Downtown Toronto was infested with "Rats"

1,400 runners scurried through downtown on June 18 at the Scotiabank Rat Race for United Way

The streets of downtown Toronto were crawling with "rats" as over 1,400 runners, many in "cheesy" rat-inspired costume, participated in a 5 km scurry as part of the 9th Annual Scotiabank Rat Race for United Way.

Pledges raised by the racing rodents will support United Way's network of health and social service agencies across Toronto, as well as support special programs and initiatives particularly in Toronto's inner suburban neighbourhooods. » read the media release

Thank you to the thousands who ran, sponsored runners and volunteered at the 2009 Scotiabank Rat Race for United Way. Without you, there would be no way.

Fastest Runners & Prize Winners

Prizes were awarded to Johnny Lee, fastest male runner with a time of 17:06 and Brenda Walker, fastest female runner, with a time of 17:40. Prizes for best costumes were also awarded, including Best Costume to Peromyscus.

Race results

Runners: Check out your race time

Photos

See photos from this year's race.

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Top Fundraising Workplace Team: Scotiabank Group

Scotiabank group had 511 participants, raising close to $96,000, an increase of 33% over 2008!

Photo: Accepting the award, Kris Kricfalusi & Tuula Jalasjaa.