Marathon - Marathon Registration

Marathon - Marathon Registration Race Information

<p>Welcome to the most beautiful race in Nebraska!</p> <p><span>Runners from all over the country have described us as the friendliest, most supportive, and best organized race they have participated in.</span></p> <p><span>We feature spectacular views, wonderful course support, and an amazing crew of volunteers.</span></p> <p><span>We are a non-profit race. All proceeds from the Monument Marathon support students at our local community college.</span></p><h4>Event details and schedule</h4><p></p><p><strong>Event Date (all times Mountain)</strong><br><br> Last Saturday in September<br><br> Five Rocks Amphitheater<br> 200701 Co Rd P<br> Gering, Nebraska<br><br><strong>Packet Pick-up and Expo</strong><br><br> Friday prior to race day, 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm<br> Pasta Feed, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm<br><br> Gering Civic Center<br> 1050 M St<br> Gering, Nebraska<br><br> Plan to stay a while at our expo! We have a photo booth, Monument Marathon apparel for sale, tourism information, vendors and booths, and shuttle rides to the top of the Scotts Bluff National Monument.<br><br><strong>Race Day Information</strong><br><br> NOTE: ALL participants must be inside Five Rocks Amphitheatre prior to 7:30 am. Five Rocks Road closes when the half marathon starts.<br><br><strong>Starting times</strong><br><br></p> <ul> <li>Full Marathon: 7:30 am (busing to start at 6:00 am, 6:20 am, and 6:40 am)</li> <li>Half Marathon: 7:30 am (follow the signs to Robidoux RV Park starting line)</li> <li>Half Marathon Relay: 8:00 am (follow the signs to Robidoux RV Park starting line - bus for leg two leaves at 7:50 SHARP, bus for leg three leaves at 8:30 am SHARP)</li> <li>5K: 8:00 am (follow the signs to Robidoux RV Park starting line)</li> </ul> <p><br><strong>Full Marathon Start</strong><br><br> Our full marathon course is point-to-point, so a shuttle to the start is provided. Runners can catch a bus at Five Rocks Amphitheater starting at 6:00 am, 6:20 am, or 6:40 am.<br><br> Runners can use the beautiful Wildcat Hills Nature Center building for pre-race warmth while you're waiting for the start. We also have gear drop at the start, so dress warmly and we'll bring your items back to the finish line.<br><br><strong>Aid Stations</strong><br><br> We have aid stations every 2-3 miles along the course. All aid stations have water, Gatorade, energy gels, and port-a-potties. A few aid stations also have fruit available.</p> <p><strong>Contact Information</strong></p> <p>308-630-6550<br> racedirector@wncc.edu</p> <p><a href="http://www.monumentmarathon.com">www.monumentmarathon.com</a></p>