TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon
The TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon is one of Canada’s premier running events, offering Marathon, Half-Marathon, and 5K distances through the heart of vibrant downtown Toronto. This scenic and energetic race takes runners on a tour of the city’s diverse neighbourhoods and iconic waterfront. With crisp autumn weather and an electric race day atmosphere, it’s a great time to experience Toronto!
Marathon Tours & Travel offers a three-night package based at the Marriott Downtown at Toronto Eaton Centre, a comfortable and centrally located hotel that puts you steps from top attractions—and conveniently within walking distance of the race start and finish, making race day effortless. Extra nights may also be added to extend your stay.
As part of our itinerary, you’ll enjoy thoughtfully planned activities designed to enhance your race weekend. Join your fellow travellers for a welcome reception on arrival day, a pre-race pasta dinner to fuel up for race day, and a fun post-race celebration to toast your accomplishment. You’ll also have daily breakfast included and the support of the Marathon Tours & Travel team onsite throughout your stay, ensuring your trip is smooth, enjoyable, and memorable.
Whether you’re chasing a personal best or savouring the race day excitement, the 2026 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon offers a fantastic fall getaway!
The TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon is an AbbottWMM Marathon Tours & Travel World Age Group Qualifying Race.
Meals Included
Daily breakfast and pre-race dinner
Guide
Hosted on-site by Marathon Tours & Travel
Transfers
Walking distance to race start and finish
Trip Extension
Optional Pre-Race Extension to Niagara Falls
Accommodation
3 nights hotel accommodation in Toronto
Entry
Guaranteed race entry
Coopah
2 week free trial for Coopah training plans
Travel Package Information
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Itinerary
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Extensions
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Niagara Falls and Toronto Pre-Race Extension
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Monday, October 12
This tour begins in Chicago following Bank of America Chicago Marathon weekend. Please make your way to Chicago O’Hare International Airport for your midday flight to Buffalo International Airport. An MTT rep will be on-site to meet the and check our group into the flight. Upon arrival, we will have a private transfer to the Marriott on the Falls hotel. The rest of your day is on your own. (Breakfast included)
Further details regarding flight information will be provided at a later date.
Tuesday, October 13
After breakfast, join us for the iconic Maid of the Mist Niagara Falls boat tour. This afternoon will be on your own. Tonight, join us for a farewell dinner overlooking Niagara Falls. (breakfast and dinner included)
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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
Niagara Falls and Toronto Pre-Race Extension | Four-Night Package: October 12 – 16, 2026
Features:
- Monday flight from Chicago (ORD) to Buffalo (BUF)
- Transfer from Airport to Marriott on the Falls
- Two nights’ accommodation at the 4* Marriott on the Falls
- Maid of the Mist ticket
- Farewell dinner in Niagara
- Transfer from Niagara to Toronto
- Two nights’ accommodation at the 4* Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre
- Daily Breakfasts
- Hotel taxes
Please Note:
- Room types available are Double Rooms (one bed/ two persons), Twin Rooms (two beds/two persons) or Single (one bed/one person).
- Marathon Tours & Travel’s policy is that anyone staying in our room block must be part of our package. If you plan to bring a spouse or guest, they must purchase our package. For example, if there are two of you, the rate would be the double occupancy rate (per person). If you purchase a single occupancy rate package, then only you are allowed in your room. To attend any of our activities, you must be part of our package.
Not Included:
- Meals unless noted above
- Gratuities and tips unless noted above
- Travel Insurance
Windy City to Waterfront Challenge Tour | Ten-Night Package: October 9 – 19, 2026
Chicago Features:- Three nights hotel accommodation
- All hotel taxes
- Welcome Reception on Friday evening
- Shake-out run on Saturday morning
- Saturday Morning Architectural River-Cruise – Optional Addition
- Pre-race dinner on Saturday evening
- Escorted walk to the start area (less than one mile from the hotel!)
- Post-race celebration on Sunday evening
- Services of Marathon Tours & Travel staff at the hotel
- Guaranteed Entry is an additional cost (£495)
Niagara Features:
- Monday flight from Chicago (ORD) to Buffalo (BUF)
- Transfer from Airport to Marriott on the Falls
- Two nights’ accommodation at the 4* Marriott on the Falls
- Maid of the Mist ticket
- Farewell dinner in Niagara
- Transfer from Niagara to Toronto
- Two nights’ accommodation at the 4* Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre
- Daily Breakfasts
- Hotel taxes
Toronto 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
Please Note:
- Entry only is not allowed.
- Room types available are Double Rooms (one bed/ two persons), Twin Rooms (two beds/two persons) or Single (one bed/one person).
- Triple and Quad and Children rates available upon request.
- Additional nights based on request and availability.
- Marathon Tours & Travel’s policy is that anyone staying in our room block must be part of our package. If you plan to bring a spouse or guest, they must purchase our package. For example, if there are two of you, the rate would be the double occupancy rate (per person). If you purchase a single occupancy rate package, then only you are allowed in your room. To attend any of our activities, you must be part of our package.
Not Included:
- Race entry fee
- Meals unless noted above
- Gratuities and tips unless noted above
- Travel Insurance
- Transportation to Chicago & from Toronto
Rates (all prices are per person in GBP)
Additional nights available upon request
TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon PackageThree-Night Package Double Occupancy Single Occupancy Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre £ 899 £ 1,349 Race Entry FeeMarathon Race Entry £ 119 Half-Marathon Race Entry £ 100 5K Race Entry £ 35 Niagara Falls and Toronto Pre-Race ExtensionNiagara Falls and Toronto Extension Double Occupancy Single Occupancy Four-Night Package £ 999 £ 1,429 Extension Extras Optional Toronto City Tour - Oct 15th £150 Windy City to Waterfront Challenge PackageTen-Night Package Double Occupancy Single Occupancy Windy City to Waterfront Challenge Package £ 2,927 £4,627 Challenge Package Extras Optional Chicago River Cruise £60 Chicago Marathon Race Entry £495
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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 full service 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.
Marriott on the Falls (Niagara & Toronto Pre-Race Extension)Situated on the brink of Horseshoe Falls in Canada, Niagara Falls Marriott on the Falls is the closest hotel to Niagara Falls. Located in the Fallsview Tourist District near Niagara Falls Convention Centre, Fallsview Casino Resort, Niagara Parks and Niagara City Cruises, the fallsview hotel in Niagara Falls offers breathtaking views, exemplary service and modern amenities.
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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.
Reservations and Payments: When you confirm your booking, we will take a deposit payment. Subsequent payments are taken automatically.
Not included in price: All items not specifically listed under tour features. Entry fee is additional. Airfare from your originating city to Toronto.
Insurance: We strongly recommend travellers to take out comprehensive travel insurance with sufficient healthcare cover. Make sure that you are insured for existing medical conditions, any activities you plan to do and any equipment that you plan to take. Travel insurance covers you if anything doesn’t go to plan before you travel as well, so we recommend sorting it at the time of booking. For more information, click here.
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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Seven Continents Club ®
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The Seven Continents Club (SCC) offers a unique opportunity for runners to run on all seven continents of the globe, as well as providing numerous benefits to its members. The club operates as a global frequent traveller club for runners, offering waitlist priority for high-demand events, early pre-registration periods for a number of races in popular destinations and tour package vouchers for money off international tour packages. What’s more, Seven Continents Club rewards all its members for the extraordinary achievement of running marathons on each continent with their own special finishers medal and certificate of completion. Join the SCC today!
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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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