Bozeman Marathon 2013
Date:
Sunday – September 8, 2013.
Time:
7:00 AM Start For Full Marathon
8:00 AM Start For Half Marathon
Venue:
Beautiful Bozeman Montana, Finish Downtown Bozeman.
Address:
448 East Main St Bozeman, MT 59715
Entry Fees:
Please note: NO REFUNDS ON REGISTRATION FEES & NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: BOZEMAN MARATHON.
Full Marathon:
Jan. 1 – Aug. 10 – – – – – – – $70
Aug. 11 – Sept. 1 – – – – – -$85
Sept. 2 – Sept. 7 – – – – – -$120
Half Marathon:
Jan. 1 – Aug. 10 – – – – – – – $55
Aug. 11 – Sept. 1 – – – – – -$65
Sept. 2 – Sept. 7 – – – – – -$85
Description:
The Marathon and Half Marathon courses run though
beautiful Gallatin Gateway Valley crossing over rivers, running by farms, with the Bridger Mountain range in the back drop. The end of the race will finish on historic Main Street in Bozeman Montana. Refreshments, live music, and awards will take place at the finish area at the conclusion of the race. The Bozeman Marathon is also a Boston Qualifier!
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION
ONLINE Registration Closes:
Thursday, September 5 at 10pm. Registration will remain open at Bozeman Running Company Friday September 6th and Saturday September 7th from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
DAY OF THE RACE:
Buses will shuttle marathon and half marathon participants from downtown Bozeman in front of Bozeman Running Company (448 E. Main St.) to the starting lines of each race. Gear bags will be transported from both starting lines to the finish area where runners can reclaim their belongings.
BUS SCHEDULE
· Marathon-5:45am
· Half Marathon-7am
· Relay Teams: 1st leg racers will ride Marathon bus to start at 5:45am; 2nd leg racers will take Half Marathon bus at 7am; all other relay members must provide their own transportation.
ALL RUNNERS MUST TAKE THE BUSES TO THE START OF BOTH RACES. THE CITY HAS ENSURED US THAT TOW TRUCKS WILL BE TOWING ANY AND ALL CARS PARKED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD OR ALONG THE COURSE.
Packet Pickup:
Sign up early and pick up your packet at Bozeman Running Company at 448 East Main Street in Bozeman. Packet pick up will start Friday September 6th at noon for runners who registered early and run thru Saturday September 7th ending at 6pm.
COURSE:
The course will start with a scenic view of the Bridger Mountain Range on Gateway South Rd. and will then meet with Gooch Hill Rd. From Gooch Hill Rd. runners will progress to Law Rd. This road will then intersect with Cottonwood Road and runners will continue for just over 5 miles. Runners will head north on S. 19th and continue down until they turn onto Nez Perce. The Nez Perce neighborhood will lead onto S. 3rd, from there runners will turn right onto Nash Road. They will then run on Nash until they hit Sourdough Road, which then they will make a left hand turn. Runners will continue down Sourdough Road until they make a left hand turn onto Goldenstein. From Goldenstein, runners will venture through a cool, Graf Park neighborhood, and ending on Main Street in downtown Bozeman.
RESULTS:
Will be posted after the race at the venue, and can also be found on www.406running.com and www.bozemanrunningcompany.com/.
CHARITIES:
All net proceeds from the Bozeman Marathon will be donated to the local charity of:
· Family Promise
· RUN BOZEMAN
Race Info/FAQ
Do ALL finishers get a medal?
Yes, all finishers get a medal.
Is the Bozeman Marathon a Boston Qualifier?
Yes, we are proud to say that our race is BQ!
I am injured and cannot participate. Can I have my money refunded?
You have the option of transferring your registration to another runner, or your own registration to another year, for a $10 administration fee. There are no refunds.
Will there be a way for my clothing to get transported from the start to finish?
Yes, a bus will transport any items that you bring out to the start back to the finish and put in the “clothing pick up” area.
Where can I park, and leave my car during the race?
There is a parking garage on the corner of N. Black and E. Mendenhall, that’s 3 blocks from the finish of the race.
Toilets?
There are port-a-potties at each Start/Finish and on the course. Every year we add more port-a-potties, but we suggest you take care of your business early; there is always a line 5 minutes before the start!
Safety
The course is coned and marked very well, but it is open to traffic. There will be volunteers and police officers at some intersections. Please run or walk on the right side of the road unless otherwise directed. Because the course is open to traffic, we discourage music devices. Baby joggers are allowed, but we ask that you start toward the back.
Bus Shuttle
There is NO parking at either the half marathon or full marathon start. The bus pickup is on Main Street with plenty of parking options that morning. You can use the Parking Garage in downtown Bozeman and the Bozeman Library Parking which is one block from bus pick-up.
What can I expect for temperatures?
We expect the temperature for the start of the full marathon to be in the mid 40’s with the temperature for the start of the half marathon to be the mid 50’s. At the finish for both races in the low 70’s.
Can I have a friend pick up my race packet for me?
Yes, you may.
Can I run with an iPod or other device?
The course is open to traffic. We strongly discourage compromising your ability to hear vehicles approaching, so just be aware if you do so.
Thanks and we can’t wait to see ya! Let me know if you need anything. We are always looking for volunteers, they are the ones that make all these happen year after year!
Sincerely,
Tyler Wilkinson + Casey Jermyn
BRC – (406) 587-1135
www.bozemanmarathon@gmail.com
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