TORONTO, ON - October 17, 2014 /CNW/ - Road Closure Notice - Sunday, October 19, 2014

On Sunday, October 19, more than 26,000 elite and recreational runners from over 50 countries will hit the streets for the 25^thanniversary edition of the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon. Many of these runners will be fundraising for 173 local and national charities through 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 FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19

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 visitwww.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com/en/faq/faqclosures.htm. 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 more than 26,000 participants from over 50 countries and aiming to raise over $4 million for 173 local and national charities through the Scotiabank Charity Challenge.www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com.

About Scotiabank
Scotiabank is a leading financial services provider in over 55 countries and Canada's most international bank. Through Bright Future, our global philanthropic program, Scotiabank and its employees support causes at a grassroots level across six pillars: health, education, social services, arts and culture, environment and sports. Recognized as a leader for our charitable donations and philanthropic activities, Scotiabank has contributed on average $50 million annually over the last five years to community causes around the world. Visit us at www.scotiabank.com.