Marathon
The Under Armour Baltimore Marathon
Last year’s course brought positive responses from the running community. Slight modifications have been made to the 2009 course with the opening of the Hilton Convention Center Hotel. The course will still travel through the many diverse neighborhoods including the scenic Inner Harbor waterfront area, historic Federal Hill and charming Fells Point. The loop around Lake Montebello will also remain giving runners flat terrain near mile 21.
The half-marathon will again start at the 13-mile mark of the marathon course, but as it has done in the past, it will split after 2/10 mile (half-marathoners will have their own lane to that point) and will rejoin the marathon route later in the race. The separation between the marathon and half-marathon courses alleviates much of the congestion at the merge point and make for a smoother transition. ALSO, marathon participants will wear a "FULL" bib and team relay participants will wear a "R" bib on their backs to distinguish them form the half-marathon participants.
Date: Saturday, October 10, 2009
Race Start: 8:00 AM
Start Line: Russell and Camden Streets
Race Limit: 4,000
Restrictions: 1) Participants in the Marathon must be at least 16 years old and 2) Participants must be able to complete the course in 7 hours.
Chip Timing: In 2009, the event utilized a new timing technology.The new system, which replaces ChampionChip, will utilize a light-weight disposable timing tag that will come attached to your race number. On race day, runners simply secure the D-Tag through their shoelaces and they are ready to run.
The D-tag technology offers runners a more streamlined race experience than the traditional chip system. D-Tags are attached to participant bib and clearly marked with the corresponding bib number. This eliminates the need to scan your chip at the expo. In addition, runners do not need to return the tag and can dispose of it at their convenience. This means no more sitting down to undo your shoe lace just after your run and it also means you no longer have to worry about the $30 charge for a lost chip.
Amenities: Runners participating in the Under Armour Baltimore Marathon will receive the following:
Under Armour performance shirt, post-race food and beverage and massage. A certificate of completion and a medal will be given to all finishers.
For an Under Armour Size Chart, click here.
Course Amenities include: baggage check at M&T Bank Stadium, plenty of free parking, mileage sign at each mile, 15 fluid stations on the course (water and Gatorade), fruit, pretzels, potato chips, energy gel and nutrition bars (2 locations on course), toilets at start/finish and various points on the course.
Course Maps & Elevation Chart:
The 2009 course map and street-by-street directions will be similar to the 2008 course.
To view 2008 marathon map, click here.
To view 2008 street-by-street, click here.
To view 2008 elevation chart, click here.
Prizes: Title sponsor Under Armour has made a big commitment to the event and we have raised the purse again in 2008. The Total Cash Purse for 2008 will be $125,000, an increase of $10,000.
Below is the structure for 2008. THERE IS NO DUPLICATION OF AWARDS OR PRIZE MONEY (Exception AFC and Maryland & Baltimore resident bonuses) Prize Categories and distribution of the money will be distributed as follows:
Open Division: Top 8 overall male and female finishers will receive the following: 1st - $18,000, 2nd - $10,000, 3rd - $6,500, 4th - $4,000, 5th - $3,000, 6th - $2,000, 7th - $1,500, 8th - $1000,
Master’s Division: Top three (3) overall male and female Master (40 and over) Marathon finishers will receive: 1st - $750, 2nd - $500, 3rd - $250
Maryland Resident Marathon Bonus*: Top three (3) overall male and female finishers that reside in-state will receive the following: 1st - $750, 2nd - $500, 3rd - $250
First-Time Marathoner: There is $4,000 total up for grabs in this special category for runners who are completing their first full marathon. All non-elite males who finish under 3:25:00 and all non-elite females who finish under 3:55:00 will split $2,000 per gender equally. (YOU MUST REGISTER AT THE INFORMATION BOOTH IN THE EXPO TO BE ELIGIBLE. REGISTRANTS WILL BE ASKED TO COMPETE A QUESTIONAIRE AND PROVIDE PROOF AND CONTACT NUMBERS TO VERIFY YOUR ELIGIBILITY.)
Armed Forces Challenge Marathon Bonus*: Top three (3) overall male and female finishers who are or were a member of the military will receive the following: 1st - $750 and trophy, 2nd - $500, 3rd - $250
Wheelchair Division: There are separate divisions for wheelchair athlete in the marathon, half-marathon and 5K. Prizes and cash awards are determined based on the number of entries and styles (crank or rim). Last year’s winner in each marathon division received $300.
Age Groups: Prizes go to the top three male and female age group finishers for the marathon in each of the following divisions: 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35- 39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 and 70+
NO DUPLICATION OF AWARDS OR PRIZE MONEY (Exception AFC and Maryland & Baltimore resident bonuses)
Drug Testing: Because the Under Armour Baltimore Marathon is a USATF sanctioned event, random drug testing may be required for selected individuals.
Elite Runners: Clay Shaw is the organizer of the Elite Runners for the Baltimore Running Festival. To qualify as an Elite Runner, males need to post a sub 2:22 and females a sub 2:48 in the marathon. For the half-marathon, 1:07 for males and 1:18 for females. For more information, or for consideration as an elite runner, please contact Clay at 717-887-6716 or sports35_photography@yahoo.com.
Walkers: Walkers are welcome to participate in The Under Armour Baltimore Marathon. Please be advised of the following:
1) Walkers will start at the back of the field. There will be designated pace group signs for walkers.
2) Walkers must complete the course in the 7-hour time limit. Any walker who has not reached the 13-mile mark in 3 ½ hours will have the option of 1) getting on the SAG vehicle to return to Ravens Stadium or 2) or finishing the marathon course off the road and on the sidewalks.
3) Some charity groups sponsor walkers that will begin the race ½ hour early. If you would like to be a part of a charity group as a walker, click here.
4)As a courtesy to runner participants, we ask that walkers NOT BE MORE than two abreast so runners can easily pass. Please be mindful that some marathon participants are trying to qualify for other marathons. Thank you.
Medical Support:
 For the fifth year, Johns Hopkins Emergency Medicine will provide medical support on the course and in the finish line area. The Hopkins staff will include certified doctors, registered nurses, physician assistants and EMTs and will provide the necessary medical attention to any patient in need. We are grateful to have one of the world’s finest institutions associated with the event.
Gatorade:
 Gatorade Endurance Formula (Lemon-Lime flavor) will be served at each aid station along the course of this year’s race. Gatorade Endurance Formula is a specialized sports drink that contains approximately twice the amount of sodium (200 mg per 8 ounces) of Gatorade Thirst Quencher, along with chloride, potassium, magnesium and calcium to help sustain hydration by more fully replacing what is lost in sweat. Gatorade Endurance Formula also contains a 6% carbohydrate solution (14 grams per 8 ounces), just like Gatorade Thirst Quencher, which research shows is optimal to help speed fluid back into the body and fuel working muscles. Gatorade Endurance Formula is available in 34 ounce and 24 ounce sport bottles at major grocery and convenience stores nationwide, and Gatorade Endurance Formula powder is available at specialty athletic stores and at www.gatorade.com/endurance. For more information about Gatorade Endurance Formula, please visit www.itsonthecourse.com.
PowerBar:
 PowerBar (Vanilla Crisp & Peanut Butter) and PowerBar Gel (Vanilla) are the official Energy Supplements of the Baltimore Running Festival. Carbohydrates are the body’s main source of energy during exercise. However, it has been long believed that there is a limit to the rate at which the body can absorb carbs and utilize energy from ingested carbohydrates. But now, breakthrough research shows that consuming a specific ratio of glucose and fructose carbohydrates can increase the rate at which the body can utilize ingested carbohydrate energy by 20-55% versus glucose alone(1). A recent study has shown that consuming this specific carbohydrate blend could help improve endurance performance by up to 8% in trained athletes(2). POWERBAR® Performance (to energize), POWERBAR® Gel (to replenish) now feature the power of the new POWERBAR® C2 MAX optimized carbohydrate ratio – taking sports to a whole new level. Science proves it. POWERBAR® with C2 MAX has it. To Read more about, visit here.
Pace Teams:
The Baltimore Running Festival is pleased to announce that GEICO will be returning as the official sponsor for the 2009 Baltimore Marathon Pace Groups. Last year, over 800 participants signed up for the Pace Groups. A huge thanks is extended to the 2008 Baltimore Pacers!
For more information on the Pace Teams, CLICK HERE.
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