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'Rats' in runners stormed downtown streets
10th Annual Scotiabank Rat Race for United Way draws 1,200 in support of the community
Toronto streets were infested with "rats" on June 10, 2010, as 1,200 runners scurried through downtown as part of the 10th Annual Scotiabank Rat Race for United Way. Many of the racing rodents ran the 5km scurry in "cheesy" rat-inspired costumes.
Pledges raised by participants will support United Way's network of 200 health and social service agencies, as well as support long-term programs and initiatives in Toronto's inner suburban neighbourhoods. » Read more...
More than a 5k fun run.
It's your chance to make a difference in a way that matters to you.
And like any good rat in a race, you'll need some cheese to inspire you. Building Neighbourhoods? Inspiring Youth? Empowering Newcomers? Tackling Homelessness? Tell us what inspires you to run.
Event Details
You can run as a lone rat or run in a pack! Each participant must raise and submit a minimum $60 in pledges to participate. But don't stop at $60. Choose your cheese and get motivated to build a better city for everyone. With every dollar you raise, you make a difference—both by meeting urgent need and by helping address the root causes of social problems before they become problems in the first place.
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| Date: | Thursday, June 10th, 2010 |
| Location: | Scotia Plaza, Adelaide Street |
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| Registration Fee: | Raise and submit a minimum of $60 in pledges to participate. |
Before the race...
Enjoy music, stretch and warm up exercises, complimentary massage, entertainment and face painting.
After the race...
Re-hydrate and enjoy tasty food, entertainment and awards ceremony during the "Big Cheese" party at Scotia Plaza - Concourse Level.
All participants must return their timing chip immediately after the race to avoid a $50 fee. Volunteers will be at the finish line to help remove the chip.
Prize Winners Announed!
Congratulations to this year’s top fundraiser, Lisa Foote and runner up Paul Renaud. »more
The 2010 Scotiabank Rat Race raised $470,000 for United Way. Thanks to all who contributed to making this event a massive success!
Find your race time
Look up your name or bib number.
Find your cheese
Try to spot yourself in the photos.
Did you have your photo taken at the photo booth? Find it here. Thanks to O Snap! photography.
Watch videos from the Rat Race on YouTube.
The 2010 route is 4.76 km.
Download and print a poster to track your fundraising progress. There's one for every cheese: Inspiring Youth, Building Neighbourhoods, Empowering Newcomers or Tackling Homelessness.
