| LATE REGISTRATION FORMS |
If you still want to race and haven't signed up, click on pdf logo above, print out, and bring with you to race site filled out.
You may sign up in person at race site morning of from 6am to 7:30am. No shirts will be given to those signing up day of.
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| Event Summary |
For those of you who have done this race in the past,
please note that the location has changed for 2008.
- Boston Marathon Qualifier - to view qualifying times, click here. This race is a qualifier.
- All courses USATF Certified - course certification numbers listed below:
- Marathon = DE08011LMB
- Half Marathon = DE08010LMB
- 10K = DE08009LMB
- 5K = DE08008LMB
- Choose from one of the following distances to run and bring family and friends to this beautiful and scenic "run fest" starting/finishing in North St. George's.
- Scenic flat and fast run on the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal.
- All courses to be USATF certified.
- One of the most beautiful runs around!!
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| Results History |
2007 Overall Results - 5K
2007 Overall Results - 10K
2007 Overall Results - Half Marathon
2007 Overall Results - Marathon |
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| Awards |
- Each race has separate awards
- Top 3 Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Female
- Male Age Groups (Top 3 in each)
- 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+
- Female Age Groups (Top 3 in each)
- 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+
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| Course |
All Run Courses are out and back course. Flat and Fast. There are a few short steep climbs. Run is mostly on gravel with some paved surfaces.
- Start/Finish on Main Street/Delaware Street, respectfully in St. George's.
- Turn left onto C&D Canal.
- Stay to the right of each other throughout run. All runners will run on C&D Canal along water's edge. All runners first run "east" along canal. At turn around, all runners will then run "west" along canal.
- 5k Run Turn around at 1.55 miles from start area. This is an out and back course on exact same path.
- 10k Run Turn around at 3.1 miles. from start area. This is an out and back course on exact same path.
- Half Marathon Run Turn around is around mile 9.3. Then straight back to finish line.
- Marathon Runners continue straight along C&D Canal for another 6.55 miles (the run turn around is at around mile 15.5). IMPORTANT - when running on the paved section of Red Lion Road, it is not closed to vehicular traffic and you must stay on the southern shoulder portion of Red Lion Road (on the way out and on the way back). Do not cross this road as it is dangerous with vehicular traffic.
- Water, gatorade, hammergel, and being planned approximately every 2 miles on run course.
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| Course Map |
| Start and Finish Area |
Overall Map |
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| Amenities |
- T-shirt to all pre registered entrants by 10/27/08 guaranteed. No shirts for those registering after this date.
- Finish line tokens to all half marathon and marathon finishers.
- Post Race foods for all competitors.
- Official photography by www.sportography.com
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| Lodging |
Preferred Hotel: Newark Sleep Inn. Mention code "LTRIAT" and get the triathlon rates of $69.00 plus tax. Sign up early before all rooms are sold out.
Located at Rt. 896 across from University of Delaware Field Houses. About 7 miles from race site. Closest hotel.
630 S. College Avenue
Newark, DE 19713
1-302-453-1700
Camping at Lums Pond State Park
Campground is located across the pond from transition area (about 4 mile drive around pond)
1-302-368-6989
Hilton - Wilmington/Christiana
100 Continental Drive (Rt 7 & I-95)
Newark, DE 19713
1-800-348-3133
Red Roof Inns
410 Eagle Run Rd (Rt 7 & (I-95)
Newark, DE 19713
1-3-2-292-2870
Hawthorn Suites
410 Eagle Run Rd (Rt 273 & I-95)
Newark, DE 19713
1-302-292-2870 |
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| Directions |
For mapquest purposes - 1 Delaware Street, St. Georges, DE 19733.
From Philadelphia and North
- Interstate 95 South
- Exit #4 onto Rt 1 and 7 south by the Christina Mall
- Stay on Rt 1 South towards Dover/Seashore points for 7.3 miles
- Exit #152 onto Rt 72 South for Delaware City/St Georges
- SEE BELOW
From New Jersey
- Delaware Memorial Bridge (295 South) - toll bridge
- Interstate 95 South
- Exit #4 onto Rt 1 and 7 south by the Christina Mall
- Stay on Rt 1 South towards Dover/Seashore points for 7.3 miles
- Exit #152 onto Rt 72 South for Delaware City/St Georges
- SEE BELOW
From Maryland and South
- Interstate 95 North
- Exit #4a onto Rt 1 and 7 South by the Christina Mall
- Stay on Rt 1 South towards Dover/Seashore points for 7.3 miles
- Exit #152 onto Rt 72 South for Delaware City/St Georges
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From Seashore of Delaware and Maryland
- Rt 1 and 13 North
- Go over the North Korean Bridge (Rt 1 Bridge) - Toll bridge
- First Exit after bridge is..
- Exit 152 onto Rt 72 East for Delaware City/St Georges
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BELOW
- Stay on Rt 72 East towards Delaware City/St Georges for about 1/4 mile until you reach traffic light (Getty gas station at corner).
- Turn right onto Route 13 South.
- Go for about 2 miles and take right exit before old Route 13 Bridge.
- At exit, stay straight along base of bridge and at stop sign, slight right and left onto C&D Canal. Parking under bridge.
- After parking, walk about 200 yards towards St. George's Country Store for packet pickup, late registration. Store is located at corner of Main Street and Delaware Street.
ABSOLUTELY NO PARKING IN ST. GEORGE'S. |
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| Race Itinerary |
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Sunday, November 2, 2008
- 6:00am - 7:30am - Race packet pickup (get your timing chips and running bib #s). At the St. George's Country Store at the corner of Main Street and Delaware Street in North St. George's. For mapquest purposes - 1 Delaware Street, St. Georges, DE 19733.
- 6:00am - 7:30am - Last minute registration opened provided spots are available. Will be closed off at 1,000 runners.
- 7:45am - Mandatory pre-race meeting.
- 7:50am - National Anthem.
- 8:00am - Marathon Starts. Must wear grey wrist band.
- 8:10am - Half Marathon Starts. Must wear blue wrist band.
- 8:15am - 10K Run Starts. Must wear white wrist band.
- 8:20am - 5K Run Starts. Must wear red wrist band.
- 9:30am - 12 noon - Approximate times for official results and awards ceremony for 5k, 10k, half marathon, and marathon. Will be announced throughout this time frame which results/awards are being presented. Awards will not be mailed.
- 2:00pm - Marathon cut off time (6 hours).
Race director/management may alter any part or distance of the event as dictated by event day conditions, such as weather.
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| Refund Policy |
| absolutely NO refunds will be made for any reason. REFERRED TO AS “ENTRY FEES” ABOVE AND INCLUDES ENTRY FEES, PARTICIPANT SHIRTS, UPGRADED PRODUCTS, ANY OTHER AMENITIES, INSURANCE, AND ONLINE ADMINISTRATIVE FEES. MUST BE PRESENT TO RECEIVE ANY ITEMS as leftovers are distributed on day of race. WE DO NOT SHIP. ENTRY FEES CANNOT BE TRANSFERRED TO OTHER PERSONS OR APPLIED TOWARD future PIRANHA SPORTS EVENTS. Selling your race entry slot is strictly prohibited by piranha sports. If you do sell your race slot, you will be disqualified from the race and you, as well as the entrant who purchased your slot, will be unable to race in another Piranha Sports event for a minimum of 2 years. Piranha Sports reserves the right to reject any entry if a valid photo ID is not presented at race packet pick-up. There is NO rain date for the event. In cases of inclement weather, natural disaster, acts of God, acts of war or other unforeseen extraordinary circumstances, management reserves the right to cancel the event and/or modify the race course for safety concerns. Under such circumstances, there will be absolutely no refunds or transfer of entries to future Piranha Sports events. Each athlete must accept any such risk of their entry fee paid including other amenities paid for such as participate shirts, upgrade products, insurance, and online administrative fees. All monies collected are used to develop and produce the event, including all race supplies, staffing, and administration. We pledge to make every effort to produce a fair, safe and exciting event for all. Management reserves the right to reject or accept a race entry for any reason. By signing up for this race, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the terms listed on this page. |
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| Rules |
- Honesty and fairness encouraged. Must wear assigned timing chip to receive time and results.
- Wear running bibs on the front.
- Wear colored wrist bands for your event. Red for 5k, White for 10k, Blue for half marathon, Grey for marathon. This helps you and our volunteers to instruct you to your run turn around spots on the course. The mileage and turn around signs for each event is color coded so as to help you with the correct turn around points. The wrist band is also your meal ticket at end of race.
- Stay to the right on course throughout entire event. This is an out and back course.
- It is the resonsibility of the athlete to know the course. The mileage and turn around signs for each event is color coded so as to help you with the correct turn around points. Maps are also provided online.
- For safety reasons, no headphones or ipods may be worn during race.
- Return all timing chips when you finish, drop out for any reason, or do not race. There is a $35 replacement charge for lost or unreturned chips.
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| Spectator Information |
Line the streets of North St. George's to cheer on your favorite athlete!!! During the race, stop in at the country store in St. George's for a relaxing lunch.
Parking
Spectator (as well as athlete) parking is available in along the C&D Canal at the base of the old Route 13 bridge in North St. George's. There is no parking in North St. George's.
Athlete Support
Bring your cow bells, noise makers, posters, banners, and other items to cheer on your favorite athlete. Please keep in mind that spectators are not allowed to provide any outside assistance to the athletes. Outside assistance can result in penalties and possible disqualification. Outside assistance can include but is not limited to: transition area assistance, running or riding along with the athlete (pacing), handing off water bottles, etc. The Piranha Sports staff and volunteers will provide assistance as needed and allowed. As well, there will be no time during the event when spectators will be allowed in the secure transition area. If your athlete forgot an item for the transition area, please ask a Piranha Sports Staff member or volunteer to assist you in getting that item to the athlete.
Spectator Control
The Piranha Sports Staff and volunteers have your athlete’s safety and security as their primary responsibility. Therefore, there may be times during the course of the event that we will need to provide directions to spectators if we feel that the athletes do not have a clear and unobstructed path. Please pay close attention to these directions/instructions so that we are able to maintain the safety of course and athletes.
Kids and Dogs
The Piranha Sports Staff loves having kids and dogs at the events. The kids are our future and the dogs are just great. If you do bring your children and/or pets, please keep a close eye on them. Do not allow them to venture onto any of the roadways particularly near the mount/dismount area. As well, if your children bring bikes, please ensure that they are wearing helmets at all times.
Post Race Food
Just as a reminder, the food and beverages provided by Piranha Sports are for athletes and volunteers only. |
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