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2013 Mad Marathon & Mad Half

Mad River Valley, Vermont

Sunday, July 7, 2013 @ 7:00 AM

 

Date

Start: Sunday, July 7, 2013 @ 7:00 AM

Address

Mad River Valley, Vermont
Mad River Green Waitsfield, VT

Fees

See detailed information below

Registration Closing Date

Saturday, July 6, 2013 @ 11:59 PM PST

 
Category Price Now Advantage
Mad Half Two Person Relay Team - Team Captain $140.00
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Mad Half Two Person Relay Team Member $0.00
Mad Marathon $100.00
Mad Marathon
5 Person Relay - Team Captain		 $230.00
Team Members - 5 Person Relay $0.00
Mad Marathon
3 Person Relay - Team Captain		 $200.00
Team Members - 3 Person Relay $0.00
MAD HALF $85.00
Walker Mad Half $85.00

Brief Description

The World's Most Beautiful Marathon! You will be running through this extraordinary rural community on back and dirt roads, with breathtaking views of the Green Mountains, challenging rolling farmlands, quaint villages, historical barns, covered bridges and fields of our famous Vermont cows! Summers are beautiful, cool, breezy....perfect for a great run.

Packet Pick Up & Amenities

Race packets, chips and race bags must be picked up at the host hotel, the Waitsfield Inn, Friday, July 5, 2013 from NOON to 5PM or Saturday July 6, 2013 between the hours of 9AM and 6PM. Late registration pick up, Sunday July 7, 2013 from 5:30AM to 6:30AM. Athletes registration fees include: Zorrel Tech Shirt, Finisher Medal designed by Ashworth Awards, Chrono Track Tag System, Fabulous Swag Tote with goodies!

RELAY TEAM REGISTRATION

Team Captains
 Click 'Register Now' and select the Team Captain category to create and pay for your team
Team Members
 Click 'Register Now,' choose the Team Member category and select your team name from the drop down list to register.

Typical Race Day Weather

Summers in the Mad River Valley are cool and breezy with temperatures ranging between the mid seventies to mid-eighties. Race day statistics for 2012 were a low of 59 degrees at the start to a high of 73 degrees at mid-day! We say in Vermont, "If you don't like the weather, wait a minute". Therefore, be prepared for bright sunshine or rain showers. However, despite the conditions we promise a beautiful run!

Portable Toilets

A large number of portable toilets will be available at the Mad River Green Start /Finish Area and also along the course at every aid station.

Aid Stations

The Mad Marathon Aid Stations will be hosted by non-profit organizations of the Mad River Valley or sponsors at least every two miles and at a location where we can take great care of you. Water and fluid replacement will be available at each station with energy gels at key positions.

Medical Support

A medical tent will be located a short distance from the Finish Line in the Mad River Green and staffed with support from within the local medical community headed by Dr. Bob Laird, Ironman Hall of Fame Legend and Medical Director. Mobile EMT ambulances will be on the course. Also, there will be a team of bicyclists who will patrol the course to assist and seek assistance as needed.

Safety

Runners are not to push baby carriages/strollers or have dogs along the course. Radios, headphones, earbuds and other electronic devices are discouraged for safety reasons. It is important to the race organizers that you are aware of your surroundings and all possible distractions along the course.

Timing

We will be using chip timing with mats at the Start / Finish and multiple points on the course. Mile markers will line the course.

Time Limits

The course cut off time is 6 hours and 30 minutes in respect of the hundreds of volunteers that will be helping out with the race. Closer to race day, if any runner anticipates that this cut time to be a problem, you are invited to contact the race director and transfer to the half-marathon.

Certified Course - VT11012RF

The 2013 Mad Marathon is a USATF certified course.

Additional Information

Walkers and race walkers are most welcome for the Mad Half. Prizes will be awarded to the top three men and top three women.

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