2013 Wenatchee Marathon
Saturday, April 20
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RACE OVERVIEW
A fast course with something for everyone. Great Boston qualifier. Gorgeous course, largely on asphalt trails along the Columbia River. Cascade Mountain views abound. Full Marathon, Half, and 10K categories.
The Wenatchee Marathon is operated by TedDriven, an organization that supports cancer research and local charities. Cancer research is a special interest of the directors. Everyone knows someone who has suffered through cancer, and your race directors, Lynda, Wendy & Ian, have all been directly impacted and are committed to doing their part to fight the disease. TedDriven donates proceeds from the Wenatchee Marathon to the cancer biology lab at University of Pennsylvania. This lab is making amazing progress in fighting solid tumors genetically. Please check back for updates from the lab on their progress.
USATF Certified marathon, half-marathon and 10k courses:
Wenatchee Marathon - WA 05002 BL
Certification makes the Wenatchee Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier.
START TIMES
All races will start at the Performing Arts Plaza on Wenatchee Avenue.
6:30am: Early Bird Start for Marathon walkers (26.2 miles only)
8:00am: Half Marathon (runners and walkers)
8:15am: Marathon and 10K
ENTRY FEES
Before 3/20/13 (guaranteed shirt cut-off date)
$94 marathon
$72 half
$45 10K
before 4/18/13
$105 marathon
$83 half
$51 10K
Fees include: Official race Greenlayer tech shirt*, Finishers medal**, post-race fruit, cookies, muffins, water, sports drink, course support (water, sports drink, food and first aid), accurate computer chip timing. For 2013 we are also happy to offer free, downloadable event photos provided by Brightroom, one of the nation-wide leaders in sports photography. The cost of these photos is included in your entry fee. You will be able to download photos without charge after the event, and will also be able to purchase printed photos directly from Brightroom.
Please note that entry fees include all applicable sales taxes. We have adjusted our entry fees to account for a Washington State retail sales tax of approximately 8%, which we are now asked to collect.
We have a uniform policy of NO REFUNDS or TRANSFERS. We understand that issues come up (injuries, last-minute obligations, etc.) but we feel it is unfair to draw an arbitrary line of who deserves a refund and who doesn't. Thanks for understanding.
Registration Closing Date: Thursday, April 18, 2013 @ 11:59 PM PST
*Registrations received after March 20, 2013, are not guaranteed race shirt.
**Finisher’s medal for marathon and half-marathon individual runners only.
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ATHLETES, A FEW QUICK UPDATES AS WE APPROACH RACE DAY
1- If you have friends or family who plan to watch the race from Confluence State Park, please be advised that all cars parking at the State Park will need a parking permit which can be purchased on sight.
2- Due to forces beyond our control we have had to change our energy drink for the event. As in prior years we are proud to once again offer Powerade at each aid station. Thanks for understanding this change.
PACKET PICK-UP & REGISTRATION
4:30pm to 8:00pm: Friday, April 19th
Performing Arts Plaza, 123 N. Wenatchee Avenue
6:30am to 7:30am: Saturday, April 20st
Performing Arts Plaza, 123 N. Wenatchee Avenue (Event Start/Finish)
START TIMES
All races will start and finish at the Performing Arts Plaza at 123 N. Wenatchee Avenue.
6:30am: Early Bird Start for Marathon walkers (26.2 miles only)
8:00am: Half Marathon (runners and walkers)
8:15am: Marathon and 10K
AWARDS
Awards will be presented to the overall male/female winner in each of the three events. In addition, age group awards (1st, 2nd and 3rd places) will be awarded in each event. The award ceremonies will be held in the Performing Arts Plaza near the finish line area. We will attempt to abide by the following schedule, to the extent possible:
9:45am: 10K (all) and overall Half Marathon winners
11:00am: Half Marathon age group awards
11:45am: Marathon Overall winners
1:15pm: Marathon age group awards
If you cannot attend the award ceremony, you may claim your prize as soon as the results are final. However, we will not ship awards.
RESTAURANT SUGGESTIONS
Wenatchee is the home of many great restaurants, which we are eager to share with you. Therefore, we will not host a pre-race pasta feed. Instead, we encourage you to hit the town and explore one of the many great local restaurants. Here is a link to some of those dining options courtesy of the Wenatchee Chamber of Commerce: restaurants.
MEMORABILIA
We will be selling TedDriven and Wenatchee Marathon memorabilia at greatly discounted prices. Pick up a running hat, wine glass, coffee mug, tech shirt, even a hooded sweatshirt.
PHOTOS
Photos will be available after the event at www.brightroom.com by Thursday, April 25th. We are very excited about our new partnership with Brightroom, one of the nation’s leaders in sports photography. Access to digital images is included in your registration fee. You may also choose to purchase prints directly from Brightroom.
RESULTS
Timing and results will be compiled by Accustat Sports Timing using disposable Chronotrack chips. Results will be posted immediately and may be accessed at accustatsportstiming.com.
SPECTATOR INFORMATION
There are many great places to watch the Wenatchee Marathon. The start/finish line is a fabulous location. From there, spectators may walk to the riverfront trail and view runners passing on the loop trail. Other options include riding a bike or driving from the starting area to Walla Walla or Confluence Parks. Both parks have lots of green space, playgrounds and will provide wonderful vantage points of passing runners.
PARKING
On race day, there is a great deal of parking located east of Wenatchee Avenue (toward the Columbia River and behind Arlberg Sports and the Performing Arts Plaza). Please do not park on Wenatchee Avenue as it will be closed at 8am for the race.
AID STATIONS
Aid stations will be equipped with Powerade and water. Aid stations will be located approximately every 2 miles. In addition, there will be one GU energy gel location for Half Marathon participants (approx. mile 6.5) and two locations for Marathon participants (approx. miles 10 and 20). Aid stations will also be equipped with Vaseline and Band-Aids.
The aid stations will be located at:
- Walla Walla State Park
- Confluence State Park
- 27th Street in East Wenatchee
- 19th Street in East Wenatchee (marathon only)
- Pedestrian Bridge over Columbia River at 9th Street (marathon only)
- Orondo Street Boat launch (marathon only)
Vote for your favorite aid station (most enthusiastic, efficient, etc.) via Facebook after the race.
FIRST AID STATION
We will have a First Aid tent set up at the finish line. In addition, EMTs will be patrolling the race course on bicycle. We are grateful to the Douglas County Fire District No. 2 for offering their qualified assistance. An ambulance will also be on-hand in case of emergencies.
POST-RACE NUTRITION
Water, energy drink, and snacks will be provided in the Performing Arts Plaza for race participants only. Please retain your race bib for access to the food and drinks.
COMMEMORATIVE SHIRTS
Participant shirts may be claimed after the event in the Performing Arts Plaza (down the steps near the bottom entrance). Please show your race bib to claim your shirt.
FINISHER MEDALS
Finishers of the Marathon and Half Marathon will be awarded a custom medal upon crossing the finish line.
ROUTES
10K / Half Marathon / Marathon
All events begin on Wenatchee Avenue directly in front of the Performing Arts Center. From there, runners will head north on Wenatchee Ave to Fifth Street. Runners turn right on Fifth Street and proceed down Fifth Street to its intersection at the Loop Trail. Runners turn left heading north on the Loop Trail. 10K and Marathon runners will turn around where the Loop Trail intersects the entrance to Confluence State Park. Please stay to the right and look for oncoming runners at the turn-around.
10K/Marathon
From Confluence State Park 10K and Marathon runners will proceed back on the Loop Trail in the opposite direction. 10K runners will turn right at the pedestrian footbridge (approx. mile 6) and take the footbridge to the finish line at the Performing Arts Center. Marathon runners will continue on the Loop Trail making two counter-clockwise loops and finishing at the Performing Arts Center.
Half Marathon
From Confluence State Park, Half Marathon runners will proceed through the park, past the restrooms and boat launch and continue on the Loop Trail in a clockwise fashion. Runners will cross the Columbia River on the Odabashian Bridge and continue on the Loop Trail to the turn-around in East Wenatchee (approx. mile 6.5). From the turn-around Half Marathon runners will proceed back over the Odabashian Bridge, through Confluence Park until they reach the pedestrian footbridge (approx. mile 13), which they will take to the Performing Arts Center finish line.
Important Course Notes
Mile Markers will be posted on blue and orange signs. Marathon and 10K signs are blue with orange lettering. Half marathon signs are orange with blue lettering. Wenatchee Avenue and Fifth Street will be closed to traffic. The Loop Trail is open to other users including pedestrian and bicycle traffic. Please stay to the right whenever possible, and respect others on the trail.
SPONSORS
We owe a special thanks to all of our sponsors, including; GU Energy Gels, Liberty Orchards, Anjou Bakery, Sure to Rise Bakery, Munchen Haus, Icicle Brewery, and McDougall & Sons Fruit.
FUNDRAISING
We are very lucky to have a great team of volunteers ready to make your race experience smooth and memorable. We are partnering with nearly one dozen local groups who will be using the Wenatchee Marathon as a fundraising event for their organization or cause. In addition, the Wenatchee Marathon and TedDriven remain firmly committed to providing financial support for cutting-edge cancer research and will be supporting the Abramson Family Cancer Center at University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine again in 2013.
Finally, thank you for your participation in the Wenatchee Marathon, Half Marathon or 10K. Let’s make it a great day!
Your race directors, Lynda, Wendy and Ian
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HOTELS
The Coast Wenatchee Center Hotel, 201 N. Wenatchee Ave., (509) 662-1234
The Coast is the host hotel with rooms blocked for the event; ask for the Wenatchee Marathon rate.
Comfort Inn Hotel (509) 662-1700
Holiday Inn Express (509) 663-6355
La Quinta Inn & Suites (509) 664-6565
Best Western (509) 665-8585
Cedars Inn (509) 886-8000
Travelodge (509) 662-8165
Red Lion Hotel (509) 663-0711
Value Inn (509) 663-8115
Orchard Inn (509) 662-3443
CAMPING
Grassy tent camping and RV spots at Wenatchee River Confluence Park on the Apple Capital Loop Trail (marathon/half marathon course). Available through Washington State Parks.
2013 Wenatchee Marathon
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