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Boston Bound Marathon & Half Marathon...

EVENTS
  • Half Marathon:- Run 13.1 Miles
  • Marathon:- Run 26.2 Miles
RACE DATE
Sunday, September 3, 2017
REGISTRATION WEBSITE
Location
Kids-R-Kids Johns Creek
Address
3835 Johns Creek Pkwy
CITY
Johns Creek
STATE/TERR
Georgia
Zip
30024
COUNTRY
USA
Description

Have you been dreaming of running the

Boston Marathon? 

Need to shave a few minutes off your time to get in? 

Looking for the perfect course to set a PR?

This is the event for you! 

Regardless if you want to run the Boston or not, this is the event! 

  We're racing in Johns Creek/Suwanee/Cumming and the Course is Super Flat and Super Fast!

(FYI, a 1:26 in a half marathon was the time that qualified a seated position in the 2017 Peachtree Road Race.)

Chip Timing, lap pacing, as well as Awesome Shirts & Swag!

Event details and schedule

Registration Fees - 150 Spots Remaining

Marathon

Jul 21 - Aug 15Current Price $95.00
Aug 16 - Sep 2$105.00
Sep 3 - Sep 3$115.00

Half Marathon

Jul 21 - Aug 15Current Price $65.00
Aug 16 - Sep 2$75.00
Sep 3 - Sep 3$85.00

Entry Fees & Registration


 Event Cap is a total of 150 participants


Early Bird Registration through Aug. 15

  • Half...$65
  • Full...$95

Regular Registration 8/16-9/2

  • Half...$75
  • Full...$105

Race Day Registration (available if event cap has not been met)

  • Half...$85
  • Full...$115

Awards


 The primary goal of this event is for everyone to GO FAST, but we'll have some great awards for everyone


Each race will have awards in the following catagories:


  • Top 3 Overall M/F
  • Top 3 Master M/F
  • Overall Grand Master (50+)
  • Overall Sr. Grand Master (60+)
  • Age Groups (M/F)
    • 19 & Under
    • 20-24
    • 25-29
    • 30-34
    • 35-39
    • 40-44
    • 45-49
    • 50-54
    • 55-59
    • 60-64
    • 65-69
    • 70-74
    • 75+

 

Boston Qualifying


Both courses will be USATF certified, which means the Marathon will be a Boston Qualifier.


You will also be able to use your times for Peachtree Qualificatoin, or any pretty much any other race that requires a qualifing time.


Here's a link to the Boston Marathon Standards


Here's a link to the Peachtree Qualifying Standards

Course & Timing Details


 Course

  • 1 mile FLAT & FAST loop
  • Both the Half & Full will be USATF certified...so the Full with be a Boston Qualifier

Timing

  • Chip timed Start & Finish
  • Chip timed split every mile
  • Mile splits are displayed on monitors as you pass by the mile point...helping you keep on pace

Elite Aid Stations

  •  2 stations along course (every 1/2 mile)
    • 1 station with cups of water
    • 1 station with your personally selected aid (drinks & gel)...must register by 8/27
  • Bananas & oranges and/or your personal special needs bag

Entertainment

  •  We realize the it might get a little repetative running a 1 mile loop...so we'll have music & entertainment along the course to keep you going and entertained

Course Cut Off

  •  Because of the nature of the event, the course will close at 10:30 am (4 hour race time)

 

Five Star Turkey Trot


All participants will earn FREE entry into one of the Five Star Turkey Trots.  See event website for additional details

Refunds, Transfers, & Deferments


Because of the small field limit and the customization for each participant, all registrations are final and there are no refunds, transfers, or deferments.

Event Schedule

  • August 27 11:59 PM EDT - Last Day to Guarantee shirt & Size and aid station choices

  • September 3 5:30 AM EDT - Race Day Check in Opens

  • September 3 6:30 AM EDT - Races Start

  • September 3 10:30 AM EDT - Course Closes

Other Info


• 2017 race registration is open.

Registration Information.

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