Dismal Swamp Stomp Half Marathon and Children's Cub Run
 
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Half Marathon - 8:00 AM
Cub Run - 11:00 AM local time

Dismal Swamp Canal Trail off Route 17
725 George Washington Hwy S   Chesapeake, VA

 

Date

Saturday, April 18, 2009 @ 8:00 AM local time

Address

Dismal Swamp Canal Trail off Route 17
725 George Washington Hwy S

Fees

$50 until Jan. 31, 2009
$55 Feb. 1, 2009 - April 14, 2009
$60 on site at Expo April 17 2009
Cub Run $10 until April 14, 2009

 

Registration Closing Date

Thursday, April 16, 2009 @ 9:00 PM

 

Brief Description

We invite you to join us for the 3rd Annual Dismal Swamp Stomp Half Marathon and Children's Half Mile Cub Run (for children 12 and under). The flat 13.1-mile and half mile course will take runners on a spectacular journey through lush, mysterious landscape and rich history. The Dismal Swamp Canal Trail off Route 17 in Chesapeake offers runners forested wetlands and a peaceful path along the wilderness of the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge.

 
 

Additional Information

Get Stompin’ with a $8,000 prize purse.
This out and back race is a USATF certified and sanctioned course with a flat, straight and fast design. The event is limited to 2,500 runners and applications will be accepted on a first-come/first-served basis. All runners must be able to complete the course in 3 1/2 hours or less.

Age Group Categories & Awards
Awards for the half marathon will be given to: the top five overall male and female; the top three overall masters male and female; the top three local male and female; the back of the pack male and female; and the top three overall male and female runners in each age group: 12-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65 and over. Each registered participant will receive a Finisher’s Medal when they cross the finish line. All children's half mile finishers (12 and under) will receive a finisher medal.

Packet Pickup
Packet pickup, registration and Chronotrack D-Tag disbursement for the half marathon and children's fun run will be at the Race Expo, April 17, 2009 at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center 736 Battlefield Blvd North Chesapeake, VA 23320. There will be no packet pickup on race day.

Registration Confirmations
Email confirmations will be sent for both events on Wed., April 16, 2009.

Contact Information

Parking
Parking is available in designated areas only. Please follow signs. Carpooling is recommended.

Directions:
From Richmond: Follow I-64 east toward Norfolk/ Chesapeake. Take Exit 291b for Route 17 S. Follow Route 17 S beyond intersection with Route 165. Turn right onto Route 17 BUS-George Washington Hwy. Follow Route 17 BUS about 1/2 mile to trail entrance on left.

From Norfolk/Virginia Beach: Follow 1-64 toward Suffolk. Take Exit 291b for Route 17 S. Follow Route 17 S beyond intersection with Route 165. Turn right onto Route 17 BUS George Washington Hwy. Follow Route 17 BUS about 1/2 mile to trail entrance on left.

 
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Dismal Swamp Stomp Half Marathon and Children's Cub Run

<b>Get Stompin’ with a $8,000 prize purse.</b><br> This out and back race is a USATF certified and sanctioned course with a flat, straight and fast design. The event is limited to 2,500 runners and applications will be accepted on a first-come/first-served basis. All runners must be able to complete the course in 3 1/2 hours or less.<p> <b>Age Group Categories & Awards</b><br> Awards for the half marathon will be given to: the top five overall male and female; the top three overall masters male and female; the top three local male and female; the back of the pack male and female; and the top three overall male and female runners in each age group: 12-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65 and over. Each registered participant will receive a Finisher’s Medal when they cross the finish line. All children's half mile finishers (12 and under) will receive a finisher medal.<p> <b>Packet Pickup</b><br> Packet pickup, registration and Chronotrack D-Tag disbursement for the half marathon and children's fun run will be at the Race Expo, April 17, 2009 at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center 736 Battlefield Blvd North Chesapeake, VA 23320. There will be no packet pickup on race day.<p> <b>Registration Confirmations</b><br> Email confirmations will be sent for both events on Wed., April 16, 2009.<p> <b>Contact Information</b><br> <p> <b>Parking</b><br> Parking is available in designated areas only. Please follow signs. Carpooling is recommended.<p> <b>Directions:</b><br> <u>From Richmond:</u> Follow I-64 east toward Norfolk/ Chesapeake. Take Exit 291b for Route 17 S. Follow Route 17 S beyond intersection with Route 165. Turn right onto Route 17 BUS-George Washington Hwy. Follow Route 17 BUS about 1/2 mile to trail entrance on left.<p> <u>From Norfolk/Virginia Beach:</u> Follow 1-64 toward Suffolk. Take Exit 291b for Route 17 S. Follow Route 17 S beyond intersection with Route 165. Turn right onto Route 17 BUS George Washington Hwy. Follow Route 17 BUS about 1/2 mile to trail entrance on left.Saturday, April 18, 2009 @ 8:00 AMSaturday, April 18, 2009 @ 8:00 AMDismal Swamp Canal Trail off Route 17

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