New Half Marathon
Added for 2008!
You
asked for it and we’re adding it!
The
Half Marathon will start on Broad Street, just
like the marathon and 8k, and finish at 10th
& Cary. The event will feature all of the
same extra touches and service that you’ve
come to expect from a Sports Backers event!
Click
here for a course map.
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go directly to the race information you are looking for,
select one of the following topics:
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Marathon |
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Half Marathon |
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8k (Walkers
Welcome!) |
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Kids Run |
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Schedule
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| Thursday,
November 13 |
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| 4 - 8 p.m.
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Secure
Horizons Health & Fitness Expo
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Packet pick-up,
Expo and walk-up registration |
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Arthur Ashe Athltic
Center |
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| Friday,
November 14 |
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| 11
a.m. - 8 p.m. |
Secure
Horizons Health & Fitness Expo
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Packet
pick-up, Expo and walk-up registration
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Arthur
Ashe Athletic Center |
| 11:30 a.m. - 3:30
p.m. |
Marathon
Course Bus Tours (reservation required). |
| 7 p.m. |
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Kids Run at Arthur Ashe Athletic Center |
| 6
- 8 p.m. |
Pasta
Dinner, Omni Richmond Hotel. Sign up
by Nov. 1. |
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| Saturday,
November 15 |
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| 7
a.m. |
8k
start |
| 7:30
a.m. |
Half
Marathon start |
| 8
a.m. |
Marathon
start |
| 9
a.m. - 3 p.m. |
Post-race
celebration at Finish Line |
| 3
p.m. |
Marathon
course closes |
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| Entry
Rules & Confirmation |
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Entry fees are non-refundable and entries
are non-transferable, no exceptions. Once we
receive and process your entry, you will not receive
a refund if you cannot participate. The entry fee
for the 2008 race will not transfer to the 2009 race.
All entries received by October 15, 2008 will be confirmed
by mail. Entries received after October 15 may be
confirmed by visiting our web site. On-line and mail-in
entrants who provide a valid email address also receive
instant email confirmation. Do not mail entry forms
after November 1. Instead, sign up on-line through
11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12.
Late registration will be held at the Arthur Ashe
Athletic Center during the Health & Fitness
Expo on Thursday, Nov. 13 from 5 to 9 p.m. and on
Friday, Nov. 14 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. No
Race Day registration or packet pick up!
If you
are already signed up for one race and want to switch
to the other, you may do so in person at the Race
Expo. There is a $10 fee to do so, along with any
applicable entry fee difference.
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with VIP Treatment, All Runners Receive... |
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marathoners and half marathoners receive a custom
finisher’s medal at the finish line, and can
redeem a free certificate to recognize and commemorate
their accomplishment. Every runner in the marathon,
half marathon and 8k receives a special technical
race shirt, and is admitted to a special post-race
celebration with plenty of free food, drink, and lots
of smiles and pats on the back.
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| Computer
Chip Timing |
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SunTrust Richmond Marathon uses the computerized ChampionChip
timing system. Chip timing allows each runner's
time to start when they reach the starting line.
Your finish time is calculated precisely when you
cross the finish line. Runners are provided
with a chip in their race packet and must return it
at the finish line. In case of withdrawal or
cancellation, a $30 replacement fee will be assessed
if the chip is not returned within 15 days after the
race. Runners who already own a chip may use
it by filling in the chip number on the entry form.
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| Packet/T-shirt
Pick-up |
| Packet
pick-up will be available at the Secure Horizons Health
& Fitness Expo held at the Arthur Ashe Athletic
Center on Thursday, November 13 from 5 to 9 p.m. and
on Friday, November 14 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. THERE
IS NO RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP!
A photo ID is required to pick up your race packet.
You may pick up a race packet for another pre-registered
runner, provided you have a copy of their photo ID.
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| Entry
Fees |
| Enter
By: |
Marathon |
Half
Marathon |
8k |
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| December
31, 2007 |
$60 |
$50 |
$20 |
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| January
1 - March 31, 2007 |
$65 |
$55 |
$20 |
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| April
1 - June 30 |
$75 |
$60 |
$20 |
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| July
1 - September 30 |
$85 |
$70 |
$25 |
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| October
1 - November 10 |
$95* |
$80* |
$30* |
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*Walk
up registration will be available at the Health
& Fitness Expo
for a $10 surcharge. |
Pasta Dinner: $25
THERE
IS NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION!!!
Switching
Races. If you are already signed up for
one race and want to switch to the other, you may
do so in person at the Race Expo. There is a $10
fee to do so, along with any applicable entry fee
difference.
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Starting Corrals |
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in the Marathon, Half Marathon and the 8k will be
corralled for the start based on predicted times
listed on their completed entry form.
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Awards |
| Place |
Marathon
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Half
Marathon |
8k |
Masters
(All Races) |
| 1 |
$2,500
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$1,000
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$1,000 |
$250 |
| 2 |
$1,500
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$500
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$500 |
$150 |
| 3 |
$750
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$250
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$250 |
$100 |
| 4 |
$500
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$150
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$150 |
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| 5 |
$250
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$100
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$100 |
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Overall
awards are determined by clock time; age group awards
by chip time.
Cash awards go to the top
five overall finishers and the top 3 masters finishers,
male and female.
Additional awards will
be presented to the top five in all age groups in
all races. Age groups are: 9 & under*, 10-14*,
15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49,
50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 and 70-74 and 75 &
up. (*8k only)
The Awards Ceremony for overall winners in each
race will take place in the finish line area immediately
after they have all completed the race. Age
group and Masters winners in both races will be
mailed their awards after the race.
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If
you are already signed up for one race and want
to switch to the other, you may do so in person
at the Race Expo on Thursday or Friday. There is
a $10 fee to do so, along with any applicable entry
fee difference.
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Walk Up Registration |
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Walk Up Registration will be held at the Secure
Horizons Health & Fitness Expo at the Arthur
Ashe Center on Thursday, November 13 from 5
to 9 p.m. and on Friday, November 14 from 11 a.m.
to 9 p.m.
THERE
IS NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION OR PACKET PICK UP!!!
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Do Your Part
to Help Save Lives |
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Donate Life is the official race charity of the
SunTrust Richmond Marathon, Half Marthon and NTELOS
8k, working to increase organ and tissue donation.
Through educational efforts, we encourage all Americans
to say “Yes” to organ and tissue donation and record
a donation decision. One organ donor can save 7
lives and one tissue donor can help more than 50
people. Today you can make a difference by signing
up as a donor at the DMV, signing a donor card,
and talking to your family. Together we can save
lives. Donate Life is a program of the non-profit
agencies UNOS
and LifeNet.
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| Pasta
Dinner |
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The
Pasta Dinner will be held on Friday, November 14 from
6 to 8 p.m. at the Omni Richmond Hotel . The cost
is $25 per person and seating is limited. Reservations
will be accepted until November 1 or the dinner sells
out, whichever comes first. For reservations,
sign up and pay when you register or call (804) 673-RACE.
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| Secure
Horizons Health & Fitness Expo (New Location
in 2008) |
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The Secure Horizons Health & Fitness Expo will
be held at the Arthur Ashe Center (please note this
is a change from past years) on Thursday, November
13 from 5 to 9 p.m. and Friday, November 14 from 11
a.m. to 9 p.m. Pick up your race shirt and Race
Packet and see the latest sports equipment and more!
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| Directions
and Race Day Parking |
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Parking is available on streets throughout the downtown
area. Additional parking is available in nearby parking
decks. For detailed directions, check back later
in the summer.
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| Race
Day Bag Check |
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UPS trucks will be on site at the Starting Line to
collect your bags and then take them to the Finish.
Clearly mark your bag with your name and race number.
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| Rules |
Please
note:
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There
will be no refunds and no transfer of entries.
If you
are already signed up for one race and want to
switch to the other, you may do so in person at
the Race Expo. There is a $10 fee to do so, along
with any applicable entry fee difference. |
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You
must be able to complete the marathon course in
7 hours or less. |
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This
race is conducted under the rules of USATF and
the Road Runners Club of America. |
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In
consideration of the safety of all participants,
NO STROLLERS, BABY JOGGERS, IN-LINE SKATES, SKATEBOARDS,
BICYCLES OR ANIMALS ON LEASHES will be allowed
on the course. This will be strictly
enforced. |
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