2009 Medal

Skagit Flats Marathon & Half Marathon


New for 2010: Both races will be chip timed this year. As a result, there will no day of race registration allowed and the event is limited to the first 1000 to register. If the registration limit has not been reached, late registration will be allowed at packet pickup on Saturday, 9/11/2010 until the limit has been reached. Register early to ensure your place at the starting line!

Registered Runners as of 7/17/2010: Entry list (Excel spreadsheet)

Date of Event: Sunday, September 12, 2010

New for 2010: Both races will be chip timed this year. As a result, there will no day of race registration allowed and the event is limited to the first 1000 to register. If the registration limit has not been reached, late registration will be allowed at packet pickup on Saturday, 9/11/2010 until the limit has been reached. Register early to ensure your place at the starting line!

Date of Event: Sunday, September 12, 2010

Starting Time: 8:00 am

Location: Burlington-Edison High School, 301 N Burlington Blvd, Burlington, WA 98233
Mapquest directions

Directions to the starting area:
From I-5, take exit 231 and go south (you will be on Burlington Boulevard). Burlington-Edison High School is about 1/3 of a mile on the right. Turn right and park in the main parking lot. We ask that all participants park in the main high school parking lot.

Volunteers:
We will be in need of volunteers to work out on the course for Skagit Flats. If you are available please contact our volunteer coordinator (tbd). We will be providing lunch as well as breaks to those out on the course this year. If you worked the finish line last year and are available to work this year, please let us know.

Directions to the packet pickup location (Hampton Inn in Burlington):
From I-5 Northbound - Take Exit 229-George Hopper Rd. and turn right. Drive .2 mile and turn right onto Burlington Blvd. Go half a block and the hotel parking lot is on the left.

From I-5 Southbound - Take Exit 229-George Hopper Rd. and turn left over freeway. Drive .2 mile and turn right onto Burlington Blvd. Go half a block and turn left into the hotel parking lot.

Entry Fees & Deadlines:
Full Marathon (6 hour limit):
$60 if postmarked by 6/29/2010
$70 if postmarked by 8/30/2010
$80 at packet pickup on 9/11/2010 if the race has not sold out
There is no day of race registration!

Half Marathon (Run or walk):
$40 if postmarked by 6/29/2010
$45 if postmarked by 8/30/2010
$50 at packet pickup on 9/11/2010 if the race has not sold out
There is no day of race registration!

Extra shirt - $20 (pre-registered only)

Please note that all entry fees are non-refundable.

Race T-Shirts:

All participants will receive a commemorative performance T-shirt. Entries received after a certain date may face a 4-6 week delay in receiving a shirt.

In Person Registration:
Skagit Running Company in Mount Vernon
Fairhaven Runners in Bellingham

Online Registration:
Active.com

Mail-In Registration:
Print out and mail the registration form and fee to:

Skagit Runners-Marathon
PO Box 120
Burlington, WA 98233

Mail-in entries must be postmarked by 8/30/2010.

Official Marathon Lodging:
Burlington Hampton Inn & Suites
1860 S. Burlington Blvd.
Burlington, WA 98233-3226
(360) 757-7100

Continental breakfast for marathon participants will start at 5:00 am, hot breakfast starts at 6:00 am. Newest and nicest hotel in the county! Late checkouts will probably not be available, but bring your own towel to the race as showers will be available at the high school.

Packet Pickup:
If the registration cap of 1000 is not met, additional registration will be accepted during the packet pickup at the Hampton Inn (1860 S. Burlington Blvd) in Burlington, on Saturday September 11, from 1 pm to 6 pm. From I-5 use exit 229 (George Hopper Exit) and drive east to Burlington Blvd. Turn right on Burlington Blvd. Go about a half block and the hotel parking lot will be on the left. Packets can also be picked up the morning of the marathon at Burlington-Edison High School starting at 6:30 am. Please pick up your packet the day prior to the race to avoid long lines the morning of the race.

Day of Race Packet Pickup:
Race packets can be picked up on the morning of the race at Burlington-Edison High School from 6:30 am until 7:45 am.

Course:
Flat and fast rural course through the Skagit Valley. The marathon is a Boston qualifier with a certification course number of USATF # WA08030MW. The half marathon is also certified with a course number of USATF # WA08029MW. Race start is on Victoria Street on the south side of Burlington Edison High School. The marathon and 1/2 marathon are run on rural roads through the Skagit Valley farmlands to the entrance of Samish Island (see course map for exact route) and finishes on the Burlington-Edison High School track. The course will be clearly marked and monitors will be at all intersections. Due to course restrictions, participants must finish within 6 hours. The course closes at 2:00 pm.

Course Narrative and Map:
Start on Victoria Street just west of the gym and make a left on Norris street. Continue under I-5. At the stop sign take a right and  then in about 1 mile take a right on Pulver. Go straight through the next stop sign at Josh Wilson and then make a left on Maiben. Right on Avon-Allen, then a left on Benson. The turn around for the half marathon is about 2 miles down Benson. The marathon continues towards Samish Island via T-Loop Road, D'Arcy Road and Bay View-Edison Road. The turn around for the marathon is on Samish Island Road. After you turn around you will follow the course back the way you came. When you get back to the starting line, you will make a left and run between the gym and track and onto the track. Please see the course map for more details.

Course Closure:
The course will be open for 6 hours. All participants must finish the race in 6 hours. Runners and walkers who have not finished by 2:00 pm will be responsible for their own saftey. Early starts are not allowed. Participants receiving support from bicyclists, unregistered runners or unofficial vehicles will be disqualified.

Chip Timing:
All registrants will receive an IPICO timing chip that must be worn in order to be timed. NO CHIP NO TIME! The timing chip must be properly secured to the participant's shoe. If the runner carries the timing chip in his/her hand, fanny pack, etc. the timing chip will not record a time. Fasten the timing chip with the strip provided securely to the participant's shoe. Timing 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. Do not lose your timing chip. Return the timing chip at the finish line. If you are not going to run the race and just pick up your packet, give the timing chip to the registration volunteers. A $30 replacement fee will be charged to participants who fail to return their timing chips.

USATF results (Boston Marathon & New York Marathon qualifying times) will be based on chip time, not gun time.

Personal Gear:
We recommend that any personal items be stored in your vehicle. If you do not have a vehicle to store your personal items, contact a race volunteer. We will not be responsible for any lost or stolen items.

Official Race Photography:
Official race photography will be provided by Jon Brunk Photography from Bellingham. Photos will be available to be purchased from the Brunk Photo website soon after the race.

Weather:
The temperature on race day is usually mild. The average low is 48 degrees Fahrenheit, the average high is 70 degrees Fahrenheit. We have been very fortunate in past years to have sunny to overcast skies and cool temperatures on race day.

Aid Stations:
There will be 7 manned water stations, with all 7 of them serving runners out and back (for a total of 14 stops for the entire marathon course). The stations will be manned by local cross country teams. Both water and GU20 will be available at all stations. GU Energy Gel will be available at aid stations 4 and 7 (marathon mile markers 6, 12, 14 and 20).

Porta Potties:
We will have a porta potty at all 7 aid stations, except for the new aid station at mile 25.3.

Medical:
Two EMTs and ten volunteers with blister kits will be riding the course with cell phones. Cell phones will be located at every water station.

Race Results:
Results will be placed near the finish line as soon as they are available. Complete results will be posted online at marathonguide.com, skagitrunners.org and printed in Northwest Runner magazine. Skagit Running Company in Mount Vernon will also be provided with a print-out of the results

Post Race:
Talking Rain water will be available at the finish line along with lots of food for ALL finishers. The high school locker rooms will be open for showers and changing.

Where The Money Goes:
Proceeds of this event benefit local cross country programs and Skagit Search and Rescue.

Finisher Medallions:
All Marathon and Half Marathon finishers receive a finisher's medallion.

Awards: 
Awards will be given to the top three male and female overall, and top male and female masters in each race. Awards will also be given to the top three male and female finishers in the following 10-year age groups: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over. Awards will not be mailed. You must claim your award on race day.

Awards will be based on gun time, not chip time. Chip time is recorded by an electronic chip that is attached to a runner's shoe. Your chip records the time at which you cross the start line and the finish line. Chip time is often usually faster than gun time because chip time begins when a runner crosses the start line while gun time starts when the gun is fired; many runners don’t cross the start line until several minutes after their official gun time has begun.

Random Prizes:
Random prizes will be given away at the awards ceremony following the full marathon.

Rules and Regulations:
Every registered participant and finisher will receive the following items:
  1. Timing chip, bib number, event shirt and goodie bag that can be picked-up at the packet pickup (Burlington Hampton Inn) or day-of-race (Burlington Edison High School).
  2. GU2O and water and an assortment of food will be provided at the finish line area.
  3. 14 aid stations (marathon), 8 Aid Stations (half marathon), all aid stations include water, GU2O.
  4. GU will be provided at marathon aid stations 4 and 6 (marathon); GU at aid station 4 (half marathon).
  5. Medical support along the course will be provided by Skagit Search and Rescue.
  6. All finishers will receive a custom finisher's medal.
Rules:
  1. You must be able to complete the marathon in 6 hours.
  2. You must be in good health and physically prepared to undertake the challenges of a marathon or half marathon.
  3. Event bib numbers are required for participation. Participants must fasten their bibs to the front of their shirts. A timing chip must be worn on one of your shoes in order to receive a time and be included in the results.
  4. All participants must be registered in order to participate.
  5. No skateboards, dogs or inline skates will be allowed on the course.
  6. No headphones or I-pods are allowed during the race. Participants must be able to hear oncoming vehicles, other runners, and course officials.
  7. Participants must run no more than 2 abreast and stay to the right side of the road. Remember cars, trucks, and farm tractors are bigger than you!
  8. Marathon and half marathon participants must give vehicle traffic the right away.
Walkers and Slower Participants: The Skagit Flats Marathon Half Marathon welcomes walkers. Walkers and individuals with a 16+ minute pace are recommended to consider using a fanny pack that accommodates a water bottle. If you plan on participating at a 16+ minute pace per mile or slower, be aware that the course closes 6 hours from the start.

Sponsors:

Fidalgo Bay Coffee logo Talking Rain logo Road ID logo
Brooks logo Great Harvest logo Skagit Running Company logo
Breadfarm logo

For More Information:
Please see our Frequently Asked Questions page or send email to Skagit Runners.

Previous Results:
2009 Half Marathon, 2009 Marathon
2008 Half Marathon, 2008 Marathon
2007 Half Marathon, 2007 Marathon, 2007 Half Marathon Age Group, 2007 Marathon Age Group
2006 Half Marathon, 2006 Marathon
2005 Half Marathon, 2005 Marathon
2004 Half Marathon, 2004 Marathon

Photos: 2009, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004


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