FAQ & Answers >> FAQ: Course & Post-Race >> Road Closures: East End
On September 27th, 2009, come out and be inspired by 20,000 dreamers…
Every participant in the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Half Marathon and 5k has their own dream of reaching the finish line.
APPLAUD
20,000 runners from over than 40 countries will cross our finish line, giving back to the communities they run through in the process. Last year the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon raised over $1.4 million for 64 local charities including Assaulted Women's Helpine and Epilepsy Toronto. This year our goal is to surpass $1.5 million. With your support, we can make it happen!
We work closely with the City, Police, TTC, and City Councillors to minimize disruptions and inconveniences for Toronto residents on September 27th. Please read the reverse to learn of closures and detours in your neighbourhood and share this information with your residents and customers. More importantly, come out and support the 20,000 dreamers in the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon!
CHEER
Visit the Neighbourhood Entertainment Centre (NCE) nearest YOUR Neighbourhood
- South Riverdale: Caribbean — 500 Commissioners Street at Toronto Hydro
- Little Asia — Lakeshore Blvd & Leslie Street
- The Beach — Kew Gardens Park
- The Beach 2 — Kingston Rd. & Queen St.
On the morning of the 27th, a team of judges will determine which of the neighbourhoods along our course has the best Cheering and Entertainment Centre. The best centre will be judged by how many people are out cheering, the quality of entertainment and the atmosphere. The three winning neighbourhoods will be awarded $6,000, $3,000 and $2,000 for their official charity! Help them win! Come out and cheer on September 27th.
East End Road Closures
during the 20th annual Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Half Marathon and 5k on September 27th, 2009
Access:
- Cherry St south & Clarke Beach Park: Access Cherry St. via westbound Commissioners, exit via Cherry St. north to Lakeshore (police assisted)
- For Ashbridge's Bay and the Boardwalk Pub: Access/exit via Coxwell Ave., cross at Lakeshore Blvd. (police assisted)
- For downtown: Use Queen St. or Lakeshore westbound from Leslie
- For Gardiner & DVP north: Head west on Lakeshore Blvd. from Leslie St. to Gardiner or DVP ramp (Don Roadway ramp open ALL DAY for DVP access).
- Commissioners: Both westbound lanes open, access via Leslie St. southbound
- Unwin sailing clubs, etc.: Access/exit via Leslie St. (police assisted)
Closures:
Road closures on Sunday, September 27th for the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon include, but are not limited to:
- Lakeshore Blvd. from Windermere Ave. to Don Roadway (6:00am – 12:00pm west of Bay St. / 6:00am to 1:00pm East of Bay St.)
- Lakeshore Blvd. from Leslie St. to Northern Dancer Blvd. (7:00am – 1:00pm)
- Commissioners Rd EASTBOUND from Cherry St. to Leslie St. (7:00am – 1:00pm)
- Leslie St. north from Commissioner's Rd. to Lakeshore Blvd. (7:00am – 1:00pm)
- Queen St from Kingston Rd to Neville Park Blvd. (7:00am – 1:30pm)
- Front/Eastern Ave. from Bay St. to Kingston Rd. (7:00am – 2:00pm)
- Bay St. from Lakeshore Blvd to Dundas St. (5:00am – 3:00pm)
Note: Paid-duty police will be at all major intersections to safely direct traffic around and through gaps in the runners (i.e. crossing through Lakeshore). Expect some delays.