This marathon definitely the potential to be the best in Canada. Great route (net downhill, with some slight inclines that are immediately followed by slight descents), very scenic. One complaint: I could have done without the tight turn-around at the 25km split. Support was good; it was nice that they thought to print your name on your bibs as the personalized cheers were much needed motivation at times. Water stops were well placed and frequent. The organizers did a great job; the logistics were great. No big line-ups for the post-race massage. Overall, a wonderful venue and race.

I heard a lot about this last year and tried it this year (2005). It was OK. The course is fast, but I am not one for quiet streets and bike paths. Spectators, when they were there, were great.

The second year running has now passed. Last year I ran the 1/2 and had a blast. Decided to run the full this year with hopes of qualifying for Boston; I'd heard it was a good challenge from a number of people and had a bit of everything. The course is not difficult, but it does require some planning. Weather was again nearly perfect with a bit of cloud this year for variety. Needed a few more porta-potties at the start (I didn't need them but lots did - I emailed the RD on this point). The course is beautiful with a gentle downhill stretch (nearly 10k worth) in the early part that needs patience. The rest of the course winds through scenic city streets and the waterfront, the spectators are great, fuel stops are nicely placed and there's a gel station at 23k to get you through the finish. Undulating terrain at the base, some interesting runs through mini-parks and even the marina area footbridges; it's constantly entertaining and surprising. Music was provided both by the race and spectators enroute. Great finishing area with change tents, great food at the end, and even a free phone call! I got my BQ so I may have to skip it next year... but you never know.

The course is very fair to runners. A few hills, but mostly flat. Good organization. Thanks to all the support personnel. Nice tech t-shirt - hopefully soon all marathons will provide functional t-shirts. Host hotel did not offer late checkout.

Being their first annual marathon, I had no idea what to expect; but we had a bright cloudless day that started off cool and did not warm up too much, thankfully. Although it is advertised as a flat course, there are some hills, especially towards the end! The bystanders were cheerful, the course was scenic and there were water stations at regular intervals! This was my 4th marathon and it was great.

For a first marathon, the organizers did a good job! I come from Israel and I don't see that here. The only little problem for me was the fact that there were not enough beds for massages after the race. Besides that I enjoyed it and am looking forward to doing it again (if I can afford it...).

-Nitai Simha

It was a very well organized and carried out marathon. I realize that the number of participants exceeded expectations of the organizers.
The course was scenic, almost flat and fast, volunteers did a great job to support runners. I am sure that Mississauga Marathon will become a very important event in both Ontario and Canada.

Great course. They expected 2500 runners and got over 6000. Next year, 10,000 perhaps? Absolutely beautiful course. Lots of running along the water. Fantastic community support for a first marathon. This race will be around for many years to come! Perfect weather. The marathon course was extremely well organized!!! Many international runners showed up...!

The organization was really great all the people I talked about it want to participate in the next one.

I am happy that the marathoners seemed to enjoy the event, based on the feedback.

Those of us doing the 10km event had a different experience, with shuttle bus chaos (and an unexpected walk to our cars) at the finish. The good news is that these things can easily be worked out for next year. Or even better, why not make the shorter distance event routes a single loop? Point-to-point courses carry more logistic problems.