The Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon is an annual marathon that is usually held in late September. This race has quickly become one of North America’s most prestigious events.
The Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon has been running ever since 1990, marking this year’s marathon as its 20th anniversary.
The flat and fast features of this event include the marathon, half marathon and 5k. It has been a large reason as to why so many people are able to reach their personal best, qualifying for Boston.
This marathon appeals to everyone, including power walkers, as the time limit to finish is 6 hours and 30 minutes.
Since 2008, the event will start and finish in the same spot, the heart of downtown, at City Hall. Located at Bay & Queen Streets, it is hosted by Mayor David Miller.
Runners will be heading out and back along the lakeshore flat course, where Boston hopefuls and first times all enjoy.
At this event you will find bands and Neighbourhood Entertainment Centres located every 2 kilometres, not to mention cheerleaders and numerous aid stations.
The atmosphere is great, and is welcomed by all.
All marathoners and half marathoners receive technical t-shirts and finisher’s medals, which are designed by Hasty Awards, who developed the world’s first “spinner” for the Miami Marathon.
The Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon is much more than just a run, it is a festive and full weekend where you can find gurus John Stanton and Coach Jenny Hadfield at a free 2-day Expo(Friday and Saturday).
The Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon will take place on Sunday, September 27th.
Registration is still occurring, with online registration active until midnight September 22nd, or when caps are reached.
The 2009 online entry fees for the Marathon are $100; for the Half-Marathon is $85; and lastly the 5k Run/ Walk is $45.
The marathon length is approximately 42.195 kilometres, making the half-marathon length 21.0975 kilometres. The marathon is long, and for someone to finish it requires them to be in peak physical condition.
The Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon is a registered AIMS Marathon, making it a great Boston Qualifier for those who are interested.
The Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon is a great event, and anyone should be proud to not only participate but if they are able to finish, then it is an awe inspiring feat.
The amount of training and discipline that is involved for preparing for any marathon, let alone for the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, which is one of the most prestigious and difficult events in North America.
The next Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon is expected to be held on Saturday September 26th, 2010. If you are unable to make it out for this year’s Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, then I hope to see you there next year.
