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.
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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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