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What are the distances for each event?What are the start times for each event?What is the general race contact information?What are the entry deadlines, fees, and process?Am I allowed to use my MP3 player during the race? What are the packet pickup dates/locations: Are Wheelchair/Hand Cycles and Walkers permitted? What are the time limits to complete Marathon and Half Marathon? Do participants receive a finisher’s medal?Is the Marathon & Half Marathon course hilly? Is the course a Boston Qualifier? How many aid stations and what type of fluid replacements are offered? Is there prize money for the event?Is there any post-race medical attention? If a participant is unable to pick up their goodie bag at the Quality of Life Expo, can someone else pick it up for them? Is there an early start for walkers or race walkers of the Marathon or the Half Marathon?What kind of food/drinks are at the finish line? Where is the Finish Line Festival? Will portable bathrooms be on the course? Will Gear Check be available? Are roller-skates, inline skates, bikes or carriages of any kind allowed to participate in the Marathon? Can I run the Marathon course without registering? Are there Timing Chip & Race Numbers? How do I get back to the start line?
Frequently Asked Questions
General
Q: What are the distances for each event?
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What are the distances for each event?
· Marathon - 26.2 Miles
· Half Marathon - 13.1 miles
· Bike Tour – 25 Miles
· Hyundai Hope On Wheels 5K Run/Walk – 3.1 Miles
· Kid’s Marathon – 1K
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Q: What are the start times for each event?
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Bike Tour: 6:00 am
Wheelchair and Hand cycle start: 6:30 am
Marathon start: 7:00 am
Half Marathon start: 7:00 am
Hyundai Hope On Wheels 5K: 7:10 am
Kid’s Marathon: 10:30 am
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Q: What is the general race contact information?
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slcm@usroadsports.com
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Q: What are the entry deadlines, fees, and process?
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Registrations for all events are non-transferable and non-refundable. Online registration closes April 16th at 11:59 p.m.
THERE IS NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION! Last Chance to register for the Marathon, Half Marathon, Bike Tour, Kid’s Marathon or Hyundai Hope On Wheels 5K is at the Quality of Life Expo on Thursday, April 18th and Friday, April 19th, 2013.
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Q: Am I allowed to use my MP3 player during the race?
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Yes, you are permitted to use MP3 players during the race. For the safety of all on the course, we ask that runners keep their music low or consider using just one headphone.
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Q: What are the packet pickup dates/locations:
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Dates:
Thursday, April 18 from 3pm-8pm
Friday, April 19 from 10am-8pm
Location: Salt Palace Convention Center.
The Expo will feature a variety of vendors specializing in running related gear, training programs, latest technology, race opportunities, nutrition, race clinics, guest appearances, and much more.
Packet pickup will be located at the Quality of Life Expo. Runners will receive their race packets, which includes their race numbers, timing chip, participant shirt and other crucial information. Late registration will also be available, allowing runners one last chance to register for the Saturday's race.
There will be no race day packet pickup!
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Q: Are Wheelchair/Hand Cycles and Walkers permitted?
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Yes, walkers are allowed in the Marathon and Half Marathon and Hyundai Hope On Wheels 5k. Wheelchairs and Hand Cycles are only allowed in the marathon and half marathon and will begin the course 6:10 am.
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Q: What are the time limits to complete Marathon and Half Marathon?
A: The course limits are as follows:
Marathon: 6.5 hours
Half Marathon: 3.25 hours
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Q: Do participants receive a finisher’s medal?
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Marathon, Half Marathon and Bike Tour finisher’s receive a medal.
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Q: Is the Marathon & Half Marathon course hilly?
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The first nine miles of the course are mostly downhill. The rest of the course has mild upgrades and slight down hills.
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Q: Is the course a Boston Qualifier?
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Yes, we are certified by the USA Track & Field Association and therefore a Boston Qualifier.
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Q: How many aid stations and what type of fluid replacements are offered?
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There will be Mount Olympus Water & Powerade at each of the 16 Aid Stations, as well as at the post-finish area. Water will be provided at all start lines.
First aid will be located at all 16 stations on course, and at the finish line and Finish Line Festival.
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Q: Is there prize money for the event?
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Q: Is there any post-race medical attention?
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There will be Medical Support at the Start, Finish, and at along the course. The Medical Tent is located at the Finish line.
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Q: If a participant is unable to pick up their goodie bag at the Quality of Life Expo, can someone else pick it up for them?
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Yes, they will need to bring a copy of the participant’s photo ID and a note signed by the individual authorizing the pick up.
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Q: Is there an early start for walkers or race walkers of the Marathon or the Half Marathon?
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There will be NO Early start for runners.
Sag Wagons will patrol the route providing support to these participants. We also suggest that walkers and slower participants consider using a fanny pack that accommodates a water bottle and snacks.
If you plan on participating at a 16 minute pace per mile or slower, please be aware that our permit dictates that the streets that comprise the Marathon route are re-opened to vehicular traffic at 1:00pm, 6 hours from the start of the marathon.
Street cleaning trucks precede the streets re-opening and you will be required to move to the curb lane and/or sidewalk at that time.
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Q: What kind of food/drinks are at the finish line? Where is the Finish Line Festival?
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There will be Mount Olympus Water, Creamies and other food and drinks for replenishment at the finish line.
The Refreshment Area and Finish Line Festival will be held near the finish line. The finish line festival is at Liberty Park.
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Q: Will portable bathrooms be on the course?
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Yes, at the Start line, at all 16 aid stations and at the finish line.
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Q: Will Gear Check be available?
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Yes. Gear check areas will be located at the Marathon and Half Marathon starts. Participants will place their gear in their goody bag supplied to them at time of packet pick-up, and identified with their bib #.
Gear bags will be transported to the finish line area for pickup.
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Q: Are roller-skates, inline skates, bikes or carriages of any kind allowed to participate in the Marathon?
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No, if you are caught on the Marathon course with any of these, you will be directed off of the route.
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Q: Can I run the Marathon course without registering?
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NO. All runners without Salt Lake City Marathon bibs will be directed off the course immediately.
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Q: Are there Timing Chip & Race Numbers?
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All official entrants will receive a timing chip that is attached to their bib number (except bike tour and kids marathon), at the Quality of Life Expo.
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Q: How do I get back to the start line?
A: Shuttles will run from the finish line to the TRAX station. The red line will begin running at 5 a.m.
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