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.
When you pick up your race kit, you will receive your Hammer jacket and Hammer bib. When you finish the race, you will receive your Hammer medal. There is only one medal for this race category. The long-sleeved race shirt is not included for this race category.
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 2026. If you purchased the ATB+ Defer to 2026 option and would like to defer, you must email us by March 26, 2025 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 2026 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 during the transfer period 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 9, 2025.
No race day transfers or registrations.
Complete transfer details here.
Only finishing participants will enter LiUNA station to receive their medal and post-race snacks. Family, friends, and spectators will be not have access to LiUNA Station. This race will have an outdoor finish so family and friends can cheers along the route or at the finish outside LiUNA Station. There is no indoor waiting area for spectators this year.
Yes, $5 Cash only.
Bag Check Tickets can be purchased at Packet Pick-Up on
Fri March 28, 2025: 1:00pm – 6:00pm
Sat March 29, 2025: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Bag Check Hours: 7:30am – 2:30pm
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.
Bag Check Drop off Location on Race Day: Bennetto Community Centre
Bag Check Pick up Location on Race Day: LiUNA Station, Main Level
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 LiUNA Station. Service dogs are not considered pets. Please see our race rules section here.
