THE LOWDOWN

1/ GET THERE Air Transat flies from Manchester or London Gatwick to Toronto Pearson Airport from £323 rtn.

2/ STAY Canadian Affair, the official UK tour operator for the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon event, is offering flights and six nights at the Sheraton Centre Toronto or Westin Harbour Castle Hotel (near the finish line and start line, respectively) from £605pp (based on a twin-room share). For more details, visit toronto waterfront marathon. com/uk-runners.