News & Releases 2008

Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon announced as one of the "Top 100 Ontario Festivals" by Festivals and Events Ontario >read release (PDF)

ING Ottawa and Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathons partner with Athletics Canada to send Canadian marathoners to 2009 World Cup Organizers of the ING Ottawa Marathon and the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon have teamed up with Athletics Canada to help send Canadian marathoners to the 2009 World Cup in Berlin. Canadian athletes reaching the criteria will be part of the first team in eight years to represent Canada at a world championship. It is the first time such action has been undertaken by organizers of road races in Canada. >full story

Travel tips for US citizens: Apply for a US Passport Card starting Feb. 1 for land travel… cards to be available in Spring of 2008! See the U.S. Department of State website for more information

STWM announces IAAF Silver Label and move to Nathan Phillips Square Organizers today announced exciting new course changes to this year's Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, including the Start and Finish venue, which will change to Nathan Phillips Square at Toronto City Hall. This world-class marathon, recently awarded an International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) Silver Label, will take place on Sunday, September 28, 2008 … >full story