TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon 2025
Toronto, Canada · Sunday 18 October 2026
This mostly flat marathon follows Toronto's scenic waterfront path, with only 153 meters of elevation gain across the entire course, making it an excellent choice for runners seeking a fast finish. Runners will navigate between the lowest point of 74 meters and highest point of 139 meters while enjoying views along the trail surface throughout the race.
Difficulty Calculator
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Adjusted Time
4:00:30
Time difference: +0.5 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain153m
Elevation High139m
Elevation Low74m
How hard is TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon 2025?
Moderateharder than 43% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon 2025 plays about 4 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #656 hardest of 1150 marathons we analyse, and #17 of 51 in Canada. Use the calculator above to see the exact adjusted time for your own goal pace.
What will you run at TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon 2025?
Estimated finish times on this course versus the same effort on an average road marathon, based on its elevation, surface, and expected race-day temperature.
| Average-course time | On TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon 2025 | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 2:58:25 | −01:35 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:29:25 | −00:35 |
| 4:00:00 | 4:00:30 | +00:30 |
| 4:30:00 | 4:31:41 | +01:41 |
| 5:00:00 | 5:02:56 | +02:56 |
| 5:30:00 | 5:34:15 | +04:15 |
| 6:00:00 | 6:05:38 | +05:38 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon 2025 2026 Course Analysis
TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon 2025 is a full marathon held in Toronto, Canada. It is scheduled for Sunday 18 October 2026. The course is run on road surface with 153m of total climbing, with its high point near 139m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon 2025 website.
Elevation Profile
With 153m of total climbing, this is a gently undulating course. The elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't greatly affect your pacing.
Surface Type: Road
TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon 2025 is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for racing. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for a personal best.
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