Press Release - The Toronto Marathon - 10/15/08

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

              DON'T MISS THE EXCITING START AND FINISH OF 
                    THE 14TH ANNUAL TORONTO MARATHON

Toronto, ON - October 15, 2008 - On your mark, get set…go!  Don't miss the 
exciting start and finish of the 14th annual Toronto Marathon.  On Sunday 
October 19th, over 12,000 participants from 45+ countries will hit the 
streets of Toronto in support of the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation 
and a host of other charities.  

Watch the start at Mel Lastman Square, Queen's Park for the finish, and 
anywhere along the 42 km route to see Toronto's largest running event of 
the year!

START - MEL LASTMAN SQUARE
Half Marathon	Marathon
8:00 AM		9:00 AM

FINISH - QUEEN'S PARK
Expected arrival of first athletes:
Half Marathon	Marathon
9:00 AM		11:15 AM

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+ countries are expected to participate in the 
Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K or Relay on October 19, 2007.

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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