Dia de Muertos Race - Toronto

Day of the Dead

Día de Muertos Race

Toronto, ON

A 9K circuit with many experiences during packet pick-up & race.

A true glance at one of the most iconic Mexican festivities.

Thank you for coming.

Results are posted.

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See you next year.

Stay tuned for

next year's Race Date.

RUN COURSE

Each of the 3 run courses takes the participants through scenic Trillium Park and Ontario Place. The 9K takes you further on to Lake Shore Boulevard's Martin Goodman Trail to Marilyn Bell Park.

Each run will be led by a Runner Escort Cyclist through a well-marked course that will also have volunteer marshals at key turns to make sure you stay on track.

9K Course

3K Course

1K Course

Runner Experience Activities + Runner Packet Pick-up

Come early in the afternoon to hang out and check out our Day of the Dead themed running activities - fun for young and old.

Run against the skeleton at World Record Marathon Pace

Race Day Schedule:

11:00 am Packet Pick-up opens (Come early and skip the line-up.)

5:00 pm On-site registration closes.

5:00 pm Pre-race warm-up

5:15 pm 9K Race

5:20 pm 1K Dash/3K Family Run/Walk

7:15 pm Course closes. Post-race Festivities continue.

Swag - Every participant will receive a commemorative Dia de Muertos T-shirt and finisher medal.

Baggage Check

Baggage check will be available at the race site main venue. A donation for MADD Toronto will be accepted.

Hydration Stations

Water Stations are available just after the halfway turnaround point for the 3K run/walk, at 2K mark of the 9K race, at the 4K mark and on the way back at 6.5K to keep you well-hydrated.

H²O and other beverages will also be available at the Finish Line.

Post-race Nourishment

After you expended all those calories, healthy snacks will be available in a Recovery Kit for all participants after you cross the finish line to make sure your energy level is replenished.

For those who want more of a Mexican flair, food trucks serving tacos and churros will be available.

Getting There

TTC - We encourage all participants to ride the TTC to the race site. The 509 and 511 Exhibition-bound streetcars stop at Strachan Ave, affording a short walk to the race site.

Rideshare - Rideshare drop-off is available at the south end of Ontario Place Blvd.

Parking - Ample paid parking is available at Ontario Place in the east parking lot. Alternatively, Green P parking is also available at the EX grounds between Hotel X and BMO Stadium. a short hop across the Lake Shore. Limited parking is also available in Coronation Park.

Come dressed up. Come early. Stay late.

Celebrate the dearly departed,

but prolong your own life through fitness.

The Day of the Dead Race

supports MADD Toronto.