The marathon is one of Canada’s premier road races. Thousands of runners are expected from across the region and around the world. Keetels is coming off an impressive eighth-place finish at the NN Marathon Rotterdam, where she recorded a time of 2:30:42.

Pidhoresky, the defending champion, holds a course record of 2:29:03 set during the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon. She also has a season’s best of 2:31:24 from the 2026 McKirdy Micro Marathon.

Keetels has made headlines not just for her running but also for her charity work. She has raised over €100,000 for KiKA since her first marathon in 2019. This blend of athleticism and philanthropy positions her as a prominent figure in the running community.

Key details about the marathon:

• The full marathon distance is 42.2 kilometers.
• The event includes a full marathon, half marathon, 8 km race, and kids run.
• Bus detours will be in effect on May 2 and May 3 due to road closures.
• TransLink will enhance public transport services with extra bus, SkyTrain, and SeaBus options.

Mikky Keetels expressed her mindset ahead of the race: “I’m going into it feeling relaxed and just want to see what the day brings.” Her enthusiasm reflects her journey from an aspiring athlete to a competitive force.

The competition between Keetels and Pidhoresky is generating excitement among fans. However, uncertainties remain regarding other potential challengers and weather conditions on race day.

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