Louisville Marathon

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What is the race date?
Sunday, October 19, 2008
What is the race time?
8:00 am for the Marathon 8:00 am for the Half-Marathon There will NOT be an early start for 2008
What is the average temperature?
The average temperature in October is 58 degrees, with an average high of 69 and an average low of 46 degrees. On average, the October temperature dips below 32 degrees on two days. October is the driest and sunniest month of the year.
What time is sun rise on race day?
Sunrise is 7:59 a.m. on October 19.
Race History:
The Louisville Marathon was started by the Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Parks Dept in 1980. The marathon has had several venues but the favorite seems to be the one we are using now, River Road along the Ohio River. After the Metro Parks Dept. dropped the marathon in 1995, the Cherokee Road Runners Club picked it up and ran it along side the Kentucky 50 miler. It was very unofficial and needed its own venue. In 1999 the club moved the marathon to River Road and changed the name to the Louisville Marathon.
What is the size of the field?
In 2006, the Louisville Marathon had 281 participants and 419 took part in the half marathon.
What is the course like?
Flat and fast. Really. The course is parallel to the Ohio River and never strays more than two blocks from it. Many people qualify for the Boston Marathon on this course.
What are the entry fees?
The entry fees are: $60 for the Marathon $35 for the Half-Marathon The LATE entry fees are: $75 for the Marathon (after September 31) $50 for the Half-Marathon (after September 31) There will be no race day entry. There are three ways to register: Register online with active.com Fill out the registration form on this website and print the application Or you can call or write for an application flyer. Contact: Jim Ball, Race Director @ 502-891-4464
What kind of awards will be given?
All entrants will receive a quality T-shirt with the race logo and all finishers will receive a medallion. Overall winners and age group winner will receive awards with the Louisville Marathon logo on them. Overall and age-group awards will be 3 deep. Age groups start at 14 and under and increase in 5 year age increments to 80 and over. Volunteers will receive a short sleeve version of the runners shirt.
Where can I stay?
The Race HQ is TBD
When is packet pick-up?
Saturday, October 18 from noon to 6:00 p.m., location TBD
How frequent are the water stops?
There will be aid stations every 2 miles.
Will there be a sports drink?
TBD.
Will there be any post-race stuff?
Bagels, fruit, sports drink and water will be available at the finish line.
How do I register?
There are three ways to register: Register online with active.com Fill out the registration form on this website and print the application Or you can call or write for an application flyer. Contact: Jim Ball, Race Director @ 502-891-4464
Is there a pre-race dinner?
Yes. The pasta dinner will be at the Race HQ (location TBD) on Saturday, October 18, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Pay at the door.
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