Marathon Tours & Travel Age Group World Championship (AGWC) Qualifying Race. If you achieve the automatic qualifying time for your age group, found here, you will be invited to the 2028 Age Group World Championship Race.
For more information on the Age Group World Rankings and Championship go here.
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