There are many ways you can participate in the Achilles St. Patrick’s Day Races.

• Register online to walk or run the course.
• Collect pledges for Achilles Canada.
• Sponsor the race.
• Sponsor an athlete.
• Volunteer on the planning committee.
• Volunteer on the day of the race.

• Race date: Sunday, March 15, 2020
• Race start: 10:15 a.m.

 

• Thursday – March 12th from 12 noon to 6 pm – TEAMS ONLY
• Friday – March 13th from 12 noon to 6 pm – Individual Runners and Teams
• Saturday, March 14th from 9 am to 2 pm – Individual Runners and Teams
• Sunday, March 15th from 8:30 am to 9:30 am – All Out of Towners Pick-Up at Steam Whistle Brewing, 255 Bremner Blvd.

Participants from out of town only may pick up their Race Kits on Sunday, March 17th at Steam Whistle Brewing.

Registration: 1K Kids Run, 5K, 10K

• Early Bird Registration until December 31^st: $40
• Registration from January 1st to February 14th: $45
• Registration from February 15th to March 7th: $50
• Late Registration from March 8th to race day: $60

Registration will open Race Day at 8:30 am, ONLY if there is space is available.

The race director is Brian McLean.
You can contact Brian at (647) 998-6457 or email Brian.

March weather in Toronto is generally warming up, but still unpredictable. Will it be T-shirt weather and early spring buds or a late-season snow storm? Here’s the averages for mid-March:

• Average high temperature: 3°C/38°F
• Average low temperature: -4°C/25°F
• Record high temperature: 19°C/67°F
• Average precipitation: 0.23cm/0.09in

Check the current weather in Toronto.

Registration is online only. Late registration can be completed during Race Kit Pick-up at a location to be announced ONLY if there are spaces available.

If you are registering as an individual, click the individual registration button on the Race Roster website.

If you are registering as a team, click the team registration button on the Race Roster website.

After you have completed the online registration process and entered your payment information, a screen will appear that states that your registration has been processed.

It will also give you a confirmation number (confirming your registration and payment transaction). When you click on the link, you can print out your receipt.

We recommend that you print your receipt for your records. It has your confirmation number on it and can be used as proof of registration when you pick up your race kit.

Visit our Registration Page to learn more!

Yes. The run is limited to 1,500 runners.

Online registration closes Monday, March 9th at 11:59 P.M.

If there is still space available, you may register during race kit pick up on the day of the race beginning at 8:30 am.

You must bring your online registration confirmation with you. Race kits can be picked up at CNIB Community Hub.

Pick-Up Race Kit Dates
Thursday, March 12th from 12 noon to 6 pm	TEAMS and GROUPS of more than 5 team members Pick-Up ONLY
Friday, March 13th from 12 noon to 6 pm	Individual Runners and Teams
Saturday, March 14th from 9 am to 2 pm	Individual Runners and Teams
Sunday, March 15th from 8:30 am to 9:30 am	All Out of Towners Pick-Up at Steam Whistle Brewing, 255 Bremner Blvd. This is the Start/Finish area and it will be located inside Steam Whistle in the Gallery Area.

Participants from out of town only may pick up their Race Kit at Steam Whistle Brewing between 8:30 am and 9:45 a.m.

No, we do not recommended it.

Sorry, there are no refunds.

You should arrive no later than 9:30 am.

There are washrooms inside and outside at the Steam Whistle Brewing, The Roundhouse.

The best way to get to the race is to take the TTC subway to Union Station and then walk the Skywalk.

Download a printer-friendly version of the map.

There is lots of parking in the area, including underground city parking and parking at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

Yes! At Steam Whistle Brewing for a $2.00 donation that will go to Achilles Canada.

While we do not ban the use of portable listening devices, the use of devices such as iPods, MP3 players, Walkman, and the like is discouraged—for your safety and the safety of others. Please be mindful of the other participants and race personnel to ensure a safe and enjoyable race for everyone.

You MUST be aware of your surroundings at all times and this includes being able to hear any verbal warnings/instructions from police/course officials, or the sound of any vehicles and other participants on the course.

Yes. Your chip is attached to your bib number.

Download a copy of the race route map.

10K Race is two loops of the 5K route.

Sorry, no. Only working dogs are allowed on the course. This is for the safety of all participants.

Sorry, no baby strollers are allowed on the course once the race has started. This is for the safety of all participants and mandated by City of Toronto.