Marathon
The marathon is open to participants at least 16 years of age on race day. Entries will be accepted until the field is filled to 1500 runners.
Pace Yourself
We have experienced pace group leaders ready to help you achieve your goal time. We will have GEICO Pace Groups for the following marathon times: 3:10, 3:20, 3:30, 3:40, 3:50, 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 4:45, and 5:00. The pace groups are a free service. CLICK HERE for more information.
The Nitty Gritty
When at the starting line, please position yourself near the sign closest to your expected finish time. Signs will be posted fin 1 minute increments from 5 minute miles up to 14+ minute miles.
The course will remain open for six hours, closing on a continuous pace of 14:00 minutes per mile. Anyone who cannot maintain this pace must move to the sidewalks as the course closes to allow regular vehicular traffic to resume. Since there are no shoulders on Gas House Pike (mile 9 to 12), police will strictly enforce this pace. Therefore if you have not passed the Wal-Mart (mile 9.75) by 9:05am, you will be forced to stop the race.
The following items are not permitted on the course: pets, skateboards, bicycles, roller blades, baby joggers, and any other type of vehicle (other than official Marathon vehicles). These regulations are for your safety and the safety of the other participants in the race. The Frederick Marathon reserves the right to disqualify and remove anyone from the course who has any of the above items. Headphones are strongy discouraged [READ FULL POLICY HERE...]
Elite Athletes
The Frederick Marathon does not offer any travel, expense, or appearance money. Free entry into the marathon is given to men with a qualifying time of 2:35 or under, and to women with a qualifying time of 3:00 or under. To receive free entry, elite athletes must submit a completed and signed entry form (downloaded from our website) via mail or fax BY FEB. 1, 2010, along with a copy his/her running accomplishments (last two years).
Please send this information to:
Elite Athlete Coordinator
Frederick Running Festival
6725 Santa Barbara Court, Suite 104
Elkridge, MD 21075
(fax- 410.605.9389)
Bib Number Requirements
- All registered participants will receive bib numbers that must be worn on race day.
- Please fill in the necessary medical and emergency contact information on the back of the bib number with a pen or waterproof marker.
- Please do not alter the bib in any way.
- The bib must be visible and worn on the front outside of all clothing during the entire race.
- Make sure your bib number is clearly visible for the race photographers.
- Bib numbers are non-transferable and must be worn by the registrant to whom it has been assigned. The event does not allow for Transfers or Refunds.
D-Tag Timing Chip Requirements
- Do not forget to pick up and securely attach your timing chip at the expo before the race. Without a chip, your time will not be recorded! There will be NO RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP for Sunday Races.
- The D-Tag timing chip must be secured to your shoe. If you carry the chip in your hand or fanny pack it will not record a time.
- Chips are non-transferable and must be worn only by the participant to whom it is assigned.
- Do not cross the finish line more than once.
- If you drop out of the race, please notify a course official. You will be transported back to the stadium. DO NOT CROSS THE FINISH LINE.
- D-Tag Timing Chips are disposible. There is no need to return your tag after the race.
Awards
- Cash awards will be given to the top five overall male and female runners, and to the top male and female masters’ runners. The cash prizes for the will be:
- Overall Winners (Men and Women)
- 1st: $500
- 2nd: $400
- 3rd: $300
- 4th: $200
- 5th: $100
- Overall Masters (Men and Women)
- Awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers in each five-year age group who do not finish as one of the Overall Award Winners. No duplicate awards.
Age Groups: 16 – 19, 20 – 24, 25 – 29, 30 – 34, 35 – 39, 40 – 44, 45 – 49, 50 – 54, 55 – 59, 60 – 64, 65 – 69, 70 and over
- Awards will be given to the top male and female Frederick County runners. This Award category may be duplicative.
- Awards will not be mailed. You must claim your award on race day.
Premiums
- The 2009 MARATHON race premium was a fleece jacket. The premium for the 2010 race has not yet been determined. The item will be posted once it is decided.
On the Course
We will have 16 aid stations on the marathon course. At each station we will offer water and Fruit Punch flavored Powerade. Select locations will also offer fruit, salty snacks, various flavored GU Energy Gel and ClifBar Energy Bars. We will also have at least one Port-A-John at each aid station.
After the race each finisher over the age of 21 will receive complementry Michelob Ultra
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