Subaru is the automobile manufacturing division of Japanese transportation conglomerate Fuji Heavy Industries. Subaru is internationally known for their use of the boxer engine layout popularized in cars by the Volkswagen Beetle and Porsche 911, in most of their vehicles above 1500cc as well as their use of the all wheel drive drivetrain layout, first introduced in 1972, that became standard equipment for mid-size and smaller cars in most international markets as of 1996, and is now standard in all Subaru vehicles.
The Scotiabank Calgary Marathon is an annual race held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada . As Canada's Longest Running Marathon marathon event in Canada, it has a certified running distance of 26 miles and 385 yards long. Last year's marathon was sold out and approximately 9,000 people are expected to participate this year. This marathon is certified by Athletics Canada and is a registered AIMS Marathon, and therefore can be used as a qualifying marathon race.