FAQ & Answers >> FAQ: Spectators & Traffic Access >> Road Closures: Market Area
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
- South Riverdale: Caribbean — 500 Commissioners Street at Toronto Hydro
- Cabbagetown / Corktown / Distillery — Parliament & Front St.
- St. Lawrence Market — Front St. & Church St. (Berczy Park)
- Downtown — Bay & Wellington
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.
Market Area Road Closures
during the 21st annual Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Half Marathon and 5k on September 26th, 2010
Access:
- Spadina Ave. will REMAIN OPEN ALL DAY for uninterrupted North-South traffic and Gardiner Expressway access. This is THE way in and out for downtown traffic.
- Traffic from the Don Valley southbound can use the Richmond Street exit. However, if heading west of Church St, traffic must first head north to Dundas Street or beyond before continuing west.
- Eastbound and Westbound downtown traffic can flow uninterrupted all day on Dundas Street, and all cross-streets north of Dundas Street. Example: A Royal York patron going to the airport can go east on Front Street, north on Yonge Street, west on Dundas Street, south on Spadina Avenue, to the Gardiner Expressway on-ramp.
Closures:
Road closures on Sunday, September 26th for the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon include, but are not limited to:
- Lakeshore Blvd. from Windermere Ave. to Don Roadway (6:00am – 12:00pm west of Bay Street / 6:00am to 1:00pm East of Bay Street)
- Lakeshore Blvd. from Leslie St. to Northern Dancer Blvd. (7:00am – 1:00pm)
- Bay St. from Queen St. to Dundas St. (Saturday, 12:00pm – Sunday, 6:00pm)
- Bay St. from Lakeshore Blvd. to Queen St. (5:00am – 3:00pm)
- Wellington St. from Bay St. to Church St. (5:00am – 9:00am)
- Front / Eastern Ave. from Bay St. to Kingston Rd. (7:00am – 2:00pm)
- Queens Quay EASTBOUND from Stadium Rd. to Rees St. (8am -12pm) Note: Local eastbound access between Rees St. and Parliament St., use Lakeshore from Spadina Ave. to access Rees St. south.
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.
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