RACE FORMAT
Each Ekiden team consists of 6 runners who collectively complete the full marathon distance of 42.195 km. The race is divided into the following legs:
DATE & LOCATION
TORONTO
Date/Time: Saturday, June 20, 2026
Race Central: Along Bayview Ave
Start/Finish: Corktown Common
155 Bayview Ave, Toronto, ON M5A 0G4
VANCOUVER
Date/Time: Saturday, June 13, 2026
Race Central: Along Beach Ave
Start/Finish: Sunset Beach Park
1204 Beach Ave, Vancouver, BC V6E 1V4
REGISTRATION PRICING
| Registration Period | Deadline | Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Super Early Entry | Friday, February 28, 2025 | $180/Team |
| Early Entry | Monday, March 31, 2025 | $200/Team |
| Regular Entry | Thursday, May 1, 2026 | $230/Team |
| Late Entry | Monday, June 1, 2026 | $270/Team |
PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE
- Race bibs
- Sash with timing chip (one per Ekiden team)
- Commemorative T-shirts
- Finisher medals
- Post-race treats
PACKET PICKUP INFORMATION
TORONTO
Cooper Koo Family YMCA
461 Cherry St, Toronto, ON M5A 0H7
Thursday, June 18
4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday, June 19
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
VANCOUVER
Robert Lee YMCA
955 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V6E 0B1
Thursday, June 11
4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday, June 12
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Run Together. Celebrate Together.
All participants receive an official True North Ekiden T-Shirt, finisher medals, a festival ticket and the Tasuki sash to help you carry your team forward
