Join us as we celebrate 26 years of one of Canada’s most popular events! More exciting than ever, the Sporting Life 10K takes you through the heart of Toronto, running or walking down Yonge Street.

Whether you’re a first-time participant chasing a new challenge or a seasoned racer aiming for a personal best, this event has something for everyone. Run or walk Toronto’s most famous street and be part of the action!

When you run for Campfire Circle, you’re doing more than crossing a finish line—you’re helping kids with cancer or serious illness and their families experience joy and healing.

Register today and be part of the 2026 celebration! We’ll see you at the start line!

The finish line awaits at Front Street East and Bayview Avenue by Corktown Common (155 Bayview Avenue).

All participants and supporters are invited to celebrate at Corktown Common – a beautiful urban park.

Join us for a festive after-party to celebrate an incredible accomplishment – and your meaningful impact in support of Campfire Circle’s mission to support kids with cancer or serious illness.

Come early to pick up your bib and shirt. Please note: T-shirt sizes cannot be exchanged and are not guaranteed.

What you need to get your bib and shirt: You will need your bib number – which will be emailed to you on Monday, May 4. Please bring a piece of Government issued photo ID.

Picking up for a friend or having a friend pick up your bib and shirt for you:
If you are picking up a bib and shirt for a friend(s), you must have their bib number(s). You will also need an e-mail or text stating you can pick up their bib and shirt on their behalf or a copy of their email registration confirmation.

Sorry, there is no late/in-person registration at bib pick-up.

Out of Towners:
Event day bib and shirt pick-up is limited to those living outside 416/647/437 area code only. Be sure to know your bib number on event morning as it will be very busy. Shirt sizes are not guaranteed and are limited on race day.

Event day kit pick-up will be at Sporting Life store, 2665 Yonge St. (4 blocks south of Lawrence Ave., at Blythwood Road), starting at 6:00 am.

To ensure everyone has the fastest and safest event possible, we will be utilizing an improved multi wave start this year. Participants will be assigned a corral based on the estimated finishing time they provided during registration. Corral assignments & start timing will be communicated early May.

Participants are asked to arrive at the start line 15 minutes before their assigned start time.  Please make sure to give yourself enough time to park, check your bag and use the toilet before making your way to the start area.

Event Staff will direct each coloured corral into the start chute (fenced area) beginning 15 minutes before your assigned start time. Please follow instructions from Event Staff as they guide you toward the start line for the start of the Sporting Life 10K.

You can change your estimated finishing time through the Participant Dashboard, by logging in using the username and password you created when you registered. You will not be permitted to change your estimated finishing time after Wednesday, April 15 or on the morning of the Sporting Life 10K.

*The start line will close at 10:00am sharp. Anyone arriving after this time will be asked to start the race on the sidewalk & follow traffic light rules until they catch up with the back of the race.

Walkers are welcome!  A walker is considered someone who will be walking 100% of the 10K, not running/walking. If you are planning on walking 100% of the race, please put 120 minutes as your estimated finishing time. The finish line will remain open until 12:00 pm. This allows everyone two hours to complete the route, which is a 12:00 min/km. Due to permit restrictions set out by the City of Toronto, all roads will re-open no later than 12:00 pm. If you are still on the route at this time, our course marshals will direct you to the sidewalks.

Due to the size of the event and for the safety of all participants, we regret that: scooters, inline skates, bicycles, skateboards and non-service dogs are not permitted in the Sporting Life 10K.

Age Limitations:
Due to the size of the event, we ask that all children 12 years of age and under be accompanied by an adult. Children must be a minimum of 8 years old to be a registered participant. Children under 8 years of age can be a part of the event if they are in a stroller or in a baby jogger. Children in strollers are free, however, as they are not registered participants, they will not receive a run shirt, bib or finisher medal.

We will have 10K pacers available for the following times:

• 40:00 minutes
• 45:00 minutes
• 50:00 minutes
• 55:00 minutes
• 60:00 minutes
• 65:00 minutes
• 70:00 minutes
• 75:00 minutes

Due to parking and space limitations, there will be no pre-race shuttle buses from the finish area to the start line this year. See details below for how to get to and from the Sporting Life 10K with ease.

The 97B Yonge Street bus and several 24-hour bus and streetcar routes provide early-morning service to Yonge & Eglinton/Lawrence.

Visit the TTC Website for more info

The subway’s Line 1 Yonge-University begins service at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday. Participants using the subway should plan accordingly.

For Ride Share apps, such as Uber or Lyft, use Yonge & Lawrence as your drop-off location.

The start line is 610 metres south of Yonge & Lawrence.

Corktown Common Park (155 Bayview Avenue) is accessible via the 501/502 Queen 503/504 King streetcars. The venue is located near the intersection of Bayview Ave and Mill Street, and is a 6 to 7-minute walk from streetcar stops at Queen St E & River Ave (501/502), King St. East & River Ave (503/504B).
The nearest subway station is King station, 2KM away. Union Station is 2.5KM away for GOTrain Service.

There are Green P parking lots available near Yonge & Eglinton and Yonge & Lawrence. Please visit the GreenP app to find a location.

With road closures along Yonge Street and Front Street, please include extra travel time on the morning of the event.

Parking

Corktown Common and its surrounding area has limited parking available. Please use real-time apps such as SpotHero or Parkopedia to reserve a parking spot in advance.

Bike Share

All downtown and midtown race sites are served by Bike Share Toronto. Visit https://bikesharetoronto.com/ for more info.

Biking

Are you riding to the Finish Line at Corktown Common? We’ve got you covered.

There are numerous bike parking options. Please note the availability of this bike racks is subject to change depending on current events on the grounds.

Road Closures 

More details on road closures to help plan your drive are coming soon.

As part of our sustainability initiatives, there will be no plastic bags for gear check. Please bring your own bag to check your belongings.

Bag size limit: 45 cm tall × 32 cm wide × 17 cm deep (approximately 18″ × 12″ × 7″). Oversized bags or luggage cannot be accepted, so pack accordingly.

Subhed: Easy Drop-off and Pick-up on Race Day

Bags can be checked on the race-day for a suggested $2 donation per bag. All proceeds go to Campfire Circle. To retrieve your bag, head to the clearly marked Bag Check area at Corktown Common.

Race bibs have a tear-off bag tag underneath the bib number. Affix that tag securely to your bag (using a safety pin or zip-tie) before handing it to bag check volunteers.

Bag Check at Start Line and Opens at 6:30 a.m.

Gear check opens at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday morning at Yonge St. and Glengrove Ave (just south of the start corral). Look for the Bag Check tents.

Plan Ahead

Prepare your gear bag before arriving at the start. We recommend leaving valuables at home. Sporting Life 10K cannot be held responsible for lost or stolen items.

Due to the size of the event there will be several road closures on Sunday, May 10. Please allow additional travel time to reach your destination especially if you need to get across Yonge St. between Lawrence Ave. and Front St. Stores and businesses on Yonge St. will be open as usual during the road closures.

Road Closures and details are coming soon.

2026 road closure details on our on our RacePoint Interactive Map* are coming soon.

Once you cross the finish line, you continue on Front Street to the Post-Run Party at Corktown Common where you will receive your medal, food, water and sponsor offerings.

Sportstats.ca will be using the Bibtag timing system to time the event. With this technology, your timing chip or “bibtag” is placed on the back of your run bib. It must be correctly worn on run day for your run time to be accurately captured.

Do not remove the Bibtag/foam spacer from your bib. Do not fold your bib or excessively bend or twist the Bibtag.

Wear your bib on your front. Do not wear it on your back, side, leg or arm. “NO BIB = NO TIME”

Results will be posted on Sportstats.one

FinisherPix will be the official on-course photographer. You may opt in to receive emails and photos from FinisherPix on your Race Roster Participant Dashboard.

Water will be available at the following locations:
At the Start Line Area – Yonge St. and Glengrove Ave.

Water and Qwench electrolyte drink will be available at

3K (Yonge St. and Lawton Blvd.)

7K (Yonge St. south of College St.)

At the Finish Area

There will be First-Aid Tents at the 3K and 7K water stations. We will have a Medical Tent at the Finish Line and at the Party Site. There will be medical personnel on bicycles along the route – from the Start line to the Finish line. Emergency Services may require access to the route in case of an emergency. We ask that you follow any EMS personnel instructions in case of an emergency to ensure that they are able to access the area as safely and quickly as possible.

Will be located at the start and finish areas, and at the 3K and 7K Water Stations.

The Sporting Life 10K will be using a colour-coded Event Alert System (EAS) at this year’s event to communicate the status of course conditions to event staff and participants leading up to and on race day. 

The levels range from Low GREEN to Moderate YELLOW to High RED to Extreme BLACK based on a variety of factors, including weather and event conditions. All event staff and participants should familiarize themselves with the Event Alert System colour indicators prior to the race, remain alert for directions from race officials, announcers and staff and take precautions to prepare for varying weather and event conditions on race day.

Event staff and participants should stay tuned to the current Event Alert System status via email, announcements and signage at the Information tents in the Pre & Post-Race Areas and at the Water & Aid Stations on course on race day.