Virtual & In-Person Race Details
In Person Details
Virtual Race
VIRTUAL RACE PERIOD – March 1 – 11:59pm April 13, 2025
Results submitted by 11:59pm on April 13, 2025 will be eligible for the virtual racer’s package, virtual results posted, and medal personalization on applicable medals. If you do not submit virtual results, a virtual race package is not sent automatically. Virtual participants who complete their race outside of the virtual race period can request the racer’s package by emailing info@bayrace.com.
It takes 2-4 weeks for the packages to be sent as we wait for medal plate personalization.
Shipping of your virtual race package within Canada is included in your virtual race registration fee. Out of country registrants are subject to an additional shipping charge.
Please ensure mailing information inputted during the registration process is complete with unit/suite/apt number if applicable. There may be an additional shipping charge if a mailing address is incomplete in the registration profile and the virtual package is returned.
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.
For Hammer participants, you will need to enter your results in in the Hammer category. This way, you are ranked in the results with other Hammer times.
The Hammer
Click on the “Add Result” box under The Hammer Hybrid or Virtual Hammer category to expand and see all the races within the Hammer. For Hammer categories, it is manual inputs for result submission. You can upload a screenshot of one of your races but it is optional. A screenshot from any device is acceptable.
The Hammer Hybrid is a multi-distance race category. Participants in this race category would complete a virtual 5K, virtual 10K, virtual 15K, and the in-person 30K. The virtual races would be completed during the virtual race period (March 1- March 31, 2025) and the in-person 30K completed on March 30, 2025 with all the other in-person 30K participants.
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.
Virtual Race FAQs here.
The “Submit a virtual result” button on the results page will activate on March 1, 2025 and deactivate at 11:59pm on April 13, 2025.
Please note: THERE WILL BE NO RACE KIT PICK-UP ON RACE DAY UNLESS YOU HAVE THE ATB+ PACKAGE.
In Person Race Details
in-person race – march 30, 2025
5K Start: 8:30Am
10K/15K/30k Start: 9:45 Am
Start line for all races at the corner of Cannon St E and Lottridge St.
30K and 1st Leg of Relays: York Blvd at Bay St.
5K: Bay Street in front of FirstOntario Centre
101 York Blvd. L8R 3L4
Race Finish
Outside LIUNA Station – Hughson and Murray
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
- York Blvd, Plains Rd to Queen St. (eastbound only Hamilton bound) CLOSED 9:00am – 4:00pm
- York Blvd from Queen St to Bay St (eastbound only) CLOSED 6:00am – 4:00pm
- Old Guelph Rd, York Rd to York Blvd CLOSED 8:00am – 2:00pm
- Bay St, York Blvd to King St CLOSED 6:00am – 4:00pm
- Dundurn St, King St to York Blvd CLOSED 9:30am – 2:00pm
- Nikola Tesla Blvd (formerly Burlington St) Overpass (eastbound), Parkdale to Woodward CLOSED 9:30am – 11:30am
- QEW Toronto bound exit ramp to North Shore Blvd E CLOSED 9:30am – 2:00pm (Detour via Fairview St)
- North Shore Blvd E Niagara bound entry ramp to the QEW CLOSED 9:30am-2:00pm
- York Blvd. west bound traffic detoured onto Hwy 403 9:30am to 4:00pm
- Hwy 403 York Blvd On Ramp CLOSED 10:00am to 4:00pm
- Plains Rd W at York Blvd CLOSED 9:30am – 2:00pm (Detour via Hwy 6 and Hwy 403)
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.
Relay Instructions
Click here for more relay details and info.
View detailed Relay instructions
Baggage Area
$5 CASH
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.