Thousands take part in one of the city’s most anticipated 10K events
TORONTO, ON (June 14, 2025) – The 2025 Under Armour Toronto 10K brought together nearly 8,500 runners, walkers, and wheelers along Toronto’s Lakeshore today with a gripping finish for the elite men and women. From world-class athletes to first-time runners, and thousands of spectators cheering them on, the race showcased the full spectrum of the running community.
A signature event in Canada Running Series’ (CRS) road racing calendar, the Under Armour Toronto 10K brought together participants of all ages and abilities, ranging from 9 to 82. The event served as a community hub for Toronto run clubs and welcomed representation from 25 countries, 11 Canadian provinces and territories and 13 American states.
2025 also marked the first year of the race’s dedicated wheelchair category, an important step by Canada Running Series’ to reinforce inclusion at the start line. Won by paralympian Puisand Lai, the division celebrated pushrim and recreational wheelchair athletes with both cash and in-kind prizing for the top three male and female finishers.
“This race has always been one of the most exciting of the Series and today was no exception,” said Alan Brookes, Race Director, Canada Running Series. “It’s a true example of what’s possible when our city comes together through sport. With a beautifully sunny day along Toronto’s waterfront, we were joined by racers from across the continent and Toronto’s run crews turned out in full force to cheer them on. The energy was palpable with an exciting battle for both the men and women’s titles.”
The elite field brought thrilling performances to the front of the pack. Rwanda’s Salome Nyirarukundo, now based in Ottawa, captured her first Under Armour Toronto 10K title in 34:05 after two consecutive second-place finishes. Claiming the win in Under Armour’s Velociti Elite 2.0 shoes, Salome was followed closely by Port Elgin’s Rachel Hannah in 34:17 who fought courageously in the closing stages but wasn’t able to close the gap. Ottawa’s Teagen Robertson was a strong third in 34:52.
The men’s race was a battle to the wire as Thomas Nobbs surged ahead in the final kilometre to win in 29:35, edging out Ottawa Valley’s Lee Wesselius (29:39), while Toronto’s Alex Cyr claimed a close third (29:45). With thousands of runners braving strong headwinds along Toronto’s waterfront, the event was a powerful celebration of determination, athleticism and community to kick off Father’s Day weekend.
“We saw some remarkable depth and talent in this year’s elite field,” said Reid Coolsaet, two-time Olympian and Elite Athlete Program Manager, Canada Running Series. “The athletes came ready to race, with both the Men’s and Women’s competitions having been tightly contested so far this year, and today’s incredibly tight event did not disappoint. It’s exciting to see the momentum building in Canadian distance running, and events like the Under Armour Toronto 10K give these athletes a platform to shine in front of an energetic and supportive crowd.”
Major highlights beyond the run included eight high energy cheer sites supporting participants along the route and more than $38,000 raised for KidSport Canada, a national not-for-profit helping remove financial barriers to organized sport for children. This brings Under Armour’s cumulative fundraising for the organization to more than $500,000. Plus, a crowd favourite again this year, the Kids Race gave Toronto’s youngest racers, aged 2 to 10, a chance to take part in a fun 800m event led by Canada Running Series’ new official Mascot Rockie, to round out a morning of competition, inclusion, and community.
With the Under Armour Toronto 10K now complete, Canada Running Series heads west to Vancouver for next weekend’s Vancouver Half Marathon. The Series returns to Toronto in September for the Oasis ZooRun and concludes with the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon on October 18–19.
Official photos and video from the 2025 Under Armour Toronto 10K will be available at the following link: https://crs-media-centre.smugmug.com/CRS-IMAGES-STAFF-ACCESS/CRS-EVENT-IMAGES/n-RDRf6t/2025
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