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runningmagazine.caHere’s the latest available on the Mississauga Marathon as of now.
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The event has had renewed sponsorship in recent years, with Beneva serving as the title sponsor and helping revive or continue the full marathon alongside shorter distances like the 5K, 10K, and half marathon. This sponsorship arrangement was announced to support a continued Mississauga Marathon presence in Ontario’s spring racing calendar. [Source: Running Magazine article on Beneva as title sponsor for Mississauga Marathon, 2023-10-17][1]
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The race weekend typically features multiple distances and community events, with the full marathon designed to be a Boston-qualifier course and integrated into a broader Mississauga Race Weekend. City partners have supported route planning and event logistics to ensure the event remains accessible to runners and spectators. [Source: Running Magazine detailing the revival and Boston-Qualifier status; CHCH coverage of the weekend’s events and road closures][2][1]
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For 2024 and 2025, the event calendar shows continued organization around a weekend format, including a full marathon date in spring and various shorter races, under the Beneva Mississauga Marathon branding. Registration pages and event pages for recent years emphasize “Run Your Story” and ongoing participation opportunities. [Source: Mississauga Marathon official site and event pages][6][7]
Illustration: The Beneva Mississauga Marathon typically unfolds over a weekend with a mix of race distances, family-friendly activities, and road closures in central Mississauga areas to accommodate the events.[2][6]
If you’d like, I can pull the most current details on dates, registration openings, prize notes, and any new route changes from the official site and recent local coverage, and summarize with direct links. Please tell me if you want me to focus on 2026 specifics or historical context.[1][6]