BackRoads to Toronto Marathon Road Trip
Join us on race weekend for the Toronto Marathon! This race is a key target for our winter running programs and offers 5k, 10k, Half Marathon and Full Marathon distances.
The race date is Sunday May 2nd 2027, and features a net downhill course that includes the rare opportunity of racing on Yonge Street.
We've organized all transportation and accommodation logistics, so you just need to show up and run! Complete the checkout with this free product, making sure you include your name and contact information and we'll be in touch to confirm your booking and payment details for the trip.
Note: With this package, our coach bus transports you to the start line on race morning, so there's no need to purchase the marathon shuttle during race registration!
Details:
Bus:
- The coach bus will depart BackRoads, at 9:00am Saturday May 1st, travel first to the Race Expo, (approx 90 minute stop), then proceed to Hotel X for Check-In.
- We will organize a dinner location for the group with bus transportation. The coach bus has a washroom.
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We may offer a brief pickup stop at SportsWorld Kitchener if warranted!
- Bus Cost: between $90 - $155/person (between 55 and 30 people respectively) includes transportation, taxes and driver gratuities. - Payment will be via e-transfer (no-refunds)
Hotel:
- Double Rooms at Hotel X at group rate
- Please do NOT call the hotel as we have rooms already on hold
- The 5km / 10km race starts very close to Hotel X, 111 Princes' Blvd, Toronto, ON
- The Half/Full Marathons start at Mel Lastman Square, North York.. The bus will depart the hotel and drive participants to the start, and then return back to the hotel.
- Room Cost: $360+taxes/room (please find your own roommate) - will need Credit Card
- Details to add to the rooming list. (Room is cancellable 1 week prior)
Note: We highly recommend you registering for your selected distance before December 6th 2026 before the price increase for race registration!