10:00-11:00 AM

TCS

Science Fair

11:00 AM-12:00 PM

TCS

GoIT Program

12:00-12:45 PM

Heather Gardner, Kardia

Stretch Out & Visualization with Kardia

Join Kardia’s Heather Gardner for a warm up of the body and mind to start your race weekend off right! Heather will take participants through a full body stretch to help us loosen up and relax, followed by a race day visualization exercise that will set you up for your best finish line moment.

1:00-1:45  PM

Stephanie Small, Stephanie Small Coaching

The Keys to Carb Loading: Prepping for your big race

Dive into the science and strategies behind carbohydrate loading so that you can run your best race yet! Learn how to fuel your body for endurance, what to eat in the days leading up to race day, and mistakes to avoid. Perfect for runners looking to cross the finish line strong!

2:00-2:45 PM

Chix Run the 6ix, Running Waters, The Trail Collective

Creating a Culture of Safety for Runners

Safety looks and feel differently for many folks while out on a run. Join panel members SarahRose Black, Alejandro de la Cruz, and Erin Doucette to talk about psychological and physical safety in running. Practical tips and resources on how we as a running community work to keep all runners safe will be shared. Whether you’re an individual runner, coach, race director, or run club lead, safety matters!

3:00-3:45 PM

Mike Greer, Aristotle Domingo, Brian McLean

Truly Embracing Accessibility in Sport

What does it look like to create a space where all participants are able to show up at the start line with equal access for their best race day? Mike Greer (Blood, Sweat & Wheels), Aristotle Domingo (AmpuTO) and Brian McLean (Achilles Canada) host a conversation about how we can all work together to make an inclusive space on the run.

4:00-4:45 PM

Sawyer Nicholson, Sasha Gollish

Run Your Best: How a Coach Can Help You Shine

Team Canada athlete Sasha Gollish and up-and-coming multi-sport athlete Sawyer Nicholson explore the dynamic coaching relationship that fuels their growth. Discover how their unique experiences create a robust learning environment. They’ll share personal stories, training insights, and the mutual respect that drives their success.

5:00-5:45 PM

Heather Gardner (Kardia), Frontrunners Toronto, Elan Bibas, Rory Duffy (Get Lost Run Club), Keri Wong, Sam

Running into Romance: Navigating Dating, Safety, and Expectations in Run Events

Join us for an engaging panel discussion that dives into the pros and cons of dating within the running community. Listen to singles, event organizers, and runners as they share their personal experiences, challenges, and insights. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the intersection of romance and fitness!

6:00-6:45 PM

Kickback and Fast & Female, Quinton Jacobs

Strategies to Engage Teens and Families in Sports with Kickback and Fast & Female

Did you know that 70% of Canadian youth leave team sports by the time they are in high school? How do we work to keep tweens and teens active and healthy during these important transition years? These two amazing organizations are focused on finding solutions to the problem. Join moderator Quinton Jacobs to hear more and learn how you can support them.

7:00-7:45 PM

Cody Beals, ASICS Athlete, Ben Kaplan (iRun)

Cody Beals, ASICS Athlete, interview by Ben Kaplan

Join iRun Magazine for a one-on-one chat with an ASICS athlete.

10:00 -10:45 AM

Kirsten Parker, Run Canada Podcast

TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon Women’s Marathon Training Group: Wrap up and Celebration

Join participants from the TWM’s Women’s Training Group as they discuss their journey to the start line and get hyped for the big finish!

11:00 -11:30 AM

Crossing Lines

Crossing Lines with Matt Geoffrey & Shawn Clearsky Davies, Moderator Michelle Kay

Crossing Lines is a movement to encourage more BIPOC runners at the start line. Join Matt Geoffrey, creator, and Shawn Clearsky Davies who will be running the marathon on Sunday. Shawn is a Toronto based Aboriginal runner that has struggled with addiction to drugs and alcohol and has since become fully clean and sober. His personal best time in the marathon is 2:40.

11:40 AM-12:25 PM

Tina Muir, Oliver Bartoszek, Sean Symes (Don’t Mess with the Don), Savannah Stephen (The Wasteland Plan)

Small Ideas, Big Impact: Innovative Solutions for Sustainability from Environmental Entrepreneurs

Host of Running for Real and author of Becoming a Sustainable Runner, Tina Muir, is joined by GTA residents that are making change in the world around them with small ideas that create great impact.

12:25-12:45 PM

Virginia Lee

TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon Course Preview

Meet Virginia Lee, the ultimate TWM queen. The ONLY woman to conquer every TWM since it began in 2000, she’s a total legend. Join her as she shares epic marathon stories and spotlights stunning Toronto landmarks along the course. Don’t miss out on celebrating with this fierce runner all the magic of the TWM; plus, get ready to give her a high five as she earns her 25th medal this year!

1:00-1:45 PM

Citius Mag (Chris Chavez, Eric Jenkins, and Karen Lesiewicz)

Citius Mag Podcast Live

The CITIUS MAG Podcast is one of the top running podcasts in North America. The world’s fastest athletes slow down to kick back and chat with Chris Chavez about their training, accomplishments and triumphs in the sport. Join in on a live recording and special guest ahead of the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon.

2:00-2:45 PM

Melanie Murzeau (moderator, Black Runners of the GTA), Diana Anyim (Team Ultra Black), Allison Hill (Hill Run Club), Ekua Cudjoe (Soleful Runs), Quinton Jacobs

Building Inclusive Run Communities

Join us to explore how we’re building inclusion in running! Discover how safe spaces are created where all runners feel supported and engage in a panel discussions with three run crews. Together, we’ll highlight their welcoming nature and empower everyone to thrive in the sport. Don’t miss out on being part of this vibrant community!

3:00 -3:45 PM

Jake Fedorowski, Queer Run Club, Queer East Run Crew

Gender Equity in Running

Creating an inclusive environment where all runners can show up as they are and be seen takes intention and support. Jake Fedorowski has pioneered nonbinary inclusion in marathons around the world, as well as founding RUNN+, an online community for nonbinary runners. Jake shares insights on creating inclusive spaces and supporting all runners to have their best race yet.

4:00-4:45  PM

Mirna Valerio

Mirna Valerio: Trails and Triumphs

Mirna Valerio, aka the Mirnavator is the author of A Beautiful Work in Progress and an advocate for inclusion in running for people of all races, sizes, genders, and backgrounds. Mirna will talk about her book, her experiences as a black plus sized ultra trail runner, and her participation in lululemon’s FURTHER, a six-day ultramarathon in which she ran an amazing 142 miles.

5:00 -5:45 PM

Lauren Roberts, The Running Physio

Your Burning Injury Questions with The Running Physio, Lauren Roberts

Did you know that once you start running over 65 km per week, your risk for running injury drastically increases? Or that yoga can often be exactly what you need to avoid? Join Physiotherapist and Run Coach Lauren Roberts for an interactive session that will help teach you fact from fiction when it comes to running injuries. Bring your questions and your shorts, because this will be a jam-packed talk you won’t want to miss!