TTC announces service adjustments for TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon
Events for the 2024 TCS Waterfront Marathon will take place this weekend, and with no scheduled subway closures the TTC is the fastest, most convenient, and eco-friendly way to get to and from the races safely.
Road closures will impact several TTC surface routes throughout the weekend. Starting at 6 p.m. on Fri., Oct. 18, the 19 Bay will divert to accommodate the closure of Bay St., between Dundas St. and Richmond St.
Saturday
Some streetcar routes will be adjusted on Sat., Oct. 19. for the 5K race. Impacted streetcar routes include the 501 Queen, 503 Kingston Road, 504 King, and 505 Dundas.
Sunday
On Sun., Oct. 20, runners will have a number of options to get to the race starting line near University Ave. and Queen St. For runners coming from the east and west ends of the city, the 300 Bloor Danforth Night service will operate along Bloor St. and Danforth Ave., connecting with the 320 Yonge Night operating along Yonge St. For those travelling from the north or south ends of the city, several other TTC night bus routes will be operating.
On Sun., Oct. 20, the following TTC bus and streetcar routes will be diverting to accommodate the Marathon:
- 19 Bay
- 64 Main
- 65 Parliament
- 72 Pape
- 75 Sherbourne
- 80 Queensway
- 83 Jones
- 92 Woodbine South
- 94 Wellesley
- 121 Esplanade – River
- 300 Bloor Danforth
- 307 Bathurst Night Bus
- 320 Yonge Night Bus
- 501 Queen
- 503 Kingston Road
- 504 King
- 505 Dundas
- 506 Carlton
- 510 Spadina
- 511 Bathurst
The 511 Bathurst will start later, at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, due to closures along Bathurst St. Alternate routes include 29 Dufferin from Dufferin Station, or 63 Ossington from Ossington Station. Customers can also take Line 1 Yonge-University to connect with a westbound 501 Queen bus replacement service at Queen Station.
Streetcar replacement bus services will also operate on College, Dundas, and Queen streets to help spectators get to cheering points along the race route.
Road closures are expected to last until approximately 12 p.m. on Sunday.
For detailed information about TTC route adjustments this weekend, customers are encouraged to visit: https://www.ttc.ca/service-advisories/Service-Changes
The TTC is committed to keeping customers informed about work and events that impact service, as well as alternate route options. For the most up-to-date information, follow @TTCNotices on X or sign up for eAlerts.