We highly recommend taking our shuttle buses so that you ensure arrival to the start line on time as there are several road closures and traffic delays.
However, if you would like to go directly to the 10K start, then you can get dropped off at LaSalle Park. Please be aware of road closures and traffic delays. Please do not park at LaSalle Park as we need the parking lot for the buses and volunteers at the water station. Kiss and ride if you are being dropped off. Please remember to wear your bib on the outside of your clothing.
For the 15K, the buses will be holding at the Centre for Inland Waters parking lot.
If you do not want to take the shuttle bus then you could get dropped off at the Centre for Inland Waters Parking lot and board the buses that are holding there until the start. Please be aware of road closures and delays.
Please remember to wear your bib on the outside of your clothing.
You cannot be at the actual 15k start line before the start time as there is still live traffic.
Click here for shuttle pickup times and location.
The 2025 Bay Race was the last year the Hammer Hybrid or Virtual Hammer category was offered. There is no Hammer category for the 2026 Bay Race.
Yes, but please place yourself in the appropriate corral to ensure the balanced flow of the race is maintained. Please see the Help Desk at the Packet Pickup to change your corral.
You are not automatically deferred to 2027. If you purchased the ATB+ Defer to 2027 option and would like to defer, you must email us at info@bayrace.com by April 6, 2026 indicating you would like to redeem/exercise your option to defer. We can then remove you from this year’s race and confirm your deferral.
Complete details on the ATB+ Defer to 2027 Option Package here.
For the health and safety of all participants, it is important to have accurate information of actual participants and especially during emergency situations. Only official transfers will be allowed. A person who runs under someone else’s bib will be disqualified and may face suspension from future Bay Races.
The transfer period closed on March 22, 2026.
We will accept transfers at the Help Desk at Packet Pickup.
Transfer from person to person: The original registrant does not have to be present at Packet Pickup. The transfer recipient must bring the confirmation # and name of the original registrant to make the transfer. Only transfer fee applicable and required to complete transfer. Original registrant and transfer recipient must settle up on their own for the entry fee before coming to the Help Desk.
Transferring to another race category/sub-event: See Help Desk during Packet Pickup hours.
No transfers or registrations on race day.
There are several warming stations that are open to participants, family, friends and spectators before and during the race. These are listed here.
Yes, $5 Cash only.
Bag Check Tickets can be purchased at Packet Pick-Up on
Fri April 10, 2026: 1:00pm – 6:00pm
Sat April 11, 2026: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Bag Check Drop Off Hours: 7:30am – 9:00am
Bag Check Closes: 2:30pm
Bag Check Drop off and Pick Up Location on Race Day:
Waterfront Event & Conference Centre
555 Bay St N
Baggage check items must fit in the clear plastic bag (16″ x 24″) provided. Luggage and other large items will not be accepted. Please leave valuables at home. We are not responsible for lost or stolen property.
The following items are NOT permitted in any of the races: pets, animals, skateboards, bicycles, roller blades, strollers* and any other types of vehicles (other than official Race vehicles). These regulations are for your safety and the safety of the other participants in the race. Anyone on the course with items not permitted will be removed from the race. If you have any questions, please email info@bayrace.com.
*Strollers are only permitted starting at the back of the pack for the 5K only. This is with the understanding that participants with strollers are casual non-competitive participants. Participants with strollers who are racing competitively in the 5k will be removed from the course as they are potential safety hazards.
Pets are not permitted inside the warming stations. Service dogs are not considered pets.
Please see our race rules section here.
