Toronto Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K Runs.
Application received from Jay Glassman, on behalf of Running First Ltd at (416) 972-1062 / email: jay@torontomarathon.com requesting permission to temporarily close roads for the Toronto Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K Runs.
Date of Event:
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Notes:
Harlandale Ave, from Yonge St to 50m west of Yonge St will be closed from 8:00 am (May 2) to 3:00 pm (May 3) for the back check set up
Locations/Routes:
Interactive Map –https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7797925
42K Marathon:
Formation Area: (Close at 5:00 AM)
Yonge St, full road, from Finch Ave to Sheppard Ave
Race Route: (Starts at 7:30 AM, Ending at 2:00 pm)
The Marathon begins on Yonge St at North York Blvd (southbound lanes)
North on Yonge St, to Olive Ave (southbound lanes) where runners will make a U-turn into the northbound lanes
South on Yonge St to Greenfield Ave (northbound lanes) where runners will switch to the southbound lanes of Yonge St
South on Yonge St to Chaplin Cres (all southbound lanes)
West on Chaplin Cres to Oriole Parkway (westbound lanes).
South on Oriole Parkway from Chaplin Cres to Lonsdale Rd (curb lane, west side).
West on Lonsdale Rd to Forest Hill Rd (curb lane, north side).
North on Forest Hill Rd to Kilbarry Rd (half road, east side).
West on Kilbarry Rd to Warren Rd (half road, south side).
South on Warren Rd to Lonsdale Rd (half road, west side).
West on Lonsdale Rd to Spadina Rd (half road, north side).
South on Spadina Rd to Austin Terrace (use half road, west side).
West on Austin Terrace to Walmer Rd (half road, north side).
South on Walmer Rd continuing south on Kendal Ave to Macpherson Ave (southbound lanes).
East on Macpherson Ave to Davenport Rd (eastbound lanes).
Southeast on Davenport Rd to Belmont St (bikeway and Northbound east side curb lane).
East on Belmont St to Aylmer Ave (full road).
East on Aylmer Av to Rosedale Valley Rd (full road).
South on Rosedale Valley Rd to Bayview Av (full road).
South on Bayview Ave to Corktown Common Trl (full road).
Loop around the Corktown Common Trl to Bayview Ave
North on Bayview Ave to Lawren Harris Sq (full road)
Northwest on Lawren Harris Sq to Lower River St (full road).
North on Lower River St to King St E. (full road)
West on King St E to Sumach St (half road, south side).
South on Sumach St to Eastern Ave (full road).
West on Eastern Ave to Front St E and west on Front St E to Wellington St (westbound lanes).
West on Wellington St to Bay St (all lanes).
South on Bay St to Lake Shore Blvd W (all lanes).
West on Lake Shore Blvd W to Strachan Ave (westbound lanes) switching over to the south side (eastbound lanes) at Strachan, continuing to Ontario Dr
At Ontario Dr, runners switch to the Martin Goodman Trail (MGT) and continue westbound over the Humber River Bridge to Humber Bay Park East.
Continue westbound on the Humber Bay Park East Trail to a distance of 125 metres southeast of Lake Shore Blvd W, where runners will turn left into Humber Bay Park East Road, make a U-turn, and then return northeast along Marine Parade Dr.
Continue eastbound (eastbound lanes) on Marine Parade Dr to Waterfront Dr.
Eastbound on Waterfront Dr (full road) to Palace Pier Crt.
Southbound on Palace Pier Crt (southbound curb lane) to the MGT.
Eastbound on the MGT to the Humber Bridge parking lot, north through the westerly driveway of the parking lot to Lake Shore Blvd W.
Eastbound on Lake Shore Blvd W (south curb lane) to British Columbia Rd
Continuing eastbound on Lake Shore Blvd switching over to the north side (westbound lanes) at Ontario Dr continuing to Strachan Ave
Northbound on Strachan Ave to the finish line (south of Fleet St/Princess Gates)
21K Half Marathon: Interactive Map – https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7797916
Formation Area: (Close at 5:00 AM)
Yonge St, full road, from Finch Ave to Sheppard Ave
Race Route: (Starts at 8:30 AM)
The Half Marathon begins on Yonge St at North York Blvd (southbound lanes)
South on Yonge St to Alymer Ave (southbound lanes).
East on Aylmer Ave to Rosedale Valley Rd (full road).
South on Rosedale Valley Rd to Bayview Av (full road).
South on Bayview Ave to Corktown Common Trl (full road).
Loop around the Corktown Common Trl to Bayview Ave
North on Bayview Ave to Lawren Harris Sq (full road)
Northwest on Lawren Harris Sq to Lower River St (full road).
North on Lower River St to King St E. (full road)
West on King St E to Sumach St (half road, south side).
South on Sumach St to Eastern Ave (full road).
West on Eastern Ave to Front St E and west on Front St E to Wellington St (westbound lanes).
West on Wellington St to Bay St (all lanes).
South on Bay St to Lake Shore Blvd W (all lanes)
West on Lake Shore Blvd W to Strachan Ave (westbound lanes) switching over to the south side (eastbound lanes)
Northbound on Strachan Ave to the finish line (south of Fleet St/Princess Gates)
10K Run: Interactive Map: https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7797907
Formation Area: (Close at 6:00 AM)
Lake Shore Blvd West (full closure) between British Columbia Dr to Bathurst St.
Race Route: (Starts at 7:30 AM) –
The 10K race begins approx. 25m west of Strachan on Lake Shore Blvd heading westbound
At Ontario Dr, runners switch to the Martin Goodman Trail (MGT)
Continue westbound to Ellis Ave, where runners will make a U-turn into the eastbound curb lane on Lake Shore Blvd W
Eastbound on Lake Shore Blvd W (south curb lane) to British Columbia Rd
Continuing eastbound on Lake Shore Blvd switching over to the north side (westbound lanes) at Ontario Dr continuing to Strachan Ave
Northbound on Strachan Ave to the finish line (south of Fleet St/Princess Gates)
5K Run: Interactive Map: https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7797906
Formation Area: (Close at 6:00 AM)
Lake Shore Blvd West (full closure) between British Columbia Dr to Bathurst St.
Race Route: (Starts at 7:50 AM) – 2026 proposal 8:00am
The 5K race begins approx. 25m west of Strachan on Lake Shore Blvd heading westbound
At Ontario Dr, runners switch to the Martin Goodman Trail (MGT)
Continue westbound to Oarsman Dr, where runners will make a U-turn just west of Oarsman Dr into the eastbound curb lane on Lake Shore Blvd
Eastbound on Lake Shore Blvd W (south curb lane) to British Columbia Rd
Continuing eastbound on Lake Shore Blvd switching over to the north side (westbound lanes) at Ontario Dr continuing to Strachan Ave
Northbound on Strachan Ave to the finish line (south of Fleet St/Princess Gates)
Times:
Road Closures: 5:00 am to 4:00 pm
Event: 7:30 am to 2:00 pm
Maple Leafs and Raptors Playoffs Viewing Party – April 7, 2026 to July 6, 2026 – Bremner Blvd
An application has been received from Tyler Goodridge on behalf of the Maple Leaf’s Sports & Entertainment at (647) 968-6332 / email: tyler.goodridge@MLSE.com requesting permission to temporarily close the road in connection with the Maple Leaf’s and Raptors Playoffs Viewing Party.
Date(s) of Event: April 7, 2026 to July 6, 2026 – Dates TBD Based on NHL and NBA Schedule
Location:
- (Zone 1A) Bremner Blvd (Full Closure), from Lakeshore Blvd W to the east side of the parking garage (servicing 15 & 25 York St) – area to be closed for the full duration of the playoffs. This area will NOT re-open until teams are eliminated.
- (Zone 1B) Bremner Blvd (Two westbound lanes), from east of York St to the west side of the parking garages – area to be closed from 6:00 am to 11:59 pm, depending on game days and times.
- (Zone 2) Bremner Blvd (Full Closure), from west of York St to the east side of Lower Simcoe St – area to be closed from 6:00 am to 11:59 pm, depending on teams’ success reaching later playoffs rounds.