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Spirit of St. Louis Marathon Information
Date: 2009 Date TBA Soon!
Time: 7:00 AM
Location: Downtown St. Louis
Entry Requirements:
Must be at least 18 years of age on Race Day.
Register online through active.com (via our website) or download an application and send with a check made payable to:
Spirit of St. Louis Marathon, Inc.
214 S. Bemiston, Ste. 2N
St. Louis, MO 63105
Timing:
All participants will wear an electronic chip on their shoe. All chips must be returned after the event. A $30 fee will be charged for chips that are not returned.
Wheelchair Marathon:
Participants must wear helmets at all times and stay to the right side of the road
Full Marathon ONLY
Hand crank chairs are not eligible for entry
Course:
Course will be sanctioned and certified by USATF and for Boston Marathon qualification. USATF insurance restrictions prohibit strollers/baby joggers, headsets, rollerblades/inline skates, and pets on the course.
Amenities:
All marathoners will receive the notoriety of being a marathon champion, a long sleeve T-shirt, unique finisher's medal, mylar blanket, at least 16 fluid stations, one gel station, course entertainment, post-race food & beverage, medical attention, massage therapy, and of course, spirited neighborhood crowds and hospitable volunteers. Certificates will be mailed post-race.
Awards:
The official clock will determine the Overall winners, while Age Division winners will be determined by Chip time. Awards are presented up to 5 deep in 5-year age division increments. Winners may only receive one cash award.
Walkers:
New this year: Marathon walkers will begin at 7 am behind all runners. Walkers will have 7 hours to complete the course. Course will be shut down on a graduated pace, approximately 16 minutes per mile after the official start.
Pace Team:
All marathon runners can run with a Pace Team.
Stop by the Pacer booth at the expo to sign up.
Safety:
For your own protection and the safety of others, please move to the side of the road to allow faster runners to proceed on the course.
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