On May 17th, the Riverside BIA took part in the 2018 Scotiabank Waterfront Toronto Marathon’s secret Medal Reveal Night! For the big Reveal, the Riverside BIA got together with 100 runners, our local Councillor Paula Fletcher, the Canadian Running Series (CRS) team and medal artists’, to unveil the medal and do a special photo opp in partnership with the TTC which stopped traffic on the bridge.
Photo op on the bridge with 100 runners and VIPs
The 2018 Finishers’ medals feature the Riverside bridge with a TTC streetcar, something which has become a symbol of our neighbourhood. Ever since the bridge’s iconic art was commissioned by the BIA and City in the 1990s, this image has been an important daily fixture and inspiration, along with the streetcars that pass through every few minutes. The message of the medal is the ever-changing, dynamic yet resilient neighbouhrood and city made by many community-builders. This mirrors the mission of the CRS to work together to use running as a platform to build a healthier, happier, more sustainable city and showcase it to the world.
Framed medal featuring the Riverside Bridge and TTC streetcar, now at the Riverside BIA office
The Riverside BIA is so proud to have been a part of the big reveal this year, and to have received a copy of this amazing medal which will be proudly displayed in our office. Big thanks to Councillor Fletcher and Canadian Running Series!
Read the full Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon Medal Reveal Media Release