Mount Marathon racers — the 97th running is just 9 days away!
Please read the following important ANNOUNCEMENTS:1) MMR hosted a SAFETY TOUR on June 21. Another is scheduled for Saturday, June 28 (meet at 11:45 a.m.)! This is a great way to learn how to negotiate the lower third of the mountain. New this year, there is also the option to go to the top of the mountain (adults) or top of the junior course (juniors), which will fulfill the full-course requirement for first-timers. Details HERE:
2) Remember, FIRST-TIME RACERS must complete the ENTIRE course in training before bib pickup and sign a statement on July 3 that they have done so.
3) COURSE INFO: The mountain is constantly changing; currently there is still a sizable snowfield off the top and some unusual gravel piles when transitioning to rock. There are 6 signs that will help orient you to the various routes and their difficulty. There’s also a detailed signboard at the base of the mountain. Do your homework in person and by watching these short VIDEOS from the mountain (scroll down to find).
4) PLANS CHANGE or INJURED? If you are registered but not participating, please NOTIFY us as soon as possible because it helps with our planning.
5) There are still some VOLUNTEER spots in town and on the mountain! Please consider volunteering or having someone in your support crew do so. We especially need help with men’s crowd control (“Runner Safety Assistants”) and fencing teardown. Sign up HERE:
6) We will again have a LIVESTREAM BROADCAST of the women’s and men’s races on YouTube Live. Plus we’ll be running a separate Finish Cam for all 3 races! Links will be posted on our website’s Livestream page HERE and on social media. Spread the word and check out our YouTube Channel HERE and Facebook page HERE
7) New this year: We’ll have a JUMBOTRON near the finish line showing the Livestream!
8) See a sneak preview of our EVENT GUIDE HERE with also sorts of race and Fourth of July Festival info; every racer will also get a hard copy in the racer bag at bib pickup.
Stay tuned for upcoming messages and best wishes for your final training!
The Mount Marathon Race Committee &
Matias Saari, Race Director |
