FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 19, 2017
ANNOUNCING NEW START LINE FOR 2017 MISSISSAUGA MARATHON
Mississauga, ON - Mississauga Marathon participants will be starting the
2017 event in fashion this year with the starting area being upgraded to
Mississauga Celebration Square, taking place May 5-7, 2017. The new start
line is just around the corner, and will only affect the Full Marathon, Sal
Guzzo, LL.B. Relay Challenge, and Half Marathon events, and will only
change the first kilometre of the course.
"Mississauga Celebration Square is a natural fit for the start of
Mississauga's signature sporting event," says Shari Lichterman, Director of
Recreation for the City of Mississauga. "We look forward to working with
Landmark Sport Group to facilitate this exciting enhancement to the
runners' experience."
The first kilometre of the race will begin at 201 City Centre Drive, with
runners heading east on City Centre Drive, turning right onto Kariya Drive,
and then heading west on Burnhamthorpe Road. This new start will make up
the first kilometre of the course, and will then continue with the same
route from previous years, beginning at kilometre one.
"We are very excited about this move to Celebration Square, and starting
the Marathon events in the heart of Mississauga, right next to City Hall,"
says Race Director, Brody Coles. "This location will be a great staging
area before the race, and will only add to the excitement and atmosphere as
participants gather to prepare for their run."
The new staging area at Celebration Square will include a stage and large
screen, allowing participants to engage in a pre-race warm up before the
race. For more information, and for updated course maps, please visit
www.mississaugamarathon.com/2017-start-line.
The new route has been recertified by Athletics Canada with the Full
Marathon continuing to be a Boston Qualifier. Certification numbers are as
follows:
Full Marathon: ON-2010-119a-BDC
Half Marathon: ON-2010-118a-BDC
About the Mississauga Marathon
The 2017 Mississauga Marathon Race Weekend is scheduled to take place from
Friday, May 5 to Sunday, May 7. Race weekend will also include a Runner's
Expo that is open to the general public at Port Credit Memorial Arena on
Friday, May 5 and Saturday, May 6, 2017. The Mississauga Marathon will
continue to offer "A Run For Everyone". Events will include the Full
Marathon, Sal Guzzo, LL.B. Relay Challenge, Half Marathon, MNP 10KM, 10KM
Student Relay, Novo Nordisk ® "Hazel" 5KM, and a 2KM Fun Run/Walk.
Registration is now open: www.mississaugamarathon.com.
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