2009 Medal

Skagit Flats Marathon & Half Marathon

Date of Event: Sunday, September 13, 2009

Starting Time: 8:00 am

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

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 - postmarked by 6/30/09
$70 - postmarked by 8/31/09
$80 - expo and day of race

Half Marathon (Run or walk):
$40 - postmarked by 6/30/09
$45 - postmarked by 8/13/09
$50 - expo and day of race

Extra shirt - $15 (pre-registered only)

Please note that all entry fees are non-refundable.
Mail in entries must be postmarked by 9/1/09.

Race T-Shirts:
All participants will receive a commemorative performance T-shirt. Entries received after 8/31/09 may face a 4-6 week delay in receiving a shirt. Extra small (XS) shirts are limited and will be given out on a first-come first-served basis. Please email the race director if you want to order an extra small shirt so that he can set one aside.

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

Online Registration:
Active.com

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

Continental breakfast starts at 5 am and hot breakfast starts at 6 am. This is one of the newest and nicest hotels in the county. Take exit 229 (George Hopper Road) east to Burlington Blvd and turn right (south) 1 block, then left into the hotel parking lot. There are several restaurants within a few of blocks including the Olive Garden, a drive-through Starbucks, Johnny Carino's Italian Grill, Applebees and Red Robin. The race start is two miles north on Burlington Blvd.

Event Expo:
The race expo location is at the Burlington Hampton Inn & Suites (1860 S. Burlington Blvd, Burlington). The expo will be open between 1 pm and 6 pm on Saturday, September 12.

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. Both courses are USATF certified and the marathon is a Boston qualifier. The USATF course number for the marathon is WA 08030 MW and the course number for the half marathon is WA 08029 MW. A section of Bay View-Edison Road from Samish Island Road south to D’Arcy Road will be shared with the MS Bike Ride which is being held on the same day as the marathon. This will affect the marathoners between miles 10 and 12 and then again on the return between miles 14 and 16.

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.

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:
There will be porta potties located at several of the aid stations on the race course.

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.

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

Rules of the Race:
Participants are expected to be familiar with standard road race etiquette. RRCA has prepared a document called Race Etiquette For Runners which we feel summarizes the rules that should be followed in the Skagit Flats races. In particular, since we are running on county roads that are open to traffic, runners should not run more than 2 abreast and should allow room for vehicles and other runners to pass.

Sponsors:

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

Previous Results:
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: 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004