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Chickamauga Battlefield

 MARATHON  & 10 MILE RUN

  Chickamauga, GA

  November 13, 2004

Presented by The Chattanooga Track Club

Proceeds benefit University of Chattanooga track and cross country program

GETTING THERE

The race begins and ends at Oakwood Baptist Church in Chickamauga, Ga., which is approximately 15 miles southwest of Chattanooga, TN.  To get to the start:

·       Coming from Chattanooga - take I-75 south (toward Atlanta) and then Exit 350 onto Georgia Highway 2 (Battlefield Parkway).

·       Coming from Atlanta - take I-75 north and Exit 350 west onto Georgia Highway 2 (Battlefield Parkway).

·       Take Georgia Highway 2 (Battlefield Parkway) west 6.2 miles to Lafayette Rd. and turn left. Continue south through Ft. Oglethorpe and the Chickamauga Battlefield Park 4.7 miles.

·       Turn left at the second traffic light on Highway 27 South. Go .3 miles and turn right on Lee & Gordon Mill Road. Go. 6 miles and turn right on Wilder Road (Golden Gallon on right)  Go  .3 miles and turn left on Oakwood Drive. Oakwood Baptist Church is on the left

ABOUT THE COURSE

The Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon course is challenging but not extraordinarily difficult.  Numerous runners have qualified for the Boston Marathon on this course, which is USA T&F CERTIFIED.  A list of results is provided to the Boston Athletic Association. The 10-mile course is fast and flat – ideal for a Personal Best!

The course follows a rural, gentle rolling route over paved roads.  It is an out and back course with a double loop in the middle.  Approximately 21 miles of the course winds through the Chickamauga Battlefield Park.   There are a series of three intermediate hills beginning at Mile 9 and the same hills at Mile 17.

COURSE MARKINGS

It is the responsibility of each runner to know the course route.  Runners who do not follow the course may be disqualified.  Sentries will be posted at each major turn in the marathon, and all turns will be marked.  Each mile of the marathon and the halfway point will be marked.

The course is not closed to traffic, but most of it is within the park where traffic is greatly reduced.   Please be alert and courteous Please, please, please respect the church grounds … we want to be welcomed back!

RACE CONDITIONS

In mid-November the average race time temperature ranges from the low 40s to high 60s and 80 percent humidity.

RECORDING STATIONS

Runners’ numbers will be recorded at various points.

Runners whose numbers are not visible or fail to

appear  at one of these stations will be disqualified.

SPLIT TIMES

All miles are clearly marked.  The official clock will be maintained

 until  5 ½  hours into the race.

FACILITIES

Restrooms are available at Oakwood Baptist Church. No showers at the church.

AID STATIONS

All aid stations will include water, PowerAde, fruit, and petroleum

 jelly  and are located at 2.3, 4.6, 7, 9.2, 11.5, 13.7, 16.1, 18.3,

 20.6, 22.7 and 24 miles.

SPECTATORS

The best place to view the race is Wilder Tower in the

park.  Spectators should return to the park via Highway

27 turning left at Brotherton cabin onto Dyer Road and

then  left at Chickamauga Park at the recreational field.

ASSISTING RUNNERS

Due to safety concerns, bikers are strongly discouraged from  accompanying  runners on any part of the race.  Unregistered runners  should not accompany their friends.  Any assistance to  runners other than that provided at designated water stops or first aid locations are grounds for disqualification and may make those runners ineligible for awards.

DROPPING OUT

Transportation back to the finish will be provided to any runner who drops out of the race.  Ask the nearest race volunteer for  assistance.

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

First aid personnel will be stationed at Oakwood Baptist Church. For medical assistance on the course ask the nearest race volunteer.

Refreshments

Food and beverages will be available for all marathon and 10 miler Participants  at the end of the race. 

2003 Runner’s Reactions from marathonguide.com

 “This was my first year at Chickamauga, but it won't be my last. The course was beautiful!”

“This was my 39th marathon and am sure it will be a favorite. The weather was perfect, fall colors were beautiful and the monuments magnificent.”

“Fantastic race. The organizers really care, and it shows”

“The course has some gently rolling hills, but nothing ferocious. Spectators can drive to a spot on the course, and by walking short distances, can see their runners 4 times, and still drive back to the finish line before the runner gets there.”

REGISTRATION

Begins at 6 am November 13.  Each entrant must complete and sign an official entry form.  The form may be photocopied.  Your entry fee is nonrefundable.  The Chattanooga Track Club reserves the right to reject any entry and to offer special invitations.  

Race begins at 7:30 am.

REGISTRATION FEES

 Marathon

$30 by 10-6  /  $35 after 10-6  /   $50 on race day

10 Miler

$15 by 10-6  /  $20 after 10-6  /  $25 on race day

(Note we cannot guarantee T-shirts to those registering on race day)

PACKET PICK UP

Race packets containing numbers, T-shirts, and marathon information may be picked up at the Howard Johnson’s Plaza East Ridge November 12 from 6 - 9 pm (see directions below).  All other packets may be picked up at Oakwood Baptist  between  6 and 7 am on race day.

LODGING

Several area hotels are offering discount rates for runners.  Be sure to ask for the Chickamauga Marathon group rate when making reservations.

·       Howard Johnson's Plaza - East Ridge: Located on Ringgold Rd. off I-75 at Exit 1A (About 25 minutes from the start).   423-892-8100.

·       Best Western Airport Inn;  Also  on Ringgold Road off I-75 at Exit 1A.  423-894-1860.  Includes cont.  Breakfast, heated in-door pool.

·       Comfort Inn – East Ridge:  Located on Ringgold Rd. off I-75 at Exit 1A.   423-893-7979

Other lodging available in downtown Chattanooga near the Tennessee Aquarium, Creative Discovery Museum, the IMAX 3D Theatre, and the riverfront area:

·       Chattanooga Clarion Hotel - 407 Chestnut St.

(423) 756-5150 

·       Hilton Garden Inn – 311 Chestnut St. (423) 308-9000

·       Residence Inn by Marriott - 215 Chestnut St

(423) 266-0600. 

It takes about 40 minutes to get to the race site from downtown Chattanooga.

MORE INFO ON THE SCENIC CITY

www.chattanoogafun.com

Chickamauga Battlefield

Marathon & 10 Mile Run

Entry Form

To register, fill out and return form with payment to:

Tim Ensign , 16 Fairhills Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37405

Make checks payable to Chattanooga Track Club

o  Check here if this is your very first marathon

      (Special awards given to all first time finishers)

o  Indicate # of Battlefield Marathons run 

T-shirt size (check one)   o M   o L   o XL

Entry fee enclosed:       $________________________

Marathon

$30 by 10-6  /  $40 after 10-6  /   $50 on race day

10 Miler

$15 by 10-6  /  $20 after 10-6  /  $25 on race day

waIVer  (read carefully and sign)

_{I know that running a marathon is a potentially hazardous activity, and I should not enter or run unless I am medically able and properly trained.  I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete this run.  I assume all risks associated with running this event, including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat and humidity, traffic and the conditions of the road, all such risks being known and appreciated by me.  Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Chattanooga Track Club, the city of Chickamauga, the Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event even though this liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver.  I understand that bicycles, skateboards, baby joggers, rollerblades/skates, animals, and headsets are not allowed in the race, and will abide by these guidelines.}

Signature of applicant or, if under 18, parent or guardian /     Date

AWARDS (Top 3 in each age group)

Award Ceremonies

Award ceremonies for the marathon begin at 1 p.m.

Awards for pre-registered first timers at the finish line.

Race results will be in the Sunday edition of the Chattanooga Times Free Press and be available on our website.

SPONSORS

Special thanks to:

National Park Service, Oakwood Baptist Church, City of Chickamauga, Davis and Wallace, The Orthopedic Specialists, PowerAde, Southern Coffee Service, Lookout Mountain Tomato and Banana Co., Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tenn. and all the many volunteers.

FOR INFORMATION

Tim and Barbara Ensign, Race Directors

Phone:  (423) 756-3762

 e-mail: bensign16@comcast.net