Press Release - The Toronto Marathon - 10/14/08

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

         TORONTO MARATHON ROAD CLOSURES ON OCTOBER 19, 2008

Toronto, ON - October 14, 2008 - The 14th annual Toronto Marathon will run 
through the streets of Toronto on Sunday, October 19, 2008.   

Course map and road closure information is available for publication and 
can be found at www.TorontoMarathon.com.  Drivers are encouraged to avoid 
affected areas and when possible use the subway.

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+ counties are expected to participate in the Marathon, 
Half Marathon, 5K and Relay on October 19th.  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.

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