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NEW!! 2008 RACE RESULTS
Complete results of the marathon, half marathon, and 5K races are posted here!
What Participants are Saying
I thought the organizers did a great job with this race. The course was fantastic. The support was phenomenal with plenty of stops close to the end of the course. I would recommend this race to anyone.
D.R. Nebraska
I was very pleased with everything from packet pickup, transportation and the route. It was a well organized event. I left Olathe with a very positive experience.
R.P. Iowa
This is the 4th time I have run this race. It gets better each year. They have fixed the issues from past years. I like this course. It is flat. This may be the best set up finish line for spectators and family from all the races that I have run. This was a great race. I highly recommend this run.
J.B. Kansas
This was my 7th marathon and I thought it was well done. I enjoyed meeting people from all over the United States (plus 2 foreign countries were represented). The course was varied and well manned with traffic flow well orchestrated. I love the T-shirt and wore it on race day. I'm sure I will be wearing it all summer. The medal is beautiful with a
uniquely Kansas logo. I liked the finish line in downtown Olathe. I hope to return next year with family members.
C.P. Kansas
This was my first marathon, and overall, I enjoyed it very much. The race was well organized and very enjoyable. The big-'ol medal given for completing the marathon was also a terrific keepsake.
S.H. Kansas
Olathe Marathon
The marathon will start at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2008, at the
Gardner-Edgerton High School, Madison & Waverly. The course will finish
in downtown Olathe at Park & Cherry Streets. For more information,
please download a pdf of the event
brochure and/or our FAQs.
With a USATF certified and sanctioned course, the Olathe Marathon serves
as a Boston Qualifier. Course protection provided until 1:00 p.m., after
which participants must use sidewalks. Finish line open until 1:00 p.m.We
must ask all participants to be able to finish in 6 hours (13:44 per mile
pace.)
Half Marathon
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The Half Marathon will start at 7:30 a.m at the half way point of the Marathon
in New Century Airport in Gardner and will finish in downtown Olathe
at Park and Cherry Streets.
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5K
The 5K will be a loop course starting and finishing downtown. This race will start at 7:30 a.m.
Route
First Half of Marathon:
Download written description of course.
Second Half of Marathon:
Half-Marathon Route:
Download written description of course.
5K Loop Route:
Transportation
We strongly encourage you to park at the finish line and not at
the starting line. After your run, there will be NO transportation from
the finish line to the starting line! Prior to race start,
transportation will be provided by Matula Transportation Inc. from the finish
line to the marathon starting line. Marathon shuttles will run
between 5:00 a.m. and 6:15 a.m. The last marathon shuttle will leave at
6:15 a.m.
Transportation will also be available for the Half Marathon. Shuttles will run between 5:30 a.m. and 6:45 a.m. The last Half Marathon shuttle will leave at 6:45 a.m.
Aid Stations
Aid stations will be located on the marathon course offering you water,
sports drink and further fuel. Port-a-potties will be located at every
other aid station.
Safety
Races are limited to registered participants only. No rollerblades, bicycles,
skateboards, dogs or headphones are allowed. Non-compliance will result
in disqualification. Olathe, Gardner, and Johnson County law enforcement
officers and course marshals will control traffic, but runners should
take extreme caution. The City of Olathe has determined the course is
not susceptible to wheelchair participants. This category has temporarily
been discontinued. For details about accommodations for disabled runners,
call the race director, 913-764-1050.
Weather
Based on average temperatures, on race day the temperature is likely to reach
a high of 60° F (15.5° C)
with a low of 40° F (4.5°
C). The weather in Kansas can change with little notice. We
recommend training in all conditions and with appropriate clothing.
Registration
- Register online before midnight on March 27 at www.active.com.
- Or register at package pick-up Friday, March 28, from 12pm to 8pm
in the Great Mall of the Great Plains food court. There will be no race-day
registration!
- With questions, contact: 913-764-1050, ext. 37 or
800-921-5678
or
E-mail: lbaldwin@olathe.org
Confirmation
For entries received before March 21, your confirmation will be e-mailed
to you.
Chip Timing
Runner's times will be registered through chip timing. Participants must attach the chip to his or her
shoe prior to starting the race. The last runner of relay teams will wear the chip.
A $60 fee will be charged to runners/teams who do not return the chip after the race.
Race Packet Pick-Up
Packet pick-up is in the Great Mall of the Great Plains in
the food court. The mall is at
151st and I-35. From I-35, take the 151st exit (Exit 215.)
Go west to the mall. Enter the mall through the
Entertainment entrance - the one by the movie theatres, then take a left. A map of Olathe can be found on page 17 of the Official Olathe
Visitor Guide [PDF here].
Packet pick-up will be on Friday, March 28, from 12 to 8:00 p.m. If travel
or circumstances absolutely prevents you from picking up your packet on
Friday, packets may be picked-up Saturday, March 29, from 5 to 6:30 a.m.
in the Park Cherry Building, corner of Park and Cherry in Downtown Olathe.
(The finish line is at that corner.) Do not go to the starting line
without going to packet pick-up for your bib number and chip!
Awards
Marathon Awards will be given to:
- First three overall male and female finishers
- First three male and female masters
- 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places per Age group.
Age group divisions are as follows:
- 17 and under,
- 18-24,
- 25-29,
- 30-34,
- 35-39,
- 40-44,
- 45-49,
- 50-54,
- 55-59,
- 60-64,
- 65-69,
- 70 and above.
- All marathon participants who finish will receive a commemorative
medal as they cross the finish line!
Half Marathon & 5K Awards will be given to:
- First three overall male and female finisher
- First three male and female masters
- 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places per Age group
Age group divisions are as follows:
- 17 and under,
- 18-24,
- 25-29,
- 30-34,
- 35-39,
- 40-44,
- 45-49,
- 50-54,
- 55-59,
- 60-64,
- 65-69,
- 70 and above (Half Marathon and 5K).
- All half-marathon participants who finish will receive a
commemorative medal as they cross the finish line!
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Capture the Moment - Photography
Photography provided
by Action Sports Images
Added Fun in Olathe & Kansas City
Before or after the Olathe Marathon, you and your
family will want to take advantage of Olathe’s great shops, hotels, dining, and
attractions. Explore the following during your visit:
- Sadlers Indoor Racing, Advanced Laser Tag, Cosmic Mini Golf, and other fun and games.
- plus "All of Kansas City at Our Doorstep!"
Hotel Accommodations
See Marathon Hotel Information for special rates; please call your selected hotel and mention the March 29 Olathe Marathon to secure these rates!
Visit www.olathecvb.org for more information about Olathe’s safe, friendly, convenient hotels. You
can also make hotel reservations online.
Need Help or Information
If you have questions about the Olathe Marathon,
please do not hesitate to call us.
Runner’s Hot Lines
913-764-1050, ext. 34
800-921-5678
E-mail: lbaldwin@olathe.org
Previous Race Results
March 31, 2007 Results
-- 2007 Photography provided by Action Sports Images
May 20, 2006 Results --
2006 Photography provided by ActionPix
May 21, 2005 Results --
2005 Photography provided by Thomas Photographic Enterprises
May 29, 2004 Results -- 2004 Photography provided
by PhotoKC.com
May 24,
2003 Results -- 2003 event photo
album
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