FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2017 Mississauga Marathon kicks off the spring running season with another
great turnout!
Mississauga, ON - The 14th annual Mississauga Marathon had a fresh start
for 2017, with Celebration Square hosting an all new start line and staging
area for the Full Marathon, Sal Guzzo, LL.B. Relay Challenge and Half
Marathon. Participants and spectators alike gathered next to Mississauga
City Hall for a morning filled with pre-race anticipation, music and a
warm-up held by SWAT Health. Yesterday evening, 10KM and 5KM distance
participants ran through Clarkson Village and Port Credit, finishing at
Lakefront Promenade Park. A total of 8,120 participants took to the streets
and the waterfront of Mississauga this weekend, experiencing the best of
what the city has to offer.
"The addition of Celebration Square to the 2017 Mississauga Marathon truly
enhanced the pre-race atmosphere of our race," says Elliott Kerr, Race
Chairman and President of Landmark Sport Group Inc., organizers of the
Mississauga Marathon. "It was very special to have everyone gather in the
heart of Mississauga, and showcase our beautiful city."
The Mississauga Marathon continued to provide "A Run For Everyone," with
five different distances and seven different events. Ranging from the Full
Marathon to the 2KM Fun Run/Walk, participants of all ages and athletic
abilities were able to experience the fun and excitement of Race Weekend.
Events also include the Half Marathon, Sal Guzzo, LL.B. Relay Challenge,
MNP 10KM, 10KM Student Relay and Novo Nordisk ® "Hazel" 5KM.
For elite runners, the Mississauga Marathon is an opportunity to set their
personal-best, and qualify for the prestigious Boston Marathon, with a
little help from the 80m net downhill course. For the casual runner, the
event is a chance to gather their friends and family for physical activity,
and enjoy the on course atmosphere of spectators, armed with cowbells, and
local bands and cheering stations, cheering them on.
"We are extremely pleased with the 2017 Mississauga Marathon," says Brody
Coles, Race Director. "The on course atmosphere was very special this year,
with loads of enthusiastic spectators and the addition of cowbells and
bleachers for spectators at the finish line, cheering on participants. The
overall atmosphere of Race Weekend was second to none in this country!"
Lucas McAneney, Burlington, and Truphena Busienei, Hamilton, were the first
to cross the finish line for the Full Marathon event, with respective times
of 2:26 and 3:06, while Bonsa Gonfa, Toronto, and Lyndsay Tessier, Toronto,
took top place in the Half Marathon. Each participant crossing the finish
line received a finisher's medal to commemorate their achievement, in
addition to additional prizes awarded to respective age and gender
categories for each event. University of Toronto Mississauga finished first
in the Sal Guzzo, LL.B. Relay Challenge. Top finishers on Saturday evening
included Sergio Raez Villanueva, Mississauga, and Tanis Bolton, Paris, in
the MNP 10KM, and Dylan Alick, Mississauga, and Catherine Rodriguez,
Brampton, for the Novo Nordisk ® "Hazel" 5KM.
In 2017, The Mississauga Marathon raised funds for 28 different registered
charities through the Scotiabank Charity Challenge, with the help of
participants, choosing to fundraise for their favourite cause. Donations
will continue to be collected until June 7th, 2017.
About the Mississauga Marathon
Events include the Full Marathon, Sal Guzzo, LL.B. Relay Challenge, Half
Marathon, MNP 10KM, 10KM Student Relay, Novo Nordisk ® "Hazel" 5KM and 2KM
Fun Run/Walk. 2018's event will mark 15 years running.
For more information, including results and photos, please visit
www.mississaugamarathon.com
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