Toronto Marathon

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Template:Short description Script error: No such module "Distinguish". Script error: No such module "Infobox".Template:Template otherTemplate:Ensure AAA contrast ratio The Toronto Marathon, held annually on the first Sunday of May, is a race from Yonge and Sheppard, in the north end of Toronto, to Exhibition Place, via Humber Bay Park. The origins of the event trace back to 1977, and the race was initially called the Canadian International Marathon. In 2003, its name was changed to the Toronto Marathon. It was held previously on the third Sunday in October, the first Sunday after Canadian Thanksgiving, for 16 consecutive years.[1] In 2011, the race was moved to May due to pressure from the government of Toronto over repeated road closures in October due to the Toronto Waterfront Marathon also held that month and from Scotiabank, the sponsor of the Waterfront Marathon.[2][3][4][5][6] The Toronto Marathon was moved to the first Sunday of May in 2012. [7] The event was temporarily held mid-May in 2011, due to other events in the city that year.

In addition to a full marathon, the event also includes a half marathon, a 10K run, a 5K run, and an eight-person relay across the marathon course. The marathon meets international standards and is a qualifier for the Boston Marathon. The event is a member of AIMS and Athletics Ontario and meets their criteria.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

The race featured women marathoners prior to the opening of the Olympic competition for the women. In 1984, Anne Hird won the race as winds gusted and a large field pursued her.[8][9] In 1988, the winner was Susan Stone, who had just become the Canadian National Champion in the 10K two weeks prior to the race.[10]

Regularly attracting 8,000 to 10,000 participants from over 55 countries, and every Province and Territory in Canada, the event is also a major fundraiser for many charities.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". A Runners Expo is held on the Friday and Saturday at the Queen Elizabeth building on the Exhibition Grounds immediately prior to race day and features over 60 vendors as well as the race kit pick-up for event participants.

COVID-19 pandemic

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 edition of the race was cancelled,[11] while the 2021 edition of the race was virtualized, as organizers stated that COVID-19 vaccine distribution will not be wide enough by May 2021 in order to allow the live in-person racing event to be safely held by that spring.[12][13]

2018 distance controversy

In 2018, the Toronto Marathon was accused of having an incorrect distance. Participants using GPS devices believed that the marathon course was 43km even though it was supposed to be 42.2km. The organizers claim that this is not true and that "the distance is 100 per cent correct" [14] The course was proven to be measured correctly and km points designated accurate. It is known that when using a GPS, the signal can be inaccurate, especially around tall structures like those found in the downtown core, and that it caused an inaccurate reading for some runners using this technology. The course is certified by AIMS and Athletics Canada meeting their measurement criteria and is re-surveyed every 5 to 10 years as required by these respective organizations.

List of Marathon winners

Year Winner men Nationality Time Winner women Nationality Time
2025 Phil White Script error: No such module "flag". 2:23:58 Ana Laura Fray Script error: No such module "flag". 2:50:40
2024 Alex Bernst Script error: No such module "flag". 2:29:31 Philes Ongori Script error: No such module "flag". 2:50:54
2023 Marco Li Script error: No such module "flag". 2:34:55 Brittney Hall Script error: No such module "flag". 2:42:56
2022 Dennis Mbelenzi Script error: No such module "flag". 2:29:57 Marianne Hogan Script error: No such module "flag". 2:47:58
2021 Race cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2020
2019 Ken Langat Script error: No such module "flag". 2:28:52 Dale Findlay Script error: No such module "flag". 2:54:00
2018 David Freake Script error: No such module "flag". 2:33:57 Julie Hamulecki Script error: No such module "flag". 2:52:10
2017 Peter Kemboi Script error: No such module "flag". 2:41:06 Michelle Spencer Script error: No such module "flag". 3:00:30
2016 Bryan Rusche Script error: No such module "flag". 2:35:54 Julie Hamulecki Script error: No such module "flag". 2:56:04
2015 David Le Porho Script error: No such module "flag". 2:21:54 Jutta Merilainen Script error: No such module "flag". 3:00:45
2014 Brendan Kenny Script error: No such module "flag". 2:26:25 Rachel Sinasac Script error: No such module "flag". 2:55:18
2013 Terry Gehl Script error: No such module "flag". 2:37:31 Mylene Sansourci Script error: No such module "flag". 2:58:22
2012 Brendan Kenny Script error: No such module "flag". 2:27:57 Jutta Merilainen Script error: No such module "flag". 2:47:17
2011 Brendan Kenny Script error: No such module "flag". 2:27:19.2 Melissa Begin Script error: No such module "flag". 2:54:50.9
2010 Brandon Laan Script error: No such module "flag". 2:23:38.1 Nathalie Goyer Script error: No such module "flag". 2:52:50.5
2009 Paul Rugut Script error: No such module "flag". 2:26:08.6 Elizabeth Randell Script error: No such module "flag". 2:57:53.8
2008 Daniel Njenga Script error: No such module "flag". 2:29:00.0 Dawn Richardson Script error: No such module "flag". 2:57:46.8
2007 Charles Bedley Script error: No such module "flag". 2:21:58.8 Leslie Black Script error: No such module "flag". 2:58:47.0
2006 Anthony Skuce Script error: No such module "flag". 2:34.10 Nicole Stevenson Script error: No such module "flag". 2:47.09
2005 David Cheruiyot Script error: No such module "flag". 2:17.12 Lyudmila Korchagina Script error: No such module "flag". 2:37.17
2004 Procopio Hernández Script error: No such module "flag". 2:16.42 Olga Kovpotina Script error: No such module "flag". 2:31.47
2003 Lemi Chengere Script error: No such module "flag". 2:25.55 Angela Batsford Script error: No such module "flag". 2:55.04
2002 Michal Kapral Script error: No such module "flag". 2:30.40 Karen Cowling Script error: No such module "flag". 2:56.13
2001 Jackson Omweri Script error: No such module "flag". 2:22.22 Karen Cowling Script error: No such module "flag". 2:56.02
2000 Mostafa El Damaoui Script error: No such module "flag". 2:15.17 Jennifer Cooper Script error: No such module "flag". 2:59.04
1999 Manuel Salvati Script error: No such module "flag". 2:28.25 Allison McKenzie Script error: No such module "flag". 2:59.50
1998 Nick Tsioros Script error: No such module "flag". 2:41.49 Carolyn Walker Script error: No such module "flag". 3:07.57
1997 Peter Fonseca Script error: No such module "flag". 2:28.26 Gaylene Pridham Script error: No such module "flag". 2:58.24
1996 Paul Mbugua Script error: No such module "flag". 2:20.33 Kim Webb Script error: No such module "flag". 2:37.52
1995 David O'Keefe Script error: No such module "flag". 2:23.15 Laura Ruptash Script error: No such module "flag". 2:49.19

See also

References

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