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The NTELOS
8k now features a tour of some of Richmond’s
most beautiful and historic neighborhoods and is perfect
for runners and walkers of all abilities who want
to be a part of a great running event. The same first-class
service that makes us “America’s Friendliest
Marathon” elevates the NTELOS 8k to a premier
experience for all participants.
From packet
pick-up through the post-race celebration, you'll
be greeted with smiles and encouragement by race staff,
volunteers and spectators. Enjoy the musical performers
and spirit groups along the course and be sure to
leave plenty of time for the great Ellwood Thompson’s
Finish Line Festival in Shockoe Slip.
Be a part of the excitement.
Register for the NTELOS 8k today!
Need
help preparing to run the 8k (4.96 miles)? Try
our free Training
Program.
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go directly to the race information you are looking
for, select one of the following topics:
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Half Marathon |
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8k (Walkers
Welcome!) |
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Kids Run |
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Schedule |
| Thursday,
November 13 |
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| 5 - 9 p.m. |
SecureHorizons Health & Fitness Expo |
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Packet
pick-up, Expo and walk-up registration |
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Arthur
Ashe Athletic Center |
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| Friday,
November 14 |
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| 11 a.m.
- 9 p.m. |
SecureHorizons Health & Fitness Expo |
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Packet
pick-up, Expo and walk-up registration |
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Arthur
Ashe Athletic Center |
| 6 - 8 p.m. |
Pasta
Dinner, Omni Richmond Hotel. Sign
up by Nov. 1. |
| 7 p.m. |
Richmond
Times-Dispatch Kids Run at Sports Backers Stadium |
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| Saturday,
November 15 |
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| 7
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8k start
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| 7:30 a.m. |
Half Marathon
start |
| 8 a.m. |
Marathon
start |
| 8 a.m.
- 3 p.m. |
Post-race
celebration at Finish Line |
| 3 p.m. |
Marathon
course closes |
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fees are non-refundable and entries are non-transferable,
no exceptions. Once we receive and process
your entry, you will not receive a refund if
you cannot participate. The entry fee for the
2008 race will not transfer to the 2009 race.
All entries received by October 15, 2008 will
be confirmed by mail. Entries received after
October 15 may be confirmed by visiting our
web site. On-line and mail-in entrants who provide
a valid email address also receive instant email
confirmation. Do not mail entry forms after
November 1. Instead, sign up on-line through
11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12.
Late registration will be held at the Arthur
Ashe Athletic Center during the Health &
Fitness Expo on Thursday, Nov. 13 from 5 to
9 p.m. and on Friday, Nov. 14 from 11 a.m. to
9 p.m. No Race Day
registration or packet pick up!
If
you are already signed up for one race and want
to switch to the other, you may do so in person
at the Race Expo. There is a $10 fee to do so,
along with any applicable entry fee difference.
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Every 8k runner receives a special technical
race shirt and a medal at the finish line and
is admitted to a special post-race celebration
with plenty of free food, drink and lots of
smiles and pats on the back.
Water stops
will be positioned at the start and at two other
locations. Diamond Springs water and Mountain
Blast-flavored POWERade will be available at
water stops on the race course. Port-o-johns
will be stationed at the Start/Finish and adjacent
to every water stop. Digital clocks will be
stationed at every mile. Medical attention
is available along the course.
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Event to Debut New Disposable Timing Chip |
The NTELOS 8k will feature the debut of the new ChronoTrack "D" Race Timing Tag, a light-weight disposable timing device that will replace the old ChampionChip. The "D" tag will come attached to your race bib. Instructions on the back of your bib will explain how to attach the adhesive tag through your laces. Please follow them carefully in order to help insure you are timed properly.
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Packet pick-up will be available at the Secure
Horizons Health & Fitness Expo held at the
Arthur Ashe Athletic Center on Thursday, November
13 from 5 to 9 p.m. and on Friday, November
14 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. THERE
IS NO RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP!
A photo ID is required to pick up your race
packet. You may pick up a race packet for another
pre-registered runner, provided you have a copy
of their photo ID.
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8k |
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Through June 30 |
$20 |
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July 1 - September 30 |
$25 |
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October 1 - November 12 |
$30* |
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*Walk
up registration will be available at the Secure
Horizons Health & Fitness Expo for a $10
surcharge. |
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Pasta Dinner: $25
THERE
IS NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION!!!
Switching
Races. If you are already signed
up for one race and want to switch to the
other, you may do so in person at the Race
Expo. There is a $10 fee to do so, along with
any applicable entry fee difference.
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Training Program |
| Need
help preparing to run the 8k? Check
out our free Training Program.
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in the 8k will be corralled for the start
based on predicted times listed on their completed
entry form.
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Place |
8k
Overall |
8k
Masters |
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1 |
$1,000 |
$250 |
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2 |
$500 |
$150 |
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3 |
$250 |
$100 |
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4 |
$150 |
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5 |
$100 |
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Overall awards are determined by clock time;
age group awards by chip time.
Cash awards go to the
top five overall finishers and the top 3 masters
finishers, male and female.
Additional awards will
be presented to the top five in all age groups.
Age groups are: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19,
20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54,
55-59, 60-64, 65-69 and 70-74 and 75 & up.
The Awards Ceremony
for overall winners and masters winners for
the 8k will begin at 11 a.m. Age group
winners will receive their awards by mail after
the race.
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Walk Up Registration will be held at the SecureHorizons Health & Fitness Expo at
the Arthur Ashe Center on Thursday,
November 13 from 5 to 9 p.m. and on Friday,
November 14 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
THERE
IS NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION OR PACKET PICK
UP!!!
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you are already signed up for one race and
want to switch to the other, you may do so
in person at the Race Expo on Thursday or
Friday. There is a $10 fee to do so, along
with any applicable entry fee difference.
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Donate Life is the official race charity of the SunTrust Richmond Marathon, working to increase organ, eye and tissue donation in Virginia and across the United States. Through educational efforts, Donate Life encourages all Americans to say “yes” to donation and document their decision to become a donor. Today you can make a difference by signing up as an organ and tissue donor. If you are a Virginia resident you can register to be a donor at www.save7lives.org or at the DMV. If you live outside Virginia, please visit www.donatelife.net to find out how to sign up in your state. Together we can help save lives.
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The Pasta Dinner will be held on Friday,
November 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Omni Richmond.
The cost is $25 per person and seating is limited.
Reservations will be accepted until November
1 or the dinner sells out, whichever comes first.
For reservations, sign up and pay when you register
or call (804) 673-RACE.
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The SecureHorizons Health & Fitness Expo
will be held at the Arthur Ashe Center (please
note this is a change from past years) on Thursday,
November 13 from 5 to 9 p.m. and Friday, November
14 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Pick up your
T-shirt and Race Packet and see the latest sports
equipment and more!
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NOTE:
The directions listed below take into account street
closures on Race Day.
With
over 90 parking decks and lots in the downtown area,
there is plenty of parking available on Race Day.
Remember that the Start & Finish lines are located
only 6 blocks apart. It is recommended that 8k runners
park near the start to allow for more parking near
the finish for marathoners. Here is a partial listing
of the parking decks open on Race Day:
| Parking
Near the Start (recommended for 8k
entrants) |
Spaces |
| 5th
& Marshall |
800 |
| 7th
& Marshall |
300 |
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Near the Finish |
Spaces |
| James
Center (10th & Canal) |
700 |
| 12th
& Canal |
400 |
| 100
Virginia Street |
300 |
| Crowne
Plaza (5th & Canal) |
200 |
5TH
& MARSHALL DECK (Located approximately 3-4 blocks from race starts at the
northeast corner of 5th and Marshall Streets. Entrances
are located on 5th and on Marshall.)
From the North & West: Take I-95 South/I-64
East to the 3rd Street exit (Exit 75). Follow 3rd
Street South to Marshall Street. Make a left on Marshall
Street. The entrance to the deck is located on the
left side of Marshall Street, immediately after crossing
5th Street.
From the East: Take I-64 West and use the 5th
Street exit (Exit 190). Follow 5th Street and make
a right onto Jackson Street. Make a left onto 3rd
Street. Follow 3rd Street South to Marshall Street.
Make a left on Marshall Street. The entrance to the
deck is located on the left side of Marshall Street,
immediately after crossing 5th Street.
7TH
& MARSHALL DECK (Located approximately 1-3 blocks from race starts at the
southwest corner of 7th and Marshall Streets)
From the North & West: Take I-95 South/I-64
East to the 3rd Street exit (Exit 75). Follow 3rd
Street South to Marshall Street. Make a left on Marshall
Street. Go East on Marshall Street and make a right
on 7th Street (this is normally One Way in the opposite
direction, but a police officer will be there to direct
cars onto 7th Street. The entrance to the deck will
be immediately on your right.
From the East: Take I-64 West and use the 5th
Street exit (Exit 190). Follow 5th Street and make
a right onto Jackson Street. Make a left onto 3rd
Street. Follow 3rd Street South to Marshall Street.
Make a left on Marshall Street. Go East on Marshall
Street and make a right on 7th Street (this is normally
One Way in the opposite direction, but a police officer
will be there to direct cars onto 7th Street. The
entrance to the deck will be immediately on your right.
JAMES
CENTER DECK (Located adjacent to the Finish Line on the north
side of Canal Street between 10th & 12th. On Race
Day, there are available entrances on 10th, 12th and
Canal Streets.)
From the East or West: I-64 to I-95 South.
Follow the directions below.
From the North or South: I-95 from the north
or south to Exit 74A (Downtown Expressway). Take Canal
St. Exit and turn right onto 10th Street. Entrance
to deck is on your right.
12TH
& CANAL DECK (Located 2 blocks from the
Finish Line on the northeast corner of 12th and Canal
Streets)
From the East and West: I-64 to I-95 South.
Follow directions below.
From the North: I-95 South to Exit 74B (Franklin
Street). Turn right onto E. Franklin St. Turn left
at light onto 14th Street. Turn right at third light
onto Canal St. Go two blocks and Turn right onto 12th
Street. Parking deck entrance is on your right.
From the South: I-95 from the north or south
to Exit 74A (Downtown Expressway). Take Canal St.
Exit. Make first left onto 10th Street heading South.
Make first left on to Byrd Street heading east. Follow
Byrd Street as it curves back under Expressway and
then stay straight across Canal Street to 12th Street.
Parking deck entrance is on your right.
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VIRGINIA STREET DECK (Located 4 blocks from the Finish Line on the northwest
corner of Canal and Virginia Streets)
From the East and West: I-64 to I-95. Follow
directions below.
From the North: I-95 South to Exit 74B (Franklin
Street). Turn right onto E. Franklin St. Turn left
at light onto 14th Street. Turn right at third light
onto Canal St. Go one block and Turn right onto 14th
Street. The entrance to the deck is on your left.
From the South: I-95 from the north or south
to Exit 74A (Downtown Expressway). Take Canal St.
Exit. Make first left onto 10th Street heading South.
Make first left on to Byrd Street heading east. Follow
Byrd Street as it curves back under Expressway and
then stay straight across Canal Street to 12th Street.
Make a right on to Cary Street heading east. Go two
blocks and make a right on to Virginia Street. Parking
deck entrance is on your right.
CROWNE
PLAZA DECK (Located 6 blocks from the Finish
Line on the southeast corner of Canal and 5th Streets.)
From the all directions: I-95 from the north
or south to Exit 74A (Downtown Expressway). Take Canal
St. Exit and go five blocks to 5th Street. Make a
left on to 5th Street. The entrance to the deck is
on your left.
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UPS trucks will be on site at the Starting Line
to collect your bags and then take them to the
Finish. Clearly mark your bag with your
name and race number.
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Please
note:
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There
will be no refunds and no transfer of entries
from person-to-person or year-to-year.
If
you are already signed up for one race and
want to switch to the other, you may do
so in person at the Race Expo. There is
a $10 fee to do so, along with any applicable
entry fee difference. |
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This
race is conducted under the rules of USATF
and the Road Runners Club of America. |
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In
consideration of the safety of all participants,
NO STROLLERS, BABY JOGGERS, IN-LINE SKATES,
SKATEBOARDS, BICYCLES OR ANIMALS ON LEASHES
will be allowed on the course. This
will be strictly enforced. |
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