Breaking 3:45 at the Toronto Waterfront Marathon
Even splits would be 5:20/km (8:35/mi). But Toronto Waterfront Marathon isn't flat-even — the plan below redistributes the same finish time across the course the way experienced runners actually race it.
How to pace this course
0–5 km
Gentle descent to the lakeshore
5:19/km (8:33/mi)
5–42.2 km
5:20/km (8:35/mi)
Split table
| Checkpoint | Split | Elapsed | Pace at this point |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 km | 26:33 | 26:33 | 5:19/km |
| 10 km | 26:41 | 53:13 | 5:20/km |
| 15 km | 26:41 | 1:19:54 | 5:20/km |
| 20 km | 26:41 | 1:46:35 | 5:20/km |
| Half | 5:51 | 1:52:26 | 5:20/km |
| 25 km | 20:49 | 2:13:15 | 5:20/km |
| 30 km | 26:41 | 2:39:56 | 5:20/km |
| 35 km | 26:41 | 3:06:37 | 5:20/km |
| 40 km | 26:41 | 3:33:17 | 5:20/km |
| Finish | 11:43 | 3:45:00 | 5:20/km |
Print this table or write the elapsed times on your arm — GPS pace is least reliable exactly when you need it most.