2010 Race Information - Updated 4/12/10
We are expecting over 2,000 runners in 2010. The innagural year was a huge success and we are looking forward to the 2010 event. We are sure to break the record set in 2009!.
Come celebrate running the way it should be done on October 2nd!
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Race Date: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2010
13.1 Mile Half Marathon Run
Individual Entry - $59
Corporate Half Relay Teams - $120 (NEW LOWER FEE)
(A $10 late fee will be added to entries received within 30 days of the event)
10K Run
Individual Entry - $39
(A $10 late fee will be added to entries received within 30 days of the event)
• Relay Teams can register online or via PDF Download in 2010!
• Half Marathon Teams can be two or four people. Get a group from your company organized and bring some attention to your corporate image while you are having a good time doing it! Hey, get them to cover your entry fee!
• Entry fees listed do not include online processing fees.
NOTE: Shirt sizes are not guaranteed for entries received within 15 days of the event!
- Refunds must be requested no later than 30 days prior to the race - All 2010 Ultramax Event refunds will be issued at 50% of the paid entry fee. See Refund Policy at bottom of the page.
Event Highlights
- Two run course options
- New for 2010 - 10K $5,000 Cash Prize Purse!
- Read the Press Release
- Ultramax IPICO Chip Timing
- Live Online Results
- Post-race BBQ
- Bands at select Aid Stations
- Music and Celebrations at the Finish Line
- Awards in five-year age groups
- Half Marathon Finisher Item
- Pace Groups provided for all abilities
- Custom Awards
- The Biggest Running Party of the Year!
Race Cap:
3,000
Registration
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATIONS - NO EXCEPTIONS - LATE FEES DO APPLY TO ALL EVENTS
REGISTER ONLINE - In 2010, the Ultramax Nation will utilize the Get Me Registered online registration system. The cost of credit card processing has continued to increase, but we've tried hard to keep our online processing fees cheaper than most other systems.
WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING ONLINE REGISTRATIONS FOR THE HALFMAX CHAMPIONSHIP
2. DOWNLOAD THE 2010 ULTRAMAX NATION APPLICATION -Use a single PDF form to sign up for ALL Ultramax "owned" Events, except the Halfmax Championship. Be sure to sign and return the included USA Triathlon Waiver for all Triathlon and Duathlon Events. We tried to make it SIMPLE in 2010!
IMPORTANT - APPLIES TO ALL TRIATHLONS AND DUATHLONS - Non-USA Triathlon Annual Members must pay an additional $10.00 one-day USAT insurance fee for each event you do in 2010! Please be sure to select the appropriate entry when you register online. If you register by mail, please include the additional $10 with your mail-in applications. This applies only to our Triathlon and Duathlon events. Failure to include this fee will delay your registration and packet pickup process at the event.
Relay teams, please add $10 per team member (If not a USA Triathlon annual member).
Note: If you are planning to participate in a few Triathlon or Duathlon events in 2010, it makes sense to join and become an annual member. Annual members do not pay the $10 fee per event and will be included in the national rankings at the end of the season.
GET YOUR USAT ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP ONLINE HERE!
Download the USAT Application Here!
REMEMBER YOU MUST BE A USAT ANNUAL MEMBER TO BE COUNTED IN THE 2010 ULTRAMAX CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES. You must be an annual member before the first event of the series. SIGN UP NOW!
Event Schedule
Friday, October 1, 2010
- All actvities will be at The Starting Block - 2902 Forum Blvd. Suite 101 Columbia, MO 65203 - (Directions) - www.startingblockonline.com
- 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Packet Pickup at The Starting Block Store
- 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Hammer Nutrition Samples - The Starting Block will feature a variety of Hammer products and
samples. The Block will have samples of the new Heed Flavors you have seen on the Ultramax courses all year long. - 1:00 pm -7:00 pm - SPECIAL NEWTON TEST RUN - You have seen the best triathletes in the world running in them. Now is your chance to take a pair out for a spin. We will have a complete sizing kit on site. Take a pair of Newtons out for a short run and see for yourself! You will see what all the craze is about, they sell themselves! DO NOT MISS THIS CHANCE TO TRY THEM OUT!
RACE DAY - Saturday, October 2, 2010
4:45 am - 6:00 am - Late Packet Pickup - Yes, we will start on time. Pick up for late packets will be at Flat Branch Park. You must be in line prior to 6:00 am. PLEASE DO ALL YOU CAN TO PICK UP YOUR PACKET ON FRIDAY. Consider yourself warned! It will be very, very busy with the Festival and over 2,000 racers...
IMPORTANT - No timing chips will be distributed after 6:30 am - YOU MUST BE CHECKED IN BEFORE THEN!
- 7:00 am - Half Marathon Mass Gun Start
- 7:15 am - 10K Run Mass Gun Start
- 8:00 am -11:00 am- Post Race Food and Celebration! Enjoy BBQ and Live Music at Flat Branch Park!
- 9:15 am - 10K Awards Ceremony on stage at Flat Branch Park. We will give awards beyond 3 places deep in many age categories. You must be on-site to get your award.
- 10:30 am - Half Marathon Awards Ceremony on stage at Flat Branch Park. We will give awards beyond 3 places deep in many age categories. You must be on-site to get your award.
- 11:00 am - Course Officially Closes
Course & Support
The course travels on the paved roads, groomed Katy Trail sections and trail spurs of the surrounding areas and neighborhoods
of Columbia. The course winds through Downtown, University of Missouri and the southwest portions of Columbia. This cousrse has both challenging city hills and long sections of trail that are flat, fast and well groomed. All events will start and finish at the Flat Branch Park in Downtown Columbia. The Flat Branch Park area will be one of the major staging areas for the Roots N Blues Festival that will kickoff shortly after you finish. See the Course and Description page for more information on the course, as well as course maps.
* The IPICO Sports Timing system ensures everyone receives an accurate time (any cash awards will be based on gun time - all other awards are based on chip time if the event reaches the size needed to utilize a chip timed start format).
* Traffic is controlled for 4 hours.
STAY WHERE YOU RACE: We will be announcing our host hotel partners in the coming weeks.
Aid Stations will be located approximately each mile and will be stocked with water, Heed Sports drink, Hammer Gel, Electrolytes, ice, sponges, fruit and light first aid supplies. Oh yes, and great volunteers! We are working on music and celebrations at each point along the way.
Pace Teams:
Roots N Blues Half Marathon Pacers will can help you meet your performance goals. Running veterans will serve as our pacers. This group will wear easily identifiable signage and will set the pace according to the following times: 1:30, 1:45, 2:00, 2:15 and 2:30.
Ipods and Audio Devices:
In accordance with the guidelines of USATF and the Road Runner's Club of America, we are strongly recommending that you do not use Ipods or other audio devices during the event. Choosing to use an audio device will NOT result in disqualification, but you will compromise your safety and that of others by wearing a
Participant Requirements:
No pets or (non-official) pacers on the course - You must be able to complete the course in 4 hours - You must be at least 12 years of age or older to participate - You must be in good health and physically prepared to take on the challenges of a half marathon - Race numbers are required to take part in the race. NO BANDITS! If you are caught as a bandit or running with another person's bib you will be banned from participating in Ultramax events for a period of two years. Baby joggers are allowed, but please start in the back of the event.
10K Prize Purse
New for 2010! Ultramax and the Roots 'N Blues 'N BBQ Festival have partnered to offer a $5,000 cash prize purse in the 10K Division of the 2010 Roots 'N Blues event. The prize money will be equally distributed to men and women. We also added prize money options for Masters athletes over 40. This is the largest cash prize purse offered in Columbia, MO. This will se the bar very high and is sure to attract some of the nation's best 10K runners. The breakdown of distribution of the prize money is as follows:
| Division: Men's Open 10K | Division: Women's Open 10K |
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| First Place - $1,000 | First Place - $1,000 |
| Second Place - $500 | Second Place - $500 |
| Third Place - $300 | Third Place - $300 |
| Fourth Place - $200 | Fourth Place - $200 |
| Fifth Place - $100 | Fifth Place - $100 |
| First Place - $300 | First Place - $300 |
| Second Place - $100 | Second Place - $100 |
Divisions & Awards
NEW FOR 2010 - We will add a custom Gold, Silver and Bronze Ultramax Championship Series medal to the neck of each of our custom wine awards.
Divisions:
- Age Groups - 15 & under, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74 and 75+ (Male & Female)
- Teams (ALL Teams will compete in a single division)
Awards:
- Awards will be presented to top Overall Male and Female Champion.
- Les Bourgeois Wine Awards will be presented to the top 3+ in each Age Group Division
- Awards will be presented to the top 3 teams. All teams compete in one division.
- WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SHIP AWARDS IN 2010! You must be present or have someone there to pick up your award. NO exceptions, sorry!
Les Bourgeois Winery and Ultramax have partnered to bring our athletes a one-of-a-kind age group awards package. Les Bourgeois is custom labeling its award-winning wine and presenting it to the Top 3+ finishers in each age group. Enjoy the wine, and display the bottle as a symbol of your accomplishment! Les Bourgeois is known for its spectacular blufftop view of the Missouri River Valley. Les Bourgeois Winery and Vineyards is one of Mid-Missouri's premier cultural and recreational attractions.
To make reservations or for questions about the Blufftop Bistro call (573) 698-2300 or bistro@missouriwine.com. Contact the winery at (573) 698-2613 or winery@missouriwine.com.
Claiming Awards: You must be present at the awards ceremony to get your award. WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SHIP AWARDS IN 2010!
Timing System and Chip Notice
Ultramax Events are timed using IPICO Sports Timing Systems. Please follow these simple instructions carefully. Not wearing the tag properly may prevent you from being timed. Timing Tags are non-transferable! Be careful not to switch with other participants. The tag must be flat on top of your shoe laces at all times. If the Tag is not on your shoe you will not be scored in the event. Your timing Tag will be removed by volunteers once you reach the finish line. If you find you still have your timing chip after the race, please put it in a padded envelope and mail to: Ultramax Events 2902 Forum Blvd Suite 101 Columbia, MO 65203. YOU WILL BE CHARGED A $30 REPLACEMENT FEE IF YOU DO NOT RETURN YOUR TIMING TRANSPONDER. Failure to return a Timing Tag can result in disqualification from all future events owned or timed by Ultramax Events!
Weather
Average High 79°F
Average Low 55 °F
Perfect Running Weather!
Training
The Starting Block will host weekly training runs from the store.
Our runs this year will actually take place on a majority of the actual course.
Join us each Saturday morning at 8:00 am.
All run and walk paces are welcome and encouraged! Directions to the Block!
The Starting Block is forming beginner and intermediate training groups now.
Please contact them if you are interested in the group training approach. It is so much fun this way!
www.startingblockonline.com • 573-874-1803 • Use the Contact Us Form
Teams
IMPORTANT - All members of the relay team will get a chip. Only the last runner will wear the race number on the final run leg. Teams can be 2 or 4 people.
Team Member Handoffs will be at:
Runner 1 = Approximately 3.0 miles - Will start the race!
Runner 2 = Approximately 3.0 miles - Mile Marker 3 (Aid Station #3 - Located at MU Tennis Green Center)
Runner 3 = Approximately 3.0 miles - Mile Marker 6 (Aid Station #6 - Entrance to Twin Lakes Recreation Area)
Runner 4 = Approximately 4.0 miles - Mile Marker 9 (Aid Station #6 - Entrance to Twin Lakes Recreation Area)
IMPORTANT: Your team is responsible for transporting team members to and from the handoff points. All exchange points on the course are accessible by road. Only the last person of the Relay Team will wear the Timing Tag. We recommend using a race belt for easy race number transfer.
Team Ultramax - Be Part of It!
Are your friends and/or family coming to the event? Are they interested in volunteering while you race? We have positions where they can see you start, race and then be there at the finish line to greet you. Nearly
100% of all unsolicited racer comments include praise for our volunteers;
this is truly what makes these events possible. The racers really appreciate your time because they know and realize they could not pursue this sport without volunteers. If you have
any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us at info@ultramaxtri.com.
Select the button above to sign up! See our Volunteer Page for more details.
Registration Confirmation & Race updates
If you register online, you will receive an email confirmation immediately. If you mail in your registration form, please allow up to 3 weeks for processing. You can go to www.getmeregistered.com to verify your entry in all Ultramax events.
A complete document of race information will be e-mailed and made available on this website 10 days prior to the event. Please provide a current e-mail address when registering, as we cannot ensure that this information reaches you otherwise.
Monthly e-mail updates will also contain announcements about all Ultramax Events races.
New Nation Digi-Packet
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Ultramax is working to improve our green footprint. We plan to introduce a new concept in 2010. Instead of giving out thousands of plastic bags and tons of paper flyers and etc., we are going to move towards a new concept that we are calling the Nation Digi-Packet. We will be asking our event partners to extend some amazing digital offers to YOU. Before each race, we will send our registrants a link to view the Digi-Packet online. Athletes will then choose to print or use the online offers they want. The end goal is to reduce the impact on our planet. If you work for a company that would like to offer a product or service through this creative new concept contact Kaela Rorvig at info@ultramaxtri.com. |
2010 Roots 'N Blues Half Marathon & 10K Photos
The link for race photos will be posted here. Check back after the race or visit www.photogliff.com for viewing and purchashing.
Travel
Directions to The Starting Block
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Directions to Flat Branch Park - Columbia, MO
Training Groups & Coaching Services
The Starting Block will offer specific training groups to prepare you for this event. More coming soon on this feature! If you are interested in one of these groups, contact The Starting Block directly at 573-874-1803 or col@startingblockonline.com. Our training groups will focus on getting all levels of runners and walkers ready for the event. Groups are perfect for beginners or those individuals that like a certain level of accountability.
2010 REFUND POLICY:
50% of your entry fee will be refunded up until 45 days from race date. Refunds are not available, for any reason other than
active military service, less than 45 days prior to an event.
Event entries are not transferable between persons, events or years.
NO EXCEPTIONS will be made to this policy.
By registering for this event you agree to these refund terms.
To request a refund you must email your full details to info@ultramaxtri.com.
2010 WEATHER POLICY:
In the event of inclement weather, the following procedures will be followed:
- The event will be postponed as long as possible in hopes the inclement weather will pass.
- If the event is not possible and cancelled due to non-weather related circumstances, the event may issue a 25% credit for the 2011 event. This credit is at the complete discretion of Ultramax Events. No refunds will be issued if the event is cancelled due to inclement weather.
