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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, mostly flat
and fast, USATF sanctioned and certified,
code #KSO 2046BG,
2011 Boston Marathon Qualifier. Race begins and ends
at the Eisenhower Presidential
Center.
Marathon start time 7a.m. on April
10, 2010, (7:30 a.m. for 5K/10K; 9 a.m. for Walk). Traffic
detoured 7a.m.-1p.m.
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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*
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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, $80)** |
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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, $50)** |
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10K: $25 ($35 late)
5K: $20 ($30
late)
Community Walk: $15 |
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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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Future Race
Dates
April 9, 2011
April 13, 2013 |
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10-14, 15-19, 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)
Age group 10-14 years old is eligible for
5K/10K races only.
Middle and high school runners
should check with athletic directors before
entering.
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MEDICAL STAFF at Start/Finish,
Marathon Turnaround, Brown Memorial Park, and at intersection
of 1600 Ave. and Hwy 15
AID STATIONS
approximately every mile with fruit, Powerade and
water.
PORT-A-POTTIES or
RESTROOMS, approximately every three miles. |
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Map of race course placed in
registration confirmation mailing, or available on
request.
Payment must
accompany registration--mail to:
Eisenhower Marathon, PO
Box 724, Abilene, Ks 67410
Register on-line at http://www.marathonguide.com/ using credit
card payment |
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Abilene Motels
(ask for a 10% runner
discount)
Super 8,
2207 N. Buckeye, 785-263-4545
President's Inn 2210 N.
Buckeye, 785-263-2050
Holiday Inn Express, 110 E.
Lafayette, 263-4049
Diamond Motel, 1407 NW 3rd,
785-263-2360
Budget Inn, 101 NW 14th,
785-263-3600
(Budget Inn does not allow discount.)
Bed and Breakfasts
Abilene's Victorian Inn, 820
NW 3rd, 785-263-7774
Abilene's
Bed/Breakfast, 800 N Buckeye, 263-4900
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PACKET PICK-UP and LATE
REGISTRATION
Friday, April 9,
from 2-9 p.m. at Eisenhower Visitors Center, 310 S. Buckeye,
for all races.
Race day after 5
a.m. for 5K/10K and walk only with 5K/10K
runners strongly encouraged to register early in order to be
completely processed by no later than 6:30 a.m.
PRE-REGISTERED
Marathon and Half-Marathon runners may pick up packets
between 5-6:30 a.m. on race day. Packets
include T-shirt, race number, meal tickets, and course
map. |
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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 http://www.ksallink.com/ |
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