FAQ Group: Course & Post Race

For in person participants, personalized medal plates will be sent by mail 4-6 weeks after the in-person race.

For virtual participants, personalized medal plates are included with your virtual race package which will be sent 4-6 weeks after the virtual race period closes.

Elevation chart can be found on our Course and Maps page of the website.
https://bayrace.com/details/course/

Marathon Photos is the official photographer for the Bay Race. Smile when you see our photographers in the bright yellow vests and make sure your bib number is visible. 2026 Photo link here.

Finisher medals will be distributed to each participant upon completion of their in-person event. This will take place after you finish the race. Gold and Silver recognition will be sent by mail post-race. Click here for Gold and Silver 30K times.

Age Group Award Certificates will be distributed to the top three individuals in their age and gender category. The 30K categories are Female/Male runners 15yrs and over — 5 year increments up to 75+. Age Group Award Certificates will be mailed out to the Top 3 finishers in their category for the 5K race starting from 9 and under up to 75+ years old in 5 year increments.

Various groups and individuals are along the course, some playing music, some in costumes to entertain as well as encourage the runners every year.

• 15K START: 9:10AM
• 10K/30K START: 9:30AM
• 5K START: 9:40AM
• Start line for 30K on Leander Dr just outside the Pier 4 Park
• Start line for 15K near the Lift Bridge (Buses will take participants from the Harbourfront parking lot to the 15K start.
• Start line for 10K east of LaSalle Park (Buses will take participants from the Harbourfront parking lot to LaSalle Park.
• Start line for 5K on Haida Ave

Details for 10K and 15K shuttles here.

Yes, each kilometre will be marked along the route.

Portable Toilets and aid stations at approximately every five kilometres on the 30K route.
Ample portable toilets will be near the start line and near our warming stations.

Portable Toilets will also be at the 10K and 15K Starting points. Washrooms will NOT be available to participants inside the Discovery Centre, Waterfront Event & Conference Centre, Leander Boat Club at all during Race Day.

Portable Toilets and aid stations at approximately every five kilometres on the 30K route.
Ample portable toilets will be near the start lines and near our warming stations.

Portable Toilets will also be at the 10K and 15K Starting points. Washrooms will NOT be available to participants or spectators inside the Discovery Centre or the Waterfront Event & Conference Centre at all during Race Day.

Course map, elevation, and description here.

The first third is fairly flat with an on ramp that has some incline to it.
The middle part of the course is along the Beach Strip so it is often very windy but lots of residents out to cheer you on.
The last third of the race has many rolling hills and of course the big one at Valley Inn Rd which will test your hill training.