Longest Day Ekiden Relay Race
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The Runners Shop Longest Day Ekiden Relay Race : Toronto
The event is scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Tommy Thompson Park, Leslie Street, Toronto, ON, Canada. Registration is listed as sold out for this edition.
The format is an ekiden relay in which each team covers the distance of a marathon. Teams are composed of six runners distributed as follows:
- 2 runners each run 10 km
- 3 runners each run 5 km
- 1 runner runs 7.2 km
Organizers provide the Tasuki sash used for handoffs and offer a decorating station so teams can personalize their sash. The first 5 km finisher on a team to reach the handoff point tags the 7.2 km runner, who will wear the Tasuki.
Event information states that registration opened on May 4 with only the team captain required to register at that time; other members could join the team until June 11. Team captains select a category (open, mixed, women) and a leg, and these selections can be changed through the race portal. The published registration fee is CA$198.32 per team as displayed.
A participant limit is noted due to restrictions from the Toronto Regional Conservation Authority. The event lists Hopes Rise as its charity partner; Hopes Rise runs programs that combine running, reading and leadership for children. Sponsors mentioned include Vuori and Asics, which provide awards and sponsor surprises. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
