Virtual & In-Person Race Details

Where and When

VIRTUAL RACE PERIOD – Extended to april 14, 2022

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 27, 2022 (extended to April 14).

To submit or view official virtual results visit Race Roster

Virtual Races must be completed by March 27, 2022 – now extended to April 14, 2022.
Results must be submitted by April 14, 2022 to receive your race package.  Packages will be sent within a few weeks after the race period. Please note: 5K, 30K, Relay, and Hammer medals are personalized all at once thus the 3-4 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 $145 Virtual 2K, 5K, 10K, 15K, & In-Person 30K	· Bay Race gloves · 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 – $105	· Bay Race long-sleeved race shirt · 30K medal
5K In-Person – $60	· Bay Race short-sleeved race T-shirt · 5K medal
2 x 15K In-Person Relay $220/team	· Bay Race long-sleeved race shirt for each team member · Relay medal
3 x 10K In-Person Relay $330/team	· Bay Race long-sleeved race shirt for each team member · Relay medal
Virtual
*The Virtual Hammer presented by $125 Virtual 2K, 5K, 10K, 15K, & 30K	· Bay Race gloves · 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 – $75	· Bay Race long-sleeved race shirt · 30K medal personalized with name and virtual race time
Virtual 15K Individual – $60 No Medal	· Bay Race gloves · Bay Race short-sleeved race T-shirt
Virtual 10K Individual – $60 No Medal	· Bay Race gloves · Bay Race short-sleeved race T-shirt
Virtual 5K – $55	· Bay Race short-sleeved race T-shirt · 5K medal personalized with name and virtual race time
Virtual 2K – $25 No Medal	· Bay Race gloves
Virtual 2 x 15K Relay $150/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 $225/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 27, 2022. Then race in person on March 27, 2022 to complete The Hammer. Times for each distance submitted by March 27, 2022 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 also be run virtually so 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 27, 2022

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

Please email info@bayrace.com if you want to be placed on the waiting list. Please specify 2-person or 3-person waiting list.

Relay Instructions

Click here for more relay details and info.

View detailed Relay instructions

Baggage Area

$5 Debit Only

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.

Future Bay Race Date: March 26, 2023