Course Description
- Starts on University Avenue, just north of Queen Street West
- South on University Avenue/York Street to Bremner Boulevard
- West on Bremner Boulevard to Rees Street
- South on Rees Street to Lake Shore Boulevard West
- West on Lake Shore Boulevard West to turnaround at Parkside Drive
- East on Lake Shore Boulevard West to finish line, west of Ontario Drive
- Post race area at Bandshell Park at Exhibition Place
Athletics Canada Certification #: ON-2016-004A-DRY
RacePoint Interactive Map*
Runners: Use this map to view important course information including on-course amenities, cheer stations, and parking.
Spectators: Use this map to view the best spots to cheer on your friends and family.
Residents: Use this map to view road closures in your area.
RacePoint Interactive Map*Course subject to City approval
Track your run on Strava
Join us on Stava! Download the Strava app on your phone and sign-up for the lululemon Toronto 10K Strava Challenge here. Once you cross the finish line, you’ll earn an exclusive digital badge for your trophy case.
For Toronto run events and community happenings, follow our lululemon Toronto Strava club here.
Course Map
*Course subject to City approval
PACER TEAM
We will have Pace Leaders that will run the event to a specific finishing time. Run with and follow the designated leader to help you achieve your goal! Pacers’ targeted finish times are:
40 mins
45 mins
50 mins
55 mins
60 mins
65 mins
70 mins
Start Line
The start line is located on University Avenue, just north of Queen Street West
- Please make sure to arrive early to check your baggage, allow time for bathroom use and navigate to your start corral.
- Before race day, each runner will be assigned to a coloured start corral based on their expected finishing time. Your race bib will have a colour coded section to indicate your assigned corral.
- There will be a tall, coloured flag at the entrance of each start corral. You will be responsible for entering the corral that was assigned to you.
- Start Corrals will open at 7:00 a.m.
- All runners should be in their corrals by 7:25 a.m.
- Elite athletes will “corral” in front of the Red corral, at the start line.
- Wheelchair participants will start at the back of their corral
- The Orange corral is for participants who will be walking 100% of the course
- Corrals will start 5 minutes apart to maximize the amount of space runners have at the start, on course and at the finish line. Your (race) timing will start when you pass the Start Line.
- Competitive Age Category Runners: Awards will be based on Chip Time
- All baby strollers will start at the back of the Purple corral. The STROLLER bib should be attached to your back so that other participants know you are pushing a stroller. The numbered bib should be attached to your front.
Corral Times
*Times are subject to change
Flag |
Corral Times |
 |
< 50 minutes |
 |
51-57 minutes |
 |
58-60 minutes |
 |
61-74 minutes |
 |
75+ minutes |
 |
Walkers (must walk 100% of the time) |
Finish Line
The finish line is located on Lake Shore Boulevard, west of Ontario Drive.
In order to decrease congestion for runners in the finish area, we encourage you to plan to meet at the Friends & Family Meeting Zone located in the post-race area.
Pick a letter to meet at based on the following flag breakdown:
A-D E-H I-L M-P Q-T U-X Y-Z
Course Restrictions and Support
For the safety of all runners, baby carriers, skateboards, roller blades, Kangoo Jump shoes, animals and unauthorized bicycles and wheeled devices are not permitted in any of the Canada Running Series races.
Children: Everyone participating in this event must be registered, including children. We highly recommend that children under the age of 12 be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18.
Time Limit
The time limit to complete the 10K course is 1 hour 40 minutes. Those still on course after this time may be asked to move to the sidewalk to complete the course as an ‘informed pedestrian’.
Water Stations
Water will be available at the following locations:
- Start Line Area
- On Course @ 3.5K, 5.5K, 7.5K
- Finish Line
- Party Site
Port-o-lets
There will be portable washroom facilities at the start and finish areas, and at all course water stations (3.5km, 5.5km, 7.5km).
Medical Services
Odyssey Medical will provide medical services on course and at the finish line medical tent.
City of Toronto Paramedic Services will have a dedicated unit on the course and at the finish line.
Road Closures
Click below to view printable version of the road closures and cheer sites.
View Event Notice HereRacePoint Interactive Map
Use this interactive map to see where and when road closures will occur on race day.
RacePoint Interactive MapHotel and Travel
Run Hotel Headquarters 2019
We’re proud to be working with Sheraton Centre Toronto as our Official Hotel Partner.
The deadline to book your accommodations is Friday, May 3, 2019.
Rates: $249/night single & double (based on availability)
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Reservations can also be made by contacting the Reservations Center at 1-888-627-7175 with the group code LT1 to make reservations.
Event Alert System
The Oasis Zoo Run will be using a colour-coded Event Alert System (EAS) at this year’s event to communicate the status of course conditions to event staff, participants and volunteers leading up to and on race day.
The levels range from Low (GREEN) to Moderate (YELLOW) to High (RED) to Extreme (BLACK) based on a variety of factors, including weather conditions.
All event staff, participants and volunteers should familiarize themselves with the Event Alert System colour indicators prior to the race, remain alert for directions from race officials, announcers and volunteers and take precautions to prepare for varying weather conditions on race day.
On race day, event staff, participants and volunteers should stay tuned to the current Event Alert System status via announcements and the colour-coded flags at the Help Desk in the Pre-Race Area and at each of the Water Stations along the course.
Training
Mark your calendars—your 10k training begins April 22.
We’ve come up with a simple, balanced and rewarding 8-week training plan, perfectly timed to hit your prime on June 15.
To support your training, lululemon Toronto has as launched the ultimate Toronto Strava Club – your one-stop shop for run tips, finding local run events and cheering on other runners in your community.
Prizing and Awards
Don’t just win your prize, claim it! Participants have 30 days to claim any prizes.
On race day, you can pick-up your age category award at the Awards tent located in the Party Site.
After the event Awards can be picked up at Canada Running Series, 264 The Esplanade, Toronto. Please contact us to let us know when you plan to pick up your award: awards@canadarunningseries.com
Course Records
Men: 29:23 Eric Gillis CAN 2016
Women: 33:04 Sasha Gollish CAN 2018
2019 Prizing and Awards: Men & Women
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | |
| Open Men & Women† (Gun Time) |
$300 | $200 | $100 | – | – |
| Top Canadian Men & Women† (Gun Time) |
$1,500 | $1,000 | $800 | $600 | $300 |
| Masters Men & Women (Gun Time) |
$300 | $200 | $100 | – | – |
| Age Categories Men & Women (Chip Time) |
Medal | Medal | Medal | – | – |
| Walk Category Overall Men & Women (Gun Time) |
Garmin Watch | – | – | – | – |
| Course Record Bonus Men: 29:23 Eric Gillis CAN 2016 Women: 33:04 Sasha Gollish CAN 2018 |
$500 | – | – | – | – |
- “Canadian” is defined as: Citizens; Landed immigrants; and Refugees with official status who have been domiciled in Canada for at least one year (proof may be required).
- 10K Age Categories: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+.
- Master defined as: athlete being 40 years old plus, day of event.
- The lululemon Toronto 10K is sanctioned and certified by Athletics Ontario, Athletics Canada and the IAAF.
Note: Winners of the Overall Open, Canadian and Masters divisions are not eligible for the age category prizing.
† minus 25% for slower than 30:00 (Men) and 35:20 (Women); minus 50% for slower than 31:30 (Men) and 37:40 (Women).
Elite Hosting
Elite Start List
We do not accept emails or telephone calls.
Only applications submitted through the online elite application form are considered, but please note we do NOT issue invitations for athletes requiring a VISA to attend this event.
All athletes must have run on a certified course since January 1, 2018.
An Elite Athlete application does NOT guarantee entry. All applications must be approved by the CRS Race Director. and Professional Athlete Coordinator.
We will inform each applicant of their elite status one week after the application deadline. Best efforts will be made to offer early acceptance where possible.
Elite applications closed on May 3, 2019.
2019 Elite Standards: 10k
Men
Open — sub 31:00
Sub Elite — sub 32:00
Masters — sub 35:00
Women
Open — sub 34:00
Sub Elite — sub 37:00
Masters — sub 40:00
Athletes With a Disability
Wheelchair Information
Participants requiring the use of a wheelchair are permitted
- Motorized wheelchairs are permitted however:
- must not exceed a speed of 5km/hour
- must not exceed 40″ length x 30″ wide
- Handcycles are permitted
If you have any questions about the information above, please contact info@canadarunningseries.com.
Participants Requiring a Support Person
- The participant will register using the online registration system.
- Please contact info@canadarunningseries.com to provide your support person’s name and contact information. The race will contact the Guide directly.
- Your guide will have to choose 1 of the following 2 options:
- Guide only: The Guide can participate in the event, to guide (only), at no cost. They will need to complete the event waiver and a registration form (via email). They will wear the event “GUIDE” bib on their back.
- Guide while being their own participant. The guide can enter as a Participant, while being a Guide, and pay the full registration fee. The Guide will need to register for the event through our online registration system. As a Guide and Participant, the Guide will receive the event shirt, bib with timing chip, finisher’s medal and be listed in the overall results. They will need to wear the event “GUIDE” bib on their back and their own race bib on their front.
- When the participant picks up their race kit, they will receive the additional “GUIDE” bib.
If you have any questions about the information above, please contact info@canadarunningseries.com.