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| Event: |
Marathon |
| Date: |
2/19/2006 |
| Start Time: |
7 AM; 6:55 AM Wheelchair start |
| Location: |
7700 West Parmer Lane |
| Timing: |
Chip Timing by Run-FAR Racing Services |
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Registration: |
Early Registration:
$80.00 until January 29, 2006
Late Registration:
$100.00 January 30 - February 12, 2006
Expo Registration: $120.00 at Expo February 17 - 18, 2006
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The Freescale Marathon is a USATF-certified and sanctioned, point-to-point
course that begins in far north Austin at the Freescale Semiconductor plant, continues south through the
University of Texas, downtown, around the state capitol and finishes on Auditorium Shores right next
to the Colorado River, aka Town Lake.
Aerial Photos of the Course
Click on each thumbnail below to view larger images of the course.
Freescale Semiconductor start-line parking
Texas State Capitol
Auditorium Shores Finish-Line
Pictures courtesy of Top Flight Aerial Photography
Pacing
The course will close on a gradual schedule based on a 8:00:00 finish
time (approx. 19 minute/mile pace) according to the following chart. Closure means that all course support (traffic barricades, police protection,
water/aid stations) will be pulled from the mileage interval at the time
listed. The clock will continue to run for a total of eight (8) hours. The
finish line area officially closes at 3pm.
| Mileage Interval |
Running
Time |
Time of Day |
| 0-5 miles |
1:40:00 |
8:40 am |
| 5-10 miles |
3:20:00 |
10:20 am |
| 10-15 miles |
5:00:00 |
12:00 pm |
| 15-20 miles |
6:40:00 |
1:40 pm |
| 20-26.2 miles |
8:00:00 |
3:00 pm |
Course Amenities
On-course amenities are some of the best in the country and include:
- Highly visible mile markers.
- Portapotties at every mile.
- 90% complete road closure.
- Police protection at major intersections.
- Course marshals.
- Police escorts for leaders.
- Bicycle escorts for wheelchair participants.
- Clothing drop-off at start line.
- Medical aid at start line, finish line and every mile along the course.
- The start line area has water and porta-potties.
- The finish line area has water, clothing pick-up, shuttle service, timing
chip return, porta-potties, runner refreshment area and entertainment.
Please note, there is no relay event this year.
Go [HERE]
for Elite Athlete & Prize Money Info
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| Event: |
Half Marathon |
| Date: |
2/19/2006 |
| Start Time: |
7 AM; 6:55 AM Wheelchair start |
| Location: |
7700 West Parmer Lane |
| Timing: |
Chip Timing by Run-FAR Racing Services |
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Registration: |
Early Registration:
$40.00 until January 29, 2006
Late Registration:
$50.00 January 30 - February 12, 2006
Expo Registration: $70.00 at Expo February 17 - 18, 2006
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The half marathon shares the same course as the marathon. It finishes at Northcross Mall, 2525 West Anderson Lane.
Please note, there is no relay event this year.
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| Event: |
Oroweat Health & Fitness Expo |
| Date: |
2/17/2006 - 2/18/2006 |
| Start Time: |
Friday, 12PM - 7PM
; Saturday, 10AM - 6PM |
| Location: |
Palmer Events Center (900 Barton Springs Rd.) |
Stop by the Oroweat Health & Fitness Expo to visit the nearly 90 vendors that will be exhibiting. We will also have an exciting line-up of expert speakers. Check back periodically for updates.
Packets will be available for pick-up at the Expo at Palmer Events Center (900 Barton Springs Road) on Friday, February 17, 12:00 noon to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, February 18, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. You will need a photo ID for chip and bib pick-up. ALL PACKETS MUST BE PICKED UP AT THE EXPO. If you can’t make it to the Expo by Saturday at 6:00 p.m., it’s your responsibility to make arrangements for someone else to pick up your packet. Packets will not be mailed.
Expo registration – registration will be available at the Expo during Expo hours. Cost is $70 for the Half Marathon and $120 for the Full Marathon.
Directions to Palmer Events Center from IH35:
Take the Riverside Drive exit. Head west for one mile. When you get to Barton Springs Road, make a left. Palmer will be on your right.
Directions to Palmer Events Center from MoPac (Loop 1):
Exit at 1st Street and head east for almost a mile. At South 1st, make a right and cross the
bridge. Go to Barton Springs Road and make a right. Palmer will be on your right.
Interested in exhibiting?
If you are interested in exhibiting at the Expo, please contact the Expo director at Expo
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Join us as we kick off the exciting Freescale Austin Marathon weekend with music, food and fun. Don’t miss this opportunity to get to know other participants and sponsors at this event. Friends and family are welcome!
Catering provided by Johnny Carino's.
Austin Runners' Choice Awards will be presented.
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Connect with others involved in race organization. Find out what's new in the road running industry. Learn what other race directors do when faced with challenges.
Reception: Friday, February 17, 2006 at 6:00 pm
Conference: Saturday, February 18, 2006 at 8:00 am
Race Day: Sunday, February 19, 2006 at 6:00 am
Faculty to include:
Bart Yasso, Runners' World
Tracey Russell, 2005 Road Race Management Race Director of the Year
Mike Reilly, "The Voice of Ironman"
Doug Kurtis, Detroit Free Press
Pierre Filardi, MD, Austin Marathon Medical Director
Hosted by: James O'Brien, New York Athletic Club
Register  [HERE] for the American Airlines Hill Country Race Directors' Conference!
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| Event: |
Pasta & Pep Dinner! |
| Date: |
2/18/2006 |
| Start Time: |
6:00PM; |
| Location: |
Hyatt Regency, 208 Barton Springs Road |
The Pasta & Pep dinner will be at the marathon's host hotel, the Hyatt Regency.
The dinner is limited to the first 500 people, so get your tickets while you still can! Tickets will be for sale at the expo and can also be purchased when you register online for the race.
Prices are $18 for anyone 13 and above; $8 for kids 7 - 12 and free for anyone under 7.
Jeff Galloway is the keynote speaker.
Austin Marathon sponsors and veterans will be honored.
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| Event: |
Post-race party |
| Date: |
2/19/2006 |
| Start Time: |
4:00 P.M.; |
| Location: |
Hyatt Regency, 208 Barton Springs Road |
| This is THE place to be on Sunday afternoon. Come listen to and share your marathon stories with fellow marathoners.
More details coming soon.
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How to enjoy running more while staying injury free...for life.
Who: Anyone who is interested in running injury free, for life. This class isto beginners, veterans and everyone in-between.
What: Session with the latest info on how to run more efficiently, how to train for the goal of your choice, what and when to eat, how to burn fat, how to stay motivated and much more.
Fee is $149. Includes Galloway Book on Running 2nd edition, t-shirt, hand outs and e-mail access to Jeff Galloway afterwards.
Contact info: carol.miller
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