CITRUS ROAD RUNNERS - The Ocala Marathon 2009

Proudly Presents...

The Ocala Marathon Returns in 2009 with Half-Marathon & 5K
Where:	Boyd Marketplace (Behind Paddock Mall - Next to Super WalMart in the Steinmart / Michael's parking lot) 2604 SW 19th Avenue Rd Ocala, Florida 34471
When:	Sunday February 1, 2009 Marathon 7:00 a.m. Half Marathon 7:15 a.m. 5K 7:30 a.m.
Marathon Entry Fees:	Pre-Registration (Must be 18 years of age to enter the Full Marathon) $50.00 Before October 1st $60.00 Before December 1st $75.00 Before January 26th $90.00 on Race Day Boston Qualifier Status: This event will continue to be a Boston qualifier.
Half-Marathon Entry Fees:	Pre-Registration $30.00 Before October 1st $40.00 Before December 1st $50.00 Before January 26th $70.00 on Race Day
5K Entry Fees:	Pre-Registration $15.00 Before January 26th $20.00 on Race Day for everyone. Citrus Road Runners Club Members receive a $2.00 Discount on All Races (Advance Only) Members of the 50 States Marathon Club, 50 & DC Marathon Group, and Marathon Maniax may deduct $5 from the prices listed above.
Registration:
On line:	active.com will accept on-line registrations until Midnight on January 26th, 2009
By Mail:	Download and print application!
	Make checks payable to: "Citrus Road Runners" Mail applications and checks to: Citrus Road Runners P.O. Box 94 Inverness, FL 34451-0094 Race day registration and packet pick-up: 5:30 a.m.-6:45 a.m.
Weather:	Check the local weather with The Weather Channel!
Host Hotel: Race EXPO	Discounted Room Rates are available at the Ocala Hilton 3600 Southwest 36th Ave. Ocala, Florida USA 34474 Tel: (352)854-1400 Click on the Hotel Logo for reservations and rates. Saturday January 31, 2009 at the Ocala Hilton (Host Hotel) from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m Pre-race packet pickup and Vendors on site.
Awards:	Finisher's Medal to all Marathon and Half-Marathon Finishers. Trophies to Top 3 Overall Individual and Masters (40+) for Males and Females. Awards to the top three in five year age groups. Long Sleeve T-Shirts for Marathon and Short Sleeve for Half Marathon & 5K guaranteed to all pre-registered athletes. Refreshments, Music, and more...
Course:	Click the Map on right for detailed course information The Marathon course consists of two loops, basically doing the half-marathon twice with a short out & back section. The Half Marathon conists of a single loop, with a short out & back section at the approximate half way point. The 5K is a straight out & back course with the same Start and Finish lines used for the Marathon.
Course Time Limit:	The time limit is (6) six hours for the marathon and (4) four hours for the half marathon. The course will close on a rolling schedule, with the finish line closing at 1:00 p.m. This means that marathon runners must be able to sustain a pace of approximately 13:45 per mile in order to finish ahead of the course closure. Under no circumstances may participants be on the course before the official start time. Beginning before the official start time will result in disqualification. If participants choose to continue running after the course closes, they do so at their own risk and will be asked by the Marion County Sheriff's Office to move off the streets. No times are recorded for half marathoners who exceed the four hour time limit. Finisher medals, t-shirts and completion certificates will be awarded only to those finishing within the four hour time limit.
Last Year:	Click to see the 2008 results!
Volunteer:	Volunteer Positions are available for 2009.
Sponsor:	Interested in Sponsoring this Extraordinary Event or being part of the Athletes EXPO?
Information:	Chris Moling Phone: (3 5 2) 6 3 7 - 2 4 7 5 Email: chris@citrusroadrunners.org Updates will be posted to this web page.