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NEWS Apr 11 2005

Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon today released details on the 2005 prize purse for September 25th

TORONTO, 11th April 2005: The total purse of almost $70,000 is a significant increase over 2004 levels, and first place (men and women) in the marathon goes from CDN$8,000 in 2004, to CDN$15,000 this year.

Moreover, these totals do not include time bonuses and appearance fees.

Race Director Alan Brookes said that he and the Committee are "delighted" with the increases, made possible by increased sponsorship from Scotiabank and adidas, plus the growth of the event, from 5,866 runners in 2003 to 9,007 last Fall.

"Last year's prize purse got us a 2:14 winning time," said Brookes. "This was a significant improvement from the 2:16 in 2003. We hope that the 2005 elite package will get us a men's winner somewhere in the 2:10 to 2:12 range, and a women's winner in the low 2:30's. Toronto Waterfront has received remarkable publicity over the past 2 years, and is now truly recognized on the marathon world stage. Scotiabank and adidas International have both made strong commitments to sustaining this momentum, and firmly establishing the event as a top-flight international marathon. This year's prize money is another important step!"

Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon Prize Money, 2005

(all amounts in Canadian dollars)

Open Men & Women [each]:

plus $1,000 for each minute under 2:15, men's winner only; $1,000 for each minute under 2:32, women's winner only.

Masters Men & Women:

PLUS $500 bonus for any new masters age-group world record.

Canadian bonuses

(open to citizens, Landed Immigrants and those with official Refugee status)

Top Ontario Male & Female:

Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront HALF Marathon:

Open (Men & Women)

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