Run Info
- Run Day Schedule
- Race Course Description & Map
- Finish Line
- Course Restrictions / Limitations
- Packet Pickup Information
- Mylaps Championchip Pickup
- Corrals and Wave Starts
- Getting There & Parking
- Shuttle Buses to the start for only $5!
- Entertainment and Cheering Centres and Post-race Party
- Party Site and Friends & Family Zone
- Finisher Medals
- Fitness Walkers
- Nordic Pole Walkers
- Aid Stations / Water & Gatorade
- Port-o-Lets
- NEW Going Green (new page)
Run Day Schedule
Start Time 10:00am
| 8:30am–9:40am | Baggage Check, on Yonge St. at Sheldrake Blvd. |
| 8:30am–9:30am | Run day Packet Pickup for out of towners @ location TBA |
| 10:00am | Toronto Yonge Street 10k Start of the 1st wave (Elites, Red & Yellow Corral) |
| 10:05am (approx) | 2nd wave goes (Blue Corral) |
| 10:10am (approx) | 3rd wave goes (Green Corral) |
| 10:15am (approx) | 4th wave goes (Purple Corral) |
| 10:25am (approx) | 5th wave and walkers go (Orange Corral) |
| 11:45am | Awards Ceremony |
Race Course Description & Map
Map coming soon.
10k Course
Canada's EASIEST and one of the fastest downhill 10k's, the course runs right down the middle of Canada's most famous street—Yonge Street!
Whether you are a novice looking for the easiest course around to complete your first 10k, or a seasoned veteran setting that new PB, this is the event for you! Sign up today and join 15,000 fitness enthusiasts in the dash down Yonge Street.
Finish Line
Finish Line info coming soon.
Course restrictions / limitations
Owing to the popularity and large numbers of participants in the Toronto Yonge Street 10k, we regret that Baby Joggers, strollers, rollerblades and pets are not allowed in the run, as they are not safe for fellow participants.
Packet Pickup Information
TBC
Quality technical t-shirts available for the first 15,000 Men & Women who register for the Toronto Yonge Street 10k 2012
Mylaps Championchip Pickup
NEW Mylaps BIBTAG Timing system used at the Toronto Yonge Street 10k!
This year for the first year ever, the Toronto Yonge Street 10k will use the Mylaps BIBTAG Timing system. This means you only have to pick up your BIB at packet-pick-up/registration; this timing chip is embedded in your bib number. On race day, you should wear your bib #/BIBTAG on the front of your shirt. For optimum performance DO NOT bend, fold or mutilate your bibtag! And remember, now it's "NO BIB = NO TIME!"
To read more about the latest technology coming to Canada with the Mylaps BIBTAG and Sportstats Timing company, click here.
BibTag Instructions — PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
Your timing chip or "bibtag" is placed on the back of your race bib. It must be correctly worn for your race time to be accurately captured.
- Do not remove the "bibTag" or foam spacer from your bib.
- Do not fold your bib or excessively bend or twist the "bibTag".
- Wear your bib on your chest/abdomen. Do not wear on your back, side, leg or arm.
Corral and Wave information
- ALL PARTICIPANTS must be in their corrals for 9:45am!
- Please make sure to arrive early and get organized (with 15,000 people it takes a lot longer to get everyone in place!)
- There will be coloured flags and balloons at the start line that will correspond to the coloured stripe on your bib
- You will only be allowed to enter the corral that corresponds to the stripe on your bib. However, anyone can enter the 1hr 15mins+ open-orange corral
- Waves will have approximately 5 minutes between them except the last wave which will have 10 minutes before it goes
- There will be volunteers holding a rope between each corral. The volunteers will guide each corral forward and will drop the rope just before it is time to go.
- Competitive Age Category Runners: If you expect to be racing for a Top 3 place in your age category; you need to make sure you have been assigned to the Red or Yellow Start Corrals, as awards will be based on Gun Time.
- If a corral change is required, send an email to before April 6, 2012 or please visit the HELP DESK at packet pickup or on race day
- For Walkers instructions, please click here.
Corral and wave breakdown:
- 1st wave will be 48 minutes & under (10:00am) (corral: RED, YELLOW — Competitive wave)
- 2nd wave will be 49-55 minutes (10:05am) (corral: BLUE)
- 3rd wave will be 56-59 minutes (10:10am) (corral: GREEN)
- 4th wave will be 1hr-1hr 14 minutes (10:15am) (corral: PURPLE)
- 5th wave will be 1hr 15 minutes + WALKERS (10:25am) (corral: ORANGE)
Getting There & Parking
Arrive EARLY! Plan to arrive at least one additional hour prior to run start. This is the largest run in Toronto and will provide you with an experience like no other!
We recommend that you carpool, cab it or take the TTC Yonge Bus as there is limited parking on the side streets surrounding Yonge & Eglinton.
- Park in one of the parking lots at Yonge St. & Eglinton Ave. W and walk up to the start line. Then after the run take our shuttle bus for only $5 (pre pay when you register) from the Finish Line Area from 10:30am-1:30pm back up to Yonge & Eglinton — where your car will be.
- Shuttle Buses from the Finish Line to the Start Line at the Toronto Yonge Street 10k before & after the race! — see below.
Remember to give yourself plenty of time that morning, there will be 15,000 people in this event so everything from toilets to driving will take longer than normal!
There is no baggage check at the finish line — either leave your bag in your car or bring it up to the start line and we will transport it back down for you after you have finished your run!
Shuttle Buses to the start of the Toronto Yonge Street 10k for only $5!
Start of the race shuttle buses:
We will be offering shuttle buses from the Finish Line to the Start Line from 8:00–9:15am! You can park your car at the finish — then take our shuttle bus up to the start. That way your car is ready for you at the finish when you've finished your 10k!
Cost:
The shuttle bus is only $5 and you can add it to your entry when you register for the race! Shuttle bus tickets will only be sold online before April 16 at midnight. No payment will be taken at race week packet pickup or on race day.
Parking for the shuttle bus to the start:
Where: TBC
Where to board:
TBC
What you need to board the bus:
You will be asked to show your email confirmation with proof of purchase and your photo ID to board the buses.
Shuttle bus to start schedule
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8:00–8:30am SHUTTLE BUS:
For EVERYONE who is picking up their bib & chip or checking in their bag at the start line on race morning.
Packet pickup & baggage check will close at 9:45am sharp. If you take a bus later than 8:30am you will miss picking up your packet and you will not be able to drop off your bag!
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8:45am SHUTTLE BUS:
RED or YELLOW corral (1st wave) runners who already have their bib & chip and don't have a bag to check-in should be on the 8:45am shuttle bus or earlier to make sure you're in your spot at the start line for no later than 9:15am!
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8:55am SHUTTLE BUS:
BLUE & GREEN corral participants (2nd & 3rd wave) who already have their bib & chip and don't have a bag to check-in should be boarding the shuttle buses no later than 8:55am!
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9:00am-9:15am SHUTTLE BUS:
PURPLE & ORANGE corral and WALKERS (4th & 5th wave) are the ONLY people that should be on the 9:00–9:15am shuttle buses and must already have their bib & chip and not have a bag to check-in
AFTER YOU FINISH Shuttle buses ONLY $5 back to Yonge & Eglinton area!
When: 10:30am–1:30pm
Where: From the Finish Line Area to the Start Area around Yonge & Eglinton
Cost: The shuttle bus is only $5 and you can add it to your entry when you register for the event! Shuttle bus tickets will only be sold online before April 16 at midnight. No payment will be taken at race week packet pickup or on race day.
Entertainment and Cheering Centres and Post-race Party
Whether you are participating in the race or looking for a great spot to cheer on your loved ones, we have SEVEN Entertainment Centres on the course culminating in a great Post-run party! These Entertainment and Cheering Centres are located from start to finish. 2012 bands TBC.
Party Site and Friends & Family Zone
Details coming soon.
Finisher Medals
Marvellous finisher's medal for all finishers in the Toronto Yonge Street 10k. The perfect running reward! 2012 medal image to be released closer to the event date.
Customize your Toronto Yonge Street 10k medal with your very own name and finishing time! Pre-order your engraved iTab online on our registration page or here if you've already registered. On completion of the Race, you will receive your iTaB by mail, which fits neatly into a recess on your Medal.
Fitness Walkers
PLEASE NOTE: A walker is considered someone who will be walking 100% of the race without any aids or not RUN/WALKING.
NORDIC POLES Participants — please see Nordic Pole section for details on how to sign up.
Race Day:
BIB: Make sure to wear your race number on the FRONT of your shirt and the WALKER bib on the BACK of your shirt.
WHERE TO LINE UP: Please line up at the back of the ORANGE Corral — look for the person holding the “WALKERS” SIGN and line up behind them.
WHAT TIME: You will have to be in place by 9:45am and you will be moved closer to the start line as the waves go. Your group will start at approximately 10:30am.
TIME LIMIT: You will have 1:40:00 to finish your 10k race (10min/km pace)
PRIZING: We will be rewarding the overall 1st place Female and Male walker — prize TBC
Nordic Pole Walkers
Nordic Pole participants welcome!!
If you are planning on participating in the event with Nordic Poles you need to register in the following way:
Step 1: Sign up for the event as a RUNNER
Step 2: Go to the team section & select the team name "NORDIC POLES"
We will contact all the people who registered on the team "Nordic Poles" during race week and let you know what corral you've been assigned to.
Aid Stations / Water & Gatorade
Water & Gatorade will be available at the following locations:
- Registration Area
- Race Party Area
- near the Finish Line
- On-course (4k & 7k)
Canadian Ski Patrol will also be on-site at the 7k Aid Station, on-course and at the Finish Line.
Port-o-Lets
Will be located at the start and finish areas, and at the on-course water stations.