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RACE PHOTOS: After the race photos will be available
through Brightroom at http://www.brightroom.com/view_event.asp?EVENTID=47550&PWD=
The 2009 Annapolis Ten Mile
Run is closed and the Bib Exchange period has ended. We hope to see you running
at next year's A10. Registration opens online on June 1, 2010. We
encourage you to volunteer this year to help make the A10 one of the top
races and help cheer on the participants. Please contact the volunteer
coordinator, Donna Cogle at rundonna1@hotmail.com.
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The
of the nation’s top races by Runner’s
World in their
“Six Big Ten Milers to Run”.
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ONLINE REGISTRATION OPENED JUNE 1 AT
12:01AM ET
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
(The field size has been reached)
To confirm
your entry
Click Here (after you’ve registered).
2009
Runners who are registered for the A10 but unable to run may transfer their entry to another runner for a $10 fee from July 1 - August 1. A message board http://community.active.com/community/sports/running/area_runners_and_clubs/a10_transfers is available at Active.com to help coordination between those wanting to transfer their entries and those wanting to take over someone’s entry.
Participants
registered for the
If
you transfer your registration you do not receive a refund from the
You may recover your cost from the person buying your registration.
The new participant receiving your Bib number must pay a $10 transfer fee and fill out the Application form in order to complete the transaction. Once you have submitted your transfer request, it may not be cancelled.
Please Note: There are no deferments for the A10. All
transfers must be completed by August 1, 2009.
The Annapolis Run is a 10-mile foot race organized by the
Annapolis Striders, Inc., a volunteer, non-profit organization. The race is
conducted according to the road racing guidelines of the Road Runners Club of
America. USATF certified.
Please Note: All information is subject to change prior to registration
opening on June 1. Please check back for updates!
PLACE - Start and Finish at
the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium,
STARTING TIME/DATE: 7:45 a.m. SHARP!
COURSE: The race starts in
the west parking lot (opposite Rowe Blvd) of stadium; loop around stadium
perimeter to Rowe Blvd, around Church Circle and down historic Main Street, past
City Dock, turn left at Gate One of the Naval Academy and proceed up King
George, cross Severn River on new bridge; shaded country roads, rolling hills
to Ritchie Hwy; re-cross river; USATF Certification No.MD-96-009JS. Water every
2 miles. Paved surfaces.
Click on the links
below for detailed course information:
Course Elevation Profile: Click Here
Overhead Photo of Course: Click Here
Course Map: Click Here
RULES: All participants must
maintain at least a 12 minute per mile pace. Participants unable to do so by
the 8 mile mark will be advised they are no longer official participants and
will be required to either board transportation or move to the sidewalk and
obey all pedestrian traffic rules. Those individuals that continue will cease
being official participants and will not receive an official finisher’s time or
finisher’s premium. This rule will be STRICTLY
ENFORCED. THE COURSE WILL OPEN TO VEHICLE TRAFFIC AT
ENTRY: Submit a
complete and fully executed entry form online and the correct fee by clicking
“REGISTER HERE” above, starting June 1. Maximum Entrants: 5,500. Race will
close when full (usually by mid-June) so register early. No race weekend
entries. Numbers and Chips are non-transferable, except as indicated under
Exchanges below. Unofficial runners will not be scored and are subject to
disqualification from future events conducted by the Annapolis Striders. If you
have your own ChampionChip include chip number on
online registration form.
FINISHER'S PREMIUM: The
2009 Annapolis Ten Mile Run Finisher’s premium is a 1/2-zip Dri-Run
mesh shirt is constructed of 3-Dimensional Dri-Run
polyester mesh that wisks moisture away from your
skin to keep you dry and comfortable from 40 degrees to 65 degrees, making it
an excellent cool-weather training shirt. For a photo and the size chart,
please go to https://www.nationalrunningcenter.com/ATen09B.htm.
PLEASE make sure that you determine your
correct size prior to registering on Active.com.
NOTE: In keeping with the A10’s tradition
of awarding a Finisher’s Premium, NO premiums will be distributed at the
packet pickup/Expo or will be given to any registrants who do not finish the
race.
FEE: $55.00. (plus
Active.com fee). No cash. No refunds. The principal portion of race
proceeds will benefit the
EXCHANGES: Exchanges
will be permitted from July 1 to August 1 through Active.com. SEE 2009 A10 TRANSFER
POLICY near the top of this page. There will be an exchange fee of $10.
AWARDS: The Awards Ceremony will start
at 10:00 a.m. North Seating, Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Overall and
Masters Division awards will be determined by GUN Time. Age Group awards will
be determined by CHIP Time.
OVERALL: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place, Male & Female
MASTERS: 1st, 2nd Place, Male & Female
AGE GROUP: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place, Male & Female, 19 and under, 20-24,
etc., in 5 year increments at Race Directors discretion.
Pat O'Brien Memorial Award: To the top
finishing Anne Arundel County Female
CDR WILLIE McCOOL AWARD: To the top finishing U.S.
NAVAL ACADEMY Alumni. In honor of Commander Willie McCool - USNA Alumni,
astronaut and A-10 veteran who died in the Columbia Shuttle accident.
2008 CHAMPIONS
Open
Men: Patrick Reaves – 58:28
Women : Doreen McCoubrie – 1:02:40
Masters
Men: Maurice Pointer – 1:00:19
Women: Christina Morganti - 1:05:39
NUMBER PICK-UP:
Anticipate early morning traffic and long pick-up lines race day. Plan to get
your number on Saturday, August 29, between
RACE EVE EXPO: On Saturday, August 29 from 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m. at the NAVY-MARINE CORPS STADIUM. In addition to packet pick-up, the
Expo will feature
TIMING: The Annapolis Ten Mile Run will be using ChampionChip timing to allow runners an accurate record of
their time.
· Runners will receive
their chip at packet pickup.
· If you have your own ChampionChip, please
include chip number with online registration.
· Attach the chip to
your shoe. The chip will NOT be read if it is in your pocket, therefore no time
will be recorded and you will not be eligible for awards.
·
Please keep in mind that timing errors
occur and awards may be given to the incorrect recipient if a chip is worn by
someone other than the registrant. Runners run the risk of being disqualified for
wearing a chip not assigned to them.
· Runners are
responsible for their chip and a $30.00 fee will be assessed if the chip is not
returned on race day or within three weeks after the race.
DIRECTIONS: Rt 50
East or West to Exit 24-Rowe Blvd, right on Farragut by stadium, enter stadium.
POST RACE FESTIVAL: Michelob Ultra, O'Doul's, Watermelon,
Bananas, Gatorade, Music, Sports Massage (compliments of the race), National
Running Center Clothing Sales.
CONFIRMATION: Confirmation of entry
acceptance, instructions for number pick-up, and detailed information about the
Race Eve Expo will be sent immediately upon completion of registration. No
telephone confirmations. Bring your confirmation to registration.
LODGING: To make
reservations at
RESULTS: Complete
results will be posted on the Internet on the Annapolis Striders’ Homepage at
www.annapolisstriders.org
VOLUNTEERS: Over 750 volunteers
are needed to put on this event. If you have family or friends willing to help
out, and get a great 2009 Volunteer's shirt, please apply here. VOLUNTEERS: Click Here (not active yet)
RACE ORGANIZATION:
Race Directors:
Phone: (443) 949-7220
Email: annapolistenmiler@verizon.net
Annapolis Striders, Inc.
Email
Questions to: Annapolistenmiler@verizon.net
Anne Arundel County Recreation
and Parks Department