Running in Toronto, Canada

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35 Running Routes in Toronto

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Toronto is the most populous city in Canada and the capital city of the Canadian province of Ontario. With a population of 2,794,356 in 2021, the city is the fourth-most populous city in North America, after Mexico City, New York City, and Los Angeles. Toronto is the anchor of the Golden Horseshoe, an urban agglomeration surrounding the western end of Lake Ontario. As of 2025, the Toronto census metropolitan area had an estimated population of 7,106,379. Toronto is an international centre of business, finance, arts, sports, and culture, and is recognized as one of the most multicultural and cosmopolitan cities in the world.

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Weather and seasonal running guidance

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Best monthsYear-round, based on local weather and race calendar.
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Surface mix: Urban roads, park paths, and mixed city surfaces.

Safety tip: Check traffic flow, sidewalks, and route lighting before your run.

Running events and festivals

Marathons and races

  • TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon — Marathon, Half marathon, 5K, usually October.
  • Sporting Life 10K — 10K, usually May.

Full Toronto race calendar

Route list

PreviewRouteElevation LossMapRun in appVideoReviews
Art trackGuitar8.8 km25 m25 mOpen mapRoute details-
Art trackMoon15.5 km60 m57 mOpen mapRoute details-
Art trackRunning shoe10.6 km38 m37 mOpen mapRoute details-
Art trackBunny18.1 km94 m97 mOpen mapRoute details-
Art trackStar11.6 km59 m58 mOpen mapRoute details-
Art trackRocket14.7 km76 m75 mOpen mapRoute details-
Art trackApple19.4 km42 m40 mOpen mapRoute details-
Art trackBicycle12.1 km31 m31 mOpen mapRoute details-
Art trackBird15.5 km88 m88 mOpen mapRoute details-
Art trackUnicorn head8.7 km24 m24 mOpen mapRoute details-

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