More than 25,000 runners hit the streets for the 28^th edition of the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon

TORONTO, Oct. 19, 2017 /CNW/ - On Sunday, October 22, more than 25,000 elite and recreational runners from over 70 countries will hit the streets for the 28^th edition of the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon (STWM). STWM is more than a great running event – through the Scotiabank Charity Challenge, the race raises money for nearly 200 local charities that are focused on helping young people reach their infinite potential and building vibrant communities. Over the weekend, the event also brings more than $30 million in economic activity to the GTA, creating the equivalent of 100 full-time, year-round jobs.

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://STWM.ca. For live Canada Running Series information updates on road closures and re-openings during race weekend, tune into 680 News.

In addition to the listings below, the race's innovative, interactive RacePoint Map is available to help navigate running route: https://www.racepoint.ca/map/v3/stwm.html

RACE ROUTE CLOSURES FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21 – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22

ROAD CLOSURES DOWNTOWN TORONTO
OCTOBER 21^ST – OCTOBER 22^ND

About the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon
An IAAF Gold Label race, the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon is Canada's premier, big-city running event, the Athletics Canada National Marathon Championships, and the Grand Finale of the 7-race Canada Running Series. In 2016 it attracted 26,000 participants from 70 countries, raised $3.24 million for 182 charities through the Scotiabank Charity Challenge, and contributed an estimated $35 million to the local economy. The livestream broadcast was watched by more than 72,000 viewers from 129 countries. http://STWM.ca

About Scotiabank
At Scotiabank, we aim to support organizations that are committed to helping young people reach their full potential. Young people are our future leaders and Scotiabank's goal is to help ensure that they have the necessary skills and resources they need to support their success. Together with our employees, the Bank supports causes at a grassroots level. Recognized as a leader for our charitable donations and philanthropic activities, in 2016, Scotiabank contributed more than $70 million to help our communities around the world.

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