When should I arrive?

You should arrive at least an 1 hour before your start time to avoid road closures, find parking, warm-up, and include a washroom/portable potty visit.

Please factor in the road closures and the time it will take to find parking and to line up for washrooms/potties.

Parking Options here. We recommend entering the parking lots at Leander Boat Club, Waterfront Event Centre, Pier 8 before 8:00am.

What are the starting times and road closure times?

15K START: 9:10AM
10K START: 9:20AM
30K Start: 9:30AM
5K START: 9:40AM

Road closure details page here
We recommend entering the parking lots at Leander Boat Club, Waterfront Event Centre, Pier 8 before 8:00am due to road closures. After the races start, there will be exit points available.

The course time limit for the in-person 30K including walkers is 4.5 hours from the start of the horn at 9:30am. Participants must reach the 15K point by 11:45am and the 20K 12:30pm to continue.

At the discretion of the POLICE, due to traffic control and runner safety, participants may be asked to walk along the sidewalks and obey traffic rules.

Official results posted for participants finishing within the course time limit.

The finish line will be taken down at 2:00pm.

Is there a pasta dinner?

The Sheraton Hamilton will have a special Bay Race pasta menu item but no buffet as in the past.

Can I still register?

Registration has now closed. All race categories are now full.

No race day transfers or registration.

CN