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On September 26th, 2010, come out and be inspired by 20,000 dreamers…

Every participant in the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Half Marathon and 5k has their own dream of reaching the finish line.

APPLAUD

20,000 runners from over than 40 countries will cross our finish line, giving back to the communities they run through in the process. Last year the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon raised over $1.4 million for 64 local charities including Assaulted Women's Helpine and Epilepsy Toronto. This year our goal is to surpass $1.5 million. With your support, we can make it happen!

We work closely with the City, Police, TTC, and City Councillors to minimize disruptions and inconveniences for Toronto residents on September 26th. Please read the reverse to learn of closures and detours in your neighbourhood and share this information with your residents and customers. More importantly, come out and support the 20,000 dreamers in the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon!

CHEER

Visit the Neighbourhood Entertainment Centre (NCE) nearest YOUR Neighbourhood

  1. Liberty Village / King West — Lakeshore Blvd. W & Strachan, opposite Princes' gates at CNE
  2. Parkdale / Roncesvalles — Boulevard Club & Lakeshore Blvd. W.
  3. Swansea / Bloor West / High Park — Lakeshore & Windermere

On the morning of the 26th, a team of judges will determine which of the neighbourhoods along our course has the best Cheering and Entertainment Centre. The best centre will be judged by how many people are out cheering, the quality of entertainment and the atmosphere. The three winning neighbourhoods will be awarded $6,000, $3,000 and $2,000 for their official charity! Help them win! Come out and cheer on September 26th.

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West End Closures

during the 21st annual Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Half Marathon and 5k on September 26th, 2010

Access:

  • There will be one lane from Windermere to Ontario Place for access and exit to/from the Boulevard Club, the Legion, the Argonaut Rowing Club, and Ontario Place, with a police officer at each end, and in the middle who will allow for east and westbound traffic in this designated lane.
  • Access to the Exhibition Grounds is from Dufferin St. (any time)
  • Downtown access from the Gardiner will be via Spadina ramps, uninterrupted all day.
  • Eastbound and Westbound downtown traffic can flow uninterrupted all day on Dundas St., and all cross-streets north of Dundas Street.

Closures:

Road closures on Sunday, September 26th for the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon include, but are not limited to:

  • Lakeshore Boulevard from Windermere to Don Roadway (6am – 11am west of Bay Street / 6am to 2pm East of Bay Street)
  • Lakeshore Blvd. from Leslie St. to Northern Dancer Blvd. (7:00am – 1:00pm)
  • Queens Quay EASTBOUND from Stadium Rd. to Rees St. (8:00am -12:00pm) Note: Local eastbound access between Rees St. and Parliament St., Use Lakeshore from Spadina Ave. to access Rees St. south.
  • Strachan Ave from Lakeshore Blvd. to Fleet St. (8:00am – 12:00pm)

Note: Paid-duty police will be at all major intersections to safely direct traffic around and through gaps in the runners (i.e. crossing through Lakeshore at Bathurst, York, Harbour Square). Expect some delays.

Click here for course map

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