General Info (minimum age 12 years old) The 10K course, starting and finishing at the Queen Elizabeth Building, is fast and flat along the City’s waterfront making it a great race for setting a PR! Please note: Bus shuttles are Not available for this event. We suggest using a taxi or TTC to get to […]

[View Original Article] Monday, April 15, 2013 TORONTO – The team at Running First Ltd. (organizers of the Toronto Marathon, Sporting Life 10k, Toronto 5k and Collingwood Half Marathon) are shocked and saddened with the tragic events that occurred at the Boston Marathon. The senseless acts of violence have marred a day of sport, friendly […]

Photos are taken of each participant in the Marathon and Half Marathon as they approach the finish line. Photos will be posted online and can be viewed by clicking the link above. If you require further information please contact Marathon Foto at 1.800.424.3686 or visit this link.

Street Closed Direction From To Closes Reopens Yonge St. S/B Churchill Ave. Hwy 401 5:30 9:30 Yonge St. N/B Elmhurst Ave. Sheppard Ave. 6:00 9:00 Beecroft Rd. ALL Sheppard Ave. Churchill Ave. 7:00 8:30 Beecroft Rd. N/B Sheppard Ave. Poyntz Ave. 7:00 9:00 Beecroft Rd.* ALL Elmhurst Ave. Churchill Ave. 7:00 9:00 Poyntz Ave. ALL […]

With the rate of skin cancers rising 4% to 5% a year for a total of about 72,000 new cases in Canada, it’s more important than ever to cover up. More than 4,500 of those will be melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. Runners and other “outdoor” athletes are more susceptible with an increase […]

PSYCHING TEAM DIRECTORDr. Peter Papadogiannis, Ph.D. Back by popular demand! Quick tips on how to be mentally prepared to run your best race. Consider these typical scenarios: Each of these runners can benefit from a few minutes conversing with a member of the Psyching Team. Dr. Papadogiannis, and other volunteer mental performance consultants/mental health practitioners offer […]

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Every finisher will receive a medal after crossing the finish line. (if you did not run, you will not receive a medal) If you ordered an iTab for your medal as an additional memento; they will be mailed usually 4 to 5 weeks following the event. This allows for all corrections, updated address info, change […]

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