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Frederick Marathon Information
The Nitty Gritty
When at the starting line, please position yourself near the sign closest to your expected finish time. Signs will be posted fin 1 minute increments from 5 minute miles up to 14+ minute miles.
The course will remain open for six hours, closing on a continuous pace of 14:00 minutes per mile. Anyone who cannot maintain this pace must move to the sidewalks as the course closes to allow regular vehicular traffic to resume.
Since there are no shoulders on Gas House Pike (mile 9 to 12), police will strictly enforce this pace. Therefore if you have not passed the Wal-Mart (mile 9.75) by 9:05am, you will be forced to stop the race.
The following items are not permitted on the course: Music devices of any kind, pets, skateboards, bicycles, roller blades, baby joggers, and any other type of vehicle (other than official Marathon vehicles). These regulations are for your safety and the safety of the other participants in the race. The Frederick Marathon reserves the right to disqualify and remove anyone from the course who has any of the above items.
Elite Athletes
The Frederick Marathon does not offer any travel, expense, or appearance money. Free entry into the marathon is given to men with a qualifying time of 2:35 or under, and to women with a qualifying time of 3:00 or under. To receive free entry, elite athletes must submit a completed and signed entry form by mail or fax, along with a copy his/her running accomplishments (last two years).
Please send this information to:
Elite Athlete Coordinator
Frederick Running Festival
6610 Amberton Drive, Ste 400
Elkridge, MD 21075
Bib Number Requirements
All registered participants will receive bib numbers that must be worn on race day.
Please fill in the necessary medical and emergency contact information on the back of the bib number with a pen or waterproof marker.
Please do not alter the bib in any way.
The bib must be visible and worn on the front outside of all clothing during the entire race.
Make sure your bib number is clearly visible for the race photographers.
Bib numbers are non-transferable and must be worn by the registrant to whom it has been assigned.
Timing Chip Requirements
Do not forget to pick up and securely attach your timing chip before the race. Without a chip, your time will not be recorded!
The timing chip must be secured to your shoe. If you carry the chip in your hand or fanny pack it will not record a time.
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.
If you drop out of the race, please notify a course official. You will be transported back to the stadium. DO NOT CROSS THE FINISH LINE.
Do not lose the chip! A $30 replacement fee will be charged to any participant who fails to return the chip at the finish line.
Awards
Cash awards will be given to the top five overall male and female runners, and to the top male and female masters' runners. The cash prizes for the will be:
Overall Winners (Men and Women)
1st: $500
2nd: $400
3rd: $300
4th: $200
5th: $100
Overall Masters (Men and Women)
1st: $150
Awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers in each five-year age group. No duplicate awards. Age Groups: 16 - 19, 20 - 24, 25 - 29, 30 - 34, 35 - 39, 40 - 44, 45 - 49, 50 - 54, 55 - 59, 60 - 64, 65 - 69, 70 and over
Awards will be given to the top male and female Frederick County runners. Awards may be duplicative.
Awards will not be mailed. You must claim your award on race day.
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