The 2025 Toronto Marathon takes place on May 04th, with its start line
line at the Yonge St and Sheppard Avenue intersection in Midtown Toronto. The finish
line will be at the Queen Elizabeth Building, Exhibition Place. Other events during the event include
the Half Marathon, 10K Run and 5K Run/Walk.
Book the Best Hotels near Start and Finish Line
The Toronto Marathon is one of the highlights of the mild spring season in Toronto. The race attracts thousands of runners on a fast and scenic downhill course. This year, it will take place on Sunday, May 4, 2025.
Run through Toronto while passing through diverse neighbourhoods and famous landmarks. With a 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk, Half Marathon, and Marathon, there’s something for everyone.
The marathon will start near Yonge Sheppard Center, about 10 miles north of downtown Toronto. The finish is at the Exhibition Place, west of downtown Toronto by the shoreline of Lake Ontario.
Below are some of the best hotels in downtown Toronto or near Exhibition Place from where you can take the shuttle bus to the start line.
When : 04 May 2025
Distance to Shuttle Bus: 1 minute
Downtown, Near Osgoode Station, Popular Hotel
Distance to Shuttle Bus: 1 minute
Luxury Hotel, Popular Hotel, Exhibition Place
Distance to Shuttle Bus: 2 minutes walk
Luxury Hotel, Swimming Pool, Spa
Distance to Start Line: 27 minutes by public transport
Distance to Shuttle Bus: 10 minutes walk
Good Value, Near King Station, Popular Hotel
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M5J 1E3, Toronto, 100 Front Street West
Boasting a skylit indoor pool and 3 on-site... read more
CAD 659
M5S 1V8, Toronto, 280 Bloor Street West
Located in the Yorkville , in downtown Toronto,... read more
CAD 419
M5C 2T9, Toronto, 111 Lombard Street
This downtown Toronto hotel is 6 minutes' drive... read more
CAD 449
M5H 2L2, Toronto, 145 Richmond Street West
Located within 5 minutes' walk of Osgoode Station,... read more
CAD 629
M4Y 2G2, Toronto, 620 Church Street
This downtown Toronto hotel, located within a 5-minute... read more
CAD 396
M5J 1A6, Toronto, 1 Harbour Square
This large, 4-star hotel offers well-appointed, luxurious accommodation... read more
CAD 739
M5G 1Z4, Toronto, 33 Gerrard Street West
Within 300 metres of College Subway Station, this... read more
CAD 415
M5E 1W2, Toronto, 45 The Esplanade
Featuring an indoor pool, hot tub and spa,... read more
CAD 539
M5G 1R3, Toronto, 108 Chestnut Street
Located in the city centre, DoubleTree by Hilton... read more
CAD 459
M5B 1V8, Toronto, 200 Victoria Street
Located in downtown Toronto, this hotel boasts a... read more
CAD 511
M5C 1E9, Toronto, 37 King Street East
Boasting a fitness centre and a bar, The... read more
CAD 647
M6J 1J6, Toronto, 1214 Queen Street West
Toronto’s historic Gladstone House is at the heart... read more
CAD 517
M5V 3T3, Toronto, 318 Wellington Street West
Sophistication, luxury and personalized services await guests at... read more
CAD 625
M6J 1J3, Toronto, 1150 Queen Street West
Offering guests a memorable lodging experience with art,... read more
CAD 545
M4Y 1X7, Toronto, 475 Yonge Street
Centrally located in the city of Toronto, this... read more
CAD 449
M5V 2V4, Toronto, 550 Wellington Street West
Located in Toronto, 1.8 km from CN Tower,... read more
CAD 648
M5V 1J9, Toronto, 370 King Street West
Located in the entertainment district on King Street... read more
CAD 596
M5S 1T8, Toronto, 220 Bloor Street West
Surrounded by art galleries, fine restaurants and stylish... read more
CAD 421
M5V 2X3, Toronto, 225 Front Street West
Just 110 metres from the Metro Toronto Convention... read more
CAD 809
M5V1J4, Toronto, 1 Blue Jays Way
This 4-star hotel in Toronto is located in... read more
CAD 759
M5G 2L2, Toronto, 525 Bay Street
This hotel is located beside the Toronto Eaton... read more
CAD 599
M5R 2E8, Toronto, 4 Avenue Road
Ideally set in the centre of Toronto, Park... read more
CAD 745
M5R 1C2, Toronto, 118 Yorkville Avenue
This hotel is located in the upscale district... read more
CAD 899
M5S 3E7, Toronto, 18 Saint Thomas Street
A European-inspired spa, 2 restaurants and free WiFi... read more
CAD 656
M5V 1H3, Toronto, 30 Mercer Street
Nestled in the heart of Toronto’s entertainment district,... read more
CAD 629
M5J 0A1, Toronto, 75 Bremner Boulevard
Conveniently located within 10 minutes’ walk of Toronto’s... read more
CAD 849
M5A 2N9, Toronto, 117 Pembroke Street
The University of Toronto is 3 km from... read more
CAD 269
M5J 2N5, Toronto, 249 Queen's Quay West
This harbourfront hotel in Toronto city centre features... read more
CAD 496
M5B 1M4, Toronto, 209 Yonge Street
An on-site restaurant and bar are featured at... read more
CAD 500
M4W 0A4, Toronto, 60 Yorkville Avenue
Offering an expansive spa and full service fitness... read more
CAD 975
M5J 3A6, Toronto, 75 Lower Simcoe Street
Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, the... read more
CAD 709
M5V 2G3, Toronto, 80 Blue Jays Way
In the heart of Toronto’s entertainment district and... read more
CAD 599
M4M 2G1, Toronto, 106 Broadview Avenue
Situated in Toronto, 2.4 km from Ryerson University,... read more
CAD 549
M4Y 1S1, Toronto, 15 Charles Street East
Boasting an on-site restaurant and lounge, the Anndore... read more
CAD 396
M6K 3C3, Toronto, 111 Princes' Boulevard
Hotel X Toronto by Library Hotel Collection features... read more
CAD 1009
M5J 1E3, Toronto, 100 Front Street West Fairmont Gold Floor
Situated in Toronto, 1.5 km from Sugar Beach,... read more
CAD 1169
As the Toronto Marathon approaches, you’d want to find a convenient place to stay early before the demand for hotels surges to abnormal levels. It would help if you also had an accommodation facility that can conveniently allow you to access the start and finish lines of the races.
Thanks to its iconic sites (the CN Tower included), thriving arts scene, and bustling cosmopolitan atmosphere, Toronto has a booming hotel industry. Hotels in this city vary by their offerings, star rating, location, and size. Finding one within your budget is possible if you know where to look.
Toronto
Downtown Toronto is a great place to stay during the race weekend. Staying in this area is an exciting experience for new visitors looking to enjoy city life. However, you have to dig deeper into your pockets for a comfortable stay as it can be quite expensive to stay here. The good thing is that the high cost of staying here is worthwhile. You get convenient access to exciting cultural events, restaurants, public transportation, and Lake Ontario’s scenic waterfront.
In particular, Hilton Hotel ranks highly in downtown Toronto. It is only a few minutes away on a bus ride from the start line. The Line 1 Yonge-University area also offers easy access to the race’s start line. It is part of the fast transit line along Toronto’s subway. As the longest line on the city’s subway system, it serves Toronto and Vaughan.
Another option is to stay close to the finish line (the Queen Elizabeth Building). The finish line lies near the Canadian National Exhibition and is surrounded by plenty of top-notch hotels. Among the best is Hotel X Toronto by Library Hotel Collection.
Everything from the post-race party and food to the CN Tower skyline makes Toronto the perfect spot for the races. If you are visiting the city for the event, it is advisable to book a hotel close to the start and finish lines. This will make movement to and from the event cheaper and easier. Our suggestions. for the best hotels that will let you explore Canada’s biggest city, are discussed below.
These are some of the best hotels near the Toronto Marathon.
The Hilton hotel is situated in downtown Toronto close to Osgoode Station. It is the closest hotel from where you can take a shuttle bus to the Sheppard Yonge Station, giving easy access to the start line of the full and half marathons. The accommodation facility also lies within a 10-minute walk to CF Toronto Eaton Center, Royal Ontario Museum, CN Tower, and Union Station. Using public transit, the Distillery District, Rogers Center, and St. Lawrence Market are less than 20 minutes away.
It lies on the grounds of the iconic Exhibition Place. It is quite close to the finish line of the full marathon. Besides being part of the Library Hotel Collection, it also lies on the opposite side of the Enercare Center and is close to popular attractions in the area. Moreover, the hotel overlooks the Lake Ontario waterfront, offering great views of this water feature. Besides attending the race event, you can also visit the Royal Ontario Museum and Art Gallery of Ontario.
This property soars high above one of the city’s tallest buildings. It lies in downtown Toronto at the University Avenue and Adelaide Street intersection. Getting to the race’s shuttle bus at the Hilton hotel will take only 2 minutes on foot. The hotel is close to Toronto’s entertainment and business districts. It is also a 6-minute walk from Queen Street West on University Avenue, where you can find a parking garage, bus station, and transport interchange (Osgoode Station).
Besides being within walking distance of local attractions, Sheraton Center Toronto Hotel is also very convenient to reach the marathon’s start line by shuttle bus. Buses leave from the nearby Hilton hotel, only 3 minutes walk away. Notable landmarks near Sheraton Center Toronto include CN Tower and Nathan Phillips Square. The Royal Ontario Museum and Ed Mirvish Theatre are cultural highlights with proximity to the accommodation facility.
Situated at the intersection of King and Yonge streets, One King West Hotel offers excellent access to the race’s start line. It also places you a few minutes away from the shopping, entertainment, and financial districts in downtown Toronto. The hotel is close to interactive attractions such as the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Hockey Hall of Fame, and Nathan Phillips Square. Moreover, it lies within a walking distance of the nearest bus, train, and subway stations.
The Toronto Marathon is undeniably one of the top spring marathons in Ontario. It draws large crowds of people looking to participate or get a glimpse of multiple race options. These include the 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk, Half Marathon, and Marathon.
As the name suggests, a 5K run/walk is a road running or walking competition that covers five kilometres. The 10K run is a long-distance road running race covering over ten kilometres. Like other road running competitions, it requires runners with both speed and endurance.
Of all the races, the half marathon usually features the highest number of participants during the race weekend. It is run in a fast and scenic downhill course like the full marathon, but covers half the distance.
The full marathon is in one of the fastest courses in the world and allows runners to qualify for the Boston Marathon. You can run the full marathon alone or with a relay team of 8 people.
The start line for the Toronto Marathon is Yonge St and Sheppard Avenue intersection at Yonge Sheppard Center. Yonge Sheppard Center lies about 10 miles north of Downtown Toronto. It is connected to the Yonge Street and Shepard Avenue intersection through the Sheppard Station.
The finish line will be at the Queen Elizabeth Building, Exhibition Place at Toronto’s waterfrornt. You can get to Sheppard Yonge Station by car, taxi, bus, or subway. It takes approximately 22 minutes to access the station by Line 1 subway and 32 minutes by Line 320 bus. Both driving and a taxi ride will take 17 minutes.
Catch a Downtown Toronto to Sheppard-Yonge Station bus from Yonge St at Richmond St East Station. For the train operated by Toronto Transit, go to the Queen Station.
Whichever means you use to get to the start line, the event organizers expect you to arrive there 30 minutes early. It ensures you get ample time to acquaint yourself with the surroundings and stand in line with other participants.
The TTC subway service starts at 8 AM on Sundays and operates throughout the day on regular hours. If you are using the 320 Yonge route, note that it operates every three to four minutes to the start lines of the half and full marathons.
