Marathon Relay Information
General Information
Pre-Race Information
Race Day Information
Schedule of Events:
April 18, 2009: Cricket & Lindell Fields, Forest Park
> 5k Run/Walk - 7:30 am
> Read, Right & Run Marathon® - 8:45 am
> Children's Fun Runs - 9:45 am
> Mature Mile Walk - 10:15 am
April 19, 2009: Downtown St. Louis
> Wheelchair Marathon - 6:55 am
> Marathon (Runners & Walkers) - 7:00 am
> Half Marathon (Runners & Walkers) - 7:00 am
> Marathon Relay - 7:00 am
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Event Highlights:
> Unique medals awarded to ALL weekend event participants
> Performance shirts for all Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay participants, t-shirts for all other participants
> First name on race bib to all Marathon and Half Marathon participants who register by Februrary 15, 2009 (postmark applies)
> Water and Gatorade available at 17 aid stations along the course, as well as the start and finish
> Boston Marathon Qualifier
> USATF Certified courses
> Results posted on website for participants convenience
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Course:
Course will be sanctioned and certified by USATF and for Boston Marathon qualification. USATF insurance restrictions prohibit strollers/baby joggers, headsets, rollerblades/inline skates, and pets on the course.
Course Map and Elevation Chart coming soon!
The course will begin and end in downtown St. Louis. Relay participants will follow the marathon course. Runners #1, #2 and #3 have the option of meeting up with runner #4 at Station 4 for the purpose of crossing the finish line together.
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Amenities:
All Relay Team Members receive a technical shirt, finisher's medal, fluid stations, course entertainment, post-race food & beverage, medical attention, massage therapy, and of course, spirited neighborhood crowds and hospitable volunteers.
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Timing:
GO! St. Louis will be utilizing the ChronoTrack system to simplify the timing process for athletes. This system uses a D-tag that is disposable and weatherproof. The D-tag is easy to attach to your shoe and is far lighter and less intrusive than other timing tags and chips. Once the D-tag is attached to your shoe, you will quickly forget that it is even there!
Shorter lines before the race to pick up your bib and chip and no line to return your tag or chip afterward are just some of the benefits to the ChronoTrack system. For more information, visit the ChronoTrack web site HERE.
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Walkers:
Marathon Relay (first leg) walkers will begin at 7 am behind all runners.
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Hotels:
GO! St. Louis contracts with preferred hotels to offer special rates for the April weekend. If you need hotel accommodations during race weekend, please contact one of our partner hotels directly:
Drury Plaza Hotel (approx 0.6 miles from Start/Finish)
4th & Market Street
St. Louis, MO 63102
Phone 314-231-3003 or 800-325-0720
Drury Inn Union Station (approx 0.7 miles from Start/Finish)
201 South 20th Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
Phone: 314-231-3900 or 800-325-0720
Hampton Inn Union Station (approx 0.7 miles from Start/Finish)
2211 Market Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
314-241-3200
Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark (approx 0.7 miles from Start/Finish)
One South Broadway
St. Louis, MO 63102
1-877-845-7354
Hyatt Regency St. Louis Riverfront (approx 0.7 miles from Start/Finish)
315 Chestnut Street
St. Louis, MO 63102
314-655-1234
Marriott Union Station (approx 0.4 miles from Start/Finish)
1820 Market Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
314-621-5262
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Support for Local Non-Profits:
GO! St. Louis Youth Programs
Our youth programs are critical in the fight against the rising rate of child obesity. We offer a variety of year-round fitness programs such as: the nationally recognized Read, Right & Run Marathon®, summer track meets, Students on the GO! and many other community-based youth initiatives. You can find more information on these programs within our website.
The BackStoppers
This organization provides many avenues of support and financial assistance to the spouses and children of police officers, firefighters, EMTs and volunteer fire units who have lost their lives performing their duty. For more information visit www.backstoppers.org or call 314.692.0200.
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Event Requirements:
>Marathon Relay: 14 years of age or older on race day
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Awards:
**All event participants will receive medals**
Awards are presented up to 3 deep in the following categories:
1. Corporate
2. Family/Friends
Within each category, teams will be separated by Male, Female and Co-ed.
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Packet Pick-up/Expo:
All Marathoners, Half Marathoners and Marathon Relay Team Members MUST visit the Health & Fitness Expo to pick up race packets:
Health & Fitness Expo
Location: Chaifetz Arena (Saint Louis University)
Chaifetz Arena is located on the northwest corner of Compton Ave. and Forest Park Parkway / Market St.
The address to Chaifetz Arena is #1 S. Compton Ave, St. Louis, MO 63103.
For information on parking, visit www.chaifetzarena.com or call 314-977-5000.
Friday, April 17th: 11 am to 7 pm
Saturday, April 18th: 10 am to 7 pm
> NO RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP WILL BE AVAILABLE ON SUNDAY
> Packets will not be mailed
> Please bring photo ID to packet pick up
> Participant may only pick up his/her OWN packet
> 5k, Fun Run and Mature Mile participants are encouraged to pick up packets on Friday at the Expo although they can be picked up at the event site on Saturday morning
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Pasta Party:
Location: TBD
Saturday, April 18, 2009: 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Cost: $20
Registration: Online HERE, download a form HERE (coming soon!), or in person if space is available.
> Ticket pick up at door
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Registration:
> Once your entry is received and accepted, it is non-transferable and non-refundable--no exceptions.
> Online by clicking HERE: please note that Active.com charges a minimal fee for this service
> By mail: CLICK HERE to download. One form per person.
> If Marathon RELAY entries are sent by mail: the envelope MUST contain all four completed registration forms and ONE check for the ENTIRE amount. If not, entire registration(s)/entry fee(s) WILL BE RETURNED and you WILL NOT be entered in the event.
> Mail-in registrations must be postmarked by: April 4, 2009. If postmarked after this date, entire registration/entry fee WILL BE RETURNED and you WILL NOT be entered in the event.
> Online registration closes at midnight (Central Time) on April 13, 2009
> Registration will reopen at the Health & Fitness Expo April 17 & 18, 2009 pending availability
> 5k, Fun Run and Mature Mile participants ONLY may register race morning at event site
> NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION OR PACKET PICK UP FOR SUNDAY EVENTS
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Race Policies:
> For insurance purposes, YOUR safety and the safety of others: NO unregistered participants (friends, family, children, coaches), bicycles, automobiles, strollers, skates or pets are allowed on the course at any time. ALL HEADSETS, IPODS AND MP3 PLAYERS ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED DURING THE RACE.
> Once your entry is received and accepted, it is non-transferable and non-refundable--no exceptions.
> Reassignment or name change of entry is not permitted
> The Waiver and Release of Liability MUST be signed in order to process your entry.
> At the starting line, please line up according to your estimated finish time pace-per-mile. There will be signage to guide you.
> We ask that all WALKERS position themselves behind all runners at the start line--look for signs to place yourself in the appropriate area.
> Please be sensitive to the lead marathon runners as they are competing for prizes and awards.
> For your own protection and the safety of others, please move to the side of the road to allow faster runners to proceed on the course.
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Aid Stations/Mile Markers:
There will be 10 medical stations along the course, as well as paramedics traveling the course on bike. Water, Gatorade and portable restrooms will be available along the course, as well as the Start and Finish Lines. Food will be provided at the finish. Every mile will be clearly marked on a stand-up sign along the route and each mile will have a race clock. Relay exchanges will be marked with cones and stand-up signs.
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Weather Policy:
Race officials may cancel, delay or change the event in case of extreme weather or other conditions that may affect the safety and health of the participants. In the event of cancellation, refunds will not be issued.
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Volunteers:
Volunteers are always needed both in the pre-event planning process as well as all areas of the weekend events. Find out about the different opportunities to volunteer on our web site or e-mail us at volunteer@gostlouis.org.
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Race Cap:
When deciding to cap the race, several factors weighed into our decision. It has always been our mission to provide the best possible race experience for our participants, so we considered the design of the course, the amount of volunteers on race day, safety of all participants and several other factors which helped us make our decision.
We will accept 3,000 participants for the marathon, 10,000 for the half marathon and 500 four-person teams (2,000 total) for the relay marathon. There is no cap for the Saturday events.
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Relay Details:
A team will consist of 4 members: The first team participant will run approximately 6.5 miles. The second – 6.5 miles. The third – 6.75 miles and the final participant will run 6.45 miles.
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Marathon Relay Station Locations:
- # 1 South side of Market Street at 14th Street
(for the exchange between runner #1 and runner #2)
- # 2 Forest Park, just past the History Museum
on Lagoon Drive
(for the exchange between runner #2 and runner #3)
- # 3 Delmar Loop, south side of Delmar at Rosedale Ave
(for the exchange between runner #3 and runner #4)
- # 4 South side of Market Street and 14th Street
(runners #1, #2, #3 gather to meet runner #4 and cross the finish line together)
We strongly urge relay participants to use MetroLink to transfer to relay stations. MetroLink operates every 10 minutes. Total travel time from downtown to relay stations #2 and #3 is approximately 35-40 minutes. Please add enough time to get to your relay station with 15 minutes to spare.
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