The Runners Shop
Ekiden Relay Race
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Tommy Thompson Park - 7PM
Registration
Save the date! Registration fills immediately (we promise this isn't a marketing gimmick).
- Registration opens at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 4.
- Only the team captain needs to register at that time.
- The cost is $180 per team, payable at registration.
- Closer to race day, we will contact captains to collect each team member’s name and distance.
Due to participant limits set by the Toronto Regional Conservation Authority, we expect demand to exceed the number of team spots available. Unfortunately, our capacity is fixed.
🐶🚫 Reminder: Tommy Thompson Park is dog-free so if someone’s coming to cheer you on, the pup will have to stay home. Thank you for for your cooperation!
What the heck is an Ekiden Relay?
An Ekiden relay is a long-distance team running event—and yes, it comes with a legendary accessory: the Tasuki sash. Runners pass it along to symbolize teamwork.
Ekidens can be any distance, but in our version, each team will collectively cover the distance of a marathon. Don’t panic! You’re sharing the load, so it goes by fast.
How it works
Each team has 6 runners:
2 people run 10K
3 people run 5K
1 person runs 7.2K
Start times
7:00 p.m. – Your two 10K runners start
7:05 p.m. – Your three 5K runners start
The handoff magic
The first 5K runner on your team to finish will tag your 7.2K runner, who will wear the Tasuki sash (because this runner is most likely your grand finale finisher)!
We’ll provide the sash, plus a decorating station so you can personalize it and make it fabulously team-branded.
Race History
Check out the photos from 2025:
- https://projects.koraysalih.com/ekiden/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio
- https://caughtinnmotion.pixieset.com/ekedinrun2025/
AWARDS
Special surprises from our sponsors, Asics and Vuori!
Charity partner
Help us support HOPES RISE
A running, reading and leadership program for kids
Founded by Canadian Olympian and long time Canadian women's marathon record holder Silvia Ruegger (February 23, 1961 – August 23, 2019). Silvia's vision for seeing transformational change led to her creating the charity Hopes Rise, before passing away from cancer in August. Audacious hope, which fuelled Silvia’s Olympic dream and the birth of the Running & Reading Club, fuels the dream to see all children in Canada hopeful about their future and equipped with the skills and qualities they need to flourish and be leaders in their community and nation. The Runners Shop is committed to playing an active role in keeping Silvia's dream of a bright future for all children alive.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
The Longest Day Ekiden Opening soon
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CA$198.32
Per team
Contact information
- Event contact
- Lynn Bourque
- Phone
- 4169239702
- Website
- Visit website
