Race Day Information

At the finish

 

Online Race Booklet

Click here for the online version of the 2011 Saskatchewan Marathon Race Booklet.

 

Race Day Road Restrictions

Wondering how to get to the start line? Check back for the list of race day restrictions.

 

Start Line Location

The Start Line for the Marathon, Half-Marathon and 10 km courses is on Pinehouse Drive beside Lawson Heights Alliance Church (159 Pinehouse Drive), Saskatoon.

 

Awards

The male and female first, second, and third place finishers in all events (10 km, Half, Marathon) will be recognized and awarded prizes. Marathoners and Half-Marathoners will receive a finisher medallion at the Finish Line.

Awards will be presented on the Finish Line Stage at the following times:

  • TBA: 10 km awards presentation
  • TBA: Half-Marathon awards presentation
  • TBA: Marathon awards presentation

Participant Bag Drop

The Participant Bag Drop will be located near the Start Line. Participant’s bags will be identified with their bib number. Please be sure to retrieve your bag by the official close of the Saskatchewan Marathon course..

 

Scoring and Timing

Coming soon...

 

Aid Stations

The Marathon, Half-Marathon and 10 km course will have  aid stations spaced approximately 3 kilometres apart. Each aid station will have water and orange flavoured Gu Brew.

Gu Energy Gels (assorted flavours) will be available to Half-Marathon and Marathon participants at the following stations: 11 km, 21 km, and 30 km.

Restroom facilities will be located at the Start/Finish Line Location and at all Aid Stations.

Each Aid Station will have direct communication with Race Headquarters for any medical issues that may arise.

 

Course Time Limit

The Saskatchewan Marathon Course will be open for 6 hours. Later finishers will be required to finish on the sidewalk and without the support of Aid Stations and Course Marshals and will not receive an official chip time.

 

Parking

Race day parking for Marathon participants and spectators will be available free of charge at the Mall at Lawson Heights (134 Primrose Dr.).  We ask that you please park along the perimeter closest to the London Drugs and Food Court entrances if possible.

 

Prohibited Items

Sorry, but the following items are not allowed on the Saskatchewan Marathon, Half-Marathon and 10 km Courses under any circumstances:

  • Bicycles
  • Roller Blades
  • Jogging Strollers
  • Pets

We strongly recommend that participants NOT use audio devices during the race. Although you may listen to music during training, you quickly become a hazard to yourself and others on race day when you cannot hear what is taking place around you.

 

Race Etiquette

  • During your warm-up please pay attention to others around you in order to avoid hazardous collisions.
  • All walkers are asked to assemble at the back of the starting pack.
  • Try to run in single file as much as possible and always be aware of other participants behind you who might be trying to pass you. Always move over at your earliest convenience for faster participants.
  • Do not stop suddenly during the race whether this is at an Aid Station for a drink of water, to get rid of a cramp or even to tighten your shoelace. If you need to stop at any time and for any reason please move to the side first.
  • After leaving an Aid Station do not throw your cup in the middle of the road, as this is hazardous for other participants. Please be sure to throw cups to the side of the road where they will be picked up after the race.
  • Always follow the instructions of Police Officers and Course Marshals along the course.
  • When you cross the Finish Line do not stop immediately. Keep walking towards the group of Finish Line Volunteers so that you do not get in the way of those finishing closely behind you.