Toronto Waterfront Marathon road closures this weekend. Here’s what you need to know - CTV News

TorontoSeveral major downtown Toronto streets will be closed this weekend for the annual TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon. Here's what you need to know. Marathon expecting more than 31,000 runners from over 75 countries Saturday and SundayListen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Heads up, Toronto drivers: There are major road closures this weekendOctober 16|Duration 0:54The TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon will close major downtown streets and expressways this weekend. CBC’s Clara Pasieka breaks down what you need to know before hitting the road. Several major downtown Toronto streets will be closed this weekend for the annual TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon. The marathon is expecting more than 31,000 runners from over 75 countries to participate in its 37th edition Saturday and Sunday, and the city is encouraging the public to plan their commute ahead and take public transit. Downtown road closures begin Friday at 10 a.m. on Bay Street from Dundas Street W. to Richmond Street W., and on Queen Street W.

Over 60,000 runners will take to the streets of Toronto for the annual Toronto Waterfron Marathon this weekend. Everyone is invited to come out and cheer them on, but you may want to avoid hopping in your car if you live or are headed to the downtown core. Many streets will be shut down Saturday into Sunday morning to facilitate the marathon, half-marathon and 5K race. There will also be some closures on Friday.

TorontoPublished: October 16, 2026 at 7:39a.m. EDTMore than 60,000 runners are hitting the city streets for the marathon, and that means plenty of road closures. The Toronto Waterfront Marathon will shut down a large section of the downtown core’s streets and highway this weekend. The event features a 5K race on Saturday, and a half marathon and full marathon on Sunday. As the name suggests, the lion’s share of the course takes place along the edge of Lake Ontario, with a section of track on Bathurst, Bloor, Yonge, and Bay streets. Most of the closures take place early Sunday morning for the marathons, but a handful of road restrictions will be in place on Saturday morning for the 5K. How to set CP24 as your preferred source on GoogleHow to set CTV News as your preferred source on GoogleHere’s what you need to know:5K course - SaturdayBay Street will be fully closed from Queen Street West to Front Street and from Front Street to Lake Shore Boulevard West starting at 4 a.m. The road is scheduled to reopen later that afternoon at 1 p.m. Lake Shore Boulevard will be closed from Yonge to Bathurst streets from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

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