Posted: April 6, 2005

Athletics: Toronto Waterfront Marathon Joins Running USA

The Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon has become Running USA’s first Canadian race member. The sixth annual race will be held on September 25th, 2005 and expects to draw more than 10,000 runners from over 20 countries for its marathon, half marathon and 5K races. The Toronto Waterfront Marathon features a flat, fast and scenic course that start and finishes at Metro Hall in the heart of the Downtown, next to the CN Tower, the SkyDome, Roy Thompson Symphony Hall, the Hockey Hall of Fame, Harbourfront Centre, and the Theatre District. The marathon and half marathon courses both run alongside the picturesque Lake Ontario shoreline. The race has been the site of notable age-group performances. In 2003, Ed Whitlock became the first over 70-year-old runner to break three hours for the marathon with a 2:59.10 performance. In 2004, at age 73, Whitlock lowered the mark to 2:54.49. Also last year, 93-year-old Fauja Singh set a world best for 90+ runners with a 2:30.02 half marathon run.

Alan Brooks is the race director of the ScotiaBank Toronto Waterfront Marathon. The race website is www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com.