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See schedule below |
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Open |
| Date: |
Saturday, July 19, 2008 - Sunday, July 20, 2008 |
Participant List: |
Not Available |
| Place: |
Antrim Park |
Course Maps: |
Swim Course
Bike Course
Run Course
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| Location: |
Columbus, Ohio |
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| Distances: |
| Running & Walking |
Sprint Triathlon |
Sprint Duathlon |
International Triathlon |
Open Water Swims |
| 5K run/walk |
0.75K swim |
2.0 Mile run |
1.5K swim |
0.75K swim |
| 10K run/walk |
25K bike |
25K bike |
40K bike |
1.50K swim |
| 10 Mile run/walk |
5K run |
5K run |
10K run |
3.00K swim |
| Youth Fun Run |
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EVENT DESCRIPTION
2008 Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon and ½ Marathon Kickoff Weekend.
The 29th Annual Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon and ½ Marathon will take place on October 19, 2008. In order to kick your training into high gear, The Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon is hosting a Marathon Kickoff Weekend in conjunction with the Columbus International Triathlon & Sports Festival at Antrim Park on Saturday and Sunday, July 19 – 20.
The Kickoff Weekend of events will include the following:
Saturday, July 19:
- Youth Fun Run
- 5K Run or Walk
- 10K Run or Walk
- 10 Mile Run or Walk
- Columbus Open Water Swims – 0.75K, 1.5K, & 3.0K swims
Sunday, July 20:
- Columbus International Triathlon
- Columbus Sprint Triathlon
- Columbus Sprint Duathlon
The kick-off weekend takes place in the heart of Ohio’s capital city – Columbus, Ohio. The event is staged at Antrim Park and features one of the favorite courses among Ohio and regional athletes. From the swim in the spring-fed Antrim Lake, to the blazing fast bike course down S.R. 315, to the scenic run along the Olentangy River and around Antrim Lake.
Part of your entry fee goes to the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department’s park fund to help support and maintain the park’s facilities and conservation programs.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The water portion of the open water swims and triathlons begins on the south side of the deck on the west side of Antrim Lake. Triathlons, (not the duathlon which will be a mass start) will start in a time trial format with competitors entering the water one or two at a time.
As participants exit the Transition Area for the bike portion of their event, they will head out of Antrim Park and begin what will be a series of right hand turns that will take them on multiple loops of the bike course through Columbus, Worthington, Sharon Township and Perry Township. The excitement begins about 1 mile into the ride as the bikers turn off of northbound Olentangy River Road, onto eastbound S.R. 161, to southbound S.R. 315 and fly down the highway approximately 2.5 miles where they can view the other portions of the event in Antrim Park and Lake. Cyclists get off the highway at the Henderson Road exit and proceed back North on Olentangy River Road back past Antrim Park. The total bike loop is approximately 5 miles. International distance participants will complete 5 loops on this course before heading back into the Transition Area (T2) in Antrim Park. Sprint distance participants will complete 3 loops on this course before they head back into the transition.
The course is a closed course except for SR 315 where two lanes will be closed and cordoned off from traffic. The Bethel Road and Henderson Road exits will be closed to SR 315 traffic.
The Olentangy Bike Path will be used for the run portion for all events. From transition, multisport runners will head south past Antrim Lake on the asphalt bike path to connect with the limestone path of Antrim Lake. Athletes will run around Antrim Lake and reconnect with the asphalt bike path on the north side of the Lake. Athletes will head north on the path - the 5K turnaround is where the trail meets SR 161, 10K, 10 mile and Olympic distance athletes will continue on path along side of SR 161, cross over the Olentangy River and continue on trail back under SR 161. Olympic distance & 10 runners/walkers will travel about a 1.5 miles where they will turn onto a nature trail that will take them thru a wooded stretch and reconnect heading south on the bike path. 10 mile runners/walkers will continue on bike path to the keyhole turnaround ath trail's end. Athletes will head south retracing their path to eventually reconnect with the trail around Antrim Lake. Athletes will head south around the lake to an exciting finish along Antrim Lake. This will be a very flat and fast run with water stations along the route. Portions of the run will have views of bikers finishing their rides on S.R. 315. Friends and family members will be able to see the entire 5K run/walk and a good portion of all other running/walking events. Competitors will be able to see the finish line the entire last mile as they complete their exciting event!
The triathlon will use a unique ‘time trial’ start that is rarely used for these types of competitions. What makes it interesting is that one never knows how one places (either overall or in an age group) until the last competitor crosses the line. The first person to finish is not necessarily the winner… and the last person to cross the finish line is not necessarily in last place in the event. In addition, the swim portion is very comfortable and controlled for all competitors regardless of their swimming ability… and safety is maintained, as the field will be spread out throughout the course.
The youth run will be started from the deck on the lake with the runner doing one loop on the path around the lake. The start will be on the north side of the deck and the finish on the south side of the deck.
EVENT SCHEDULE
Saturday, July 19 |
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| Registration/Packet pick-up at Antrim Park |
7:00 am - 3:00 pm |
| Nationwide Better Health 5K |
8:00 am |
| Nationwide Better Health 10K & 10 Miler |
9:00 am |
| Nationwide Better Health Youth Run |
11:00 am |
| Open Water Swims |
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| 1.50K Swim |
12:00 pm |
| 0.75K Swim |
1:00 pm |
| 3.00K Swim |
1:30 pm |
Sunday, July 20 |
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| Triathlon & Duathlon Schedule |
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| Multisport Packet pick-up |
5:00 am |
| Transition Opens |
5:30 am |
| Transition Closes |
6:45 am |
| Event Formation Begins |
6:30 am |
| Triathlon & Duathlon START |
7:00 am |
| Course Closing |
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| Swim Course |
8:30 am |
| Bike Course |
10:00 am |
| Run Course |
11:30 am |
| Award Ceremony |
TBD |
TIMES are subject to change to inclement weather
EVENT RULES
Participants must wear assigned number on the front of your shirt or shorts. Your number must be visible to checkpoint recorders at all times. Attach timing chip to your ankle with the provided strap. You will not be scored at the finish line unless your number is visible and your timing chip is attached when you cross the finish.
For multisport events, Bike Helmets are mandatory. No exceptions. IF bike helmet and bike numbers have been assigned, they must be secured to equipment. Once the transition closes you will be required to display assigned race number to enter and exit the transition or remove any equipment.
Swim Caps colors and numbers will be assigned and must be worn. You will not be able to start the swim without your swim cap.
Non-participants are not permitted in the transition area for any reason.
Transition closes promptly at stated time. No entrance into transition will be permitted after stated time.
Participants after completion of the event are NOT permitted back on the bike course (i.e., to ride the course again).
AWARDS
Triathlon & Duathlon
The top three overall finishers by gender and the top three division finishers by gender will receive an award commemorating their experience. Each member of the top three relay teams will receive a commemorative award. All finishers will receive a commemorative finisher’s medal.
Running/Walking
The top three overall finishers by gender and the top three division finishers by gender will receive an award commemorating their experience. All finishers will receive a commemorative finisher’s medal.
Open Water Swims
See Open Water Swim for award and division structure
All athletes must be present to receive awards. No awards will be mailed, delivered, or dropped-off. If you must leave the event before receiving your award please make arrangements with a friend or family member to get your award or discuss with finish line management. Participants contacting us after the event to claim award will be referenced to the award policy.
Award Availability – Awards are ordered 10 days prior to the event and based on registration. For the smaller participated race divisions, it is important to sign up as soon as possible to ensure an award is ordered.
DIVISIONS
Event division available to participants:
- Running/Walking/Triathlon/Duathlon Age divisions – Male & Female: Under 19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, etc...
- Triathlon/Duathlon - Clydesdale (Men 200 lbs +) and Athena (Female 150 lbs+)
- Triathlon/Duathlon - Relay Teams – 1 category only
Note: Reference age-up rules for all age division participants
ENTRY FEE
(Applicable to Triathlon, Duathlon & Open Water Swims Participants ONLY)
Entry Fees below do not reflect $10 one-day license fee for multisport athletes who are NOT members USA Triathlon or for swimmer who are NOT members of USA Swimming or USMS license ($15 fee with USA Swimming). We are required to collect these license fees and pass them directly to the appropriate event sanctioning body. ALL non-members are required to pay the one-day license fee.
Reference Technical Shirt and Amenities for technical shirt guarantee and sizing policy.
| Nationwide Better Health 5K |
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$ 18 |
$ 25 |
| Nationwide Better Health 10K |
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$ 20 |
$ 30 |
| Nationwide Better Health 10 Mile |
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$ 30 |
$ 40 |
| Nationwide Better Health Youth Fun Run (no shirt) |
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$ 5 |
$ 5 |
| Nationwide Better Health Youth Fun Run (with shirt) |
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$ 10 |
$ 10 |
| Triathlon & Duathlon - SPRINT |
$ 50 |
$ 70 |
$ 85 |
| Triathlon & Duathlon – SPRINT Relay |
$ 80 |
$ 100 |
$ 115 |
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| Triathlon – INT’L |
$ 70 |
$ 90 |
$ 105 |
| Triathlon – INT’L Relay |
$ 115 |
$ 150 |
$ 165 |
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| COWS -1 distance |
$ 20 |
$ 25 |
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| Each additional distance |
$ 5 |
$ - |
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Part of your entry fee goes to the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department’s general park fund to help support and maintain the park’s facilities and conservation programs. Additionally, all volunteers are members of various fundraising non-profit organizations. For their support of the event, the organizations receive a contribution.
You must present active membership card and valid photo I.D. for all events at packet pickup or pay one day Membership fees. Participants who paid their one-day license fee on-line or via mail-in registration MUST fill out license registration form, which will be available at athlete check-in.
REGISTRATION
There are two ways to register for your event:
- Register Online:
- Download an entry form and mail-in entry form CLICK HERE
POLICIES AND REFUNDS
Transfers – Event transfers within 10 days of event are subject to a $15 transfer fee + the incremental increase in Fee. There are no entry fee refunds for transferring from a longer distance to a shorter distance.
All transfers must be received in writing at register@fatrabbitracing.com
Click here for Athlete Safety and Fat Rabbit Racing event policies.
TECHNICAL SHIRTS AND AMENITIES
(Technical Shirts Not applicable to Youth Run Participants)
Fat Rabbit Racing and Brooks (www.brooksrunning.com) have partnered in 2008 to provide participants with quality technical shirts. No more cotton! Please review the Brooks’ sizing chart to make certain you select the right size during registration. Also, please read the shirt guarantee and sizing policies.
Athletes must be registered 15 days from the event date to be guaranteed an event shirt. Athletes registering within 15 days of the event date will need to sign an event shirt waiting list at athlete check-in and then check back after the race for shirt availability.
Shirt size selected during registration will be the shirt size given you at athlete check-in. If the shirt size selected by you during registration is the incorrect size, you will need to complete a shirt size transfer list at athlete check-in. You will be required to check back after the race for size availability.
LODGING AND ACCOMODATION
Please visit www.experiencecolumbus.com.
DIRECTIONS
From the Cleveland to host venue – Take Route 71 South Columbus to I-270 West. Take I-270 West to S.R. 315 South. Exit S.R. 315 at S.R. 161 – Turn Right on S.R 161 – get in Left Lane – Turn LEFT at Olentangy River Road (1st light). Park is located about 2 miles on Left.
From Toledo to host venue – Take S.R 23 South to I-217 West. Stay in Right Lane to S.R. 315 South. Exit S.R. 315 at S.R. 161 – Turn Right on S.R 161 – get in Left Lane – Turn LEFT at Olentangy River Road (1st light). Park is located about 2 miles on Left.
From Cincinnati to host venue – Take Route 71 North to S.R. 315 North, go North on S.R. 315 to S.R. 161. Turn left - cross over S.R. 315 to 2nd light. Turn left onto Olentangy River Road. Turn LEFT into Antrim Park.
From Dayton to host venue – Take I-70E toward Columbus. Merge onto I-670 East via Exit 96. Merge onto OH-315 North. Take OH-315 to SR-161. Turn Left – cross over US-315 to 2nd light – turn LEFT onto Olentangy River Rd. Turn LEFT into Antrim Park.
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