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Marathon/Marathon Walk: (26.2 miles)
Enjoy the course as you pass by the beautiful resort area of Virginia Beach and then continue through Fort Story where you will pass Cape Henry Light House, the oldest in the country. Times will be recorded for 6.5 hours (16:02 min. per mile pace). You must be at least 16 years old on March 21, 2010 in order to participate. This is a 2011 Boston Qualifier.
Course Certification No: VA07002MS
Half Marathon/Half Marathon Walk: (13.1 miles)
The half marathon will start one hour prior to the marathon and will complete a fast, flat loop course starting at the Cavalier on 42nd street and end on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk at 31st street. Participants must be at least 12 years old on March 21, 2010 in order to participate. The half marathon course is open for 4 hours, which is a 18:19 per mile pace. Race limit is 7,500.
Course Certification No: VA05029RT
2010 Half Marathon Corral Assignment
Corral 1: 1:50 and below
Corral 2: 1:51-2:00 hours
Corral 3: 2:01-2:15 hours
Corral 4: 2:16-2:35 hours
Corral 5: 2:36 and above and all those registered as half marathon walkers
8K: (4.97 miles)
The course is out and back through the beautiful Virginia Beach Oceanfront and along the paved boardwalk. Have fun either walking or running this race with over 6,000 other competitors and be ready to finish in front of thousands of screaming fans on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk. New for 2010, the 8k will be corralled.
Course Certification No: VA06003MS
8k Middle School Challenge
This event is for middle school students to participate in a 9 week training program to prepare for the Shamrock 8k in March. A training log, training schedule, and incentives will be provided. The school with the highest participation rate will be awarded prize money.
Dolphin and Whale Challenge
Go the distance this year by completing either the Dolphin or Whale Challenge! Each finisher of the Dolphin Challenge (8k and Half Marathon) and Whale Challenge (8k and Marathon) will be mailed a commemorative Dolphin or Whale pin to recognize your accomplishment. Save $5.00 by signing up for both. New this year, you can sign up on-line.
Operation Smile Final Mile
This event is for elementary school students. Those who participate will run 25.2 miles at home or school and then run the final mile of their marathon on race day as part of the final mile program. Each student will receive a goody bag, t-shirt, medal, and certificate. To get your school involved, contact Kristyn Shiring at Kristyn@jandaracinginc.com. The school with the highest participation rate will be awarded prize money.
Course Certification No: VA06004MS
Children's Marathon: (26.2 yards)
Children ages 6 months to 5 years old are invited to make the mad dash to the official race finish line (just like what mom or dad run through). We do separate the children into age group categories to start the event. They receive a race goody bag as well as an official Children's Marathon full color race t-shirt. Open to the first 300 to register.
Teams
Grab some friends and sign up to compete in the Shamrock races as a team. Assign a team captain, come up with a creative team name, and don't forget...every team member must sign up! The three fastest times will count as your team score. New this year, you can sign up online! Click here for instructions on how to create a team and how to join a team online!
Military Cup
This is one of the most competitive categories of all our races. If your military team wins, the team can display the beautiful military cup at your department for the year. Every person on this team must be a member of the military. (Please follow instructions for teams). There is a separate military cup for the 8k, Marathon and Half Marathon.
ChronoTrack Timing System
Shamrock will be using the state of the art ChronoTrack timing system. This new system uses a UHF RFID disposable tag, called a D tag, which allows participants to walk away from the finish line without having to deal with the hassle of turning in a chip.
How to use it: The disposable D tag will be attached to your race number. The D tag will be labeled with the same number as your bib. When you pick up your bib, be sure to verify that the numbers match and all information is correct. Before starting the race, you MUST remove the tag from your number and attach it to your shoe.
IMPORTANT: All participants must wear the ChronoTrack D tag on your shoe in order for results to be recorded.
For more information regarding ChronoTrack, please view their website.
Awards for 2010
Overall Awards
Awards will be given to the top five men and women overall and the top five men and women masters in the marathon, half marathon, and 8k. Awards will also be given to the top five men and women in the walk categories of the marathon and half marathon.
Age Group Awards
Awards will be given to the top 3 finishers in each age group for each race. Team awards will be available for the top three finishers in each category. Three awards will be available for each team.
There will not be an awards ceremony at the races; awards will be mailed out after the weekend is over.
Prize Money for 2010
$25,000 in total prize money.
8k Men and Women Open
$1000, $600, $400, $300, $200
8k Men and Women Masters (ages 40 & over)
$500, $350, $250, $150, $100
Half Marathon Men and Women Open
$1000, $600, $400, $300, $200
Half Marathon Men and Women Masters (ages 40 & over)
$500, $350, $250, $150, $100
Marathon Men and Women Overall
$1000, $600, $400, $300, $200
Marathon Men and Women Masters (ages 40 & over)
$300, $200, $100
8k Men and Women U.S. Citizens
$500, $250, $100
Half Marathon Men and Women U.S. Citizens
$500, $250, $100
All three races have record bonuses for world and U.S., open and Masters, male and female records; as well as open and Masters Shamrock course record bonuses. In addition there are various time incentive bonuses for the race winners in the 8K (sub-23:00 men, sub-26:00 women), half marathon (sub-1:04:00 men, sub-1:14:00 women) and marathon (sub-2:24:00 men, sub-2:44:00 women).
All runners qualifying for the U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon will receive a $400 bonus for meeting the "A" standard (men sub-2:20:00, women sub-2:39:00) or a $200 bonus for meeting the "B" standard (men sub-2:22:00, women sub-2:47:00), in addition to their regular prize money.
Elite Athletes
The Shamrock Sportsfest is extremely proud of the competitive field for all of its events. Three World Records and numerous National Records have been set during Shamrock events.
For full details on the Shamrock Sportsfest 2010 elite athlete program, contact Rick Platt.All elite athlete entries should be mailed to:
Rick Platt, Shamrock Sportsfest Elite Athlete Coordinator
Run Fast Promotions
113 Anthony Wayne Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
USA
Phone: 757-229-7375 (best phone number to use)
Cell phone: 757-345-1431 (especially for race weekend)
FAX: 757-220-2751
E-mail: rickplatt1@juno.com |