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2008 Race Information

Duffle bags will be given to each Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K participant at the Red Lion Hotel during the Race Packet Pickup from Noon to 8 PM Friday, August 29. Packet pick up will be in the Teton Room. Your duffle bag will include your bib, timing chip, 2008 Race Information Packet, and other goodies. The 2008 Race Information Packet will include start times, what to do with your stuff at the start line, bus transportation schedule, directions, maps, and sponsor coupons.

A link will be added approximately 1 month prior to event so you may Click and Download the 2008 Race Information Packet and print from your computer prior to your arrival. Please check for this link August 1, 2008.

DATE: August 30, 2008

TIME:
6:30 am Marathon Start
8:30 am Half Marathon Start
9:15 am 10K Start
9:30 am 5K Start
New for 2008
11:00 am For Kids "2" (0.2 miles) Start - 8 years old and younger
11:15 am 1.5 mile Start - 18 years old and younger

Proceeds from 1.5 mile MaraFUN and For Kids “2” directly benefit the Girls on the Run – SE Idaho District Health Department

All events close at 1:00 pm. Marathon participants MUST maintain a pace under 14 minutes 53 seconds per mile. Half Marathon participants MUST maintain a pace under 20 minutes 36 seconds per mile. 10K participants MUST maintain a pace under 36 minutes 17 seconds per mile. 5K participants MUST maintain a pace under 67 minutes 44 seconds per mile. Transportation is REQUIRED to any participant unable to maintain their respective pace throughout the entire course. Chip timing will be used for marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K events - ABSOLUTELY NO EARLY STARTS!!

REGISTRATION FEES: Prices shown below are for mailed in entries. $10.00 Discount for online registration of marathon, half marathon, 10K, or 5K. No discounts for the 1.5 mile MaraFUN or For Kids 2 (0.2 miles) events.

EARLY BIRD Registration Special
thru July 6 		Regular Registration
July 7 thru August 3 		Late Registration
August 4 thru August 29
Marathon $60 $70 $90
Half marathon $50 $60 $80
10K $40 $45 $55
5K $35 $40 $50
1.5 mile MaraFUN (For those 18 years old and younger) $12 no discounts $12 no discounts $12 no discounts
For Kids "2" (0.2 miles) (For those 8 years old and younger) $10 no discounts $10 no discounts $10 no discounts

$10 DISCOUNT FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION in marathon, half marathon, 10K, or 5K.

Proceeds from 1.5 mile MaraFUN and For Kids “2” directly benefit the Girls on the Run – SE Idaho District Health Department.

Details for the 1.5 mile MaraFUN:

  • 1.5 mile MaraFUN registration open only to those 18 years old and younger.
  • Start area will be north end of Lower Ross Park (near the swing sets across the street from the skate park, S 2nd Avenue).
  • 1.5 mile MaraFUN will start at 11:15 am.
  • Each participant receives a short sleeve cotton 2008 Idaho State Journal Pocatello Marathon - Running the Gap shirt.
  • All finishers will receive a 2008 Idaho State Journal Pocatello Marathon - Running the Gap finisher medal.
  • Note: 1.5 mile MaraFUN is a timed event (will not be chip timed) and additional awards will be presented. Additional details on age groups and awards to follow.

Details for the For Kids "2" (0.2 miles):

  • For Kids "2" (0.2 miles) registration open only to those 8 years old and younger.
  • Start area will be north end of Lower Ross Park (near the swing sets across the street from the skate park, S 2nd Avenue).
  • For Kids "2" will start at 11:00 am with wave starts approximately every 5 minutes as follows; 8 and 7 year olds, 6 and 5 year olds, 4 and under.
  • Each participant receives a short sleeve cotton 2008 Idaho State Journal Pocatello Marathon - Running the Gap shirt.
  • All finishers will receive a 2008 Idaho State Journal Pocatello Marathon - Running the Gap finisher medal.
  • Note: For Kids "2" (0.2 miles) IS NOT a timed event and additional awards (i.e., overall, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place) WILL NOT be awarded.

Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K Participant Details:

  1. Each person who registers will receive a 2008 Idaho State Journal Pocatello Marathon - Running the Gap shirt. Marathon participants will receive long sleeved microfiber T-shirt. Half marathon, 10K, and 5K participants will receive short sleeved microfiber T-shirt. Anyone that does not pick up their race packet will be responsible for shipping and handling fee to receive their shirt.
  2. Each person who registers will receive a 2008 Idaho State Journal Pocatello Marathon - Running the Gap duffle bag. Marathon participants will receive long sleeved microfiber T-shirt. Half marathon, 10K, and 5K participants will receive short sleeved microfiber T-shirt. Anyone that does not pick up their race packet will be responsible for shipping and handling fee to receive their duffle bag.
  3. Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. However, anyone who registers but is unable to participate may pick up their duffle bag and shirt at the Packet Pick Up (please make sure to not take a timing chip). Anyone not able to participate and that does not pick up their race packet may have their duffle bag and shirt mailed to them for a $10 shipping and handling fee.
  4. All finishers will receive a 2008 Idaho State Journal Pocatello Marathon - Running the Gap finisher medal.
  5. Course is USATF certified (Certification Number: ID04001MR). Times on this course can be used to qualify for the Boston and New York Marathons.
  6. Transportation will be provided to the starting line. Duffle bags will be provided at the Race Packet Pickup to each person who registers. These duffle bags will be marked with your bib number and name. Use these duffle bags to place extra clothes that you are wearing to the start or want at the finish line. We will collect the bags just prior to the start of each event, transport them to the finish line area, sort the bags, and deliver them to you after you cross the finish line. There is no parking at the starting areas so use the provided transportation. Bus Schedule - Saturday, August 30, 2008

Marathon (6:30 am start) - All depart at 5:45 am for Buckskin Saddle

  • TBD

Half Marathon (8:30 am start) - All depart at 7:50 am for Inkom - I-15 overpass on Old Highway 91

  • TBD

10K (9:15 am start) - All depart at 8:45 am for the track at Century High School on South 5th Avenue

  • TBD

5K (9:30 am start) - All depart at 9:00 am for Rim Rock Bar & Grill 4539 S 5th Avenue

  • TBD

Following Awards - (Award presentation starts at NOON, buses will not leave until award presentation is complete.)

  • TBD
  1. Aid stations will be located approximately at mile marks 3, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25. Each aid station will have water, PowerAde (one of two flavors at an individual aid station - either Fruit Punch or Mountain Blast), vaseline, ibuprofen, and band aids. GU energy gel will be available at the Mile 12, Mile 20, and Mile 23 aid stations. Bananas will also be available at Mile 6, 16, 19, 22, and 24 aid stations. A porta-pottie will also be located at each aid station.
  2. AWARDS for Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K events: 1st place Overall Men and Women Awards, 1st place Masters Men and Women Awards, and 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place Age Group Awards will be presented. Overall and Masters winners will NOT be included in their age group awards. Award presentation will begin at NOON. Awards will not be released prior to the awards presentation. Award recipients not able to stay for the awards presentation must make delivery arrangements at the Awards table in the finish area. A $10 shipping and handling fee will be charged for all awards that need to be delivered. The age groups for men and women include: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and over.
  3. The Ross Park Aquatic Complex will be open at 7:00 am and will be available for race participants to take a shower following their event. The men's showers will be open until 11:15 am. The women's shower will be open until 11:30 am.
  4. Food and beverage will be provided at the finish area for race participants. Additional food and beverage vendors will also be at the JournalFest at the finish area. JournalFest includes free kids' activities and more.
  5. Race Packet Pickup will be Friday, August 29, 2008 from NOON to 8:00 pm at the Red Lion Hotel. Marathon participants unable to be at the race packet pickup on Friday may pick up their bib and chip at the start area of the marathon. Half marathon, 10K, and 5K participants unable to be at the race packet pickup on Friday may pick up their bib and chip starting approximately 30 minutes prior to loading their bus for transportation to their respective start areas. NO RACE DAY REGISTRATIONS OR CHANGES - VERIFY Name, Age, and Event at the "Who is Registered? Are You?" link. Email any changes to PocatelloRun@aol.com prior to Midnight August 27 or be at the packet pickup at the Red Lion Hotel on Friday, August 29.

Red Lion Hotel
1555 Pocatello Creek Road
Pocatello, ID 83201
Tel: 208-233-2200
Fax: 208-234-4524
Red Lion Hotel website

  1. Pasta Bar Friday, August 29, 2008 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at Red Lion in the Caribou Room for race participants, family, and friends. Pasta dinner will be $10 per person. Pre-registration for Pasta Bar recommended. Pre-registration available during online registration or on the mail in registration form.
  2. The Red Lion will be offering a group reservation special for all participants for Friday, August 29 through Sunday, August 31. The rate for participants is $71.95 plus state and local taxes. A late check of 4:00 pm is available and must be arranged with the hotel prior to or at check in. A limited number of rooms are available at these rates, and reservations for these rooms at these rates must be made by August 8. Each individual guest must make their own reservation by calling 208-233-2200 by August 8 and they must identify themselves as a Pocatello Marathon participant.
  3. For additional information, you may reach the Pocatello Marathon in the following ways:

 
E-Mail: PocatelloRun@aol.com
 
Mail: Pocatello Marathon
c/o Mike Calley
1410 Kelsea Pl
Pocatello, ID 83201
 
Phone: Mike Calley (Race Director) at 208-233-4754

Larry Bell (Assistant Race Director) at 208-238-0327
 

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