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THE MARATHON COURSE IS NOW A BOSTON QUALIFIER AND USATF CERTIFIED
Important event information for the Valentine Marathon, half-marathon, 10 miles, 10K, 5K, 1 mile & duathlon, February 10, 2008
| TIME: | Marathon & half-marathon: 10:30 a.m. 10 miles, 10k, 5k & 1 mile: 10:40 a.m.
Duathlon: 2:30 p.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 miles. Duathlon: 1 mile run, 11.5 mile bike, 1 mile run
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| COURSE: | THE MARATHON COURSE IS A CERTIFIED BOSTON QUALIFIER. USATF # WA 06024 BL.
The marathon, half-marathon, 10 miles and 10K and out and back with some rolling hills at the beginning and the end but nothing big. 70 percent of the course is mostly flat. The 5k is out an d back with one hill at the turnaround. The mile is out and all flat all inside the park. Aide stations every 1 1/2 to 2 miles with water, gatorade and gel/food. Porta Potties will be along the course. Course is perfect for beginners and veterans. Marathon time limit is 6 hours. Marathoners over 5 hours are encouraged to start an hour early. WALKERS ARE OK IN ALL EVENTS!!!! Baby joggers and friendly dogs are OK on the course. DUATHLON: Both runs are all flat inside the park. The bike course is out and back with some rolling hills but nothing big. INDIVIDUALS OR 2/3 PERSON TEAMS!!!
Half Marathon route
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Marathon Course
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| AGE GROUPS: | 0-5. 6-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 64-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 up. Also team divisions in the duathlon of male female and mixed.
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| ENTRY FEES: | See entry forms. Online registration at www.signmeup.com/58487 for the runs. For the duathlon it's
www.signmeup.com/58942.
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| AWARDS: | Overall winners in all races will receive valentine trophies. All marathon finishers will receive a trophy and a medal. Top 3 in 5 year age groups will receive neck medals. NOTE: If you don't
receive an age group award you will receive a neck medal.
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| T-SHIRTS: | All entrants will receive a designer valentine short sleeve shirt, unless the no-t-shirt option is checked. You can also order an extra short sleeve shirt, longsleeve shirt or sweatshirt. You can also upgrade to a longsleeve shirt or sweatshirt. All garments ar
e preshrunk and are 100 percent cotton. 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 through
Maytown. Turn left on Tilley road. S. and follow to state park entrance. Go past the campgrounds and follow to kitchen #3.
Millerslyvania State Park (see map)
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| OTHER INFO: | 8th annual valentine event with lots of postrace food. There will be hot chili or soup. There will also be
turkey, ham and cheese sandwiches with lots of other goodies, such as cookies, donuts, chips, etc. Bottled water, soda, hot cider and hot coffee will a
available to drink after the race. HOT SHOWERS:
are available in the campgrounds, bring some quarters and a towel. AIRLINES AND MOTELS: Go to www.expedia.com and type in Lacey, Olympia, and Tumwater. Closet airport is Sea
Tac.
You can also camp at the park. WEATHER: Come prepared for all conditions, sun, rain, fog, wind or even snow. Typical high for February 10 is 50 degrees with an average low of 36.
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