Half Marathon Guide

TCS Toronto Waterfront Half Marathon

Toronto’s major fall half combines a fast downtown and Lake Ontario route with big-race crowds and a Nathan Phillips Square finish in October.

Next raceSunday, October 18, 2026
Distance categoryHalf Marathon
LocationToronto, Canada

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TCS Toronto Waterfront Half Marathon quick facts

  • Downtown-to-waterfront city course.
  • Nathan Phillips Square finish.
  • Five-hour course cutoff.
  • Large field within Toronto’s flagship fall race weekend.

About the TCS Toronto Waterfront Half Marathon

The half shares Canada’s premier fall road-running weekend and gives runners the scale, crowd support, and downtown finish of the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon without the full distance.

TCS Toronto Waterfront Half Marathon course description

The race starts on Yonge Street and finishes at Nathan Phillips Square after a downtown and lakeshore tour. The route is broadly fast, though runners should recheck the final edition-specific map for small changes.

Weather for the TCS Toronto Waterfront Half Marathon

Toronto in October is usually cool, but Lake Ontario can add wind and rain. Layering for the start and pacing by effort into waterfront gusts are sensible.

Past TCS Toronto Waterfront Half Marathon dates and results

YearDateStatusResults
2026Sunday, October 18, 2026
2025CompletedOpen results
2024CompletedOpen results

TCS Toronto Waterfront Half Marathon FAQ

When is the TCS Toronto Waterfront Half Marathon?

The 2026 TCS Toronto Waterfront Half Marathon is on Sunday, October 18, 2026.

How do I register for the TCS Toronto Waterfront Half Marathon?

You can register for the TCS Toronto Waterfront Half Marathon at raceroster.com.

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