Results
April 5th, 2025
Your registration includes:
- 8K/5K finisher medal
- Souvenir Apparel Item
- Bib
- On Course Hydration provided by Nuun
- Timing provided by Sportstats
- Post-Event snacks in the party site
Start Line
5K Start time: 11:15 a.m.
5K Start line location: On West Road, north of the Grenadier Restaurant.
5K participants, please stay off the course/road while the 8K race is underway. The course marshals will inform you when it is time to enter the start corrals.
5K participants will be organized in different coloured start corrals, based on individual expected finishing time. On race morning, find your start corral by looking for the coloured flag that corresponds to the coloured stripe on your bib.
Finish Line
5K finish line is on Colborne Lodge Drive, just south of the Bloor Street gate
Course Map
The 5K starts on West Road, curves around the Grenadier Café, north on Colborne Lodge Drive, turning west onto West Road. It then moves onto the path towards Grenadier Pond taking a scenic route along the south end of the Park to catch up with Spring Road as you head north toward the finish. Ideal for casual walkers and joggers, as well as serious competitors.
Course certified accurate by Athletics Canada for the IAAF. ON-2016-001-DRY (5K).
*Course subject to change
5K Course Map - PDF
Course Restrictions
Entry Limit
5K: maximum 1,525 participants
The Beneva Spring Run-Off is a beautiful run through High Park, however the narrow roads and pathways make the course suitable for runners and walkers only. For the safety of all participants, baby backpacks, skateboards, roller blades, Kangoo Jump shoes, animals and unauthorized bicycles & wheeled devices are not permitted in the race.
Participants that use Nordic Poles are welcome.
Baby Strollers are welcome in the 5K event only. Please note that you must select that you are participating with a stroller during registration as these spots are limited.
Time Limit
The time limit to complete the 5K course is 1 hour 15 minutes
*What happens if I don’t complete the race within the course time limit?
Water Stations
Water Stations will be provided in the following locations:
Party Site: South of the Bloor Street gate on the west side of West Road
On course: Near the 1K & 3K marks of the 5K route
Post-race: At the Finish Line and the Party Site
Port-O-Lets
Port-o-Lets will be provided in the following locations:
Party Site: South of the Bloor Street gate on the west side of West Road
8K Start: South of the Bloor Street gate on the east side of Colborne Lodge Drive
5K Start: North of the 5K start line on the west side of West Road
To avoid lengthy lineups and stress, please give yourself ample time to use the facilities.
Medical Services
Odyssey Medical will provide medical services on course and at the finish line medical tent.
A Toronto Paramedic Services ambulance will be stationed at the finish line.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Adult Souvenir Vest
This year, we’re levelling up your race day look. Introducing the official 2025 Beneva Spring Run-Off swag —a Columbia fleece vest that’s as bold as your run! Soft, warm, and built for those crisp spring mornings in High Park.
Men’s Steens Mountain Vest – Black
This fleece vest is a perfect addition to your everyday wear—whether you add it as a top layer or underneath other layers for extra warmth.
Women’s Benton Springs Vest – Black
A classic in any situation, this vest is perfect for casual days when comfort is at a premium but performance is still a factor.
Finisher Medal
Participate and earn this outstanding medal featuring the iconic Cherry Blossoms that populate High Park as well as the new event branding with new title partner Beneva.
Designed by CRS Medal Designer Inge Johnson (@photosculptor2).
