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Marathon Training Turns into Surprise Windsor Win
14 Sep
Summary
- Toronto runner Saed Griffith won the Windsor Waterfront Half Marathon.
- The event saw a sellout with 2,500 participants across two races.
- The race raised over $43,000 for local charities.
Toronto runner Saed Griffith achieved an unexpected victory at the Windsor Waterfront Half Marathon, originally intended as a training session for the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon in October. Griffith found the flat and fast course ideal for his preparation.
This year's event marked a second consecutive sellout, attracting 2,500 participants across the half marathon and 5K races, an increase from the inaugural year. Organizers plan for steady growth.
Several runners achieved personal milestones. Dayna Pidhoresky, a former University of Windsor athlete, recorded her first half-marathon personal best since 2011. Patrick Aliverti not only completed the 5K but also volunteered for the half marathon.
The races successfully raised over $43,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Windsor Essex and the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation. Organizers implemented changes to the start and finish lines and collaborated with a local production company to enhance the event's staging.
