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Christmas Marathon, Half-marathon, |
Important event information for the Christmas marathon, half-marathon, 10 miles, 10k, 5k & 1 mile, Sunday December 21, 2008
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2007 Christmas Classic Marathon Photos - Olympia WA
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| TIME: | Marathon and half-marathon: 10:30 a.m. 10 miles, 10k, 5k & 1 mile: 10:40 a.m. Packet pickup morning of the race starting at 8:45 a.m. and going until 10:15 a.m.
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| PLACE: | Olympia, WA @ Millerslyvania State Park
Millerslyvania State Park (see map)
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| DISTANCE: | 26.2, 13.1, 10, 6.2, 3.1 & 1 mile
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| COURSE: | THE MARATHON COURSE IS NOW A BOSTON MARATHON QUALIFIER AND IS USAFT CERTIFIED!!!!
The marathon, half-marathon, 10 miles and 10k is out and back with some rolling hills but nothing big. Aide stations every 1 1/2 to 2 miles with water, gatorade and gel. Every mile is marked and there will be porta potties along the course. Marathoners can start 1 hour early is you would like to. There will not be aide stations set up until 10:15. Course is perfect for beginners or veterans. 5K: Out and back all flat except for 1 small hill at the turnaround. 1 MILE: Al l flat out and back inside the park. WALKERS OK IN ALL EVENTS!!!!
Half Marathron route
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| AGE GROUPS: | 0-5, 6-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 up.
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| ENTRY FEES: | See entry form. Online sign up at www.signmeup.com/61081.
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| AWARDS: | Overall winners of all races will receive trophies. ALL MARATHON FINISHERS WILL RECEIVE MEDALS AND TROPHIES. Top 3 in 5 year age groups in all races will receive santa medals. There will also be finisher medals for the half-marathon.
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| T-SHIRTS: | All entrants will receive a designer short sleeve shirt unless the no shirt option is checked. You can also order an extra short sleeve shirt, long sleeve shirt or longsleeve sweatshirt. Santa hats may also be purchased. You can upgrade to a longsleeve shirt or
sweatshirt. All garments are 100 percent cotton and are preshrunk. Sizes are small, medium, large, XL and 2XL.
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| DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS: | From I-5 north or south take EXIT 95 and head east towards
Maytown. Go to Tilley road S and turn left. Go to state park entrance and turn left into the park. Follow past the campgrounds to kitchen #3. There is no longer a parking fee at state parks.
Millerslyvania State Park (see map)
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| OTHER INFO: | 12th annual Christmas event with lots of postrace food and quality awards. There will be hot chili or soup, ham, turkey and cheese sandwiches. There will also be fruit, veggies, cookies, chips, pretzels and lots of other goodies. There will hot coffee, apple
cider along with bottled water, sports and soda to drink after the race.
HOT SHOWERS: Are available in the campgrounds, bring some quarters and a towel. RESULTS: Will be available after the race and will be posted at
www.ontherunevents.com, www.racecenter.com and www.nwrunner.com. 2007 RESULTS: are now posted at www.ontherunevents.com (click here)
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