Posted: October 15, 2008

Athletics: Don’t Miss The Exciting Start And Finish Of The 14th Annual Toronto Marathon

Toronto, ON – October 15, 2008 – On your mark, get set…go! Don’t miss the exciting start and finish of the 14th annual Toronto Marathon. On Sunday October 19th, over 12,000 participants from 45+ countries will hit the streets of Toronto in support of the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation and a host of other charities. Watch the start at Mel Lastman Square, Queen’s Park for the finish, and anywhere along the 42 km route to see Toronto’s largest running event of the year! START – MEL LASTMAN SQUARE Half Marathon Marathon 8:00 AM 9:00 AM FINISH – QUEEN’S PARK Expected arrival of first athletes: Half Marathon Marathon 9:00 AM 11:15 AM The Toronto Marathon is the largest and oldest marathon in Toronto, generating over $15 million to the local economy each year. Over 12,000 participants from 45+ countries are expected to participate in the Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K or Relay on October 19, 2007. Since 1995, the Toronto Marathon has generated over $6 million for its various charitable partners including the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation, Hemophilia, Multiple Sclerosis, Toronto Foundation for Student Success, ICA Canada and Diabetes. Subscribe to the Runner's Web Weekly Digest