Prices
Marathon Registraiton - $65.00 until October 1, 2008. After Oct 1, 2008 $75.00.
Half Marathon Registration - $45.00 until October 1, 2008. After Oct 1, 2008 - $25.00.
10K Registration - $20.00 until October 1, 2008. After Oct 1, 2008 - $25.00.
Online registration for all races closes on October 13, 2008 at midnight CDT. Registraion is avilable on site on Friday Oct 17, 2008.
Race Times
The Marathon starts 3 miles east of Alipne on Hwy 90 at 8:00am. The Half Marathon starts at the 13.1 mile mark on Hwy 90 at 8:30am and the 10K starts 6.2 mile outside Marathon at 8:45am. All races finish outside the Gage Hotel in Marathon.
Packet Pick Up
Packet Pick Up will be at the TransPecos Bank, 109 W. Hwy 190, Marathon, Texas between 11:00am and 4:00pm on Friday October 17, 2008. After 5:00pm packet pick up is at the community center; site of the past dinner.
Typical Race Day weather
Average Low: 45° Fahrenheit
Average High: 78° Fahrenheit
Average Mean: 62° Fahrenheit
The weather changes very quickly in West Texas, please plan accordingly.
Transportation
Transportation to the the start line in Alpine will be provided. Details are to be finalized, but we expect the same arrangements as last year. Buses will pickup runners outside the Gage Hotel in Marathon prior to the race.
Post Race Party
Saturday evening from 6pm till late. Hosted by the Marathon Motel and located at their beautiful patio plaza. Food, drinks and fantastic music by Posum Phatt. Everyone welcome. The awards ceremony will also be hosted prior to the music. BYOB.
Pasta Dinner
The past diner will be held at the community center on Friday October 17, 2008. Each registered runner will receive one free ticket in their packet. additional tickets can be purchased at the community center on Friday. (it's the best meal in town!)
