B&A Trail Marathon and Half Marathon

In Memory of Ben Moore, LtCol, Ret., USMC

 

Sunday, March 1, 2009; 7:30am  (Kids Run 10:00am)

Severna Park High School

60 Robinson Road

Severna Park, MD  21146

 

NOTE:

MARATHONERS MAY OPT TO FINISH THE HALF

MARATHON ON RACE DAY AND WILL BE SCORED

FOR AWARDS IN THAT EVENT.

 

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED AS THE FIELD LIMIT HAS BEEN REACHED
(2/9/09)

 

Registration  (Sorry, registration is now closed as the race has reached its limit.  2/9/2009)

There are two ways to register:

 

  1. Register online at active.com – it’s fast and easy.  Click here for online registration. Online registration closes Midnight February 20, 2009.  
  2. Mail-in application available.  Mail-in Application in html format  or word format.   Mail-in applications must be postmarked on or before February 20, 2009.

 

Sorry, NO REGISTRATION AFTER THE DATES SHOWN ABOVE.

NO EXCEPTIONS.

 

No headphones, wheels, pets, etc allowed during the race due to safety considerations and insurance regulations.

Entry Fees

          Marathon  $50 by February 6, $65 after.

            Half Marathon  $50 by February 6, $65 after.

 

Packet Pickup

Saturday, February 28, noon-6pm at Severna Park High School.

Race Day, Sunday, March 1, beginning at 6am at Severna Park High School.

FLASH UPDATE!  NATIONAL RUNNING CENTER will hold an expo of their complete line of running gear both days, with special prices.

 

Premiums

All registered marathon and half marathon runners will receive a custom designed quarter-zip wind shirt with reflective trim (microfiber, fast-wicking, water-repellent). The jackets are unisex sized, but run large.  As a result, you will need to order sizes smaller than you normally do.  For example, if you normally wear a Women’s Size Medium (M), you should order an Extra Small (XS), and if you normally wear a Men’s Medium, you should order a Small (S).  Please indicate your selection on the entry form.

 

Getting There

The race begins and ends at Severna Park High School.

DIRECTIONS TO THE HIGH SCHOOL:

From Baltimore:  I-97 South to Exit 10B, Benfield Road.  East on Benfield Road, 3.8 miles to the school on left.

From Washington:  Rte 50 East to I-97 North to exit 10 and as above.

Click here for area map

 

Course

The first mile is on residential streets.  Remainder of both races on the B&A Trail – an asphalted bike & running path along a Rails-to-Trails Park.  Hills at mile 7.  Rest of the course is railroad grade – mostly flat.  The course is USATF certified and there are many opportunities for spectators along the trail.  The Marathon and Half Marathon start and finish at the school.  Kids Run is at the school.

Marathon Course Map

Half-Marathon Course Map

 

Course Markings

Volunteers will monitor all turns and most 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, rollerbladers and walkers.  Please be alert and courteous.

 

Time Limit

The marathon course will close at six hours (about a 13:45/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 the race director.  We will still post your time and give you a finisher’s medal and make sure there is food available.  Note:  Early starters are not eligible for any awards.

 

ChampionChip Timing

Professional ChampionChip scoring will again be used for the B&A Trail Marathon and Half Marathon.

 

Aid Stations

Aid stations will include:  water, Gatorade, fruit, coke, cookies, hard candy, aspirin and petroleum jelly.  They 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.

 

Race Conditions

Typical March weather, with temperatures ranging from the low 40s to high 60s with rainy and windy conditions possible.

 

Medical Assistance

First aid personnel will be stationed at Severna Park High School.  Anne Arundel Radio Club personnel will be monitoring the course at several points to provide emergency communications.

 

 

Volunteers

This race needs many volunteers for jobs that include packet pickup, food service, water stops, course monitoring, and finish line.  This is a great way for family members to see their favorite runners along the course, and to contribute to the success of the event.  Please contact Jen Hasbrouck via email jen_hasbrouck@mac.com for information and to sign up as a volunteer.

 

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 hotels and B&B type accommodations which you can reach via Google under “Hotels Annapolis MD”.

 

To reach the race site from Annapolis, take Rte 50 West to I-97 North, then Exit 10 to Benfield Road, East 3.8 miles to Severna Park High School on the left. 

 

Awards

Medals to all finishers.

Awards to top three men and women in 5 year age groups.

Special awards to top three male and female overall and first place masters. 

Race results at www.annapolisstriders.org

 

Award Ceremonies

Marathon:  12:00          Half Marathon:  11:00

 

For Additional Information

Race Director 443-623-6628; email rundonna1@hotmail.com

 

Race Day Photos

   brightroom

     professional event photography

 

Race History

MARATHON

1992        David Lieb, Rose Malloy – 3:02:08 Master’s Record

1993        Rob Marino, Meredith Bonta

1994        Mark Jones, Leann Myhre

1995        Mark Jones, Jennifer Sullivan

1996        Mark Jones, Kay Carver

1997        Mark Jones, Lauren Kearney; Joe Link 2:46:27 Master’s Record

1998        Mark Jones, Jennifer Sullivan

1999        Mark Jones, Jennifer Sullivan

2000        David Luljak, Jennifer Sullivan

2001        Michael Wardian, Susan Baehre

2002        Troy Harrison, Juliana Harris

2003        Race canceled due to snow

2004        Matt Mace, Jennifer Sullivan

2005        Paul Rades, Feng Sun – 2:59:59 Course Record

2006        Paul Rades - 2:29:44, Alison Jeffs

2007        Michael Wardian – 2:25:30 CR, Amanda Beal

2008    Phil Lang - 2:53:16, Molly Hyde – 3:18:12   

 

HALF MARATHON

1996        Robert Marino, Carole Rosasco; Rose Malloy – 1:26:34 Master’s Record

1997        Kevin Geesaman, Carole Rosasco

1998        Kevin Geesaman – 1:10:26 Course Record, Kristen Adelman

                  Robert Marino – 1:11:59 Master’s Record

1999        Robert Marino, Christina Morganti

2000        Kevin Geesaman, Christina Morganti – 1:22:43 Course Record

2001        Lindsey Steele, Doris Windsand-Dausman

2002        Kevin Geesaman, Monica Grillo

2003        Race canceled due to snow

2004        Mike Woodman, Megan Holden

2005        Mike Woodman, Aimee Baylor

2006        Wallace Miller, Christina Morganti

2007        James Snyder, Elizabeth Blom

2008    Steve Jacobs – 1:14:44, Rebecca Nathan – 1:27:51

 

Special Thanks to:

Severna Park High School, Dawson’s Liquors, Anne Arundel Radio Club, Severn School, Papa John Pizza, Seaside Restaurant in Glen Burnie, Water Doctor, Brian Boru Irish Restaurant, and all the Volunteers who make our race possible.