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13.1 Marathon™ Fort Lauderdale & 5K entry fees are a great value. The MARATHON THIRTEEN.ONE® Series prides itself by putting on a first class event, making sure to provide the personal touch that every participant deserves.

Registering online is the quickest way to register for the inaugural Marathon 13.1™ Fort Lauderdale. You will receive an email confirmation within 24 hours of your registration.

CLICK HERE to register for the 13.1 Marathon™ - Fort Lauderdale

CLICK HEREa 2009 13.1 Marathon™ - Fort Lauderdale downloadable application

Please make check payable and mail applications to:
US Road Sport & Entertainment of Florida, LLC
C/O 13.1 Fort Lauderdale
P.O. Box 56-1081
Miami, FL 33256 

Look for brochures and applications in Miami and Fort Lauderdale running specialty stores shortly.

Fees:
$55.00 Until October 11, 2009
$70.00 October 12, 2009 - November 13, 2009
$90.00 November 14, 2009 (at packet pick-up, SPACE PERMITTING)

Entry Requirements
• Race registration will close once the maximum field is reached, regardless of the date.
• Sorry, registration over the phone or by fax will NOT be accepted.
• There will be NO race day registration.
• Only one participant per application.
• Application may be photocopied.
• Waiver MUST be signed in order to process application.
• All participants MUST finish within three and a half hours.
• There will be NO entry fee refunds.
• A fee of $25 will be charged for all returned checks.

Please note entry is NON-TRANSFERABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE. See Rules and Regulations below for more details.


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Race day parking is available near the start line at the following locations:

A - Southport Shopping Center (1303 SE 17th Street)

B - Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale (1799 SE 17th Street)

C - E Clay Shaw lot, East (2150 SE 17th Street), metered parking available

Parking Map

Shuttle service from the finish line at South Beach Park to the start line will be provided by BestWay Bus Service.  Post-race shuttles will run continuously from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, returning athletes to the start area by the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale (1799 SE 17th Street).

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Marathon 13.1® Ft. Lauderdale is WALKER FRIENDLY.  The course will remain open for 3 hours and 30 minutes (16 minute/mile pace).

Course Map

Course Description (subject to change):
Ft. Lauderdale will offer an amazing sunrise on a scenic and friendly course. Start near Port Everglades and the Broward Convention Center on 17th Street and head west (no need to go over the bridge here!) towards US 1/Federal Highway. The course will take you under the New River through a tunnel to make a right on Broward Blvd. At 16th Avenue, under the shade of trees, racers will get on to Las Olas Boulevard, the famous stretch of galleries, cafes and shops that make Downtown Ft. Lauderdale a pedestrian friendly city. As the sun rises and the waves roll in, participants will head north on A1A Boulevard, home to Ft. Lauderdale's new 4 and 5 star resort hotels and the lively atmosphere of bars and restaurants that line the beach. The course continues north towards 40th Street for the turnaround and comes back down A1A where locals and hotel visitors will cheer on runners. The race will finish at South Beach Park at the south end of A1A, a beautiful sandy beach and home to the finish line where athletes will get their 13.1 finisher medals, high fives from friends and family and celebrate their accomplishment.


Average temperature:
The middle of November means the beginning of dry season as South Florida cold fronts come in and temperatures remain moderate, occasionally dropping into the 50’s (Nov. 16, 2007 had race conditions of 55 degrees!). Generally, race day temps average in the low to mid-70’s, providing 13.1™ Ft. Lauderdale runners with a friendly climate for a run.

Medical
Medical support during the 13.1 Marathon™ Ft. Lauderdale will be provided by health care professionals. A fully-equipped medical facility will be located near the finish line. Participants requiring medical assistance may be transported to one of the nearby hospitals, and will be billed by the hospital and ambulance provider. Participants must give on-scene medical personnel the freedom to determine which facility will be utilized.

IMPORTANT: Each participant must complete the medical information form on the back of your bib number. Please take time to fill out your medical information and provide emergency contact information. This will make your important health care information available to health care professionals in the event you are unable to communicate with them.

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”.

Course Entertainment
The 13.1 Marathon™ Ft. Lauderdale course features more than 15 entertainment groups ranging from spirit squads, school bands, and local bands.

Water and Gatorade Aid Stations
There will be water and Gatorade (Gatorade Endurance Formula) stations along the course and at the start/finish. All Aid Stations on the course will have portable toilets located nearby

Restroom Facilities
Portable toilets will be located throughout the course, at the start, and finish line. Portable toilets will also be located near each aid station.

Course Closings
For your safety and for the timely reopening 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.

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