I first ran the CIM in 1995 with a friend and we thought it was a good first effort. Ran the 2000 edition and WOW, have things improved. The course is a fast one, don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Even with the hills, we both ran PB's - faster than our home town Chicago's marathon. The volunteers were great and everything works. We heard that the carbo dinner was good and were not dissappointed - I would highly recommend this to all applicants - it's also a deal for the Americans.

The whole weekend was fantastic. Next time I run the CIM, I'm gonna do the Half so I can get one of those cool and original medals. Keep up the good work and we'll be back!

I have run this race the last two years and have one major but serious problem with it. The people of Toronto don't want us there. I am a mid packer and the number of times that I had to swerve to avoid cars was incredible. The police were doing their best to stop them but the drivers just did not care. Very poor fan support along the way. The organization was very good. I would like to see Toronto put on a great Marathon but they have a long way to go.

I ran the CIM Half the last 2 years with a couple of friends and have to say that it's the BEST Half around. Almost all downhill right thru the centre of the City. Perfect weather, well marked course, great volunteers and spectators easily make the CIM the best Half Marathon in Canada. The finishers medal is fantastic, original and not the same old boring medal you get at most Halfs.

Congrats to all the oraganizers and thanks to the volunteers for a great job!

The CIM was the 10th marathon that I've run in, and my son and I had a great time in Toronto. The course was fast and well marked and we both qualified for the big 'B'. Everthing about it was First Class! - Registration, Shirts, Dinner, Race day - this was one of the best marathons we've run and Toronto being such a wonderful city, the CIM has huge pontential to get even bigger and better. Kudos to all involved on a job well done!

Ran my PB on it and qualified for Boston. It doesn't get better than that!
A group of us went to the dinner the night before and it had the best food I've had at one of those things. It was all you can eat, lots of variety and informative speakers.

Nice course, volunteers, and well organized. The loop at the top is a good way to pace yourself and an easy run, then down Yonge St (a blast) and the Forest Hill area was spectacular. I loved the route, challenging but one can still run a fast time. The water stations and volunteers were very encouraging and had a lot of spirit. At the finish, we had a much needed massage and tons and tons of food. The blankets you get at the finish are very coool and the Medal was great. We'll be running it again next October.

Toronto was the 9th marathon for me and my wife, and we both had PB's and a fantastic time. Everything seemed to work well and the Carbo dinner was the best I've ever attended. Lots of great food and massage at the finish. All the volunteers were great and supportive along the route.

Toronto was my 3rd marathon after NY and LA (home town) and being much smaller than those events allowed me to run a PB. Loved the course, especially the part through Forest Hill and the Rosedale Valley. The fall colors are spectacular and the weather was perfect. Our group had a fantastic time and we're planning to return this October. Toronto is a very nice city and for us Americans, great value! I was impressed by how clean and safe it is. The CIM is a winner.

I've run the CIM 4 times now and it keeps improving. It's well organized and a good route. The registration and expo is great and the dinner is the best I've ever been to. The City should get behind it more and Toronto drivers are the worst! The volunteers are fab and everything at the finish is 1st class. The Scotia Bank Marathon is dead; bad route and very poorly organized and it's a good thing since it was stupid for the city to allow two in the 1st place. I'll be running the CIM again this year and look forward to another great day!

My home town, my first race and a great disappointment. The city does not support this race, the drivers are rude and the course is boring. I would never run this marathon again and discourage anyone who mentions they might try it. For a first time marathon experience, it is a real let down. The Scotia Bank Marathon a few weeks before has nicer scenery, better organization and more spectators as it is confined to the waterfront area.

The course and the volunteers were great. I didn't mind the stretch at the end near the Don because there was no traffic. However, there was also no spectator support, a major drawback. In fact, the only patch of spectators was along a small section of Yonge Street. To my surprise, there was no cheering along Front Street, near the end of the race, when the runners need it the most, where the route is surrounded by high rise condos.

There were not neary enough toilets at the start. Half marathon runners were scurrying to pee then race to their start line 1/2 km away. I saw the eventual winner of the marathon trying to butt in line, I guess so that he, if no one else, could have a proper warm-up.

My most serious complaint is with what the organizers claim to be a 'finisher's certificate.' It's just a postcard with a label attached to one side that states your name and finish time. Stamp and post mark and all on the other side. Not at all good for framing, bragging about or gazing at when looking for motivation for your next race! Have the organizers ever run a marathon themselves?