Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon 2019

Let's go to Toronto! The Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon is one of North America's most rapidly growing events in the most multiculturally diverse city on the planet. The event is fast, flat and festive and a must do for marathon runners. Welcome to Toronto, the most multiculturally diverse city on the planet: over 140 languages are spoken. The flavors, aromas, sights and sounds of almost every nation converge peacefully in the streets of Toronto's many neighborhoods: microcosms of culture thriving in a somewhat hazy 'bigger picture' that proud locals defend regardless. You're likely to feel accepted here: it's estimated that over half of Toronto's residents were born outside Canada, and despite its complex make-up, Torontonians generally get along. Home of the Toronto Waterfront Marathon. More than 26,000 athletes, with participants from 60 countries. Whether you tackle the full marathon, half marathon, or 5km, the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon is one of North America's most exciting and rapidly growing running events.  The flat and fast features of this event have consistently been the reason for so many people achieving a personal best, qualifying for Boston, having a memorable first marathon or an outstanding race. Power walkers and slower runners also love this course because of its 6 hour time limit. The marathon and half marathon start on University Avenue just north of Queen 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. There are bands and Neighbourhood Entertainment Centres every 2 kilometres, cheerleaders, and numerous aid stations. Overall, there's a great, festive atmosphere. All participants get a technical tshirt and exciting finisher's medal. Toronto Waterfront, however, is much more than just the run… it's a festive, full weekend that starts with guru John Stanton at the free 2-day Expo, Friday and Saturday. There's a Saturday morning (free) short International Friendship Run, hosted by the Running Room, and a post-race Victory party in Nathan Phillips Square from 8:00am to 3:30pm on Sunday. It's all part of an "unforgettable" Toronto experience! Course 2019 Course is subject to approval Start Line and Time Start Location – University Ave & Queen St. All participants will be organised into coloured corrals at the start line. Corral assignment will be based on the predicted finishing time submitted during registration. On race day, the corral entrances will be indicated by coloured flags that correspond to the coloured stripe on your race bib. Start time:  8:45am for both the Marathon and Half Marathon Time Limit Marathon time limit is 6hrs (chip time) and the Half Marathon time limit is 3hrs 30min (chip time).  Running, Health and Fitness Expo Whether you are running in the race or not, the STWM Running, Health and Fitness Expo is one of the best free events in the running year! Don’t forget the show is free so feel free to bring your family, friends and all your running companions to check out all the cool new gear, nutrition and fitness products Canada has to offer! When:      Friday 11:00am - 8:00pm; Saturday 10:00am 0 6:00pm Location:  Enercard Centre, 100 Princes' Blvd Race Pack Collection You need to know your bib number (will be emailed to you and posted online) and you must have Photo ID OR a printout of your registration email confirmation (smart phone copy is accepted). No race kit pickup on race day.  Aid Stations Water, Gatorade and Medical Services will be available at the Pre-Race Area and Finish line, and at all water stations along the courses. Gatorade flavour on the course will be lemon lime. Water, Gatorade & Medical Services are located every 2-4 km. PowerBar gels will be located at 12k and 28k. Age Limit Marathon participants must be 18 years old on race day. Half Marathon participants must be 16.  Medical Services Medical Services at the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon will be provided by  Odyssey Medical and will be available on-course, at Nathan Phillips Square and the medical tent at the finish line. Athletic and Physiotherapy will be supervised by The Centre for Sport and Recreation Medicine and will be available at the finish line medical tent. The Centre is also available for your pre and post race injuries or medical concerns. Toilets Port-o-lets will be located near the start, finish and on course at each aid station. The Scotiabank Toronto Waterfrontn Marathon is part of the Canada Running Series. Series events are: Toronto 7 April 2018      Spring Run-Off 8k | 5k | Kids Run 16 June 2018   Toronto Waterfront 10k 22 Sep 2018     Zoo Run 10k | 5k | Cub Run 21 Oct 2018      Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront 42k | 21k | 5k Vancouver 24 June 2018   Vancouver 21k | 5k 15 Sep 2018     East Side 10k Montreal 21/22 April 2018   21k de Montreal | 10k | 5k Edmonton 22 July 2018   EDM 10k  Multiple Races - One Great Series