Race Rules & Etiquette

Start Line

Arrive early. Try not to make your lack of planning someone else’s fault.

Pace signs will be posted along the right hand side of the start chute on City Centre Dr. Pace times are listed for the marathon and half marathon. Line up behind these signs based on your predicted finish time. A properly sorted field will allow everyone to run their best race.

Just prior to the start you will be brought closer to the start line by the announcer.

A large garbage bin is positioned alongside the start chute by the tents. Please use this for garbage.

Cones, Barricades, Course Marshals & Police

The route is marked with traffic cones and barricades. Runners must stay within the coned runner’s lane along each portion of the route. Follow directions of the police and course marshals.

Bib Numbers

Your bib number must be visible on the front of your shirt along the entire route. Only runners wearing and showing a bib number will be allowed to cross the finish line and receive a medal and post race refreshments. Runners without bibs will not be permitted on the last 400 meters of the course.

The Course & Waterfront Trail

Sections of the Mississauga Marathon are run along portions of the Waterfront Trail. To accommodate everyone the following protocol must be adhered on trail sections.

All athletes must run/walk in SINGLE FILE along the right hand side of the trail.

Faster and overtaking runners must pass on the left. A quick, “ON YOUR LEFT” let’s others know of your presence.

Wearing headphones is discouraged as a courtesy to other runners who assume you can hear them approaching and for safety reasons.

If you must stop please step off the edge of the course so you do not impede those behind you.

Please drop all clothing and waste material at aid stations. Please to not litter the streets and parks of Mississauga.

Aid Stations

Drink tables are spread out over several meters at each aid station with Gatorade first and water second. Move towards the table, grab your fluid from the volunteer and move away from the table. Do not stop and drink at the tables. Other runners are approaching behind you.

Please toss all waste cups as close to the aid station as possible. This assists volunteers in clean up.

Portable toilets are located every 2K in close proximity to each aid station.

Finish Line

During the last 100 meters of the race watch for signs and marshals that will direct you to one side or the other of the finish chute. All Saturday & Sunday races are separated prior to the finish.

Only runners with BIB numbers showing will be allowed to cross the finish line.
If you have used a friend to pace you over the last few kilometres they must step off the trail prior to entering the last 400 meters of the course.

Timing chip removal from your shoe will be done prior to the finish medal being presented.

Only move forward in the finish chute. Do not stop or double back to wait for friends. There is plenty of room after the finish chute to reunite and socialize.

Post race food is available only to runners. Please take only what you will eat.