The 19th Northern Central Trail Marathon & Relay
9:30AM Saturday, November 29, 2008
Sparks, MD
Description
The Northern Central Trail Marathon and Marathon Relay are held the Saturday after Thanksgiving in northern Baltimore County, Maryland.
The race is an out and back course primarily along the Northern Central Railroad Trail. The start and finish are at Sparks Elementary School, and the first and last few miles of the race are on rural paved roads. A few hills occur on the paved roads that begin and end the course, but most of the race is on the flat stretches of the NCR Trail. The trail surface is a compacted combination of dirt and fine stone. The trail winds along the Gunpowder River, through quiet farmland.
The Two-Person Relay covers the same route at the same time as the marathon. Each team member runs a 13.1 mile leg of the relay.
Maps
Applications and Fees
Participants can register by mailing a print application before November 15th, or by registering online before November 20th. There is no race day registration.
Note: The Two-Person Relay is limited to 50 teams and always fills up early, typically before November 1st.
Please indicate your membership in an RRCA or MDRRCA affiliated running club for championships described in Premiums.
| Registration Date | Marathon Fee | Team Fee for Relay |
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| through July 31 | $55 | $85 |
| August 1 through November 2 | $65 | $105 |
| November 3 through November 28 | $75 | $125 |
| Note: Runners will be invoiced for $60 for failure to return AMB timing chip. | ||
Premiums and Amenities
Premiums will be announced and displayed here when determined.
| Recognized by Running Times magazine in 2008 as a top ten marathon for percentage of finishers qualifying for The Boston Marathon. |
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Awards
The awards ceremony will follow the race in the Sparks Elementary School gym. Awards will not be mailed.
| Category | Depth |
|---|---|
| Open | top 5 men top 5 women |
| Masters | top 2 men top 2 women |
Age Group
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top 3 men in each group top 3 women in each group |
Team Relay
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top 2 teams in each group |
| No duplication of any awards! | |
| Category | Marathon Time |
|---|---|
| Open Men | 2:25:18 |
| Open Women | 2:47:25 |
| Masters Men | 2:36:03 |
| Masters Women | 3:04:02 |
| $150 for new record in category | |
Packet Pickup
Friday packet pickup to be announced
Race morning at the race start, beginning at 7:30AM
Parking & Shuttle Bus
Due to the small amount of parking at Sparks Elementary School and our need to move relay participants and race volunteers through that area, we ask that you park at Western Run Business Park, 14550 York Road, (map) and use our shuttle bus. Shuttle service begins at 7:30AM, and buses run frequently before and after the race.
Nearby Lodging & Eating
Four miles south of the race start lodging, dining, and shopping are available along Shawan Road and the York Road corrider.
Contact
If you have questions please email NCRTrailMarathon@gmail.com.
Race Directors: Dave Cooley, Christy St. Clair, and Tom Nasuta