FAQ & Answers >> FAQ: Spectators & Traffic Access >> Road Closures: Queen St. (the Beach)

On September 26th, 2010, 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 26th. 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

  1. The Beach 1 — Kew Gardens Park
  2. The Beach 2 — Kingston Rd. & Queen St.

On the morning of the 26th, 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 26th.

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Queen St. (the Beach) Road Closures

during the 20th annual Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Half Marathon and 5k on September 26th, 2010

Access:

  • THERE WILL BE NO PARKING ON QUEENS ST. FROM KINGSTON RD. TO NURSEWOOD RD. FROM 6:00AM - 2:00PM RACE MORNING.
  • To avoid delays, it's best to avoid crossing Queen Street between the hours of 8:00am – 2:00pm.
  • For downtown: Use Queen St. or Lakeshore westbound from Coxwell or 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).
  • For Ashbridge's Bay and the Boardwalk Pub: Access/exit via Coxwell Ave., cross at Lakeshore Blvd. (police assisted)
  • Traffic from Woodbine to Waverly (south of Queen) can leave via Kew Beach Ave. to Woodbine then u-turn on Woodbine south of Queen to get to Lakeshore WB.
  • Traffic from (one-way) Kennilworth exits onto south side of Queen St., takes a coned lane to Kippendavie and can exit the area from there via Kew Beach Ave.
  • All traffic wanting Kew Beach Ave., Kew Gardens or connecting streets must enter from Waverley via Kingston Rd. or Norway.
  • Traffic from (one-way) Wineva can exit via Queen (north side) west to Hamby.
  • Access to Balsam (south of Queen) is from MacLean via south side of Queen St.
  • Traffic between Lee & Willow (south of Queen) can enter via Lee or Balsam and exit via Lee or Beech.
  • Access to Silver Birch (south of Queen), Munro Park and Neville Park is via Silver Birch and along the south side of Queen St.

Closures:

Road closures on Sunday, September 26th 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. eastbound from Leslie St. to Northern Dancer 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)

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). To avoid delays, it's best to avoid crossing Queen Street between the hours of 8:00am – 2:00pm.

Click here for course map

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