B&A Marathon 2012
| Starts | Location | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 04, 2012 7:30 AM |
Severna Park High School 60 Robinson Road Severna Park, Maryland 21146 Contact Information: Event Organizer Website Email: Event Organizer Phone: |
Marathon: $50 until 11 Feb, $65 thereafter; Half-Marathon: $50 until 11 Feb, $65 thereafter. |
ONLINE REGISTRATION will be available until midnight Eastern Time, Feb 26, or until combined registration for the 1/2 and Full Marathon reaches 1,050, whichever comes first. CONTACT FOR QUESTIONS: Race Director Donna Cogle, 443-623-6628, or Assistant Race Director Arnie Henderson ahhenderson1@comcast.net or 410-263-0863.
No refunds. Transfers will be possible from Jan 15, 2012, until midnight Eastern Time Feb 15, 2012. There will be no registration on Saturday, March 3, or Sunday, March 4.
Packet-Pickup & Expo
Saturday, March 3, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Severna Park High School.
Race Day, March 4, beginning at 6am at Severna Park High School.
Premium
The official 2012 B&A Trail Marathon premium is a relaxed-fit track pant, ideal for cool to cold weather. It featres moisture wicking knit fabric, zippered pockets, zippered leg openings and your 2012 race logo on the left hip Available in mems or womens Small through Extra Large. Wear them with pride!
Please indicate your women's or men's size choice when you register--you will not be able to continue with registration until a size is selected. If you need size measurements, click on the link provided.
Course
The first mile is on residential streets. Remainder of both races is on the B&A Trail - an asphalt bike and running path along a Rails-to-Trails Park.
Hill at mile 7. The rest of the course is railroad grade, mostly flat. The course is USATF certified; numerous runners have qualified for Boston Marathon. (NOTE: Since the B&A Trail Marathon is AFTER the 2012 application deadline for Boston, it is a 2013 qualifier.) There are many opportunities for spectators along the trail.
The Half Marathon and Marathon start and finish in front of the school.
NOTE: Marathoners may opt to finish the half marathon on race day and will be scored for awards in that event.
Course Markings
Volunteers will monitor all turns and intersections. Each mile of the Marathon and Half Marathon is marked. The course will be closed to automobile traffic but the trail itself will be open to other runners, bikers, roller bladers, and walkers. Please be alert and courteous to two-way trail traffic.
Race Rules:
RRCA race etiquette will be observed. Runners are expected to follow the safety guidelines of no headsets, no wheels, and no pets.
Aid Stations
Aid stations will include: water, Gatorade, fruit, coke, cookies,hard candy, aspirin and petroleum jelly. These are located at the 3, 7, 11, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, and 24 mile marks.
Post-race food and beverages are available at the finish.
WARM showers will also be available at the school.
Time Limit
The marathon course will close at six hours (a 13:44/mile pace). We can't guarantee course support after that time. If you plan to be over 6 hours and would like an early start, please contact Tom Bradford tabslab@aol.com. We will still post your time and give you a finisher's medal and make sure there is food available. Early starters will all start at one specified time (probably 6:30 am), and will wear a special Early Start bib. Note: Early starters will not be considered for any awards, and there will be no early start for Half-Marathoners.
Travel and Accommodations
The closest airport to the race in Severna Park is BWI (Thurgood Marshall/Baltimore Washington International). All major airlines, including Southwest, are there.
There are many hotels and B&B type accommodations which you can find via Google search of "Hotels Annapolis MD". To reach the race site from Annapolis, take Rte 50 to I-97 North, then Exit 10 to Benfield Road, east 3.8 miles to Severna Park High School on the left.
