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35th Annual Lincoln National Guard Marathon and Half-Marathon
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Lincoln, Nebraska
7:00 a.m.
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TRACK THE RUNNERS
Marathon Tracking: http://www.mtectracking.com/Mtrack?raceid=31
Half Marathon Tracking: http://www.mtectracking.com/Mtrack?raceid=32
2012 GUEST SPEAKER – BEN DAVIS
Learn more about Ben Davis at his website www.BenDoesLife.com and check out his story by viewing his YouTube video “My 120 Pound Journey”
2012 CLINIC – The SmartPace Team:
How to Race a Great Time While Having a Great Time!
SmartPace Team Coordinator Eladio Valdez III along with SmartPacers will be on hand to explain the advantages in running with our pacers such as using our highly successful SmartPacing strategy. We’ll share tips on how best to utilize a pace team and welcome any race day questions you have.
EVENT & REGISTRATION INFO
REGISTRATION
Online registration is through GetMeRegistered.com. No transaction fees are charged. Registration closes at 10,000 entrants. Online registration will close on April 24; in person registration will be at Runner’s Expo (Sat, May 5, 9am-6pm) at Embassy Suites (10th & P Streets) – if limit has not been met.
Minimum Age: Full Marathon – 12 years old. Half Marathon – 8 years old.
| Date | Marathon | Half-Marathon |
| Normal (by 3/31) | $80 | $60 |
| Late (4/1 – 4/29) | $100 | $80 |
| Dead Week (4/30-5/4) – Registration Closed While Packets are Prepared | ||
| In Person @ Expo (5/5) | $120 | $100 |
| Expo Registration Only If Limit Not Met. T-Shirt Not Guaranteed | ||
ABOUT THE COURSE
The Lincoln National Guard Marathon and Half-Marathon is run on a citywide course that starts and finishes on the campus of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Runners in both races share a common start and run a loop route past the Nebraska State Capitol, along Sheridan Boulevard, past Union College, along the Highway 2 bike path, past the Lincoln County-City Building and back to the Half-Marathon finish on the UNL Campus. Marathoners then follow an out-and-back route to Holmes Park passing the Sunken Gardens, Folsom Children’s Zoo and Antelope Park.
Both courses have been nationally certified by and according to the standards adopted by the USA Track & Field / Road Runners of America Committee on Certification.
Certificates: Marathon=NE10010KU; Half-Marathon=NE10009KU.
Marathon times are acceptable for qualifying in the Boston Marathon.
Qualifying times (Net Times) will be automatically forwarded to Boston for entry verification.
AID STATIONS
Aid stations along the course are never more than 2.5 miles apart. Water, Gatorade, and ice are available at each station. GU Gel and orange slices are provided on the last half of the Marathon route.
MEDICAL
Medical assistance is available at each of the aid stations and at the finish. In order to provide as complete medical care as possible, we ask that you notify the medical director of any chronic medical condition you may have. This includes any medical condition that you see a health practitioner for on a regular basis, any medication you are taking and, of course, any allergies you may have. This information is kept confidential by medical personnel and is discarded after the race. To insure your privacy please send this information directly to the Marathon Medical Director at 6232 So. 29th Circle, Lincoln NE 68516.
NATIONAL GUARD TRIALS
We are pleased to again host the National Guard Marathon Trials. Army and Air Guard members representing each state and territory compete for positions on the National Guard Marathon Team. For information, contact the Nebraska National Guard at 402-309-7359 or michael.hagen2@us.army.mil
RESULTS
Results will be posted on the Internet even a couple times while the event is in progress at MTEC Results at the following links: Full Marathon, Half Marathon, Wheelchair. Personalized results (certificates) can be printed from that site as well.
SAFETY
For the safety of participants, volunteers and spectators, no unofficial bicycles, roller blades, roller skates, baby strollers, dogs or unregistered entrants are allowed on the race course. Bicycles, skateboards, scooters, baby strollers, headphones, roller skates and roller blades are not permitted on the course.
TIME LIMIT
The Marathon Course is open for 6 hours (7 AM to 1 PM). While every effort is made to accommodate runners and walkers of all ablitiies, there will be a specific time limit for particiapants to reach each mile mark on the course. Participants may be directed to the sidewalks if they are not within the established pace for each location. All participants must abide by the instructions given to them by the Course Volunteers, Event Staff and local law enforcement. All Marathon participants must reach the Marathon Halfway Checkpoint (approximately 12.8 miles) within 3 hours. Participants will not be permitted to continue on to the 2nd half of the Marathon Course if they do not reach this point by 10 AM. They will be directed to finish as a Half Marathon participant.
VOLUNTEERING
If you are unable to run or are just coming along as a spectator, you can join the action by becoming a race volunteer! All volunteers receive a T-shirt, refreshments and are eligible for random prizes. Call 402-423-6150 for more information.
WALKERS
Walkers are welcome to enter the half-marathon but will need to maintain at least a 15 minute per mile pace based upon the net time from when they started. The police will move slower walkers to the sidewalk with no guarantee of support (like aid stations, course monitors, etc.) and will need to obey the traffic signals. Finish line will begin dismantling as of 1:30pm
WEATHER
Average low at starting time is 45 degrees, average high at finish is 55-60 degrees.
SATURDAY EVENTS
KFRX MAYORS RUN (for children only) – At 8:00am, children sixth grade or younger, participate in a one-mile run around the Nebraska State Capitol. Check local sporting good stores for entry forms or write 7040 South 61st St., Lincoln, NE 68516.
RUNNERS’ EXPO – Medical professionals and sport celebrities provide information at the Embassy Suites (10th & P St.) from 8:00am – 6:00pm about health and fitness topics. Representatives from major running equipment manufacturers and local sporting goods stores will feature the latest in running gear. Souvenir Marathon articles will be on sale.
NIGHT BEFORE PASTATHON – Don’t Run on Empty! Carbo-load for FREE before the Marathon. Runners, their families and event volunteers are invited to enjoy a free pasta dinner. The 14th Annual Pastathon will be held from 4:00pm – 7:00pm at the Champions Club, 701 Stadium Drive (across street to the west from Memorial Stadium). No packet pickup is available at the pastathon.
TIMING & TRACKING INFO
ATHLETE TRACKING
Thanks to our race timer MTEC, we are able to offer athlete tracking based upon the times you cross the following splits:
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MTEC can approximate where you are on the course at any given time. Tracking Site link will be provided at a later date.
MYLAPS TIMING
We are pleased to provide a chip-timed event as we have contracted MTEC (formerly known as ChampionChip Minnesota, Inc.) to time our event once again. Participants will be provided a gun time, net time, and split times. Split times provided at check points of 5K, 10K, 15K, Half, 25K & 20M. Runners missing check point may be disqualified. Overall awards will be based on gun times, but age-group awards will be based on Net Times.
PARTICIPANT INFO
PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE
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and Award Ceremony |
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PACKET PICKUP
CONFIRMATION and ID’s REQUIRED at Packet Pickup
On Saturday, May 5th at the Embassy Suites (10th & P Streets) from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. On race day, packet pickup in the Coliseum – building adjacent to Start Line (14th & Vine area) from 5:45 am to 7 am.
For participants unable to retrieve their packets in person, someone else can still pick up your packet through the use of a packet pickup proxy form. This form will need to be filled out and signed by both parties and brought along with the confirmation email to packet pickup. If the confirmation email was lost, a resend can be requested at the GetMeRegistered website.
MARATHONER OPTION
Runners who enter the Marathon may switch to the Half-Marathon. Half-Marathon entrants may not switch to the Marathon.
TIME LIMIT CHECKPOINT
Marathoners not reaching the 13-mile mark before 10:30 am will not be allowed to continue on marathon course but will be turned onto Stadium Drive to finish the Half-Marathon instead
POST RACE CELEBRATION & AWARDS CEREMONY
Join us after the race for food, drink and fun. Refreshments at noon, followed by the Awards Ceremony. Door prizes!
PACER INFORMATION
We will have pacers available for the following times:
| Half Marathon | 1:35, 1:40, 1:45, 1:50, 1:55, 2:00, 2:05, 2:10, 2:15, 2:20, 2:25, 2:30, 2:35, 2:40, 2:45, 2:50, 2:55, 3:00 |
| Marathon | 3:15, 3:25, 3:30, 3:35, 3:40, 3:45, 3:55, 4:00, 4:10, 4:20, 4:25, 4:30, 4:40, 4:50, 5:00, 5:15, 5:30, 5:45 |
MASSAGES
Free massages will be available after the race with priority given to full-marathoners. Sports Massages are available to anyone for a fee in the days leading up to the marathon. If interested please contact one of these massage therapists (pdf).
LODGING
Contact the following hotels for special Marathon rates:
| Hotel | Phone # | Distance to Start/Finish |
| Town House Mini-Suites | 402-475-3000 | 0.9 Miles |
| Microtel Inn and Suites | 402-476-2591 | 3.2 Miles |
| Days Inn | 402-475-3616 | 3.5 Miles |
| Motel 6 | 402-475-3211 | 3.5 Miles |
| Fairfield Inn by Marriott | 402-476-6000 | 3.5 Miles |
| Comfort Suites | 402-476-8080 | 3.7 Miles |
| Staybridge Suites Lincoln | 402-438-7829 | 4.1 Miles |
| Chase Suites Hotel | 402-483-4900 | 4.2 Miles |
AWARDS
MARATHON PRIZE MONEY (based on gun time)
| Place | Men | Women | Masters Men |
Masters Women |
Wheelchair |
| 1st | $2000 | $2000 | $500 | $500 | $400 |
| 2nd | $1000 | $1000 | $300 | $300 | |
| 3rd | $500 | $500 | |||
| 4th | $400 | $400 | |||
| 5th | $300 | $300 | |||
| 6th | $200 | $200 | |||
| 7th | $200 | $200 | |||
| 8th | $200 | $200 | |||
| 9th | $200 | $200 | |||
| 10th | $200 | $200 |
BONUSES
Paid to the First Person Break Course Record:
$2000 Male 2:20:09
$2000 Female 2:42:45
$500 Masters Men 2:29:11
$500 Masters Women 2:56:58
HALF-MARATHON PRIZE MONEY (based on gun time)
| Place | Men | Women | Masters Men |
Masters Women |
Wheelchair |
| 1st | $1000 | $1000 | $400 | $400 | $200 |
| 2nd | $500 | $500 | $200 | $200 | |
| 3rd | $300 | $300 | |||
| 4th | $200 | $200 | |||
| 5th | $200 | $200 | |||
| 6th | $150 | $150 | |||
| 7th | $150 | $150 | |||
| 8th | $150 | $150 | |||
| 9th | $100 | $100 | |||
| 10th | $100 | $100 |
BONUSES
Paid to the First Person Break Course Record:
$1000 Male 1:04:34
$1000 Female 1:15:10
$400 Masters Men 1:10:16
$400 Masters Women 1:21:05
MORE AWARDS
The Lewis R. Anderson Award is presented to the first person to finish the Lincoln National Guard Marathon. This award is given in honor of the first Nebraskan to be a member of a U.S. Olympic Track and Field team.
The Lincoln Track Club Marathon Cup is presented to the first woman to finish the Lincoln National Guard Marathon
Plaques are presented to the next nine men and women in the marathon and the first ten men and women in the half-marathon.
AGE DIVISION AWARDS
Plaques are awarded to the first five men and women in each division based upon chip time. Age divisions: 19 & under and five-year increments thereafter (i.e. 20-24, 25-29, etc). Top 10 overall male and female winners are excluded from age-group awards.
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