Course Details
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Runner Start: 7:13 AM
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Course Description
The 13.1® Atlanta race starts and ends on the beautiful Oglethorpe University campus beside the quadrangle. After exiting the Oglethorpe campus, the runners complete a 6-mile loop south of the campus, then complete a 7-mile loop north of the campus, then return to Oglethorpe for the finish line and post-race festivities on campus.
The course is certified by USATF (#GA09032WC).
The MARATHON THIRTEEN.ONE® Atlanta is WALKER FRIENDLY. The course will remain open for 3 hours and 30 minutes (16 minute/mile pace).
Average Temperature
Early October means the beginning of dry season in Georgia as cold fronts come in and temperatures remain moderate, occasionally dropping into the 50’s. Generally, race day temps average in the low to mid-60’s, providing THIRTEEN.ONE MARATHON® Atlanta runners with a friendly climate for a run.
Mile Markers & Split Times
Each mile marker will have a large display clock that will indicate the running time of the event. These display clocks will show the time from the official start of the race, not your personal “tag time”. A system has been developed to display the mile marker sign, clock and colored warning flag. As you go by each mile, you will see an information station providing you with the status of the race. As you look at this station, you will know where you are on the course, the official race time and race conditions.
Aid Stations
There will be water and sports drink at all stations along the course and at the start/finish. All Aid Stations on the course will have personnel and portable toilets located nearby.
Restroom Facilities
Portable toilets will be added in locations throughout the course. The portable toilets will be located near each aid station.
Course Closings
For your safety and for the timely reopen of the streets to vehicular traffic, you must reach key locations by specified times or you will be required to take transportation provided.
• Partial lane closures will be utilized. Please stay inside the cones and obey all public safety officers and course marshals.
• PLEASE DO NOT START EARLY! Traffic and safety rules prohibit early starts. Early starters will be eliminated from the Official Results.
• If you cannot maintain an 16-minute per mile pace, you will be required to board the support buses.
SAG Wagon (support) and Back of the Pack Crew
The Back of the Pack Crew and SAG Wagon will signify the end of the field and the maximum 16-minutes per mile pace. They will not start timing until the last person crosses the start line and will be with you throughout the race. If you cannot keep pace, the Crew will help you as you board the SAG Wagon.
