Toronto Challenge

The 2019 Toronto Challenge takes place Sunday, June 9

Open to all ages and abilities, the Toronto Challenge, presented by MonsterMortgage.ca, is a 5k chip-timed run, 5k walk or a 1k fun walk to raise awareness and funds for organizations that are improving the quality of life for seniors in your community.

Online registration is now open!

Online Registration

Highlights Video

Registration Fees

Please note that only CASH will be accepted during race-day registration.

Entry Type	Fee
Adults (15-64)	$20 ($25 on race day)
Children (14 and under)	$10
Seniors (65+)	$10
Person with disability	$10
5k Run Team Challenge (Team of 4)	$70
Family (2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children)	$40

Registration

Register by Mail

Complete the registration form and mail it along with a cheque or money order to:

Toronto Challenge
365 Bloor St. East
15th Floor
Toronto, ON
M4W 3L4

Drop Off

Drop off registration form and fee at select Running Room stores below:

Downtown Yonge – 53 Yonge St.;
Rosedale – 1087 Yonge St.;
TD Centre – 66 Wellington St. W. or
Yonge Street – 2629 Yonge St.

Fundraising

All funds raised goes directly to the organization you are supporting. Money collected and pledge forms should be submitted directly to the agency or home you are sponsoring within a week of the event for a tax receipt.

2019 Course Description

Start

University Avenue at Armoury Street. Travel north on University Avenue.

1k Route

Turn around at Elm St., walk south on University Ave (Northbound side) via sidewalks and University Ave. to just south of Armoury Street – walk east on pathway between Court House to finish line on Nathan Phillips Square.

5k Route

Continue north on University Avenue in the northbound lanes, go north on Queens Park Crescent West, around Queens Park to Queens Park Crescent East to Wellesley Street. Go east on Wellesley Street to Bay Street, travel south on Bay Street to Adelaide Street West. Travel west on Adelaide Street West to University Avenue. Travel north on University Avenue to just south of Armoury Street and go east on pathway between Court House to finish line on Nathan Phillips Square.

2018 Toronto Challenge Results

5k Run Individual and Team Results

Youngest and Oldest Participants (Pre-registered):

	Youngest	Oldest
1k walk	Connor Chan, 2 years	Evelyn Rabkin, 100 years old
5k walk	Aiden Joseph, 1 year	Isher Kaur Kairon, 106 years old
5k run	Jonathan Tait, 6 years	Balbir Kaur Jassal, 83 Years

Event Highlights

Register for different events
- MonsterMortgage.ca 5k run
- Medical Pharmacies 5k walk
- 1k fun walk
- Team 5k Run Challenge (Team of 4)
Single loop, marshalled paved course – each kilometre marked
Opening announcements and warm-up starts at 8:45 a.m.
Run and walks start at 9:30 a.m. on University Ave. and Armoury St.
Commemorative t-shirt (while supplies last)
Low-impact aerobic warm-up from 9 – 9:15 a.m.
Free post-race refreshments for participants
Free downtown parking
- The first 300 cars get to park for free at City Hall! Be sure to enter off of Bay Street, enter the ‘Reserved Lot’ and arrive before 9 a.m. Note: Cars will not be able to exit the garage until the race is over, which is approximately 11 a.m.

Awards

Plaques will be awarded to the overall 1st, 2nd and 3rd place Male and Female runners in the MonsterMortgage.ca 5k run
Medals are awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place male and female runners in nine age categories
- 10 years and younger
- 11 – 14 years
- 15 – 19 years
- 20 – 29 years
- 30 – 39 years
- 40 – 49 years
- 50 – 59 years
- 60 – 69 years
- 70 years and older
Special awards will be presented to the oldest and youngest participants in the MonsterMortgage.ca 5k run, the Medical Pharmacies 5k walk and the 1k fun walk
All participants will receive a ribbon at the finish line
Award presentations will take place on the stage in Nathan Phillips Square (100 Queen St. W.) beginning at approximately 10:30 a.m. on race day.