2005 Race Archives

2005 Race Archives

January 2005

HP Houston Marathon & Aramco Houston Half Marathon
Race Date: 01/16/05
Houston, TX
URL: www.hphoustonmarathon.com
Size: 15,000
Ancillary Events: 5k and children's run
Features: The HP Houston Marathon offers the only closed marathon course in Texas and is ranked among the top five in the nation by the Ultimate Guide to Marathons for fastest course, organization and crowd support.
Prize Structure: $100,900 Marathon Men: $10,000-8000-6000-4000-2000 40+ $1500-1000-500 Wheelchair: $500. Marathon Local: $500-350-150. Marathon Local Masters: $250. Women: same as men. Half Marathon Men: $5000-3500-2500-1500-750 40+ $750-500-250. Wheelchair: $300. Half Marathon Local: $250-150-100. Half Marathon Local Masters: $150.
Men's Times: CR:
Women's Times: CR:
Elite Instructions: Participation in the elite division of the 2005 HP Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon will be by invitation only.
Elite Athlete Coordinator: David Chester, 720 North Post Oak Road, Houston, TX 77024, Phone: 713-957-3453, or fax at 713-957-3406. Email: elite@hphoustonmarathon.com
Expo Information: Expo Name: Koala Health & Wellness Centers Health and Fitness Expo. Dates: Jan 14-15. Site: George R. Brown Convention Center. Attendance: NA. Selling: Yes
Expo Coordinator: Expo Coordinator, Eventions, 5959 W. Loop South, Bellaire, TX 77401. Phone: 713-520-1295 or 888-835-1295.
Event Director: Brant Kotch, 720 North Post Oak Road, Suite 100, Houston, jTX 77024. Phone: 713-957-3453 Fax: 713-957-3406.
E-mail: hpmarthon@houstonmarathon.com

February 2005

Freescale Austin Marathon (formerly Motorola Austin Marathon)
Status: OK
2/13/2005
Austin, TX
New Start Time: 7:00am
Size: 12,000
URL: www.motorolamarathon.com
Ancillary Events: Half Marathon, Two-person relay and 5k Breakfast Run.
Features: Very fast, downhill course.
Prize Structure: (Marathon): $100,000 in prize money. Men: $10,000-7000-5000-4000-3000-1000. 40-39: $2000-1500-1000-750-500. Women: Same as men in all categories. Seniors 40-49: $300-200-100. Veterans 50-59: $300-200-100. 60+ $300-200-100. Wheelchairs: $300-200-100. 1st American: $1000. 1st American Master: $500. 1st Austin Resident: $1000. 1st Austin Resident Master: $500.
Elite Instructions: Travel reimbursement up to $300 for top 4 open men and women and first masters man and woman. Apply by Feb. 1.
Men's Times: CR: 2:11:14. 2003: 2:14:17 Last Money: 2:22:37. Women: CR: 2:30:39. 2003: 2:30:39. Last Money: 2:47:29.
Elite Athlete Coordinator: Same as Event Director.
Expo Information: Name: Motorola Marathon Expo Dates: Feb. 11-12 Site: Palmer Auditorium, Austin, TX Attendance: 20,000. Selling? Yes. # of Booths: 50. Booth Size: 10' x 10'. Booth Price: $750. Stuff Packets?: Yes. Cost: $1000.
Expo Coordinator: Debra Saleny, 422 W. Riverside Dr., Austin, TX 78704 Phone: 512-472-3254 x290 Fax: 512-472-6961 E-Mail: debra.saleny@runtex.com
Event Director: John Conley, Race Director, Motorola Austin Marathon, PO Box 684587, Austin, TX 78768 Phone: 512-536-6970 FAX: 512-536-6961 E-Mail: john.conley@motorolamarathon.com

March 2005

Napa Valley Marathon
Race Date: 03/06/05
Calistoga to Napa, California
URL: www.napa-marathon.com
Size: 2300
Ancillary Events: Napa Kiwanis 5K.
Features: RRCA National Marathon Championship, fully-certified USATF course.
Expo Information: Expo Name: Napa Valley Marathon EXPO Date: March 5. Site: Napa Valley Marriott Hotel and Spa, 3425 Solano Avenue, Napa, CA 94558 Attendance: 3000. Selling? Yes. # of Booths: 12. Booth Size: 10x10 pipe and drape. Booth Price: $400. Stuff Packets?: Yes Cost: $200 if not a sponsor or another marathon.
Expo Coordinator: Al Brambrink, PO Box 4307, Napa, CA 94558-0430 Phone: (707) 255-2609 (evening) Fax: (707) 257-6515 Email: sbrambrink@aol.com
Event Director: David A Hill, CFE, CFS & Richard Benyo, P O Box 4307, Napa, CA 94558-0430 Phone: (707) 255-2609 (evening). Fax: (707) 257-6515 Email: nvm@napanet.net.

Little Rock Marathon
Race Date: 03/06/05
Little Rock, AR
URL: www.littlerockmarathon.com
Size: 3,800
Ancillary Events: Half marathon, relay marathon, 5k, kids marathon.
Features: World Biggest Medal (2004 - 4 1/2 inches), USATF-certified, Boston qualifier, 8-hour (and then some) time limit, scenic course that finishes in front of the Arkansas State Capital and a Rockin' Post race party.
Prize Structure Pending.
Men's Times: CR: 2:34:30 2004: 2:34:30
Women's Times: CR: 3:17:40 2004: 3:17:40
Elite Instructions: Some travel and lodging expenses available.
Elite Athlete Coordinator: Bill Torrey, 500 W. Markham, Room 108, Little Rock, AR 72201, (501) 455-2643 (evening), Fax: (501) 371-6832. Email: torrey@arkansasrunner.com
Expo Information: Expo Name: Little Rock Marathon Health & Fitness Expo/Show Dates: March 4-5. Site: Robinson Auditorium Exhibit Hall Attendance: 20,000. Selling? Yes. # of Booths: 100. Booth Size: 10x10. Booth Price: $325. Stuff Packets?: Yes Cost: $200 if not a sponsor or another marathon.
Expo Coordinator: Asst RD Gina Marchese Pharis, Email: gmarchese@littlerock.state.ar.us
Event Director: Geneva Hampton and Gina Marchese Pharis, 500 W. Markham, Room 108, Little Rock, AR 72201 Phone: (501) 371-4639 (day) Fax: 501-371-6832.
Email: ghampton@littlerock.state.ar.us

Knoxville Marathon
Race Date: 03/20/05
Knoxville, TN
URL: www.knoxvillemarathon.com
Size: Limited to the following: Marathon: 1,000 (including relay teams) Half Marathon: 2,000.
Other Events are limited to the following: 5k: 1,500, Kids 1.2 mile run: 500
Ancillary Events: Marathon Relay, Half marathon, 5k, kids run.
Features: All participants will finish in UT’s Neyland Stadium, one of the country’s most historied collegiate athletic facilities, and be featured on the JumboTron, a massive 51 feet high by 132 feet wide LED outdoor video board.
Prize Structure (Marathon): $13,400 Men: $2500-1500-500-200-100 40+ $1000-500-250-100-50. Women: Same as men.
Men's Times: NA
Women's Times: NA
Elite Instructions: Please contact (former Olympian) Mr. Tony Cosey at Eliteathletes@knoxvillemarathon.com for information related to Elite Athlete services.
Elite Athlete Coordinator: Mr. Tony Cosey, Eliteathletes@knoxvillemarathon.com
Expo Information: Expo Name: Knoxville Marathon Expo Dates: March 19-20. Site: Knoxville Convention Center, 701 Henley Street, Knoxville, TN 37902.
Attendance: NA. Selling? Yes. # of Booths: NA. Booth Size: 8x10. Booth Price: $350; 600-double booth.
Expo Coordinator: Email: exhibitors@knoxvillemarathon.com
Event Directors: Carl Sexton, Zane Hagy, and Eddie Reymond. Email: raceoperations@knoxvillemarathon.com
Race Day Operations: Eddie Reymond

April 2005

Sallie Mae 10k
Race Date: 04/17/05
Washington, DC
Revised: Prize Structure: $13,600 Men: $500-450-400-350-300-250-200-150-100-50. 40+: $500-450-400-350-300-250-200-150-100-50. Age Groups: $50 for 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89. College: $100-50. College 40+: $100-50 Wheelchair: $200-100-50. Women: Same as men in all categories.

Saint John's Jimmy Stewart Relay Marathon
Race Date: 04/17/05
Los Angeles (Griffith Park), CA
URL: http://www.stjohns.org/JSRM/Jimmy/26.2Mile.html
Size: 3800
Ancillary Events: Children's Fun Run, Health and Fitness Expo, Live Entertainment..
Features: Certified and fairly flat course, festival-like setting.
Expo Information: Expo Name: Saint John's Jimmy Stewart Relay Marathon Health and Fitness Expo, Griffith Park - Los Angeles. Dates: April 17.
Expo Coordinator: For Expo information: (310) 829-8968 or Email: marathon@stjohns.org
Attendance: 13,500. Selling? Yes. # of Booths: 30. Booth Size: 10x10 with canopy. Booth Price: NR. Stuff Packets?: Yes.
Event Director: Rosa Hernandez, 1328 22nd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404. Phone: (day) 310- 829-8968. Fax: 310-829-8911. Email: marathon@stjohns.org

Boston Marathon
Race Date: 04/18/05
Boston, MA
URL: www.baa.org
Revised Prize Structure: $575,000. Men: $100,000-40,000-22,500-18,000...1500 for 15th. Women: Same as men. Wheelchairs: $15,000-5000-2500-1500-1000.
Event Director: Dave McGillivray, Race Director, BAA, 40 Trinity Pl., 4th Floor, Boston, MA 02116. Phone: 617-236-1642 Fax: 617-236-4505 E-Mail: mile27@baa.org.

TC 1 Mile
Race Date: 04/28/05
Minneapolis, MN
URL: www.TwinCitiesMarathon.org
Size: 1000 limit.
Ancillary Event: Non-competitive wave to benefit Bolder Options, a local youth mentoring program.
Features: The race will have multiple waves by age group. The race is held in conjunction with the Twin Cities Marathon Registration Kick-Off Party and is part of the America’s Downtown Mile Race Series with events located in Washington, Idaho, Oregon and Colorado.
Prize Structure: $3000 in total prize money. Money will be awarded five deep for men and women in Open and Masters Divisions.

May 2005

Frederick Marathon
Race Date: 05/01/05
Frederick, MD
URL: www.frederickmarathon.org
Size: 1400
Ancillary Events: 2-Person Relay, 4-Person Relay, Twilight 5k, and Progressive Marathon.
Features: Fast, certified course with a great after party.
Prize Structure (Marathon): $2200 in total prize money. Men: $500-300-150. 40+: $150. Women: Same as men in all categories.
Men's Times: CR: 2:50:08 2004: 2:50:08 Last Money: 2:54:36
Women's Times: CR: 3:05:50 2004: 3:05:50 Last Money: 3:12:33
Elite Instructions: Runners with times better than 2:30 (men) and 2:50 (women) are eligible for covered entry fees and lodging expenses. Travel Date: April 1, 2005
Expo Information: Expo Name: Frederick Marathon Sports Expo. Dates: April 30. Site: Harry Grove Stadium Concourse, Frederick, MD.
Elite Athlete Coordinator: Same as RD.
Expo Coordinator: Same as RD.
Attendance: 3000. Selling? Yes. # of Booths: 20. Booth Size: 10x10. Booth Price: $150. Stuff Packets?: Yes. Cost: $250.
Event Director: Rachel Ridgway, PO Box 1574, Frederick, MD 21702 Phone: (877) 876-8882. Fax: (301) 865-0978. Email: info@frederickmarathon.org

Indianapolis Life 500 Festival Mini-Marathon (Half Marathon)
Race Date: 05/07/05
Indianapolis, IN
URL: www.500festival.com
Size: 20,000
Ancillary Events: 500 Festival 5k Run/Walk.
Features: Nation's largest half marathon. Fast flat course that loops thru Indy Motor Speedway. Certified course, ChampionChip timed.
Prize Structure (Half Marathon): $30,800 in prize money including $5100 for wheelchairs. Bonuses: WR: $25,000. Men: $3500-2000-1000-500-300-200-100. Top American: $1000. 40+: $500-300-250-200-100. Indiana Residents: $1000-600-400-200-100. 50+: $300-200-100. Wheelchairs: $1000-600-300. Women: Same as men in all categories except wheelchairs.
Men's Times: CR: 1:01:54 2004: 1:04:56. Last Money: 1:06:53
Women's Times: CR: 1:11:24 2003: 1:12.36 Last Money: 1:13:48
Elite Instructions: Expenses very limited. Submit bio sheet ASAP..
Elite Athlete Coordinator: Margaret Drew, 2960 N. Meridian, Indianapolis, IN 46208. Phone: 317-283-4036 Fax: 317-873-5803 Email: margdrew@aol.com
Expo Information: Expo Name: Mini-Marathon Health & Fitness Expo Dates: May 6-7 Site: Indiana Convention Center, Hall C, Indianapolis IN. Attendance: 27,000. Selling? Yes. # of Booths: 60+. Booth Size: 10x10. Booth Price: $750. Stuff Packets?: Yes Cost: $1500.
Expo Coordinator: Jim Furuya, 2960 N Meridian, Indianapolis, IN 46208. Phone: 317-614-6129. Fax: 317-614-6164 Email: jfuruya@500festival.com
Event Director: Jeff Graves, 2960 N Meridian, Indianapolis, IN 46208. Phone: 317-614-6128. Fax:317-614-6164 Email: jgraves@500festival.com.

CANCELLED - Oregon Track Classic
Race Date: 05/14/05
Portland, OR

The Kennett Run 10k/5k
Race Date: 05/14/05
Kennett Square, PA
URL: www.kennettrun.kennett.net
Size: 700
Ancillary Event: YMCA PoweRun 5k/10k
Prize Structure: $3000 in prize money. 10k: $200-100-50 5k: $200-100-50. PoweRun: 10k: $200-100-50. PoweRun 5k: $200-100-50 Women: Same as men in all categories.
Contact: Box 327, Kennett Square, PA 19348 E-mail: RunMaster@Kennett.net
Phone: 610 388-1556

Canon Mississauga Marathon
Race Date: 05/15/05
Mississauga, Ontario. Canada
URL: www.mississaugamarathon.com
Size: 5700
Ancillary Events: Fila Half-Marathon, Remington 10k, Marathon Corporate Relay Challenge, 10k Student Relay, Bell 2k Family Fun Run/Walk
Features: This point to point course is a fast net downhill. The course winds along the scenic Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail, and finishing on the edge of Lake Ontario at Lakefront Promenade Park.
Prize Structure: $7000 in prize money. Marathon: Men: $1000-500-250 Half-Marathon: Men: $500-250-125. 10k: Men: $500-250-125. Women: Same as men in all categories.
Expo Information: Name: Runner's Expo Dates: May 13, 14. Site: Mississauga YMCA.
Contact: Mississauga Marathon, Landmark Sport Group Inc., 1 City Centre Drive, Suite 301, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5B 1M2
Phone: 905-949-2931 Fax. 905-949-4984 (please do not fax individual entries)
E-mail: info@mississaugamarathon.com

Albertsons Bay to Breakers 12k
Race Date: 5/15/05
San Francisco, CA
Revised: Elite Athlete Coordinator: Josh Muxen, 650-322-2809 ext. 328.
E-mail: josh@smiweb.org.

Germantown 5-Miler
Race Date: 5/21/05
Germantown, MD
URL: www.germantown5miler.com
Size: 300
Ancillary Events: 2-Mile Fun Run, 1k Kids Run.
Prize Structure: $1200 in prize money.
Men: $300-200-100.
Women: Same as men.
Event Director: Danny Talmage, Phone: 301-871-0400. Fax: 301-871-0006. race@germantown5miler.com

Sun Valley Ketchum US Half Marathon (US Race Series)
Race Date: 5/29/05
Sun Valley (Ketchum), ID
URL: www.ushalf.com/sv.htm
Size: New.
Ancillary Events: 2-Person Relay.
Expo Information: Expo Name: Sun Valley Mountain Wellness Festival Date: May 27-30. Site: Sun Valley Resort, Sun Valley, ID.
Expo Coordinator: Christin Tippetts, 2005 Festival Director c_tippetts@yahoo.com or 208-726-5626. Tickets required to enter.
Event Director: U.S. Headquarters, U.S. Race Series, LLC., 180 Diamond St., San Francisco, Ca 94114
Event information: Matt Dockstader, US Race Series, infosv@usraceseries.com

June 2005

Dam to Dam 20k
Race Date: 06/4/05
Des Moines, IA
URL: www.damtodam.com
Size: 4300
Revised Prize Structure (20k): $6100 in price money.
Men: $1000-600-400-300-200-150-100. 40+: $200-100. Women: Same as men in all categories.

Newport 10,000 10k
Revised Status: OK
Revised Race Date: 06/11/05
Jersey City, NJ
URL: www.oymp.net/Raceinfo/newport.htm

Arby's Half Marathon and Women's Only 8k
Race Date: 06/12/05
Denver, CO
URL: www.rmrunning.com
Size: New
Ancillary Events: NR.
Features: Will be USATF sanctioned. Have entertainment and Runner's Village featuring a women's expo.
Prize Structure (Half Marathon): $25,000 in prize money. Bonuses: none. Men: $5000-3500-2500-1000-500. 40+: none. Women: Same as men in all categories.
Men's Times: CR: new 2004: new. Last Money: new
Women's Times: CR: new 2003: new Last Money: new
Elite Instructions: NR.
Elite Athlete Coordinator: Same as Event Director.
Expo Information: Expo Name: Runner's Village Dates: June 11-12 Site: Pepsi Center, 100 Chopper Dr., Denver, CO. Attendance: NR. Selling? Yes. # of Booths: 30+. Booth Size: 10x10 tent, table, 2 chairs. Booth Price: $1,000. Stuff Packets?: Yes Cost: Negotiable.
Expo Coordinator: Same as Event Director
Event Director: Barry Siff, 1507 North St., Boulder, CO 80304. Phone: 303-442-0041-D. Fax: 303-442-0041 Email: barry@SA30sports.com or info@bandmp.com.

Strive for Five 5K
Race Date: 06/18/05
Mount Prospect, IL
URL: www.mppd.org
Size: NA
Ancillary Events: 50 yd. dash (3-5 yr. olds) and Kiddie 1/4 mile (5-10yr. olds).
Prize Structure: $100. Men: $50. Women: Same as men.
Event Director: Julie Beck, 420 W. Dempster, Mt. Prospect, IL, 60056
Phone: 847-640-1000 (day). Fax: 847-364-2824. E-mail: jbeck@mppd.org

July 2005

Fifth Season 8k
Race Date: 07/04/05
Cedar Rapids, IA
Revised: Prize Structure: $15,000. Men: $2500-1000-600-500-400-350-300-250-200-175, 11th-13th $150, 14th-16th $125, 17th-20th $100. 40+: $250-150-100. State of Iowa: $250-150-100. Linn County: $250-150-100. Women: Same as men in all categories.
Revised: Event Director: Mike Regan, E-mail: mregan@bpccpa.com
Cell Phone: 319 530 2873
Revised: Elite Athlete Coordinator: William Bails, E-mail: roadrunr@netins.net
Phone: 563-942-6630, Cell Phone: 319-331-7939.

American Milers Club High Performance Series
Hosted by the Indiana Invaders Elite Development Club
Race Dates: 07/06, 07/09, 07/12
Bloomington, Indiana
July 6th race (800, 1500, 3000) and 9th race (800, 1500, 5000) will be held on Indiana University’s Billy Hayes Track
July 12th race (800, 1500) will be held at Center Grove High School
Prize Structure: $1000 will go to the best meet performance in the 800 or 1500 where the performance exceeds the following standards, 1:46.00/3:38.00 for men or 2:03.00/4:10.00 for women. Power Tables will be used to determine the single winner of this $1000 challenge.
Power Tables - based on a 10.0 scale:
http://www.indianainvaders.com/athletes/power_tables.html (MEN)
http://www.indianainvaders.com/athletes/power_tables_women.html (WOMEN)
Elite Athlete Coordinator: Greg Harger, 317 289-4018; greg.harger@indianainvaders.com; http://www.indianainvaders.com

Indian Path Medical Center/Suntrust Bank Crazy 8's 8k Run
Race Date: 7/16/05
Kingsport, TN
URL: www.crazy8s.org
Size: 2200
Revised Prize Structure: (8k): $11,200 Bonuses: $20,000 Men: $2000-1200-800-500-300-200-150-100, plus $50 time incentives for first 5 men under 25:00 who do not finish in the top 8. Women: $2000-1200-800-500-400-300-200-100, plus $50 time incentives for first 5 women under 29:00 who do not finish in the top 8. Miscellaneous Prize: $100 top local male & female.
Revised Elite Instructions: Travel/lodging considered for men sub 24:00, women sub 28:00, comp entries for men sub 25:00, women sub 30:00. Travel Date: June 15, 2005.
Men's Times: CR: 22:03 2004: 22:16 Last Money: 24:42 Women: 24:28 2004: 26:12 Last Money: 27:58
Elite Athlete Coordinator: Hank Brown, 1548 Belmeade Dr., Kingsport, TN, 37664
Phone: 423-963-1046 (day). E-mail: hankelope@hotmail.com
Revised Expo Information: Name: Crazy 8's Expo Dates: July 16 Site: Green Acres Shopping Center, Eastman Rd,. Kingsport, TN Attendance: NA. Selling?: Yes. Booth Size: Undetermined. Stuff Packets: No.
Revised Expo Coordinator: Natalie Whitlock, 1548 Belmeade Dr., Kingsport, TN, 37664
Phone: 423-229-4022 (day). E-mail: natalie@eastman.com
Revised Event Director: Tyler Hobbs, Phone: 423-817-2696 (day), E-mail: tphobbs1@chartertn.net

Chicago Big 10k Run
Race Date: 07/17/05
Chicago, IL
URL: www.chicagobigten.com
Size: 5000
Features: Post race tail-gate party.
Prize Structure: Not determined.
Event Director: Susan Nicholl, PO Box 802509 Chicago IL60680 . Phone: (312) 347-0233. Fax: (312) 347-0235 Email: thehalfmarathon@aol.com.

Foot RX Crazy Mile
Race Date: 7/19/05
Kingsport, TN
Size: 9
URL: http://www.crazy8s.org/EliteAthletes%202005.htm
Ancillary Events: Children's Mile/ Sprint races, open races, 100, 400, 800, Mile, 2 mile
Features: A standard English mile run on a 400m track. Part of Kingsport TN's Fun Fest
Festival http://www.funfest.net/index.html
Prize Structure: Mile Elite: $250-150-100-50
Men's Times: CR: 4:01.63 2004: 4:01.63 Last Money: 4:04:6
Elite Athlete Coordinator: Same as RD
Travel Guidelines: Athlete must be able to run 1500m in 3:49 or less to be considered for travel. Travel date: 7/15/05
Event Director: Nick A. Whited, 116 eagle Street, Richlands, VA 24641. Phone: 276 498 7411, ext 2085 (W) (day) E-mail: asicsman@hotmail.com

Johnnycake Jog Five Mile Race
Race Date: 7/24/05
Painesville Township, OH
Size: 1000
URL: www.news-hearld.com
Features: Certified loop course on paved surface.
Prize Structure: $2300 in total prize money, $600 in bonuses. Men: $400-300-200-250-100. 40+: $300. Women: Same as men in all categories.
Men's Times: CR: 23:26 2004: 23:58.
Women's Times: CR: 26:31 2004: 27:34.
Elite Athlete Coordinator: Same as RD.
Event Director: Race Director, 21745 Whittlesay Lane; Rocky River, Ohio 44116 Phone: (440) 331-3544. Fax: (440) 331-3544. Email: DavidCamerino@msn.com

August 2005

Chicago Distance Classic Half Marathon
Race Date: 8/7/05
Chicago, IL
Size: 5000+
Ancillary Events: 5k
URL: www.johnbinghamracing.com
Features: Beautiful, fast course, certified, celebration afterwards, every finisher gets a medal, course open for four hours.
Prize Money: '04: $800 in prize money. Expected to be similar in '05.
Bonuses: First male and female Illinois finisher will receive round trip airline tickets anywhere in the continental U.S. where Northwest flies.
Men: $250-100-50. 40+: none.
Women: $250-100-50. 40+: none.
Event Director: Beth Salinger, 312-573-1737 (D); beth@endurance-marketing.com

SBLI Falmouth Road Race 7 Miles
Race Date: 8/14/05
Falmouth, MA
Size: 9500
URL: www.FalmouthRoadRace.com
Features: Small-town oceanfront race with elite field and family appeal. Also Invitational Mile with prize money on Aug 13.
Prize Structure: (7 Mile) $112,000 in prize money: $35,000 for U.S., $56,200 for open. Men: $11,000...100 for 15th. U.S. runners: $5500...300 for 10th (double-dipping for U.S.). 40+: $3000...250 for 5th. 50+: $750. Wheelchair: $1000-750-500-250. Women: Same as men in all categories.
Elite: Instructions: Call by June 15th.
Men's Times: CR: 31:08 2004: 31:08. Last Money: 33:12 (33:40-U.S.).
Women's Times: CR: 35:13 2004: 36:13. Last Money: 39:41 (40:21-U.S.)
Elite Athlete Coordinator: Same as RD.
Expo Information: Name: SBLI Falmouth Road Race Expo Dates: August 13 Site: Gus Canty Recreation Center, Falmouth, MA Attendance: 8000 Selling? Y. # of Booths: 50 Booth Size: 8x8 Booth Price: $300
Misc.: Contact Expo Director for stuffing packets info.
Expo Coordinator: Elizabeth Sherman Phone: 508-540-7545/774-392-0368 E-Mail: falmouthexpo@aol.com
Event Director: Richard Sherman, PO Box 732, Falmouth, MA 02541-0732, Phone: (508) 540-7000, Fax: (508) 540-5751 E-mail: falmouthrr@aol.com

Leading Ladies Marathon
Race Date: 8/14/05
Lead, SD
Size: New
URL: http://leadingladiesmarathon.com
Features: A gentle down-hill 26.2 mile journey through Spearfish Canyon from Lead to Spearfish... scenic, serene, spectacular. Savor the relaxed pace of a Dakota day, and the inimitable western hospitality of the mystical Black Hills.
Expo Information: Expo Name: Leading Ladies Marathon Expo Expo Dates: August 12,13 Site: Holiday Inn, Spearfish, SD
Contact: edoll@rushmore.com

Mahomet Half Marathon and 5K Race
Race Date: 8/20/05
Mahomet, IL
Size: 200
URL: http://maycrace.home.mchsi.com
Ancillary Events: 5k Fun Walk.
Features: Certified half marathon and 5k courses, benefits local youth club.
Prize Structure (half-marathon and 5k): $600 in total prize money. Men: $200 1st only half-marathon, $100 1st only 5k. Women: Same as men in all categories.
Men's Times: CR: 1:13:49 (half); 15:47 (5k) 2004: 1:18:22 (half);17:10 (5k). Last Money: 1:18:22 (half);17:10 (5k).
Women's Times: CR: 1:24:04 (half); 17:00 (5k) 2004: 1:31:59 (half); 17:00 (5k). Last Money: 1:31:59 (half); 17:00 (5k).
Event Director: Joe Bails, 206 Ridge Rd., Mahomet, IL 61853 Phone: 217-766-9008. Email: jkbails@mchsi.com

September 2005

Ciudad de Maracaibo
Race Date: 9/3/05
Maracaibo, Zulia State, Venezuela
Size: 1350
URL: www.maratonciudaddemaracaibo.com
Features: FVA certified course
Prize Structure (21k): $46,000 it total prize money.
Men: $15,000-5000-300 Women: Same as men.
Men's Times: CR: 1:04. Women's Times: CR: 1:12.
Elite Instructions: Only lodging expenses. Travel date: August 25.
Event Director: Christian Quintero, Estadio Alejnadro Borges Maracaibo Venezuela-Oficinas, de IMDEPREC - 4110 Phone: 58-4146434970 (day) Email: quinterochristian@hotmail.com or cquintero@maratonciudaddemaracaibo.com

Celebrate Westlake 5 Mile Race
Race Date: 9/03/05
Westlake, OH
Size: 1500
URL: www.celebratewestlake.com
Ancillary Events: 3.4 mile walk, 1 mile kids fun run, and 1/2 mike kids fun run.
Features: Flat loop certified course on residential streets and through Bradley Woods Metro Parks.
Prize Structure (5 Mile): $4000 in total prize money, $1000 for course record bonus. Men: $1000-400-300-200-100. 40+: $300. Women: Same as men in all categories.
Men's Times: CR: 23:27 2004: 23:58. Last Money: 23:58.
Women's Times: CR: 26:21 2004: 26:21. Last Money: 26:21.
Elite Athlete Coordinator: Same as RD.
Expo Information: Expo Name: Celebrate Westlake Health & Fitness Expo. Date: Sept. 3, 2005. Site: St. Johns West Shore Hospital, Westlake, Ohio. Attendance: 1500. Selling?: Yes. # of Booths: 50. Booth Size: 6x10. Booth Price: $250. Stuff Packets?: Yes Cost: ?.
Expo Coordinator: Cynthia Rimko Phone: (440) 827-5311.
Event Director: Dave Camerino, 21745 Whittlesay Lane; Rocky River, Ohio 44116 Phone: (440) 331-3544. Fax: (440) 331-3544. Email: DavidCamerino@msn.com

Abbitt Realty Bay Days 10K
Race Date: 9/10/05
Hampton, VA
Size:
URL: www.abbittrealty.com
Ancillary Events: 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk.
Features: The 10k run/walk winds through beautiful downtown Hampton and residential areas, along the scenic Hampton Roads shoreline.
Prize Structure: $3000 in total prize money. Men: $500-250-100-50. 40+: $250-125-50 50+: $125-50-25. Women: Same as men in all categories. Bonuses: Time and record bonuses.
Elite athlete coordinator: Rick Platt, 757-229-7375, rickplatt@juno.com
Race Information Contacts: Abbitt Realty Bay Days 10K, 2114 Executive Drive, Hampton, VA 23666, Phone: 757-827-1144. Fax: 757-827-1213 E-mail: ygoodwin@abbitt.com

St. Joseph Medical Center Run to Remember 5k
Race Date: 9/11/05
Baltimore, MD
Size: 1200
URL: www.charmcityrun.com
Ancillary Events: 1 mile walk.
Prize Structure: $1800 in total prize money. Men: $250-150-100 Women: Same as men.
40+: $100. Top Law Enforcement and Fire employee: $75. Top Law Enforcement and Fire Baltimore City: $75.
Event Director: Dave Cooley, PO Box 5464, Towson, MD 21285. E-mail: dcoolman@charmcityrun.com Phone: 410-377-8882.

Joe Keeper - Angela Chalmers Celebration Run
Race Date: 9/11/05
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Size: 300
URL: http://www.mfnerc.org/joekeeper
Ancillary Events: 5k, 10k.
Features: Provincial 5k Championship, 2005 Canadian Masters Championship.
Prize Structure (5k): $2000 in total prize money. Men: $500-300-200. Women: Same as men in all categories.
Men's Times: CR: 14:54 2004: 15:24.
Women's Times: CR: 16:20 2004: 20:21.
Event Director: Rocky McKay, 240 Aldine St., Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3J 3B1 Phone: (d)204-940-7041 Fax: 204-942-2490 E-mail: romckay@mts.net

Jefferson Hospital Philadelphia Distance Run Half Marathon
Race Date: 9/18/05
Philadelphia, PA
Size: 8,500+
URL: www.runphilly.com
UPDATE: Prize Structure: (Half Marathon): $63,000 in prize money. CR: $5000. Men: $8000-5000-3000-2000-1500-1250-1000...500 for 10th. 40+: $1000-500-250. 1st Philadelphia: $1000. Women: Same as men in all categories.
Elite Athlete Coordinator: Michael Long, Elite Racing, 5452 Oberlin Dr., San Diego, CA 92121 Phone: 858-450-6510; 800-311-1255 (day) Fax: 858-450-6509 E-Mail: mlong@eliteracing.com

Name Change:
The LaSalle Bank Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo
(previously Standard Federal Bank Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo)
New: Race Date: 9/25/05
Detroit, MI
Size: 2300
URL: http://www.runwilddetroitzoo.com/
New: Ancillary Events: 5k run, 10k run, 1 mile walk.
Features: The 5k and 10k are both flat courses that run around the outside of The Detroit Zoo grounds and are USATF certified. The post race party celebration is held inside the zoo grounds
Update: Prize Structure: (5k,10k) $10,000 in prize money (up from $5000).
New: Elite Athlete Coordinator: Stephanie Tenyak E-mail: stephanie.m.tenyak@abnamro.com Fax: 312-904-9820
New: Event Director: Race Director, LaSalle Bank, Detroit Zoological Society, PO Box 8237, Royal Oak, MI 48068 Phone: 248-541-5717, ext. 4 Fax: 248-541-2489

The Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race 10K and 5K
Race Date: 9/25/05
Projected Date: 9/24/06
Pittsburgh, PA
Size: 9000
URL: www.rungreatrace.com
Ancillary Events: Dollar Bank Junior Great Race (One Mile Fun Run, 50 Yard Tot Trot, Diaper Dash), Great Race 5K Walk, Allegheny General Hospital Running Clinic.
Features: Championchip, certified course, team competition, wheelchair competition, 10k Weight Class Competition, Awards Ceremony.
Expo Information: Expo Name: Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Sports, Health and
Fitness Expo. Date: Sept. 23 (11:00am-8:00 pm) 24 (9:00am-5:00pm). Site: TBD, Pittsburgh, PA Attendance: 10,000. Selling?: Yes. # of Booths: 50. Booth Size: 8x10 - each booth will be provided with a 6' draped table, 2 chairs, and a 7" x 44" sign identifying the booth. Booth Price: $525 if selling, $475 if demonstrating/promoting, $275 per each additional booth. $200.00 per each phone line for credit card verification. Additional tables: $10.00 rental fee per table.. Stuff Packets?: Yes Cost:?. $0-1000.
Expo Coordinator: Sara Durzo, 459 City-County Building, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone: 412-255-2493 (day) Fax: 412-255-2352
Event Director: Michael T. Radley, 400 City-County Building, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone: 412-255-2493 (day) Fax: 412-255-2352 E-mail: mike.radley@city.pittsburgh.pa.us

Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon
Race Date: 9/25/05
Projected Date:
Toronto, ON, Canada
Size: 15,000
URL: www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com
Ancillary Events: Half-marathon, 5k run and walk, and wheelchair..
Features: ChampionChip timing, wheelchair competition, Awards Ceremony.
Prize Structure: $70,000 (Canadian Dollars) in total prize money. Marathon Men: $15,000-7500-3000-2000-1000-500. 40+: $500-300-200 plus $500 for any new masters age group world record. Women: Same as men in all categories. Bonuses: Male winner gets $1000 for each minute under 2:15, Female winner gets $1000 for each minute under 2:32. Canadian Bonuses: $1000-500-250. Top Ontario Male and Female: $500
Half Marathon Men: $1000-500-250. Women: Same as men.
Elite Instructions: Contact alnbrookes@aol.com or davereid298@rogers.com.
Men's Times: CR: 2:14:50. 2004: 2:14:50. Last Money: 2:30:01
Women's Times: CR: 2:36:31. 2004: 2:39:31 Last Money: 3:08:29
Expo Information: Expo Name: Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon Expo. Date: Sept. 23, (11:00am-8:00 pm) 24 (10:00am-6:00pm). Site: Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Attendance: 15,000. Selling?: Yes. # of Booths: 50. Booth Size: NA. Booth Price: $7.50-8.00 per sq foot. Booth includes, back and side drapes (if appropriate) and booth cleaning. Stuff Packets?: NA Cost:?. NA.
Expo Coordinator: http://www.marathonexpo.com/stwm/
Phone: 416-944-2765 Fax: 416-944-8527
Technical Race Director: Dave Reid, 33 Bloor Street East, Toronto, ON, Canada M4W 3T4
Phone: 416-944-2765 Fax: 416-944-2765 E-mail: davereid298@rogers.com
Executive Director: Alan Brookes, 33 Bloor Street East, Toronto, ON, Canada M4W E-mail: alnbrookes@aol.com
Phone: 416-944-2765 Fax: 416-944-2765

October 2005

IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
Race Date: 10/1/05
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
URL: www.iaaf.org
Features: Selection by IAAF National Federations
Prize Structure: To be determined.
Event Director: Event Director, IAAF, 17 Rue Princesse, Florestine, MC 9800, Monaco Cedex. Phone: +377-93-0-88-88. Fax: +377-93-15-95-15.

Milwaukee's Lakefront Marathon
Race Date: 10/02/05 (next year Oct. 1, 2006)
Milwaukee, WI
Size: 2100
URL: www.badgerlandstriders.org/lakefront
Ancillary Events: Four-person Relay.
Features: This flat and fast point-to-point course winds through charming communities along the scenic Wisconsin shore of Lake Michigan tofinish in Veteran’s Park in down town Milwaukee. The many wonderful and well stocked aid stations as well as a manageable number of race participants make this event popular with running enthusiasts and a great place to qualify for Boston. Despite very strong headwinds in 2004, 97%
finished and 15% qualified for Boston. Lakefront also offers a unique opportunity for four-person relay participation.
Prize Structure: $2200 in total prize money. Men: $500-300-100. 40+: $100. Women: Same as men in all categories.
Men's Times: CR: 2:14:09.
Women's Times: CR: 2:29:15.
Event Director: Kristine Hinrichs, PO Box 185 Milwaukee, WI 53201 Phone: (414) 291-2647. Email: lfm@execpc.com.

Joel P Spector Run 10k
Revised Status: OK
Race Date: 10/2/05
Washington Township, NJ
URL: www.OYMP.net

Disney's Race For The Taste 10k
Race Date: 10/09/05
Orlando, FL
Size: 1400
URL: www.disneyworldofsports.disney.go.com
Ancillary Events: USATF Club Co-Ed 10km Team Challenge, Kids' Races.
Features: USATF Certified Course.
UPDATE Prize Structure (Team Challenge Only): $14,000 in total prize money. Open: $4000-3000-2000-1250-750 40+, 50+, 60+, 70+ $500-250.
Team Information: Each team will consist of a maximum of five (5) athletes, and must be made up of a maximum of three men and a minimum of two women. For scoring purposes, three athletes will score, one of which must be a female. Team finish order will be based on the lowest combined team time. For entry information visit www.usatf.org/events/2005/USATFClubCoEd10kmTeamChallenge.
Elite Athlete Coordinator: Same as RD
Expo Information: Name: Go The Distance Expo Dates: Oct. 7-8 Site: Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex Attendance: 7500. Selling? Yes. # of Booths: NA. Booth Size: 10' x 10' and 10' x 20'. Booth Price: Starting at $525-725. Stuff Packets?: Yes. Cost: $150-300.
Expo Coordinator: Same as RD, E-mail: wdw.sports.marathon.expo@disneysports.com
Event Director: PO Box 10,000, Phone: (d)407-938-3398, Fax: 407-938-3412 E-mail: wdw.sports.marathon.endurance@disneysports.com

Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Bank Marathon
Race Date: 10/23/05
Detroit, MI
Size: 6,000+
URL: www.detroitfreepressmarathon.com
Ancillary Events: Half Marathon, Reebok Relays (National Invitational), 5k Run, 5k Kids run.
Features: Course crosses into Canada via Ambassador Bridge, returns through tunnel. Start at Tiger Baseball Park; finish Ford Football arena.
Prize Structure: (Marathon): $30,000 in prize money (includes $1,250 for 5-person relay teams and $500 for 2-person teams), plus $8,000 for wheelchairs. Bonuses: $2000 bonus to 1st sub-2:17 male, 1st sub-2:40 female. CR: $3000. Men: $5000-3000-1500-1000-750. 40+: $750-500-250. 1st Detroit: $100. 1st Windsor: $100. Double dipping for masters allowed. Women: Same as men in all categories.
Elite Instructions: Expenses considered on a case-by-case basis.
Men's Times: CR: 2:13:07 2003: 2:19:15 Last Money: 2:31:41 Women: CR: 2:34:16 2003: 2:34:16 Last Money: 3:15:00
Elite Athlete Coordinator: Doug Kurtis Phone: 313-845-0617 E-Mail: dkurtis@ford.com
Expo Information: Name: Whole Foods Market Health & Fitness Expo Dates: Oct. 21 (3pm to 8pm) - 22 (10am to 7pm) Site: COBO Conference/Exhibition Center, One Washington Blvd., Detroit, MI 48226 Attendance: 20,000. Selling? Yes. # of Booths: 90. Booth Size: 10' x 10'. Booth Price: Starting at $500. Stuff Packets?: Yes. Cost: $250 for exhibitors and for product samples, $500 for non-exhibitors .
Expo Coordinator: Bill Ewing Phone: 248-848-4734 Fax: 248-848-4704 E-Mail: Bill_Ewing@cknainc.com
Event Director: Patricia Dlugokinski, Detroit Free Press Marathon, 600 W. Fort St., Detroit, MI 48226 Phone: 313-222-6676 FAX: 313-222-6676 E-Mail: marathon@freepress.com

Marine Corps Marathon
Race Date: 10/30/2005 Washington, DC
Size: 30,000
URL: www.marinemarathon.com
Ancillary Events: MCM Healthy Kids Fun Run, 8k.
Features: USATF certified course; flat and fast; ChampionChip timed. Large Runners' Expo.
Expo Information: Name: Marine Corps Marathon Runners' Expo. Expo Dates: Oct. 28-29. Site: D.C. Armory, Washington, DC. Attendance: 90,000-100,000. Selling? Yes. # of Booths: 210. Booth Size: 10' x 10'. Booth Price: starting at $2100. Stuff Packets?: No.
Expo Coordinator: PO Box 188, Quantico, VA 22134 Phone: 703-432-1164 Fax: 703-784-2265.
Event Director: Rick Nealis, PO Box 188, Quantico VA 22134 Phone: 800-Run-USMC Fax: 703,784-2265 Email: marine.marathon@usmc.mil.

November 2005

ING New York City Marathon
Race Date: 11/06/05
New York, NY
Size: 36,562
URL: www.ingnycmarathon.org
Additional Prize Money: Women: $30,000-20,000-10,000-5000 additional prize money for top four women across the line. This money is in addition to the prize money payouts in the original listing for this race on p. 259 of the 2005 Directory.
Revised Event Director: Mary Wittenberg, NYRRC, 9 East 89th St., New York, NY 10128 Phone: 212-860-4455; Fax: 212-860-9754.
New Expo Information: www.ingnycmarathonexpo.com Dates: Nov. 3-5 Booth Price: $3,500-29,250.
New Expo Coordinator: Peter Ciaccia, Director, Business Development, New York Road Runners, Phone: 212-423-2275, Fax: 212.860.1147, pciaccia@nyrr.org

A1A Marathon
Race Date: 11/12/05
Fort Lauderdale, FL
URL: www.a1amarathon.com
Features: Inauagural race for 2005 along South Florida's beach.
Ancillary Events: Half-marathon.
Expo Information: Name: A1A Marathon Expo Dates: Nov 9-11. Site: NA Selling:? Yes
Booth Size: 10x20. Booth Price: contact coordinator.
Expo Coordinator: Chris Laskey, 1060 Holland Dr, Suite 3L Boca Raton, FL 33487
Phone: 561-241-3801 (day), Fax: 561-241-3805 E-mail: claskey@exclusivesports.com
Event Director: Steve Tebon, 1060 Holland Dr, Suite 3L Boca Raton, FL 33487 Phone: 561-241-3801 (day) Fax: 561-241-3805

Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot 5K/10K and Seagate Elite Athlete 5K
Race Date: 11/24/05
San Jose, CA
Size: 2000 (projected)
URL: www.svlg.net
Prize Structure: (Seagate Elite 5k): $9,000. Bonuses: $5000 for the first U.S. male and/or female setting a U.S. 5K open road record. Records (as of 10/5/05): Men: 13:24 Marc Davis (CO) Carlsbad 5000, CA 03/31/96 Women: 14:54 Deena Drossin (CA) Carlsbad 5000, CA 04/07/02. Seagate 5K: Men: $2500/1500/500. Women: Same as men.
Elite Instructions: Complimentary entry - Hotel Accommodations: One night (Wednesday, Nov. 23) for selected athletes. Seeded starting line position in separate elite 5K race.
Consideration - Invited Athlete Status: Sub-14:30 men/ Sub-16:30 women (or equivalent) in last 18 months suggested for consideration. Slower times (Sub-14:45 men/Sub-17:45 women) may be considered for sub-elite status (comp entry only).
Elite Athlete Coordinator: Mark Winitz, Win-It! z Sports Public Relations, P.O. Box 1621, Los Altos, CA 94023. E-Mail: winitz@earthlink.net Phone: 650-948-0618 Fax: 650-949-2172.

December 2005

Savannah River Bridge Run 5k/10k
Race Date: 12/03/05
Savannah, GA
Size: 2000
URL: www.savannariverbridgerun.com
Ancillary Event: Free Kiddies run.
Prize Structure: (10k): $5600 Men: $1000-500-250. 40+: $400-200-100. Women: Same as men in all categories. Costume Division: $400-200-100.
Expo Information: Name: Fleet Feet Sports Expo Date: 12/02/05 Site: Savannah Civic Center. Email: robert@fleetfeetsavannah.com. Phone: Fleet Feet Savannah, 912-355-3527

St. Jude Memphis Marathon & Half Marathon
Race Date: 12/03/05
Projected Date: 12/02/06
Memphis, TN
Size: 5085
URL: www.stjudemarathon.org
Features: Get ready for a truly rewarding marathon experience, with a course that guides you through the Home of the Blues, the Birthplace of Rock 'n Roll, and Southern Hospitality. And, help the kids of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital battle the fight of their lives!
Prize Structure: (Marathon and Half Marathon): $30,000. Breakdown of purse total under review. Bonuses: $1,000 to first sub 2:18 marathon male; $1,000 to first sub 2:40 marathon female. Marathon: $4000 -1st place. 40+: $1000 - 1st place. Women: Same as men in all categories. Half Marathon: $1500 - 1st place. 40+: $750 - 1st place. Women: Same as men in all categories.
Men's Times: CR: 2:20:52. 2004: 2:28. Last Money: 2:23:08.
Women: CR: 2:42:40. 2004: 2:42:40. Last Money: 2:52:52.
Elite Instructions: Will consider covering hotel expense. Travel Date: 10/01/05.
Elite Athlete Coordinator: Trish Headley, 8246 Whispering Pines Circle, Germantown, TN 38139. Phone: 901-757-8751 (day). Fax: 901-309-3309.
Email: thead000@midsouth.rr.com
Expo Information: Name: St. Jude Memphis Marathon Expo. Dates: Dec. 1-2. Site: Memphis Cook Convention Center, Memphis, TN. Attendance: 8000. Selling? Yes. # of Booths: 20-30. Booth Size: 10' x 10'. Booth Price: US $600. Stuff Packets?: No.
Expo Coordinator: Dwight Drinkard, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Phone: 901-578-2038 (day). Fax: 901-578-2086. Email: dwight.drinkard@stjude.org
Event Director: Wain Rubenstein, c/o Dwight Drinkard, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN
38117. Phone: 901-405-8491 (day). Fax: 901-578-2806. Email: wrubenstei@aol.com

New Las Vegas Marathon
Status: OK
Race Date: 12/4/05
Las Vegas, NV
Size: 15,000 runner cap
URL: www.LVmarathon.com
Ancillary Events: New Las Vegas Marathon Expo (December 2 & 3), Pasta Party (December 3)
Features: First Marathon in history to run the world famous Las Vegas Strip. Fast and flat loop course starts and finishes in front of Mandalay Bay.
Prize Structure: To be announced.|
Course Records: Debut event
Elite Athlete Coordinator: To be determined.
Expo Information: Name: New Las Vegas Marathon Expo Dates: December 2-3, location to be announced. Attendance: 75,000. Selling? Yes. # of Booths: tbd Booth Size: start at 10'x10', with table, pipe and drape, and chairs. Booth Price: tbd Stuff Packets?: Yes. Cost: tbd
Expo Coordinator: Expo Sales, John Wilson (310)444-5544, jwilson@newlasvegasmarathon.com
Event Director: Terry Collier, 2725 E. Desert Inn Rd., Suite 180 Las Vegas, NV 89121 Phone: 702-731-1052

Brian's Run 10k
Status: OK
Race Date: 12/4/05
West Chester, PA
Update: Elite Athlete Coordinators: Kim Saddic & Hussein Makke, Elite Sports Management International, 790 E. Market Street, Ste. 370, West Chester, PA 19382, www.esmintl.com Phone: 610-436-1164, Fax: 610-436-6628, email:esmi@esmintl.com
Update: Event Director: Bob Rimkis, Phone: 610-429-9610, runnerdoc@comcast.net

Reggae Marathon & Half Marathon
Race Date: 12/05/05
Projected Date: 12/03/06
Negril, Jamaica
Size: 466
URL: www.reggaemarathon.com
Features: Mostly flat & fast course; expo; worlds best pasta party and victory party, reggae music on course.
Prize Structure: (Marathon and Half Marathon): Over US $12,000. Marathon: $1500-1000-750. 40+: $300-200-100. Women: Same as men in all categories. Half Marathon: $750-400-200. 40+: $150-100-50. Women: Same as men in all categories.
Bonuses: Overall Jamaican winners-male and female - 1st -3rd Marathon and Half Marathon, total US $1290; Total for High School Boys & Girls - US $1096. Additionally Corporate Cash incentives to be announced.
Men's Times: CR: 2:21 2004: 2:28 Last Money: NA
Women: CR: 2:42 2004: 3:14 Last Money: NA
Elite Athlete Coordinator: Same as RD.
Expo Information: Name: 2005 Reggae Marathon & Half Marathon Expo. Dates: Dec. 1-3. Site: Couples Swept Away Sports Complex, Negril, Jamaica. Attendance: 1000. Selling? Yes. # of Booths: 20. Booth Size: 10' x 10'. Booth Price: US $400. Stuff Packets?: Yes. Cost: $200.
Expo Coordinator: Diane C. Ellis, 87-89 Tower Street, Kingston, Jamaica. Phone: 876-942-3846 (day). Fax: 876-942-2815. Email: frandan@cwjamaica.com
Event Director: Alfred Francis, 87-89 Tower Street, Kingston, Jamaica. Phone: 876-942-3846 (day). Fax: 876-942-2815. Email: frandan@cwjamaica.com.

Run Barbados 2005
Race Date: 12/04/05-12/05/05
Barbados, Caribbean
URL: www.runbarbados.org
Ancillary Events: 10k - Dec 4th, 21k/Marathon - Dec 5
Prize Structure: (may increase) same in all events: $1000-500-250-150-100.
Elite Instructions: Athletes with the following times will be considered for travel/lodging and per diem for 5-7 days: Men: 10km-29:20/ 21km--65:00/ mar-2:22; Women: 10km-33:30/ 21km-74:30/ mar-2:50. The field will be finalized no later than Oct. 15.
Elite Athletic Coordinator: Tim Forrester Phone: 905-5469803
E-mail: timothy@interlynx.net