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Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon
Half Marathon & Jr. Marathon November 10, 2012 - Fort Oglethorpe, GA |
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The Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon is produced by the Chattanooga Track Club. |
Race Day DetailsSaturday November 10, 2012 Starting TimesMarathon - 7:30 am (eastern) Half Marathon - 7:30 am (eastern) Junior Marathon - 12:00 pm (eastern) Start / Finish AreaThe start/finish is located at the 6th Cavalry Museum in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia (6 Barnhardt Circle).
Getting to the RaceFor those driving to the race, parking is available at the 6th Cavalry Museum. Shuttle buses for race participants will run from the following hotels to the race site between 5:45 a.m. and 6:35 a.m. and return to the hotels beginning at 1:30 p.m. (learn more about local hotels):
Please note, these shuttle buses are provided by the race, not by the hotels. Packet Pick-UpPackets, including your race number and timing chip, can be picked up:
A pasta dinner will be held on Friday Nov. 9, 2012. Details to come. No Race Day RegistrationThere will be no race day registration. Bag CheckBefore the start of the race, participants may store a bag in the "bag check" area near the start/finish area. Participants should place their belongings in a plastic bag and clearly label the bag with their race number. Please do not check valuables. Bags will be available for pickup after the race. Participants will need to show their race numbers to retrieve their bags. Bags that are not retrieved after the race will be thrown out or donated to charity. Aid Stations on the Race CourseAll aid stations will have water, PowerAde, fruit and basic first aid. Stations are located at approximate 1.5 - 2 mile intervals on the course. Portalet bathrooms will be available at approximately mile 4, 9, 13, and 21. Transportation to the finish will be provided to any participant who can not complete the race. For medical assistance on the course, or transportation to the finish, ask the nearest race volunteer. Medical personnel will be stationed at the 6th Cavalry Museum. PacersDetails to come. Assisting RunnersAs a safety precaution, bicycle riders are highly discouraged from accompanying runners on the course. Runners who are not registered in the event should not accompany a participant. Any assistance to a participant, other than that provided at designated aid stations, may lead to disqualification. Disqualified participants will be ineligible for awards. SpectatorsFree shuttle buses will be provided between the start/finish area at Barnhardt Circle and special spectator areas within the Battlefield. For safety reasons we ask that spectators not drive on the race course. From these special spectator areas friends and family can cheer on both marathon and half marathon participants. The best place to watch the Junior Marathon is at Barnhardt Circle. Post Race FoodFood and beverage will be available for race participants at the end of their race. The race expo will have food vendors to accommodate family and friends. Awards CeremoniesAwards ceremonies will be held by the 6th Cavalry Museum at 10:30 am (for the half marathon) and 1:00 pm (for the marathon). Official Race PhotosPeachSports.Com is excited to return as your official Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon Photographer! If you register online you will receive an email when the images are available for viewing. Make sure your bib number is visible so that your images can be indexed.
Race Day WeatherOn average, Fort Oglethorpe's temperature on November 10th ranges from a low of 42 degrees to a high of 65 degrees. The record low for November 10 is 27 degrees (1953) while the record high is 80 degrees (2002). |
