Rocket City Marathon
Rocket City Marathon
Start Time: 8:00 AM
Registration Deadline: 12/12/2009
Registration Fee: $85
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Course Information:
Come run the Rocket City Marathon. For the past 30 years the Rocket City Marathon has been a premiere marathon event in the South. The Rocket City Marathon is conducted by the Huntsville Track Club and scores double points on the Running Journal Grand Prix XXIX Championship Circuit. If you have run the Rocket City Marathon in the past you know what a quality event this is. If you have never run this Huntsville tradition then this is the year to add our event to your schedule.
The Rocket City Marathon is more than just a race. It is an "event" built around the race. We work just as hard creating exciting activities to make your trip to the Rocket City fun as we do conducting a flawless race on a fast course to produce an enjoyable race that should yield your maximum performance. The carbo supper is excellent and we feed about 500 each year so be sure to give it a try. These and the other Friday activities are provided to encourage you to run your best. GENERAL RACE INFORMATION
RACE INSTRUCTIONS: This Information is only for entering the Marathon. Race instructions and other information will be contained in the Information Book mailed for all entries received by mid November. Others may pick up books at packet pickup. Important race instructions are in the Book.
Notice: Due to insurance purposes, unregistered runners, unauthorized vehicles, bicycles, skateboards, roller blades, strollers, baby joggers and other wheeled devices, animals, and the wearing of headphones are STRICTLY PROHIBITED in the race.
Chip Timing: Each runners time will be scored by Chip timing. You must wear your timing chip. Instructions will be in your race packet.
Split Times: Splits will be called at each mile, and there will be an overhead clock at the finish. Additional split times given at 10 kilometers, halfway (13.1 miles) and 1 mile to go (25.2 miles).
Aid Stations: Fluid stations will be located along the course, including the Start/Finish lines. Aid stations will include water and sports drink. Average distance between aid stations is 2.4 miles (shortest 1.8 miles, longest 2.9 miles). 11 Aid stations and 10 port-o-lets on the course.
Sports Drink: Powerade will be the sports drink on the marathon course.
Energy Gel: GU Energey Gel will be at locations on the marathon course.
Medical: Both medical support and radio communications will be provided to assure safety of the runners. A field hospital is set up inside the Holiday Inn for runners needing extra care after the race.
Spirit Team: Have your locale group or organization come out and support the runners and have a chance to win $$ for cheering them on - more info click here.
Confirmation: Entry confirmation is by email, canceled check and Information Book mailed third class in mid-November. Send SASE marked "Confirm" if special entry confirmation is desired.
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