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RACE OVERVIEW

Founded and produced by the Toronto Running Community, the Toronto Turkey Trot is the largest Thanksgiving Day race in Canada. Participants begin their holiday weekend with thousands of other runners and walkers committed to investing in their community. All proceeds are donated to local nonprofit beneficiary organizations: Daily Bread Food Bank, Second Harvest Canada, Habitat for Humanity and SickKids Foundation.

This family-focused event welcomes participants of all fitness levels – elite runners, joggers, and walkers – to enjoy the flat and fast course that flows through downtown Toronto's major streets and roadways.

So kick off the holiday season by joining your Toronto neighbors at the biggest Thanksgiving Day block party in the country. Sign up to make the Toronto Turkey Trot your newest Thanksgiving tradition!

Race Date:
Thanksgiving Day, October 12, 2026
Start Time:
10:00am
Start Line Location:
Cherry Beach Sports Fields
at Toronto, ON M5A 1A2
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Getting to the Race +
1. Public Transit: Take the 504 Streetcar until you reach the Distillery Loop, walk / take the 202 bus.

The TTC will have services running on race day (Thanksigiving).

2. Driving: Limited parking available at downtown lakeshore. Consider carpooling with your family.

Arrive early as streets will be closed for the race.

3. Walking/Cycling: Bike racks available near the start line area.

Please follow all traffic signals and road closures.

We arrange complimentary parking in many lots in the downtown area for participants and volunteers.

RACE DAY TIMELINE

IN-PERSON RUN TIMELINE

8:00 am: Bib/shirt pickup and gear check open in the festival area
9:45 am: Costume Contest judging at the start line
10:00 am: 10K Run start
10:15 am: 5K Run/Walk start
10:20 am: Main Festival Area Opens
11:00 am: Kids Fun Run 1K (ages 5-12) starts in Kids Fun Zone
11:20 am: Awards ceremony at festival area stage
11:30 am: Event conclusion

*Race times may vary.

Begin your run anytime from October 12 through October 20!

You have one week to complete your 5K/10K run or walk. Use the Toronto Turkey Trot Strava Run Club for automatic result uploads, or manually upload your results here.

Join the Toronto Turkey Trot Strava Run Club today!

COURSE MAPS

10K Route

5K Route

1K Kids Fun Run