More than 25,000 runners hit the streets for the 2013 Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon

TORONTO, Oct. 17, 2013 /CNW/ - On October 20, more than 25,000 elite and recreational runners from over 60 countries will hit the streets for the 2013 Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon. Many of these runners will be fundraising for over 180 charities in the Scotiabank Charity Challenge, which aims to raise over $4 million this year. Thousands of spectators are expected to cheer on the runners and walkers along the race route to the finish line at Queen and Bay Streets.

RACE ROUTE CLOSURES 

The Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon works closely with the City of Toronto, Toronto Police, Toronto Transit Commission and City Councillors to minimize disruptions and inconveniences for Toronto residents.

For more information about road closures and re-openings during race weekend, please visit http://www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com/en/faq/faqclosures.htm#when. For live Canada Running Series information updates on road closures and re-openings during race weekend, tune into 680 News.

About the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon
The Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon is Canada's premier, national running event, attracting over 25,000 participants from over 60 countries and aiming to raise over $4 million for over 180 local and national charities. Visit www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com.

About Scotiabank
Scotiabank is committed to supporting the communities in which we live and work, both in Canada and abroad, through our global philanthropic program, Scotiabank Bright Future.  Recognized as a leader internationally and among Canadian corporations for our charitable donations and philanthropic activities, Scotiabank has provided on average approximately $47 million annually to community causes around the world over each of the last five years. Visit us at www.scotiabank.com.

SOURCE Scotiabank - Sponsorships & Donations