In-Person and Virtual Run Details
Where and When
VIRTUAL RACE PERIOD – March 1 – march 27, 2022
in-person race – march 27, 2022
You can run your virtual race(s) and submit your results anytime from March 1 – March 27, 2022. Virtual race results submission details will be posted as we approach the virtual race period.
Official virtual results will be posted on Sportstats.
Shipping of your 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.
What is a Virtual Race?
Virtual races are races that you would run using your own route during the virtual race period. Our virtual race period this year is March 1 – March 27, 2022. Then you would submit your virtual race time and we would post with other virtual racers’ results. Details on submitting virtual race results still to come.
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 Start
30k and 1st Leg of Relays: York Blvd at Caroline St N
5k: Bay Street in front of FirstOntario Centre
Starting times: TBD
101 York Blvd. L8R 3L4
Race Finish
INSIDE FIRSTONTARIO CENTRE — Bay and York Sts. Hamilton. Bring your family and friends to watch you finish.
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.
3 Person Relay
Each runner runs a 10km leg of the famous Bay course. Limited to the first 250 teams registered.
Relay Instructions
View detailed Relay instructions
Baggage Area
$5 Cash Only
To be determined.
Bag Check Tickets can be purchased at the Health & Fitness Expo next to Packet Pickup.
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: 8:30am – 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.
