Chickamauga Battlefield
Marathon & 10 Mile Run
Entry Form
To register, fill out and return form with payment to:
Tim Ensign , 16 Fairhills Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37405
Make checks payable to Chattanooga Track Club
name:address:
city:
state: zip:
telephone( ) e-mail -
sex: birth date: age:
How did you Hear about US?
o Check here if this is your very first marathon
(Special awards given to all first time finishers)
o Indicate # of Battlefield Marathons run
T-shirt size (check one) o M o L o XL
Entry fee enclosed: $______
Marathon
$30 by 10-6 / $40 after 10-6 / $50 on race day
10 Miler
$15 by 10-6 / $20 after 10-6 / $25 on race day
waIVer (read carefully and sign)
I know that running a marathon is a potentially hazardous activity, and I should not enter or run unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete this run. I assume all risks associated with running this event, including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat and humidity, traffic and the conditions of the road, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Chattanooga Track Club, the city of Chickamauga, the Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event even though this liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I understand that bicycles, skateboards, baby joggers, rollerblades/skates, animals, and headsets are not allowed in the race, and will abide by these guidelines.
Signature of applicant or, if under 18, parent or guardian / Date
Course RecordsMale - Tom O’Bryant 2:27:31
Female - Lisa Mueller 2:47:44
AWARDS (Top 3 in each age group)
OverallMale and Female
Masters
Male and Female
Male & Female Age Grou
24 & Under / 60 and over
25 to 29
30 to 34
35 to 39
40 to 44
45 to 49
50 to 54
55 to 59+
Award Ceremonies
Award ceremonies for the marathon begin at 1 p.m.
Awards for pre-registered first timers at the finish line.
Race results will be in the Sunday edition of the Chattanooga Times Free Press and be available on our website.
2003 Runner’s Reactions from marathonguide.com
“This was my first year at Chickamauga, but it won't be my last. The course was beautiful!”
“This was my 39th marathon and am sure it will be a favorite. The weather was perfect, fall colors were beautiful and the monuments magnificent.”
“Fantastic race. The organizers really care, and it shows”
“The course has some gently rolling hills, but nothing ferocious. Spectators can drive to a spot on the course, and by walking short distances, can see their runners 4 times, and still drive back to the finish line before the runner gets there.”
SPONSORS
Special thanks to:
National Park Service, Oakwood Baptist Church, City of Chickamauga, Davis and Wallace, PowerAde, Southern Coffee Service, Lookout Mountain Tomato and Banana Co., Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tenn. and all the many volunteers.
FOR INFORMATION
Tim and Barbara Ensign, Race Directors
Phone: (423) 756-3762
e-mail:
web site address: www.chattanoogatrackclub.org
Runners please note: Bicycles, skateboards, baby joggers, roller-skates/blades, animals, and headsets are not allowed in CTC racesChickamauga Battlefield
MARATHON & 10 MILE RUN
Chickamauga, GA
November 13, 2004
Presented by The Chattanooga Track Club
Proceeds benefit University of Chattanooga track and cross country program
REGISTRATION
Begins at 6 am November 13. Each entrant must complete and sign an official entry form. The form may be photocopied. Your entry fee is nonrefundable. The Chattanooga Track Club reserves the right to reject any entry and to offer special invitations. Race begins at 7:30 am.
REGISTRATION FEES
Marathon
$30 by 10-6 / $35 after 10-6 / $50 on race day
10 Miler
$15 by 10-6 / $20 after 10-6 / $25 on race day
(Note we cannot guarantee T-shirts to those registering on race day)
PACKET PICK UP
Race packets containing numbers, T-shirts, and marathon information may be picked up at the Howard Johnson’s Plaza East Ridge November 12 from 6 - 9 pm (see directions below). All other packets may be picked up at Oakwood Baptist between 6 and 7 am on race day.
LODGING
Several area hotels are offering discount rates for runners. Be sure to ask for the Chickamauga Marathon group rate when making reservations.
· Howard Johnsons Plaza - East Ridge: Located on Ringgold Rd. off I-75 at Exit 1A (About 25 minutes from the start). 423-892-8100.
· Best Western Airport Inn; Also on Ringgold Road off I-75 at Exit 1A. 423-894-1860. Includes cont. Breakfast, heated in-door pool.
· Comfort Inn – East Ridge: Located on Ringgold Rd. off I-75 at Exit 1A. 423-893-7979
Other lodging available in downtown Chattanooga near the Tennessee Aquarium, Creative Discovery Museum, the IMAX 3D Theatre, and the riverfront area:
· Chattanooga Clarion Hotel - 407 Chestnut St.
(423) 756-5150
· Hilton Garden Inn – 311 Chestnut St. (423) 308-9000
· Residence Inn by Marriott - 215 Chestnut St
(423) 266-0600.
It takes about 40 minutes to get to the race site from downtown Chattanooga.
MORE INFO ON THE SCENIC CITY
www.chattanoogafun.com
GETTING THERE
The race begins and ends at Oakwood Baptist Church in Chickamauga, Ga., which is approximately 15 miles southwest of Chattanooga, TN. To get to the start:
· Coming from Chattanooga - take I-75 south (toward Atlanta) and then Exit 350 onto Georgia Highway 2 (Battlefield Parkway).
· Coming from Atlanta - take I-75 north and Exit 350 west onto Georgia Highway 2 (Battlefield Parkway).
· Take Georgia Highway 2 (Battlefield Parkway) west 6.2 miles to Lafayette Rd. and turn left. Continue south through Ft. Oglethorpe and the Chickamauga Battlefield Park 4.7 miles.
· Turn left at the second traffic light on Highway 27 South. Go .3 miles and turn right on Lee & Gordon Mill Road. Go. 6 miles and turn right on Wilder Road (Golden Gallon on right) Go .3 miles and turn left on Oakwood Drive. Oakwood Baptist Church is on the left
ABOUT THE COURSE
The Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon course is challenging but not extraordinarily difficult. Numerous runners have qualified for the Boston Marathon on this course, which is USA T&F CERTIFIED. A list of results is provided to the Boston Athletic Association. The 10-mile course is fast and flat – ideal for a Personal Best!
The course follows a rural, gentle rolling route over paved roads. It is an out and back course with a double loop in the middle. Approximately 21 miles of the course winds through the Chickamauga Battlefield Park. There are a series of three intermediate hills beginning at Mile 9 and the same hills at Mile 17.
COURSE MARKINGS
It is the responsibility of each runner to know the course route. Runners who do not follow the course may be disqualified. Sentries will be posted at each major turn in the marathon, and all turns will be marked. Each mile of the marathon and the halfway point will be marked.
The course is not closed to traffic, but most of it is within the park where traffic is greatly reduced. Please be alert and courteous Please, please, please respect the church grounds … we want to be welcomed back!
RACE CONDITIONS
In mid-November the average race time temperature ranges from the low 40s to high 60s and 80 percent humidity.
RECORDING STATIONS
Runners’ numbers will be recorded at various points.
Runners whose numbers are not visible or fail to
appear at one of these stations will be disqualified.
SPLIT TIMES
All miles are clearly marked. The official clock will be maintained
until 5 ½ hours into the race.
FACILITIES
Restrooms are available at Oakwood Baptist Church. No showers at the church.
AID STATIONS
All aid stations will include water, PowerAde, fruit, and petroleum
jelly and are located at 2.3, 4.6, 7, 9.2, 11.5, 13.7, 16.1, 18.3,
20.6, 22.7 and 24 miles.
SPECTATORS
The best place to view the race is Wilder Tower in the
park. Spectators should return to the park via Highway
27 turning left at Brotherton cabin onto Dyer Road and
then left at Chickamauga Park at the recreational field.
ASSISTING RUNNERS
Due to safety concerns, bikers are strongly discouraged from
accompanying runners on any part of the race. Unregistered
runners should not accompany their friends. Any assistance
to runners other than that provided at designated water stops
or first aid locations are grounds for disqualification and
may make those runners ineligible for awards.
DROPPING OUT
Transportation back to the finish will be provided to any runner
who drops out of the race. Ask the nearest race volunteer for
assistance.
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
First aid personnel will be stationed at Oakwood Baptist Church.
For medical assistance on the course ask the nearest race volunteer.
Refreshments
Food and beverages will be available for all marathon and 10 miler
Participants at the end of the race.