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Olathe Marathon, Marathon Relay, and 15k

Frequently Asked Questions Race Results!! Photography provided by PhotoKC.com   Race Highlights Course flat and fast (except for bridges) (Route Map) Chip scoring and timing Dry-weave T-shirt to all participants Course USATF certified and sanctioned Medallions to all marathon finishers Post-race party – great entertainment and refreshments

NEW!! 2004 RACE RESULTS

Complete results of the marathon, marathon relay, and 15K races are posted here!

Olathe Marathon

The marathon will start at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 29, 2004 at the Olathe District Activity Center, 159^th and Lone Elm, Olathe, Kansas. The course will finish at the Great Mall of the Great Plains, 20700 W. 151^st St., Olathe, Kansas. A flat, fast and USATF certified and sanctioned course with 18 aid stations along the way. Course protection provided until 1:30 p.m., after which participants must use sidewalks. Finish line open until 2:00 p.m.

5-Person Marathon Relay

The marathon relay will be run in Ekiden format, 10k-5k-10k-5k-12k, and will start simultaneously with the marathon. Finish line open until 2:00 p.m. at the Great Mall of the Great Plains, 20700 W. 151^st St., Olathe, Kansas. Team captains will receive a packet with specific details, T-shirts and bib numbers for each member. Teams will be shuttled to and from transition areas.

15k

The 15k will be run on an out and back course, starting simultaneously with the marathon. Finish line open until 2:00 p.m. at the Great Mall of the Great Plains, 20700 W. 151^st St., Olathe, Kansas. Open to all ages and abilities, including runners and walkers.

Route

See course map online here or call (913) 764-1050, to have one faxed or mailed.

Transportation

Transportation will be provided from finish line at the Great Mall of the Great Plains to the starting line at ODAC. Shuttles will run between 5:00 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. The last shuttle will leave at 6:30 a.m.
Transportation will be provided following the event between the Great Mall and ODAC. Shuttles will run until 3:00 p.m.
Transportation to and from all relay exchange zones will be provided.

Aid Stations

Eighteen 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

To ensure your safety, the races are limited to registered participants only. No rollerblades, bicycles, skateboards, dogs or headphones are allowed. Non-compliance with these safety rules will result in disqualification. The Olathe Police and course marshals will control traffic, but runners should take extreme caution at all times. For information about accommodations for disabled runners, contact the Race Director, 913-764-1050.

Weather

Based on average temperatures, on race day the temperature is likely to reach a high of 76° F (23° C) with a low of 55° F (10° C).

Registration

• Register online before midnight on May 27 at www.active.com.
• Mail you entry form (Need to Print a Copy? Use Adobe Acrobat Reader to open & print this registration entry form.) before May 21 or personally deliver before May 27 to:

  Olathe Chamber of Commerce
  142 N. Cherry
  Olathe, KS 66061

• Fax your entry form to 913-782-4636 before May 27 (Need to Print a Copy? Use Adobe Acrobat Reader to open & print this registration entry form.).
• Register only at the race package pick-up point on May 28. There will be no race-day registration!

Confirmation

For entries received before May 21, your confirmation will be e-mailed to you. If no e-mail is provided, your confirmation will be faxed or 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 $50 fee will be charged to runners/teams who do not return the chip after the race.

Race Packet Pick-Up

Race packet pick-up will be at the Great Mall of the Great Plains, 20700 W. 151^st St. in Olathe, Kansas, on Friday, May 28, from 12:00 to 8 p.m. You may also pick-up your race packet on Saturday, May 29 at the Olathe District Activity center, 159^th & Lone Elm, from 5:00 to 6:30 a.m. There will be no race-day registration.

Awards

Marathon
  Awards will be given to:

• First three overall male and female finishers
• First three male and female masters
• First three males and females within the following categories: 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
• Overall male and female wheelchair finisher.
• All marathon participants who finish will receive a commemorative medal as they cross the finish line!

Marathon Relay
Awards will be given to the top three teams in each division, who will receive plaques for team member. Divisions include open male, open female, open mixed, master male (all members 40 and above), master female and master mixed.

15k
   Awards will be given to:

• First three overall male and female finishers
• First three male and female masters
• First three males and females within the following categories: 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
• Overall male and female wheelchair finisher.