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Capital City Marathon Information
Marathon runners must maintain a pace of 14:30 minutes per mile (or faster) to complete the event before the course closes at 1:30 p.m. (approx. 6 1/2 hours). Runners unable to maintain a 14:30 pace should register for the half marathon. Runners must be at least 16 years old.
Half marathon runners must be at least 14 years old.
There are no walking categories, but walkers are welcome in the Half Marathon and Five Miler.
No dogs, bikes, strollers, rollerblades, or skates of any kind allowed on the courses.
Number of runners -- We expect to have about 500 in the Marathon, 900 in the Half Marathon, 300 in the Five Miler and 100 in the Kids Run.
No Day of Race Registration.
No refunds, substitutions, or carry-overs to next year.
Early registration and entry-fee discount available through April 30.
Online registration available through midnight, Thursday, May 14.
Mail-in registration must be postmarked no later than April 30.
Confirmations for online registration only--Runners who register by mail will not receive a confirmation.
Shirts are manufactured six weeks prior to the event; therefore, we are not able to guarantee shirt sizes.
Runners who register Saturday, May 16 are not guaranteed a shirt.
Race changes are allowed at packet pickup, runners pay the entry fee difference if they are moving up a race. No refunds for moving down a race.
Timing Chip will be included in your race packet. No Chip--No Time! Please return all chips immediately to the Finish area. If you do not return your chip, you will be charged. Please read the instructions for wearing and returning the chip on the front of the timing chip envelope.
Race Number is to be pinned to the front of your running shirt and must be visible.
Clothing Storage will be provided at the Registration area and mile four drop-off (clothing from mile four will be returned to the Registration area). DO NOT LEAVE VALUABLES and/or irreplaceable items.
Lost & Found will be located in the Registration area.
Free Massages provided by the Bodymechanics School will be available at the Finish area. They offer ten minute sports massages to runners on a first-come basis.
Changing Tents are available near the Registration area. Sorry showers are not available.
Course Marking--The course will be clearly marked and monitors will be at all major intersections. Mile markers will be at each mile point.
Aid Stations--Placed at two-mile intervals and mile 25, featuring drinking water and electrolyte replacement fluid (Ultima). Sponge stations will be located at various points along the course.
GU--Available at miles 12 and 18
Medical--There will be a medical station at mile 22 on the course. Volunteers for aid stations will have band-aids, Vaseline and tape. Vehicles to transport nonfinishers to the Finish area will be available from water stations when necessary.
Sani-Cans--Located at the starting area and every two miles on the course.
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