Frequently
Asked Questions
- What
is the date and time of the 2008 SunTrust Richmond Marathon?
- How
can I get an entry form?
- Do
I need a qualifying time to be eligible for the SunTrust
Richmond Marathon?
- What
are the entry fees for the Marathon, Half Marathon and 8k?
- What is the race's cancellation/refund policy?
- Once I'm registered, can I switch races?
- How
do I receive my Race Packet?
- Are iPods allowed?
- How
can I volunteer for the SunTrust Richmond Marathon?
- Are
there special rates for air travel and accommodations?
- What
is the Official Charity of the 2008 SunTrust Richmond
Marathon?
- How does the computerized timing chip system work?
- What
fluid replenisher and energy gel is the SunTrust Richmond
Marathon using?
Saturday,
November 15, 2008. The 8k gets underway at 7 a.m.,
followed by the Half Marathon at 7:30 a.m. and the Marathon
at 8 a.m.
You can register
online or call (804) 673-RACE and ask for an entry form
or print out a registration
form.
Only one
runner per entry form. There will be NO entry fee refunds
or transfers. There is NO Race Day entry or packet
pick up.
No, we encourage
the seasoned and first time marathoner alike to take part.
Our course, however, is only open for 7 hours. This
requires a 16:02 per mile pace.
There is
no maximum number of participants for the SunTrust Richmond
Marathon or NTELOS 8k.
| Enter
By: |
Marathon |
Half
Marathon |
8k |
Kids
Run |
| January
1 - March 31, 2008 |
$65 |
$55 |
$20 |
$10 |
| April
1 - June 30 |
$75 |
$60 |
$20 |
$10 |
| July
1 - September 30 |
$85 |
$70 |
$25 |
$10 |
| October
1 - November 12 |
$95* |
$80* |
$30* |
$15 |
*Walk
up registration will be available at the Health &
Fitness Expo
for a $10 surcharge. |
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Pasta Dinner: $25
THERE
IS NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION OR PACKET PICK UP!!!
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Entry fees are non-refundable; race numbers and entries cannot be transferred to another year or person. No exceptions. This means once we have received your entry, you will not receive a refund if you cannot participate, and you may not give or sell your number or timing chip to anyone else. Anyone found participating with another person’s number will be disqualified and both people will be barred from future Sports Backers events, including the Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k and SunTrust Richmond Marathon.
If you are already signed up for one race and want to switch to the other (i.e., the marathon to the half marathon), you may do so in person at the Race Expo/Packet Pick Up. There is a $10 fee to do so, along with any applicable entry fee difference.
Race Packets
will NOT be mailed. All packets MUST be picked up at the
Race 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.
Yes, iPods and other personal listening devices are permitted. We ask that you please remember that you are sharing the roads with other participants and, in some cases, vehicular traffic. Always be aware of your surroundings.
Sign up online
by visiting our
volunteer page.
For additional
travel accommodations associated with the SunTrust Richmond
Marathon click here.
The SunTrust
Richmond Marathon has partnered Donate
Life to increase awareness of organ and tissue donation.
The SunTrust Richmond Marathon utilizes the 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.
POWERade
is the official replenisher of the SunTrust Richmond Marathon.
Mountain Blast Powerade (the blue stuff) will be served
at every water stop. Vanilla and strawberry flavors
of Clif Shot will be offered at Miles 14
and 20 on the marathon course and Mile 8 on the half marathon course.
Copyright
© 2008 SunTrust Richmond Marathon. All rights reserved.
Revised:
November 12, 2008.
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