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2009
Eisenhower Marathon - April 11, 2009
Runners
at the Eisenhower Marathon and Half Marathon
wind through the territory south of Abilene that cattlemen
followed when bringing their herds to Abilene on the Chisholm
Trail in the 1800s.
All
paved course. (Traffic detoured 7am-1pm)
Race begins and ends at the Eisenhower Presidential Center.
Start
time 7a.m. on April 11, 2009
(7:30
a.m. for 5K and 10K, 9 a.m for Community Walk)
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Pasta
Dinner
Friday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
adults $8
children $3
Brunch
Race Day (Saturday)
6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Runners free
Added all-you-can-eat
tickets $6
all meals at
St. Andrews Parish Hall
311 S. Buckeye
Questions??
Phone:
785-263-3474
785-787-2098
417-839-4796
E-mail:
eisenhowermarathon@yahoo.com
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RACE
INFORMATION*
2010 Boston Qualifier
(USATF certified-code #KS02046BG,
mostly flat and fast)
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MARATHON: |
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$500 for 1st overall
(both for men and for women)
$300 for 2nd overall (both for men and for women)
$200 for 3rd overall (both for men and for women) |
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All marathon finishers
receive finishers medals. Additional 1st, 2nd, 3rd place
medals given to both men and women in each age group. |
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Entry Fee:
$70, (late registration after March 1, $75)** |
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HALF-MARATHON: |
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$150 for 1st overall
(both for men and for women)
$100 for 2nd overall (both for men and for women)
$75 for 3rd overall (both for men and for women) |
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All half-marathon
finishers receive medals. Medals to 1st, 2nd, 3rd place
(both men and women) all age groups. |
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Entry
Fee:
$40, (late registration after March 1, $45)** |
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10K: $25
($30 late)
5K: $20 ($25
late)
Community Walk:
$15 ($20 late)
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Medals
to 1st, 2nd, 3rd, (both men and women in each age group, both
5K & 10K. All receive Eisenhower Marathon ribbons including
Community Walkers. |
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AGE
GROUPS: |
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12-19, 20-24, 25-29,
30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
(parent's permission required for runners under 18) |
*Map of race course placed in registration confirmation
mailing
or available on request, call: (785) 263-3474
**Payment must accompany registration -- mail to:
Eisenhower Marathon
307 Rogers
Abilene, KS 67410
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Abilene
Motels
(ask for a 10% runner discount)
President's Inn 2210 N. Buckeye, 785-263-2050
Holiday Inn Express, 110 E. Lafayette, 263-4049
Super 8, 2207 N. Buckeye, 785-263-4545
Budget Inn, 101 NW 14th, 785-263-3600
Diamond Motel, 1407 NW 3rd, 785-263-2360
Numerous Bed and Breakfasts are located
in Dickinson County. Ask for a Bed and
Breakfast brochure when sending your entry.
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Medical
Staff at Start/Finish, marathon turnaround
and Brown Memorial Park.
Aid
Stations approximately every mile
with fruit, Powerade and water.
Portapotties
or Restrooms approximately
every three miles.
Packet
Pick-up and Late Registration Friday
from 3-8 p.m. at Eisenhower Visitor's Center, 310 S. Buckeye,
or Race Day after 5:30 a.m. at Visitor's Center. Packets include
T-shirt, race number, meal tickets and course map.
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City of Abilene and State of Kansas maps available upon
request
benefiting nearly two dozen non-profits in Dickinson County
Eisenhower
Marathon
307 Rogers, Abilene, KS 67410,
Phone:
(785)263-3474
Email: eisenhowermarathon@yahoo.com
on-line registration through:
www.marathonguide.com
Click
Here for Race Placements for 2008
Click here to
see articles about previous Eisenhower Marathons
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Runners
gather at the start/finish for the Eisenhower Marathon
in Abilene, KS. The race is broadcast live on KABI radio,
allowing family members across the world to listen to
the broadcast on the station's website www.ksallink.com
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