Columbus Rocks Too!

Course Details:

The race highlights a very unique point-to-point gradual downhill course giving participants breathtaking views of the Scioto River and the downtown Columbus skyline. Relay participants will split the half marathon with their partners. Racers will park downtown and be shuttled to the starting line or the relay tag area at Griggs Reservoir. USAT&F Certified # OH 08015 PR
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Host Hotel:

Crown Plaza - Dublin (less than 5 miles from the start)
600 Metro Place North, Dublin, Ohio, United States 43017
Tel: 1-614-764-2200
Fax: 1-614-764-1213
Host Hotel Website

Schedule:

Day: Sunday, August 30
Wheelchair Athletes: 7:20 a.m.
Elite Open & Masters: 7:30 a.m.
All Age Groupers, Race Walkers and Cruisers: 7:32 a.m.
Start Location: Scioto Park - Dublin
Finish Location: Northbank Park - Columbus

Pace Limits:

All participants MUST be able to maintain
a 15 minute per mile pace or faster.

Expo and Packet Pick-up:

Crown Plaza – Dublin
Spirit of Columbus Health & Fitness Expo
Crown Plaza - Dublin: 600 Metro Place North, Dublin, OH 43017

Dates & Times:
Friday 08/28 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 08/29 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION OR PACKET PICK-UP

Shuttle Transportation:

Sunday, August 30
Arena Parking Area
5:00 a.m. - 6:35 a.m. to take individuals and first leg relay participants to start line
7:00 a.m. to take second leg relay participants to relay exchange

Awards:

All finishers will receive bigger-than-big finisher medals. The top five overall males and females will receive special awards. In addition, the top five in all age groups (15-19, 20-24 up to 75+), Cruisers, Walkers and all relay teams divisions will receive awards.

Volunteers - we need them!:

Looking for a chance to have a lot of fun and raise money for your non-profit organization? We have fundraising opportunities through our volunteer program that allow non-profit groups to raise money while volunteering at the Spirit of Columbus Half Marathon. For more information, please contact Jennifer Smith at jsmith@victorymanracing.com "Subject" Spirit of Columbus Volunteers.

Registration:

Individual - Relay Team
$40.00 - $60.00 Through December 31st, 2008
$50.00 - $70.00 Through May 31st, 2009
$60.00 - $80.00 Through June 30th, 2009
$70.00 - $90.00 Through July 31st, 2009
$80.00 - $100.00 Through August 27th, 2009

Elite Prize Money:

Top professionals from the U.S. and around te world are competing for a total Elite Open prize purse of $25,000. ALL Male and Female Elites are competing for the main prize purse. Contact Doug Grout at dgrout@victorymanracing.com to be considered for our complimentary entry and homestay program.
1st      $5,000
2nd      $3,000
3rd      $2,000
4th      $1,000
5th      $625
6th      $500
7th      $375

Elite Prize Money Course Record Bonus:

If (when) the top overall male or female finisher breaks the "Current" Course, American or World Record time for the half marthon distance, they will receive the following bonus on top of the regular purse prize. NOTE: Only one award of the three would be paid out to the athlete. Meaning, the athlete would receive the highest award.

Break the Current Course Record = Bonus $1,000
Break the American Course Record = Bonus $2,500
Break the World Course Record = Bonus $5,000

Elite Qualifying Information:

Elite "A" Men (5:20min per mile)
Marathon - 2:19:50 or less
1/2 Marathon - 1:09:55
Elite "A" Women (5:50min per mile)
Marathon - 2:32:57 or less
1/2 Marathon - 1:16:28 or less

Elite "B" Men (5:45min per mile)
Marathon - 2:30:45 or less
1/2 Marathon - 1:15:23 or less
Elite "B" Women (6:25min per mile)
Marathon - 2:48:14 or less
1/2 Marathon - 1:24:07 or less

Qualifying Window: January 1, 2006 - July 31, 2009
Qualifying Guidelines:

The qualifying time must be made in a race on a certified course recognized by USA Track & Field or a member federation of the international Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF).

All qualifying performances are subject to verification.

"Gun" time is the only acceptable method of timing. Chip/net times cannot be used for qualifying.

Elite athletes must meet the "B" standard in order to enter the Spirit of Columbus Half Marathon.

Master Prize Money:

Top Master (40+) runners from around the U.S. are competing for a total prize purse of $5,000.00.
Prize Break down as follows for male/female:
1st      $1,500
2nd      $750
3rd      $250

Who We Are:

Thanks for your interest in VictoryMan Racing. We'd be glad to hear from you!

VictoryMan Racing, LLC
P.O. Box 269
Lewis Center, Ohio 43035

Race Management:
Jennifer Smith - Race Coordinator
jsmith@victorymanracing.com

Doug Grout - CEO
dgrout@victorymanracing.com

Shannon Kurek - Executive Race Director
skurek@victorymanracing.com

Customer Service:
customerservice@victorymanracing.com