The Runners Shop Longest Day Ekiden Relay Race
Toronto, Ontario Ā· Tuesday, June 16, 2026
The The Runners Shop Longest Day Ekiden Relay Race is a relay and running event held on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. It is located at Spit Singletrack in Toronto, Ontario.
- Date
- Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM
- Location
- Spit Singletrack
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
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Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Tommy Thompson Park - 7PM
š¶š« Reminder: Tommy Thompson Park is dog-free so if someoneās coming to cheer you on, the pup will have to stay home. Thank you for for your cooperation!
What the heck is an Ekiden Relay?
An Ekiden relay is a long-distance team running eventāand yes, it comes with a legendary accessory: the Tasuki sash. Runners pass it along to symbolize teamwork.
Ekiden Relay's can be any distance, but in our version, each team will collectively cover the distance of a marathon. Donāt panic! Youāre sharing the load, so it goes by fast.
How it works
Each team has 6 runners:
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2 people run 10K
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3 people run 5K
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1 person runs 7.2K
Start times
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7:00 p.m. ā Your two 10K runners start
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7:05 p.m. ā Your three 5K runners start
The handoff magic
The first 5K runner on your team to finish will tag your 7.2K runner, who will wear the Tasuki sash (because this runner is most likely your grand finale finisher)!
Weāll provide the sash, plus a decorating station so you can personalize it and make it fabulously team-branded.
Race History
Check out the photos from 2025:
AWARDS
PRESENTED BY ASICS!!
Charity partner
Help us support HOPES RISE
A running, reading and leadership program for kids
Founded by Canadian Olympian and long time Canadian women's marathon record holder Silvia Ruegger (February 23, 1961 ā August 23, 2019). Silvia's vision for seeing transformational change led to her creating the charity Hopes Rise, before passing away from cancer in August. Audacious hope, which fuelled Silviaās Olympic dream and the birth of the Running & Reading Club, fuels the dream to see all children in Canada hopeful about their future and equipped with the skills and qualities they need to flourish and be leaders in their community and nation. The Runners Shop is committed to playing an active role in keeping Silvia's dream of a bright future for all children alive.