Bio

Michael Brennan, Race Director/Organizer

Michael Brennan brings experience and best-practices from working at over 300 races in various roles as race director, course director, consultant, event manager, logistics manager and more. He is a race consultant who has helped organize and grow some of the GTA’s largest and best-managed running races. He is professional, detailed and enthusiastic. He has worked at:

Canada Running Series, 20 years (including the Toronto Waterfront Marathon & Half with 24,000 participants).

Toronto Women’s Running Series, 14 years (including the Toronto Women’s Half Marathon & 5k with 1,500).

Excel Running Series, 5 years as founder & race director (1,200 in Downsview Half).

Independent Races worked on: Pride & Remembrance Run Toronto, Chilly Half in Burlington, Mississauga Marathon & Half, MEC Race Series, Mercedes Benz Oakville 10k, Rebecca Run 5k in Newmarket, Cadillac Fairview 10k & 5k, Toronto Energizer 10k & 5k, Easter Seals 10k & 5k in Newmarket, Dawn at the Don 8k & 5k, Mad Dog Scramble, NCC Masters Games, Night Run, Good Times Running Series, Pan Am Games (marathons & race walks), 5 Peaks Trail Running Series, even a huge Chicago 5k. And has assisted as a volunteer at dozens of other races.

Michael has conducted hundreds of seminars on balance, stress, motivation and running. As a former running coach, running clinic instructor and wellness educator he helped thousands of people accomplish things they never thought possible.

Setting example with his personal motto, “To inspire people to bring out the best in themselves in body, mind and spirit”, he has run 62 marathons, 39 of them under 3-hours; he’s finished the Boston Marathon 14 times and has done two Ironman triathlons (and over 280 other races).

Testimonials about Race Coordinator/Manager Michael Brennan

Thanks for all your hard work leading up to and including Waterfront Marathon. We’re a well-oiled machine at this point!

Chris Fagel, Course Director, Canada Running Series

Thanks! It was a great day all round. You were a pro as usual and I really value and appreciate all of your hard work and dedication on the race. I know it is a helluva logistic challenge and it wouldn’t be as smooth as it is without your help and expertise! Love having you by my side, we are a dynamic duo!

Cory Freedman, Owner, Toronto Women’s Running Series Half Marathon

You’re so thorough with planning. You also manage to be a diplomat. We are so appreciative and thankful you were on the team. You were a huge help and a huge relief to have on race day. I felt so comforted to know you were out there.

Danielle Perron, Vice President, Influence Marketing Group & Mercedes Benz Oakville 10k