Virtual & In-Person Race Details
Where and When
VIRTUAL RACE PERIOD – March 1 – March 31, 2023
There will be no extensions on the virtual period this year. Results submitted by 11:59pm on March 31, 2023 will be eligible for the virtual racer’s package, virtual results posted, and medal personalization on applicable medals. Virtual participants who complete their race outside of the virtual race period can request the racer’s package by emailing info@bayrace.com.
What is a Virtual Race?
Virtual races are races that you would run using your own route during the virtual race period. Then you would submit your virtual race time and we would post with other virtual racers’ results.
You can run your virtual race(s) and submit your results anytime from March 1 – March 31, 2023
(No extensions).
Virtual race results must be submitted by 11:59pm on March 31, 2023 to be eligible for the virtual racer’s package, virtual results posted on the official virtual results page, and for medal personalization on applicable medals.
Packages will be sent to virtual participants who submitted results. It will take 4-6 weeks after the race period closes so late April-early May for packages to arrive. Please note: 5K, 30K, Relay, and Hammer medals are personalized all at once, then have to be sorted and tabs affixed to medals, and then add shipping time thus the 4-6 week time frame required to send your package. No medals for 2K, 10K, or 15K.
Shipping of your virtual race package within Canada is included in your registration fee. Out of country registrants are subject to an additional shipping charge.
You can download souvenir virtual race bibs and finisher certificates here
| Race Category | Registration Includes: (subject to changes/updates) |
| In-Person | |
| The Hammer Hybrid presented by  $149 Virtual 2K, 5K, 10K, 15K, & In-Person 30K | · Bay Race wristband with pocket · Bay Race short-sleeved race T-shirt · 5K medal personalized with name and virtual race time · Bay Race long-sleeved race shirt · 30K medal personalized with name and in-person race time · Hammer souvenir t-shirt · Hammer medal personalized with name and Hammer Time* *(Hammer Time = all race times added together) |
| 30K In-Person – $109 | · Bay Race long-sleeved race shirt · 30K medal |
| 5K In-Person – $62 | · Bay Race short-sleeved race T-shirt · 5K medal |
 | Relays |
| 2 x 15K In-Person Relay $230/team | · Bay Race long-sleeved race shirt for each team member · Relay medal for each team member |
| 3 x 10K In-Person Relay $345/team | · Bay Race long-sleeved race shirt for each team member · Relay medal for each team member |
| Virtual | |
| *The Virtual Hammer presented by $130 Virtual 2K, 5K, 10K, 15K, & 30K | · Bay Race wristband with pocket · Bay Race short-sleeved race T-shirt · 5K medal personalized with name and virtual race time · Bay Race long-sleeved race shirt · 30K medal personalized with name and virtual race time · Hammer souvenir t-shirt · Hammer medal personalized with name and Hammer Time* *(Hammer Time = all race times added together) |
| Virtual 30K – $80 | · Bay Race long-sleeved race shirt · 30K medal personalized with name and virtual race time |
| Virtual 15K Individual – $62 No Medal | · Bay Race wristband with pocket · Bay Race short-sleeved race T-shirt |
| Virtual 10K Individual – $62 No Medal | · Bay Race wristband with pocket · Bay Race short-sleeved race T-shirt |
| Virtual 5K – $52 | · Bay Race short-sleeved race T-shirt · 5K medal personalized with name and virtual race time |
| Virtual 2K – $27 No Medal | · Bay Race wristband with pocket |
| Virtual 2 x 15K Relay $160/team | · Bay Race long-sleeved race shirt for each team member · Relay medal for each team member personalized with team name and virtual team time |
| Virtual 3 x 10K Relay $240/team | · Bay Race long-sleeved race shirt for each team member · Relay medal for each team member personalized with team name and virtual team time |
The Hammer Hybrid and The Virtual Hammer presented by HOKA:
The Hammer Hybrid – Complete the 2K, 5K, 10K, 15K virtually using your own routes and at any time during the virtual race period between March 1 – March 31, 2023. Then race the 30k in person on March 26, 2023 to complete The Hammer. Times for each distance submitted by 11:59pm March 31, 2023 will be included in the official results for each category. Times from each of these events will also be added together for a combined Hammer Time!
The Virtual Hammer is similar to the above except the 30K would be completed virtually instead of in person, using your own route and at any time during the race period.
For Hammer Participants ONLY: Enter your predicted Hammer Time on your registration profile and if your actual Hammer Time is within two minutes of your prediction, you will be entered into a free HOKA prize draw. Predictions can be entered by clicking on your dashboard link found at the bottom of your confirmation email. Click on the Modify/Review icon and then scroll to find the field to enter your predicted Hammer Time. If registered before Feb 13, enter your prediction in the Occupation Field. Predictions must be submitted by 9:00am on March 25, 2021 to be eligible in the draw.
Hammer Time Prediction Contest Draw to take place on Monday, May 3, 2021.
Registration details here.
Please note: THERE WILL BE NO RACE KIT PICK-UP ON RACE DAY UNLESS YOU HAVE THE ATB+ PACKAGE.
in-person race – march 26, 2023
IN-Person Race Start
30K and 1st Leg of Relays: York Blvd at Bay St.
5K: Bay Street in front of FirstOntario Centre
Starting times:
30K: 9:30am
5K: 9:45am
101 York Blvd. L8R 3L4
Race Finish
INSIDE FIRSTONTARIO CENTRE — Bay and York Sts, Hamilton.
Finish Line Photos:
Marathon Photos is the official photographer for the Bay Race: click here to look for your photos
Race Headquarters
FIRSTONTARIO CENTRE — 101 York Blvd. L8R 3L4, Bay and York Sts. Hamilton Ontario Canada
Downtown Map / Parking
For additional information, and how to get here, see Hotels & Travel.
Course and Maps
View Course Descriptions and Maps
Relays – In Person
Please email info@bayrace.com if you want to be placed on the waiting list. Please specify 2-person or 3-person waiting list.
3 Person Relay
Each runner runs a 10km leg of the 30K Bay Race course.
2 Person Relay
Each runner runs a 15km leg of the 30K Bay Race course.
Relay Instructions
Click here for more relay details and info.
View detailed Relay instructions
Baggage Area
$5
Bag Check Tickets can be purchased at Packet Pick Up.
Race Day Bag Check will be located beside the FirstOntario Box Office off of Bay St.
Please click here for Bag Check Location.
Bag Check Hours: 8:00am – 2:00pm
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.
