HMRRC Winter Marathon**
Albany, NY
Sunday, February 17, 2019
9:00 AM
Sponsored by the Hudson Mohawk Road Runners Club
Report to: Physical Education Building of the State University at Albany located ½ mile from the crossing of I-87 and I-90 on US 20. The Physical Education Building is near the Western Avenue entrance to the Campus. The race will start and finish near the building. Shower facilities are available.
Course: USATF Certified – NY11057JG. 26.2 mile course is comprised of five loops involving the interior roadways of the State University Campus and the New York State Office Campus. Mostly flat, with no steep hills. Race time limit is 5 hours (scoring ends).
Due to usual inclement weather and concern for volunteers – course marshals & water stops will be pulled off course at 5 hours.
Age Groups: Top male and Female in 10 year age groups
Awards: Top male & top female. No Finisher Medals!
Entry Fee (per person): By February 4tth: HMRRC Members - $20; Non-Members $25
After February 3rd: All $30
Last Day to Register on line: February 9, 2019
Day of Race Registration: 8:00am to 8:45am only, $35 All
SNOW DATE: February 24, 2019
**Due to low turnout, competing races, weather, and no longer serving as last chance BQ race, we are projecting 2019 to be the final Winter Marathon.
Waiver:
I know that running a road or trail race is a potentially hazardous activity. I attest that I am physically fit and sufficiently trained to compete in this event. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all the risks associated with running in this event, including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, including hypothermia or frostbite, traffic and the conditions of the road, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and in consideration of your acceptance of my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Hudson Mohawk Road Runners Club, USA Track & Field, Inc., University at Albany, The People of the State of New York, the NYS Office of General Services, their officers, agents, and employees, and any of the above entities' sponsors, officials, representatives, and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons or organizations named in this waiver. I grant permission to all of the foregoing to use any photographs, videos, recordings, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose. I also understand that the use of headphones, ear buds, or other listening devices during this race is prohibited and may result in my disqualification. In the event of a cancellation, HMRRC may or may not refund some or all of an entry fee, in its sole discretion.
Race Facts: Men’s Record – Jack Callaci: 2:28:04 (1977) ;
Women’s Record – Jessica Kennedy: 2:58:33 (2012)
Race will be run in conjunction with HMRRC Winter Series #5 20M.
For Information on the Race: Ed Hampston eddolfan@yahoo.com
