The Mount Charleston Marathon is destined to be fastest marathon in the west.
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// COURSE
The marathon will start at the top of Kyle Canyon. The course will be partialy closed to local traffic, but so we ask that you please stay allert and run defensively.
// AID STATIONS
Aid stations will be located throughout the course: at the start, mile markers 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, and the finish. Water, Lemon-Lime sports drink, fruit, lube and toilet paper will be available at each station. Look for sports drink on the first table and water on the 2nd. Portable restrooms are also available at each station. nutrition WILL BE available at aid stations 7, 13 and 19.
// TIMING
The race is chip timed
// BUS RIDE
All runners are required to ride buses to the start unless staying on Mount Charleston. Runners board buses at Floyd Lamb Park, and must show bib numbers to board. Buses depart beginning at 4:30 a.m. Remember: we are on PACIFIC DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME — adjust watches accordingly. The last bus will leave at 5:30 a.m. The time window to get buses to the start is very tight; please help us start on time — take an early bus! Heaters will be provided for warmth at the start.
// CLOTHING
Plastic bags for warm-up clothing will be given to you with your bib number. Please remove clothing sticker on back of bib number and attach to the bottom right corner of bag. Please place clothing in the bags and drop in the truck at the starting line no later than 6:30 a.m. Discarded clothing picked up along the course will be given to a charitable organization. Do not leave any valuables along the course or at aid stations. Race management will not be held responsible for lost/misplaced items.
// START TIME
Runners will start at 6:45 a.m.; wheelchairs and handcranks will start at 6:40 a.m
// TIME STANDARD / CUT OFF TIME
The marathon course route re-opens at a 6-hour finish time (13:44 minutes/mile pace)
A vehicle traveling at approximately 13:44 minutes per mile will open the roads to regular traffic.
If you are behind this vehicle, you must proceed on the road shoulders or sidewalks, and you are subject to pedestrian traffic laws.
No race services (fluid stations, mile splits, traffic controls) will be available on the course for runners progressing slower than the 13:44 minute/mile pace.
Race management will attempt to provide, but cannot guarantee, race medals, finish times, and refreshments to runners finishing after 6 hours.