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From: nabmic yih (nabmic04@yahoo.com)
Date: Sat Sep 25 2010 - 00:36:47 EDT

Hello All,

The city of Toronto is hosting an intenational marathon race this coming Sunday. For details please check the home page @:

http://www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com. ©2010 Canada Running Series.

***** Eritrean star running athlet BERAKI will be running for victory. He is in town and in good health and all pumped up for the games.
Eritreans in Toronto who can attend to cheer up the young athlet :
the event starts at 7:00AM - 9:45 AM.
The start line is at the intersection of Adelaide and University, while the finish line will be at around the city hall.*****

All the best for athlet Beraki.

michiel tewelde
toronto

Flat, Fast and Festive!
September 26, 2010
www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com

Aid Stations, Water & Gatorade
Baggage Check
Best Dressed Competition (new page)
ChampionChip Timing
Course Maps & Descriptions
Course Limitations
Entertainment
Expo Details (separate website)
Expo Guest Speakers (new page)
Expo Parking
Family & Friends Meeting Zone
Getting There & Parking
Going Green (new page)
International Friendship Run
Live Text Message Notification
Massage (post-race)
Medals and T-shirts
Medical
Pacer Program (new page)
Packet Pick-up
Pasta Dinner
Photos (Individual)
Road Closures (in FAQ section)
Runner Tracking
Schedule for Run Weekend
Shuttle Buses for 5k
Shuttle Buses for Expo
Start Corrals
Toilet Facilities
TUNE UP Runs at Running Room

What's the weather like? See our Travel section for average race day highs & lows in Toronto.

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Event Information
Flat, Fast and Festive!
"This was my first major running event. It was a more than amazing experience. From the fabulous volunteers providing constant support throughout the event to the last 500 metres where the spectators blew me away with their cheers."
The flat and fast features of this event (includes the marathon, half and 5k) have consistently been the reason for so many people reaching a personal best, qualifying for Boston, having a memorable but good first marathon or an outstanding one. Even power walkers or slower runners love this course because of its 6 hour 30 minute time limit.
The full and half marathon start on University Avenue just north of Adelaide Street and finish in the heart of downtown at City Hall, at Bay and Queen Street. They head out and back along the lakeshore on a flat course that Boston hopefuls and first-timers love. With Kenneth Mungara's 2:08:32, Toronto Waterfront was the 4th fastest marathon in North America in 2009, behind only Chicago, Houston and LA — 10 seconds faster than Boston and 43 seconds quicker than New York, the only other sub 2:10 marathons on the continent. It has been warded a prestigious IAAF Silver Label for 2008, 2009 and again for 2010. There are only 14 Gold and 15 Silver Label marathons in the world this year.
There are bands and Neighbourhood Entertainment Centres every 2 kilometres, cheerleaders, and numerous aid stations. Overall, there's a great, festive atmosphere. All marathoners and half marathoners get technical t-shirts and exciting finisher's medals (marathon & half) designed by Hasty Awards, who developed the world's first "spinner" for Miami Marathon.
Toronto Waterfront, however, is much more than just the run... it's a festive, full weekend that starts with gurus John Stanton and Coach Jenny Hadfield at the free 2-day Expo, Friday and Saturday. There's a Saturday morning (free) short International Friendship Run, hosted by the Running Room, a fun carbo load pasta dinner on Saturday night, and a post-race Victory party in Nathan Phillips Square from 9am to 3pm on Sunday. It's all part of an "unforgettable" Toronto experience!
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Aid Stations, Water & Gatorade
Water & Gatorade will both be available at the race party area near the Start/Finish line and registration area, and at all "Water & Aid stations" along the courses.
Each aid station has Gatorade, Water, and first aid personnel. Port-o-lets are also located at each aid station.
Water & Aid stations are located at roughly every 2.5km. See locations below:

3k
5k
8k
11k
13.5k
16.5k

18.5k
21k
23k
24.5k
27k
30k

31.5k
34k
36k
38k
40k

NOTE: Everyone must pack their own gels. Gels will not be provided on the course.
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Baggage Check
NEW BAGGAGE CHECK LOCATION — Baggage Check (bags/jackets) will be available run morning at The Sheraton Hotel, 2nd floor (123 Queen Street West). The cost is $2 per bag, with proceeds going to the three featured charities. Baggage check will be open from 6:00am to 2:15pm.
5k Baggage Check at the Direct Energy Centre will be leaving for Nathan Phillips Square at 10:45am sharp.
We encourage all 5k participants to drop their bags off at the Sheraton Centre Downtown before heading over to the 5k start line. The drop off will be quick and your bag will be exactly where you left it for a quick pick-up after your 5k!
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ChampionChip Timing
All participants will be issued a timing chip with their run packets. See FAQ: ChampionChip Timing for details about the ChampionChip and how to wear it.
You must have a chip in order to have a recorded time. NO CHIP = NO TIME.
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Course Maps & Descriptions
Course is marked in KILOMETRES
Our courses are all accurately measured and certified by Bernard Conway, IAAF Class "A" measurer and IAAF Head Measurer for the Americas. Our Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K courses are ALL marked in kilometres.

Used to Imperial, not metric? NO problem!
The Running Room booth at the race Expo will have lots of FREE "pace" wristbands in kilometres for you to pick up.
Need to know now?
Running Times has some great tables in kilometres as well as miles at: www.runningtimes.com/Channel.aspx?CategoryID=94.
2010 Marathon/Half Marathon/5k Course & Elevation: click to enlarge

Marathon (Start time: 7:30am) (no earlier start time)
NEW START on University Avenue, north of Adelaide Street — go south on University, east on Front Street, continue east to Parliament Street. Turn south onto Parliament Street to Lakeshore Boulevard then turn west on Lakeshore and continue to Windermere, where you turn and head back east on eastbound Lakeshore to Stadium Road, right/south to Queens Quay, east to Parliament & Lakeshore Boulevard. Continue east on Lakeshore, south on Cherry Street for an out and back, then turn east onto Commissioner's Street, then north on Leslie to Lakeshore. East through Coxwell for a short out and back, then north on Coxwell. East on Kingston connecting with Queen Street East. Out and back on Queen in the Beaches to turnaround at Neville Park. Retrace route, heading west on Queen to Eastern ave. Head south then continue west on Eastern Avenue/Front St. to Bay, north on Bay to the spectacular finish at City Hall, Nathan Phillips Square. See interactive map
PLEASE NOTE: the section of the Waterfront Marathon course through The Beach is pancake flat all of the way across Queen St. with only a minor undulation near the turnaround at Neville Park.
Half-Marathon (Start time: 7:30am, with marathoners)
NEW START on University Avenue, north of Adelaide Street — go south on University, east on Front Street, continue east to Parliament Street. Turn south onto Parliament Street to Lakeshore Boulevard then turn west on Lakeshore and continue to Windermere, where you turn and head back east on eastbound Lakeshore to Bay St., then north on Bay for 1km to the spectacular finish at City Hall, Nathan Phillips Square.
5k (Start time: 11:00am)
Fabulous, scenic Waterfront 5K course, starting at Canadian National Exhibition grounds, and running point-to-point from inside the Princes' Gates along the last part of the Half marathon course, to Nathan Phillips Square Finish line.
Start TIME: 11:00am, in front of the Direct Energy Centre.
COURSE is beautifully scenic at the CNE and then Lakeshore Boulevard, CN Tower; and is wide and flat, with minor exception of Spadina flyover.
IMPORTANT:
Shuttle buses will be provided from:
(i) Nathan Phillips Square to CNE Start Line, before the run, from 8:30am to 10:00am [departing University Avenue & Armoury St.].
(ii) returning from Nathan Phillips Square [University & Armoury] to CNE [if you parked your car there before the run], from 11:30am to 1:30pm
PARKING & "How to get There" directions, coming soon.
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Course Limitations
AGE LIMIT: Half Marathon = 16 years on race day
AGE LIMIT: Marathon = 18 years on race day
(no age limit for 5k)
For further information and background, see IMMDA Advisory Statement on Children & Marathoning (PDF).
The Marathon, Half & 5k courses are closed to baby joggers, strollers, animals and inline skaters. All the above and non-registered persons will be asked to leave the course by run marshals.
Time Limits
Marathon: 6 hours 30 minutes — Power Walkers welcome!
Half Marathon: 3 hours 40 minutes
5K: 1 hour, 10 minutes
After the courses close, support will be limited, and participants assume the role of pedestrians.
For more details, see the FAQ section: 'What are the course closure times?'.
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Entertainment
Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon is proud of the fact that we have the most on-course entertainment of any marathon in Canada, with "live" bands and performers on professional stages, approximately every 2 kilometres. They offer a wide range of Canadian and multicultural entertainment from Ukrainian cossack dancers to Chinese Lion dancers, Indian bhangra to Latin drums, reflecting Toronto's vibrant diversity… "the world within a city"!
After you Finish, enjoy more of these sounds on the Main stage in Nathan Phillips Square.
See the Neighbourhood Challenge section for details on the great live entertainment you will find along the way!
Lisa Michelle to sing National Anthem for 5k Start
Lisa Michelle is an R&B singer, songwriter and actress. She's had over 50 performances around the city this year alone, including appearances for Canadian Music Week, the North by Northeast Music Festival and the Irie Music Festival. Check her out on www.LisaMichelleMusic.com.
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Expo Parking
There is plenty of short term car parking available for all participants at the DEC. There are two options for our participants.
1. For those who don't mind a short walk, we have secured short term parking at a reduced rate of $5 per car. This car park is located on the northwest corner of Fleet Street and Strachan Avenue, just north of the Princes' Gates. See map »
2. Alternatively, Exhibition place has more than 7,000 parking spaces within the grounds. The following rates will apply:

Up to 6:00pm — $13.00
After 6:00pm — $10.00
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Family & Friends Meeting Zone
The Family & Friends Meeting Zone is located at the south end (near Queen Street) of Nathan Phillips Square. Alphabetically-lettered signs will enable parties to meet at the sign with the first letter of the athlete's last name. The breakdown is: A-B, C-D, E-H, I-L, M-N, O-R, S-T, U-Z.
Family, friends and athletes are urged to MAKE PLANS PRIOR TO RACE DAY on exactly where to reunite. You are urged to reunite in the Family & Friends Meeting Zone; if you choose to meet elsewhere be sure to check whether that location will be accessible on race day! You will not be able to drive near the finish.
Please remember that it may take your athlete considerable time after crossing the finish line to meet you. Post-race, athletes are busy getting fluids and refreshments and getting their medal.
Can't find your loved one, not sure if they have crossed the line? Go to the Information Booth on Race Day and our staff will be able to tell you if your loved one has finished the race or if they are still out on the course.
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Getting There and Parking (race day)
Start Area — City Hall / Nathan Phillips Square. Underground "GREEN P" City Parking available underneath the Square. Access by Queen St. West (between University Ave, and Bay St.); or, by University Ave./Armoury St. (between Queen St. W and Dundas St. W.) then Chestnut St. south. For more information please visit www.greenp.com.
There are also many private lots in the area, particularly:

The Eaton Centre, Yonge & Shuter
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Directions from the EAST (Scarborough, Kingston, Ottawa)
>From the 401: Take the DON VALLEY PARKWAY — SOUTH.
To the Gardiner Expressway west.
Exit Spadina — north to QUEEN STREET, east on QUEEN, to Nathan Phillips Square.
Directions from the WEST (Oakville, Burlington, London)
QEW — east to downtown Toronto.
Follow the GARDINER EXPRESSWAY — east to Spadina.
Exit Spadina — north to QUEEN STREET, east on QUEEN, to Nathan Phillips Square.
Directions from the NORTH (North York, Barrie, Sudbury)
Head south on the 427 to the QEW — east to downtown Toronto.
Follow the GARDINER EXPRESSWAY — east to Spadina.
Exit Spadina — north to QUEEN STREET, east on QUEEN, to Nathan Phillips Square.
OR come south from the 401 on Yonge St. to Eaton Centre or similar parking, just south of Dundas. Another GREEN P is also located at Dundas Square ar Yonge & Dundas. Do NOT take Avenue Road/Unversity south to race, as Queen's Park Circle will be blocked from noon Saturday with WORD ON THE STREET.
ROAD CLOSURES are posted in the FAQ section - click here.
For all inquiries regarding TTC service on race day: www3.ttc.ca or call (416) 393-INFO (4636).
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International Friendship Run
International Friendship Run at the Waterfront with John Stanton, founder of Canada's world-famous "Running Room". 9:00am Saturday September 25th, from Commerce Court Running Room store, Wellington and Yonge Streets. Refreshments to follow. FREE. Easy, inspirational jog with runners from around the world. Open to everyone.
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Post-race Massage
Post-race massage takes place between 8:30am and 2:15pm in Nathan Phillips Square located adjacent to the Finish Line area. Massages will be done in order of when you arrive — show your bib and they will check you off their list — no tickets needed! You can buy your massage for $15 when you register or you can add it to your entry until Monday, September 20th on our online form.
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Live Text Message Notification on Race Day
Sportstats is offering live SMS text messaging for Marathon and Half-Marathon participants. Click here to register for live text message notifications.
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Medals and T-shirts
2010 Participants shirts unveiled
ALL entrants in the Marathon and Half-Marathon will receive a Brooks technical t-shirt. All 5K participants receive a quality cotton t-shirt.
Separate Men's and Women's styles are available. Click here for sizing chart
Marathon: Half-Marathon:
All 2010 Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5K finishers will receive a finishers medal!

2010 Finisher Medals for Marathon, Half, 5k. Click each one to enlarge.
The 2010 medals continue our Collectors' Series, featuring landmarks we run past. The design features the Princes' Gates at Exhibition Place — that marathoners and half-marathoners run by at 6km & 17km; and where the Waterfront 5K starts.
Often mistakenly called the "Princess Gates," the monumental Princes' Gates were officially opened by princes Edward, Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII), and George (later The Duke of Kent), on August 31, 1927, during that year's CNE. They were built to celebrate Canada's 60th anniversary of Confederation, and were originally to be called "The Diamond Jubilee of Confederation Gates" but the name was changed when it was found that the Princes were touring Canada the year of its dedication. First to pass through the gate was a Veterans Parade, a tradition that later became the annual Warriors' Day Parade.
The gates are made of a mix of stone and concrete. The statue at the top of the arch is the 'Goddess of Winged Victory', an interpretation of the original 'Goddess of Winged Victory of Samothrace', designed by architect Alfred Chapman of Chapman and Oxley, and carved by Charles McKechnie. In her hand she holds a single maple leaf. There are nine pillars to either side of the main arch, representing the nine Canadian provinces in existence at the time of construction. Flanking the central arch are various figures representing progress, industry, agriculture, arts and science. The gates were designed by Chapman & Oxley in Beaux-Arts style.
During the fall of 1986 the Winged Victory statue was taken down and found to be seriously deteriorating. It was subsequently replaced by a glass-reinforced polymer plastic copy in 1987, designed to withstand the elements for over a century. That same year the gates officially became a listed building under the Ontario Heritage Act.
information obtained from Wikipedia
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Medical
Medical Services at the Toronto Waterfront Marathon will be supervised by the Canadian Ski Patrol while the Athletic and Physiotherapy will be supervised by The Centre for Sport and Recreation Medicine.
Canadian Ski Patrol provides on-course assistance, services at Nathan Phillips Square and the medical tent at the finish line.
The Centre for Sport and Recreation Medicine provides athletic therapy services on course.
The "Centre" is also available for your Pre and Post race injuries or medical concerns.
The Centre for Sport and Recreation Medicine
777 Bay Street, College Park
Toronto, ON
416-597-9755
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Packet Pick-up
Friday September 24
11:00am to 8:00pm
New Entry & Race Kit Pickup
at RUN EXPO: Direct Energy Centre at Exhibition Place
Saturday September 25
10:00am to 6:00pm
Race Kit Pickup
at RUN EXPO: Direct Energy Centre at Exhibition Place
You (or a friend) must pick up your number, ChampionChip, t-shirt and goodie bag at the RUNNER'S EXPO on Friday or Saturday. Please bring photo ID OR a printout of your registration email confirmation*. If a friend is picking up for you, they should have a printout of your registration email confirmation OR a copy of your photo ID** AND email permission from you. If picking up for friends, you can do so for a maximum of three (after which you'll have to line up again at the appropriate table). THERE WILL BE ABSOLUTELY NO RACE KIT PICK-UP ON RACE DAY.
*You will be receiving a final email confirmation this week that will provide your bib number. It will arrive before the expo that starts on Friday, September 24th. If you use a browser based email address, i.e. yahoo, hotmail, gmail etc, please check your spam/junk box, as we have experienced confirmation emails sent to the spam/junk box. Failing that, you are allowed to use one piece of valid photo ID to pick up your race kit. You will need to look up your bib number BEFORE proceeding to the race kit pick up table.
**If you cannot pick up your own race kit and would like to have a friend/family member pick up on your behalf, please forward the final email confirmation to that person with a short note allowing for them to pick up the kit. If you do not have the final email confirmation, please send them a note allowing for the pick up with a copy of your photo ID. We need that ID to be able to release that race kit.
More info on the Runners' Expo (new website)
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FOCACCIA Pasta Dinner
at The Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre Hotel (525 Bay Street), Convention Level
Join us on Saturday, September 25th, at 6:00pm—Roger ROBINSON, "The 2500th Anniversary of Marathon: The Story and the Message: Who won? Who ran? Who died? And what it means for every runner on Sunday."

World-class runner, writer, historian, and raconteur, Roger Robinson is in worldwide demand this year, the 2500th anniversary of the Battle of Marathon in ancient Greece. As the leading expert on the dramatic story, he will be speaking at the official anniversary celebration in Athens, as well as the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon and elsewhere, about how the marathon legend began, and what that old story means for millions of runners today.
Roger ran for England and New Zealand at world level, and then won world masters titles and set age-group marathon records at Boston and New York, with a best of 2:18:44, at age 41, in Vancouver. Now he is an informative and inspiring writer and speaker on running past and present. He won the George Sheehan Award in 2006 and the Road Runners Club of America Excellence in Journalism Award in 2009, and has columns in Running Times (“Footsteps,” on the history of running) and the Running Times Web-Only edition (“Roger on Running”). Roger's books on running are “Heroes and Sparrows” (currently being reprinted), the ground-breaking “Running in Literature,” and (with his wife Katherine Switzer) the internationally popular “26.2 Marathon Stories.”
Dr. Robinson in his other life is an emeritus professor of literature. With a Cambridge PhD, his career included leading the revision of New Zealand's schools English curriculum, publishing the “Oxford Companion to New Zealand Literature” and other books of literary scholarship, and serving as Dean and Academic Pro-Vice Chancellor.
Learn more at www.roger-robinson.com.
Tickets only $25.00.
Book when you register, or separately online until Sep 20, OR at the EXPO. All Pasta Dinner ticket pick-up at "Pasta Dinner Tickets" table, Registration Area, EXPO.
Visit FOCACCIA Restaurant for great Italian dining in Downtown Toronto. 17 Hayden St., at Yonge & Bloor. www.focacciarestaurant.com
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Photos (Individual)

Finish line and event photos for the Marathon and Half-Marathon will be taken by Action Sports International.
You can set yourself up ahead of time to receive an email as soon as your photos are ready—click here! You can also print your own personalized Finisher's Certificate.
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Runner Tracking
Can't find your loved one, not sure if they have crossed the line? Go to the Information Booth on Race Day and our staff will be able to tell you if your loved one has finished the race or if they are still out on the course.
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Schedule for Run Weekend 2010

Friday September 24

10:30am
Marathon Flame Lighting Ceremony with Mayor Miller. Oath to the Marathon, Marathon Hymn. In front of Expo, DEC, Exhibition Place

11:00am
Press Conference at Main Stage, Expo, Exhibit Hall D, Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place

11:00am–8:00pm
Running, Health & Fitness Expo (Packet Pick-up), Exhibit Hall D, Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place — Guest Speaker Schedule — Expo Parking

Saturday September 25

9:00am
Friendship Run from Commerce Court Running Room (Wellington & Yonge Streets) with John Stanton Sr., Founder of Running Room

10:00am–6:00pm
Running, Health & Fitness Expo (Packet Pick-up), Exhibit Hall D, Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place — Guest Speaker Schedule — Expo Parking

6:00pm
FOCCACIA Pasta Dinner, with Keynote Speaker Roger Robinson, "The 2,500th Anniversary of Marathon. The Story and the Message." Introduced by John Stanton, OBE. Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre.

Sunday September 26

6:00am
Baggage Check Opens at the Sheraton Hotel, 2nd floor (123 Queen Street West), located across from Nathan Phillips Square

7:30am
Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon & Half-Marathon NEW START on University Ave, north of Adelaide

8:30am
Top Half-Marathoners finish

8:30–10:00am
Shuttle Bus begins at Nathan Phillips Square to Exhibition Place for the 5k Start

9:40am
Top Marathoners finish

9:45am–12 noon

NENIKIKAMEN: Greek Victory Party Extravaganza! — main stage, Nathan Phillips Square: printer-friendly detailed schedule »
Rejoice! We are victorious! Join us in traditional and modern Greek dance and song, as our performers bring alive "Zorba's spirit"! OPA OPA ! ! ! ! ! !

Dance Theatre Nefeli, Greek Community of Toronto
Dionyssos Dance Group, Greek Community of Toronto
St. Panteleimon Dance Group “The Kourites”, Greek Community of Markham
Prophet Elias Dance Group, Greek Community of Mississauga
“Chrysoprassino Phyllo”, Cypriot Community of Toronto
Paradosi Hellenic Dance Company
“Cypriot Community of Mississauga's dance group”
Cretan Dance Group, Cretans' Association of Toronto "Knossos"
Singers: Daniel Cannis, Anastasia Kakayiannis, and Zoe Samonas
Plus DJ: Kosta Stoim

11:00am
Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront 5k START at Exhibition Place, National anthem sung by Lisa Michelle

11:30am–1:30pm
Shuttle Bus between Exhibition Place and Nathan Phillips Square

12:15pm
Awards Ceremony for Marathon, Half and 5k + music on the stage at Nathan Phillips Square

2:00pm
STWM2010 Finishes (roads re-opened to traffic). Marathon Flame Extinguishing Ceremony, Main Stage, Nathan Phillips Square.
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Shuttle Buses for 5k
Shuttle buses for PARTICIPANTS ONLY will leave from Nathan Phillips Square to Exhibition Place for the 5k race. We encourage everyone to begin at Nathan Phillips Square, drop off your gear at the Baggage Check Area and get on the shuttle bus to Exhibition Place.
At Nathan Phillips Square, the buses will be located on the east side University Avenue just north of Queen Street, beginning at 8:30am and running until 10:00am. At Exhibition Place, the drop off and pick up location will be on Strachan Ave. and Fleet St. The buses will take PARTICIPANTS ONLY from Nathan Phillips Square to Exhibition place from 11:30am to 1:30pm.
5k Baggage Check bus at the Direct Energy Centre will be leaving for Nathan Phillips Square at 10:45am sharp.
Please note: if you are taking the shuttle bus from Nathan Phillips Square, you may want to consider checking your baggage in at the main baggage check which will be located in the Sheraton Hotel (opposite Nathan Phillips Square).
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Shuttle Buses to the Expo
Shuttle Buses will be operating to and from Downtown to the Health & Fitness Expo continuously on Friday, September 24th and Saturday, September 25th. The buses will run continuously leaving every 15 minutes on the hour.

Pick up and drop off location is behind City Hall (Nathan Phillips Square) on Armoury Street west of Chestnut Street.
The pick up and drop off location at the Direct Energy Centre is on Princes' Blvd in front of Hall D.
Friday, September 24
The first bus will leave from Armoury St going to the Expo at 10:00am and the last bus will leave from Armoury St going to the Expo at 7:15pm.
The last bus will leave from the Direct Energy Centre at 8:15pm.
Saturday, September 25
The first bus will leave from Armoury St going to the Expo at 8:45am and the last bus will leave from Armoury St going to the Expo at 5:15pm.
The last bus will leave from the Direct Energy Centre at 6:15pm.
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Start Corrals
Over the past 4 years especially, Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon & Half has gained an international reputation for its flat, fast course: "the perfect place to run a fast time and get a Boston Qualifier!"
To make it possible for as many runners as possible to get off the line quickly and chase their goal times, we have START CORRALS again for 2010. Shortly before race week, all entrants will be assigned bib numbers based on expected finishing time. Your number will then place you in one of the following corrals:

ELITE: sub 2:30 marathoners and sub 1:15 half marathoners
Red: 2:30 to 3:10 marathoners and 1:15 to 1:35 half marathoners
Yellow: 3:11 to 3:35 marathoners and 1:36 to 1:47 half marathoners
Blue: 3:36 to 3:59 marathoners and 1:48 to 1:59 half marathoners
Green: 4:00 to 4:45 marathoners and 2:00 to 2:15 half marathoners
Purple: 4:46+ marathoners and 2:16+ half marathoners
If you need to update your Corral time please email

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Toilet Facilities
Port-o-lets will be located at Nathan Phillips Square, near the start on University Avenue and at the finish in Larry Sefton Park as well as on course at each aid station.
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