Posted: October 10, 2007

Athletics: Toronto Marathon Race Weekend Almost Underway

Toronto, ON - October 9, 2007 - The excitement of the 13th Annual Toronto Marathon begins at the Toronto Marathon Runners Expo. Runners pick up their race kits and shop around for the latest in technical runner gear while gathering information on the most enticing international marathon destinations. Where: Sheraton Centre Hotel - 123 Queen St. West, Toronto, ON When: Friday Oct. 12, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Saturday Oct. 13, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. In preparation for race day, the Toronto Marathon will host two carbo load dinners on Saturday October 13, 2007 at 6 p.m. The Hilton Carbo Dinner will feature a runners' workshop with guest speakers Bart Yasso of Runners' World Magazine and running legend Kathrine Switzer. The Novotel Carbo Dinner will feature guest speaker John Stanton, founder and president of the Running Room. Where: Hilton Dinner - Hilton Hotel - 145 Richmond St. West, Toronto, ON Novotel Dinner - Novotel North York - 3 Park Home Ave, North York, ON When: Saturday Oct 13, 6 p.m. Don't miss the exciting start and finish of the Toronto Marathon on Sunday October 14: 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 $15 million to the local economy each year. Over 10,000 participants from 40+ countries are expected to participate in the Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K or Relay on October 14, 2007. Since 1995, the Toronto Marathon has generated over $5 million for its various charitable partners including the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation, Hemophilia, Multiple Sclerosis, Toronto Foundation for Student Success, ICA Canada and Diabetes. Subscribe to the Runner's Web Weekly Digest