There are less than 80 days to the 2021 Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon on October 17 – and we need your help! Our goal this year is to raise $25,000 which will allow us to rescue and deliver enough fresh, healthy food for over 50,000 meals. In preparation for October 17th, Second Harvest is officially launching Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon race training season!
Will you join us again this year?
On October 17th, Second Harvest participants will run, walk or wheel the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon as a virtual race, allowing you to complete your chosen distance of 42 km, 21 km, 10 km, 5km, or a marathon relay at a route and date of your choosing.
At the time of this article being posted, the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon is working with the City of Toronto about whether they will be allowed to host an in-person 10K for the first 5,000 Canadian residents to register. We will be notified by mid-August about this situation and will share the news with you. But even if there’s an in-person marathon, the virtual race will still be offered so we still need all hands on deck!
We’re sweetening the deal
We are also offering some great benefits for our dedicated runners, walkers, and wheelers!
SCENE Points
You will receive 500 SCENE points for every $500 raised, to a maximum of 10,000 points. Not a SCENE member? Join here today!
NHLShop.ca Gift Cards
You will have a chance to win 1 of 5 $100 NHLShop.ca gift cards. Start your NHLShop wish list now!
Top 3 Fundraisers
The top 3 fundraisers will take home a great prize. Stay tuned for more details!
First 50 Registered
The first 50 participants registered using this link will receive a Second Harvest reusable snack bag.
If you have any questions or need assistance with registration, please call Rachel, Second Harvest’s Community Events Coordinator, at 416-659-5111 or send her an email at RachelC@SecondHarvest.ca – she’ll be happy to help!
Here are some resources and links to help you get started:
- Check out our 5 practical tips to get you ready to run
- Do your snacks support your marathon goals? Runner’s World has a helpful article on 25 healthy snacks that will give you fuel.
- Don’t forget to train your brain! Here are 12 tips to cultivating a positive mindset while training and racing.
