Beneva Mississauga Marathon
Mississauga, Canada · Sunday 25 April 2027
Mississauga offers the kind of varied urban and natural landscape that makes for compelling marathon running. The course threads through the city centre, along the Credit River, across the University of Toronto campus, and down tree-lined Mississauga Road before finishing in the lakeside villages of Clarkson, Port Credit, and Lakeview. It's the sort of route that gives you genuine reasons to look up during those middle miles, rather than just following pavement. After 22 years, the race has carved out a real place in the local running calendar, drawing people who want to test themselves on a course with actual character. The marathon itself is a road race across Mississauga's streets and lakefront, certified and designed with an eye toward fast times. The elevation profile is genuinely gentle, with only 187 metres of gain across the full distance and terrain that varies from flat stretches to rolling sections. You're not climbing anything that will wreck your legs, but the modest ups and downs mean the course demands some attention rather than letting you zone out completely. It's the kind of terrain that rewards pacing discipline without penalizing you for trying to chase a time goal. Race day centres on Celebration Square, where the organisers have put real thought into making the finish experience worth remembering. Registration opens as of now for the April 2026 race, and beyond the marathon itself, they've built out a full weekend with a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and other events. If you're bringing supporters, the spectator setup here is worth noting. It's the sort of race weekend that feels properly built out rather than hastily assembled.
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Adjusted Time
4:32:07
Time difference: +32.1 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain187m
Elevation High163m
Elevation Low77m
Weather Forecast
High11°C
Low2°C
Chance of Rain0%
Beneva Mississauga Marathon 2027 Course Analysis
Beneva Mississauga Marathon is a full marathon held in Mississauga, Canada, scheduled for Sunday 25 April 2027. The course is run on trail surface with 187m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 163m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Beneva Mississauga Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
With 187m of elevation gain, this is a moderately undulating course. The route ranges from 77m to 163m above sea level (86m total range). While not completely flat, the elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't significantly impact pacing strategy.
Expected Race Day Weather
Based on historical weather data for April, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Cold conditions are expected, with temperatures between 2°C and 11°C. While cold weather reduces overheating risk, runners should dress in layers and be prepared for potential wind chill. There is a low chance of rain (0%), so dry conditions are likely.
Surface Type: Trail
Beneva Mississauga Marathon is a trail race, meaning the course includes unpaved surfaces such as dirt, gravel, or forest paths. Trail surfaces are inherently slower than road courses due to uneven footing, technical sections, and often steeper gradients. Trail-specific shoes with good grip are recommended, and runners should expect a finish time 10-20% slower than their equivalent road marathon time.
How Difficult Is Beneva Mississauga Marathon?
Our difficulty rating for Beneva Mississauga Marathon is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
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