2012 Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon
Join Team United and help make a difference in our community
The Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5K Run/Walk is a signature event in our city, drawing thousands of runners every year who are seeking a challenge. This year, we’re challenging you to join us and run for our community as part of Team United. Last year, almost 100 runners helped raise close to $24,000 for the cause — together, we know we can surpass that amount this year and raise $30,000.
For the fourth year in a row, United Way Toronto is an Official Charity of the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, happening on Sunday, October 14, 2012. When you choose United Way Toronto as your charity of choice, 100% of your fundraising dollars will benefit the community. Participating is a great alternative to our other events, the Enbridge CN Tower Climb for United Way and the Scotiabank Rat Race for United Way and allows you to contribute to your workplace campaign.
A flat and fun run anyone can participate in!
The event’s flat and fast features are a real draw for first-time and experienced runners alike. Reach your best time or just run for fun — it’s entirely up to you. Even power walkers or slower runners love the event’s course because of its six-hour and 30-minute time limit. The Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon is also a qualifier for the Boston Marathon. For run routes, start times and other race details, visit torontowaterfrontmarathon.com.
Do you need assistance registering or are you looking for more information? Please email us at unitedwayevents@uwgt.org.
Get started by registering and collecting pledges online
By choosing to run for United Way Toronto, your fundraising efforts will help support our network of over 200 agencies and programs that provide the vital social and health services needed to support and strengthen individuals in our community.
Step 1: Register for the race
Visit Canada Running Series’ EventsOnline web page and register for the Marathon, Half-Marathon or 5K Run/Walk. Be sure to select that you are a Charity Challenge Runner. You will receive an email confirmation of your entry — you’re now ready for the next step: setting up to fundraise for United Way Toronto. Note: This step registers you with Canada Running Series only and does not register you with United Way Toronto, which allows you to count toward your United Way workplace campaign — take the next step now.
Step 2: Register with United Way Toronto and start fundraising
It’s easy to register with us. Your personalized United Way Toronto fundraising page keeps track of all your fundraising activities, plus it lets you count your total amount raised at the event toward your workplace fundraising goal.
Note: Online registration closes at 12 a.m. EST (midnight) on Monday, October 8, 2012. The deadline for fundraising is Friday, October 26, 2012.
Sign up early and benefit
The first eight people to sign up and raise $500 for United Way Toronto will receive free entry to the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon. If you have questions, please email us.
Follow us on social media
Get up-to-the-minute news and updates about the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon by following us on Twitter @unitedwayto or by liking our Facebook Page, United Way Toronto. You’ll also find a special Facebook page dedicated to the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon that highlights all the fun details — visit back in September for its launch!
Fundraising has its rewards
The following prizes will be offered to fundraising participants:
- The first 100 participants to raise $100 for United Way Toronto will receive a baseball cap
- Raise $250 and you’ll receive a $25 HBC gift card
- Raise $500 and you’ll receive a $50 HBC gift card
- Raise $1,000 or more and you’ll receive a $100 HBC gift card
The fundraising deadline is Friday, October 26, 2012. Prizes can be picked up starting Monday, November 5, 2012 to Friday, November 16, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 26 Wellington Street East, 2nd Floor, Toronto ON M5E 1W9.
