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January 2009: Fabulous reduced hotel rates announced for 2009 at the Marriott Toronto Downtown Eaton Centre (HQ hotel), Fairmont Royal York and Delta Chelsea. Book early to guarantee your spot!
US Dollars Go Further: Your US dollar is now worth CAN$1.20!
IMPORTANT 2009 update for runners and families coming to Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon in September...
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Documents required for travel:
Traveling by LAND: On June 1, 2009, the U.S. government will implement the full requirements of the land and sea phase of WHTI (Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative). The proposed rules require most U.S. citizens entering the United States at sea or land ports of entry to have a passport, passport card, or other travel document approved by the Department of Homeland Security.
Travelling by AIR: You DO need a passport to travel by AIR.
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Travel by Air
All persons, including U.S. Citizens, travelling by air between the United States and Canada (including in transit passengers who are transferring planes in the U.S.) are required to present a valid passport or NEXUS card, according to an American law, the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI).
Frequently Asked Questions for Americans are available at: www.travel.state.gov.
Travel by Land or Water
On June 1, 2009, the U.S. government will implement the full requirements of the land and sea phase of WHTI. The proposed rules require most U.S. citizens entering the United States at sea or land ports of entry to have a passport, passport card, or other WHTI-compliant document.
U.S. citizens may now apply for the new U.S. Passport Card in anticipation of land border travel document requirements.
The passport card will facilitate entry and expedite document processing at U.S. land and sea ports-of-entry when arriving from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda. The card may not be used to travel by air. It will otherwise carry the rights and privileges of the U.S. passport book and will be adjudicated to the exact same standards.
For more information, visit the US Department of State at www.travel.state.gov.
American Traveler's Tips
- Traveling by air? Get daily direct flights from most US cities, often under US$200. When you get here, you'll find all our hotels, food and attractions at least 30% less than in the US! Check www.orbitz.com and www.expedia.com for latest, best deals.
- Temperatures in Celcius: 0°C is freezing (32°F), something you're not likely to experience in September in Toronto; 10°C is a chilly summer morning or mild winter day (50°F); 20°C is room temperature (68°F); and 30°C is a hot summer day (86°F).
- Distances in Metric: The marathon is 42.2km, half marathon is 21.1km, and 5k = 3.1 miles. A kilometer (spelled "kilometre" in Canada, eh?) equals 0.62 miles (a bit less than 2/3 of a mile). Conversely, 1 mile = 1.6km. To convert your pace per mile into pace per kilometer, multiply by 0.62. For example, a 6 minute mile is 3:43 per km; 7 min/mile = 4:20/km; 8 min/mile = 4:58/km, and so on. Get pace charts in minutes per mile AND minutes per kilometre.
American Runner Stories
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2006:
Sep 14/06: Karl Gruber, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, to do 71st marathon on Waterfront... veteran of "Super Run for the Cure"—52 marathons in 52 weeks—inspired by Terry Fox.
Hi Toronto,
I just wanted to let you know that if you are looking for any
interesting stories for your race, I may be one. From May 5, 1996 to
April 27, 1997 I successfully ran and completed 52 marathons in 52 weeks
to raise money and awareness for and about leukemia. I called it my "Super
Run for the Cure", and three of those 52 marathons were Canadian races,
Ottawa, Calagary and Montreal.
Terry Fox was one of my inspirations, too! I figured if he could run across
Canada on one good leg, over a marathon a day, I could run one marathon
a week on two good legs. Go to my "Super Run" website at:
http://members.tripod.com/~MarathonMan
for more information.
I am truly looking forward to coming up and running Toronto on Sunday,
Sept. 24. It will me my 71st marathon distance race!
"Gotta Run!",
Karl Gruber
Sep 5/06: Flat, Fast and Festive – the Fabulous Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon
Cracking the
case of the 'Maltese Blue Jay'... By Christopher Russell
"My name is Gunner, Luc Gunner. I'm a private dick. I specialize in solving cases about
races. One of the most compelling and shocking cases I've ever worked was the case of this
year's Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon..."
...full story
Sep 3/06: Chicago lawyer and veteran of over 300 marathons, Susan Daley, wins Chicago Athlete contest for trip for 2 to Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon!
Susan and her partner James are on their way to Toronto Waterfront with a strong Chicago-area contingent, led by John "The Penguin" Bingham and Coach Jenny Hadfield from Chicago Endurance Sports ...full story
Jun 7/06: Corinne Makarewich of Harrisonburg, Virginia, wins Runner's World USA contest! Join her, John "The Penguin" Bingham and Team America, at Toronto Waterfront '06.
Congratulations go out to Corinne and her twin sister, who won the weekend trip to Toronto Waterfront '06. And THANKS to the more than 2,000 runners who entered the Runner's World USA contest! ...full story
2005:
Ted Traynor's (Houston, TX) story from Toronto Waterfront Marathon 2005:
"I would recommend this race to any Houston Strider...it's a great, flat course, a great web training program, a 2-year Boston qualifier, with enjoyable entertainment in a fun, safe city environment. If you can score tickets to the world premier of the $23 million Lord of the Rings musical, prior to its 2008 Broadway opening, you can experience middle earth and marathon heaven all in one trip to Toronto!"
For all of Ted's story, go to Houston Stridelines Newsletter, November 2005 (PDF, story on pg 7).