2010 Boulder Marathon, Half Marathon & 10 Kilometer Information:
Race Date • Sunday, September 19th, 2010 • City of Boulder Reservoir
If
you're
not already signed up, get registered today – the event is filling up quickly. We look
forward to seeing you at the 2010 Boulder Marathon event!
RACE WEEKEND INFORMATION:
1. OPEN TO RUNNERS & WALKERS: All Boulder Marathon races are open to walkers and runners, and there is a 7-hour time limit to complete the Boulder Marathon course.
3. RACE MEDAL, SHIRT, HAT & BEVERAGE GLASS: All
finishers in the marathon and half marathon will receive a special
commemorative race medal. Also, the apparel each runner receives is top notch. Each runner in
the marathon, half marathon and 10 kilometer will receive a high quality technical running shirt, with the race logo on it. All runners will receive a high quality technical running hat, as well as a beautiful Boulder Marathon race poster of our 2010 illustration. Finally, the first 1,500 registrants will receive a 2010 Boulder Marathon beverage glass. NOTE: All beverage glasses must be picked up at Packet Pickup at the 29th Street Mall. Glass is not allowed at the Boulder Reservoir, and people who go to race day packet pickup are Not eligible for this offer. We'll reach the 1,500 number soon, so get registered if you want to receive the beverage glass.
4. PARKING IMPROVEMENT FOR 2010: For the first time ever with the Boulder Marathon, parking at the Boulder Reservoir will be strictly limited to the first 2,000 registrants. This is due to the fact that the time required to exit the reservoir after the race is simply too long. Whereas in the past many runners have had to sit in their cars for a long time waiting to exit, having 500 less cars at the 2010 event will ensure that it will be much easier for people to exit the Boulder Reservoir property after the event. Remember to register early as this is the only way to ensure you can park at the event. Participants registering after the 2,000 parking limit is reached can still participate, however they will have to use one of the following means to get to the event: 1) ride their bike, or 2) park in town and carpool to the event. Race day parking will begin at 6am. Always plan to arrive early.
5. PACKET PICKUP / EXPO: Packet Pickup for the 2010 Boulder Marathon will be held at the 29th Street Mall in Boulder. Hours are 10am – 5pm on Friday, September 17th and Saturday, September 18th. Packet Pickup will be located across from Pete's Coffee. The Boulder Marathon Expo will be held on race day at the Boulder Reservoir.
6. NEW START TIMES FOR 2010: The Boulder Marathon will start promptly at 7:30am – this is a half hour earlier than last year's marathon starting time. The Boulder Half Marathon and 10 Kilometer races will both start at 8am.
7. RACE COURSE SUPPORT: The race courses are fully supported, with ample aid stations and toilets. Each aid station features the following: Gatorade Endurance Formula, GU gels, Larabar energy bars, Eldorado Water, Whole Foods bananas and oranges, and bagel bites from Rudi's, etc. Everything you could want on a marathon or half marathon race course. We've hired a completely new race crew to manage the Boulder Marathon race course, and you can expect to receive excellent support while out on the race course. When you're finished with your race, we're offering complimentary post-race massage from Elements.
8. POST RACE: The post race event is top-notch. The food is excellent, and includes everything a runner or walker could want after completing a marathon or half marathon. California Pizza Kitchen will again provide each participant with a pita sandwich after the race. Bread and bagels are provided by Rudi's Organic Bakery, and we will once again feature organic fruit from Whole Foods. Beverages include Eldorado Water & Organic Vitamin Water, Mix 1, Gatorade Endurance Formula, Vuka energy drink, and Boulder Beer. And with great music, as well as the best awards around, the post race event is something every runner will enjoy.
9. CHIP TIMING: All of the races are chip timed. All participants will receive their timing chip at Packet Pickup / Check In.
10. MISC: Portable music devices are allowed...If you wish to participate you should register soon...Once you're registered, you'll receive consistent Boulder Marathon e-mail updates.