Racer Email #2 – Schedules/Conditions/To the Top Contest

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Mount Marathon racers — the 95th running is just 3 days away!

Please read the following important announcements.

  • SCHEDULE ON JULY 3 at Seward High School
    Bib pickup 5-8 p.m. – Juniors must be accompanied by parent
    Pasta Feed 5-8 p.m. – Fuel up for the big day!
    Auction & Raffle 6 p.m. – Watch the bidding war with prices up to $4,500!
    Safety meeting 6:45 p.m – First-timers must sign off that they’ve completed the full course in training (Parents must sign for juniors)
  • SCHEDULE ON JULY 4
    Juniors 9 a.m.
    Women 11 a.m.
    Mini Mount Marathon 11:08 a.m.
    Parade 1 p.m.
    Men 2 p.m.
    Awards Ceremony (AVTEC) 6 p.m.
  • VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT –  it’s not too late for you or your support team to volunteer for spots in town and on the mountain!  You can sign up at bib pickup or HERE
  • COURSE CONDITIONS –  It’s been a soggy few weeks and if that trend continues the lower half of the course could be quite slick. Pick your routes carefully. The race will be held rain or shine, but race organizers reserve the right to make course adjustments as needed.
  • TO THE TOP CONTEST –  Guess the times for the fastest man and woman to Race Point (top of the climb) and win cash! Tickets are $5 HERE or at bib pickup.

Stay tuned for a final race message on July 3 and good luck dialing in your preparations!

The Mount Marathon Race Committee &
Matias Saari, Race Director

-Featured image by Mick Dees