<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; color: #0000ff;"><strong>Dreaming of Boston?</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;"><strong><br /></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large; color: #0000ff;">&nbsp;This Event is for you! Join us for a super flat &amp; fast 1-mile Certified course!</span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large; color: #0000ff;">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Have you been dreaming of running Boston?&nbsp; Need to shave a few minutes off your time to qualify?&nbsp; Looking for the perfect course to set a PR? &nbsp;Regardless, if you want to run Boston or not, THIS is the event for you! &nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">We're racing in Johns Creek/Suwanee/Cumming, and the course is a 1-mile super flat &amp; super fast loop!&nbsp; Both the Full Marathon &amp; Half Marathon are USATF certified.&nbsp; The Full Marathon is a Boston Qualifier (FYI a 1:26 in a Half Marathon was the time that qualified a seated position in the 2017 Peachtree Road Race.)</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Race Registration is directly across Johns Creek Parkway from this address. Parking is on the same side of the street as the address.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p><h4>Event details and schedule</h4><p></p><div class="panel panel-default"> <div class="panel-heading"><span style="font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;"><strong><span class="panel-title-bold">Entry Fees &amp; Registration</span></strong></span></div> </div> <div> <p>Event Cap is a total of 150 participants. &nbsp;In an effort to give the Marathoners the best shot at obtaining a spot, Half Marathon registration will open on April 1st.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Early Registration (ends 3/31)</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Full: &nbsp;$85</li> <li>Half: &nbsp;$60 (opens 4/1)</li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Regular Registration (ends 7/30)</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Full: &nbsp;$95</li> <li>Half: &nbsp;$65</li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Last Chance Registration (ends 8/31)</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Full: &nbsp;$105</li> <li>Half: &nbsp;$75</li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Race Day Registration</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Half: &nbsp;$85</li> <li>Full: &nbsp;$115</li> </ul> <p><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Virtual Option</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Half: &nbsp;$50</li> <li>Full: &nbsp; $50</li> </ul> <p><br />Virtual Race You can't qualify for Boston by doing a Virtual Race, but you can get some awesome swag!&nbsp; <strong>Register by August 22th to guarantee shirt &amp; size.</strong></p> <p>You'll submit your time by end of day on September 5th, and we'll post your results for the Virtual Race. &nbsp;Shirts and medals are all mailed first thing after the weekend.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2><span style="font-size: large; color: #0000ff;">Early Packet Pickup</span></h2> <p><span style="color: #e03e2d;"><strong>All those in the 5:30 am wave MUST come to early packet pickup.</strong></span></p> <p><span style="color: #e03e2d;">Highly recommended for the 6:00 and 6:30 waves.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">When: &nbsp;Saturday, 8/31</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Time: &nbsp;3-6PM</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Where:&nbsp; TBA</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div class="margin-b-25"> <h2>Virtual Running - How it works &amp; Link for Time Submission</h2> <div> <p>New to Virtual Running? &nbsp;Here's how it works:</p> <p>Step 1</p> <p>Get excited, grab some friends and buddies to join you! &nbsp;Sign up and register for the virtual Boston Bound Marathon or Half!</p> <p>Step 2</p> <p>Hydrate, grab your buddy (or not) and get ready to get moving!&nbsp; Download your downloadable custom bib!</p> <p>Step 3</p> <p>Get out there and run or walk! You can run at the park, your favorite route in your neighborhood; anywhere you want. &nbsp; Please remember to social distance &amp; be safe!</p> <p>Step 4</p> <p>HAVE FUN!~</p> <p>Share your distance, a selfie, or a picture along your race route and use the hashtag #BostonBound2022</p> <p>Step 5</p> <p>Submit your results directly on <a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/62011#resultSetId-239605;perpage:100" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RunSignUp.com</a></p> <p>You can submit your race time <strong><span style="background-color: #fbeeb8;"><a style="background-color: #fbeeb8;" href="https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/62011#resultSetId-308177;perpage:100" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE </a></span></strong>on the Virtual Results page anytime until 9/4/2022 11:59 PM.</p> <p>Step 6</p> <p>View your Virtual Results <span style="background-color: #fbeeb8;"><strong><a style="background-color: #fbeeb8;" href="https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/62011#resultSetId-308177;perpage:100" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE </a></strong></span>Monday after the Event Date.</p> <p><img src="https://d2mkojm4rk40ta.cloudfront.net/us-east-1-src/prod/clientUploads/2022-08/02/1/62011/6d54b27a-1152-4292-8ece-3f3222700406-bI6zny.jpg" alt="" width="775" height="600" /></p> </div> </div> <div class="margin-b-25"> <h2>Wave Start Times</h2> <div> <p>In order to keep the race course thin, providing everyone with plenty of time to finish, and to allow participants to get an early start; we will have three start times available.</p> <p>The official start time for the event will be 6:30 AM, with additional waves at 6:00 AM &amp; 5:30 AM.</p> <p>Because of the extended time for traffic control, there will be a $5.00 fee for each additional 30 minutes you register for before the official start at 6:30 AM.&nbsp;</p> <p>The earlier waves will also be limited in size to 50 participants each.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> </div> <div class="margin-b-25"> <h2><span style="color: #0000ff; font-size: small;">Awards &amp; Goodies</span></h2> <div> <p><strong>Register by August 24 to guarantee your shirt &amp; size!</strong></p> <p><strong>All participants will receive a custom Finisher Medal!</strong></p> <p>The primary goal of this event is for everyone to GO FAST, but we'll have some great awards for everyone.&nbsp;&nbsp;Each race will have awards in the following categories:</p> <ul> <li>Top 3 Overall M/F</li> <li>Top 3 Master M/F</li> <li>Overall Grand Master (50+)</li> <li>Overall Sr. Grand Master (60+)</li> <li>Age Groups (M/F)19 &amp; Under</li> <li>20-24</li> <li>25-29</li> <li>30-34</li> <li>35-39</li> <li>40-44</li> <li>45-49</li> <li>50-54</li> <li>55-59</li> <li>60-64</li> <li>65-69</li> <li>70-74</li> <li>75+</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="margin-b-25"> <h2>&nbsp;</h2> <h2><span style="color: #0000ff;">Boston Qualifying</span></h2> <div> <p>Both the marathon and half marathon course is USATF certified, which means the Marathon will be a Boston Qualifier.&nbsp; The number is:&nbsp;&nbsp;GA17053WC</p> <p>You will also be able to use your times for Peachtree Qualification, or almost any other race that requires a qualifying time.</p> <p>Here's a link to the Boston Standards &nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/enter/qualify" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/enter/qualify</a></p> <p>Here's a link to the Peachtree Qualifying Standards&nbsp; <a href="https://dynamix-cdn.s3.amazonaws.com/atlantatrackcluborg/atlantatrackcluborg_547539165.pdf" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://dynamix-cdn.s3.amazonaws.com/atlantatrackcluborg/atlantatrackcluborg_547539165.pdf</a></p> </div> </div> <div class="margin-b-25"> <h2>&nbsp;</h2> <h2>Course &amp; Timing Details</h2> <div> <p><strong>Course</strong><br /><em><strong>1&nbsp;mile</strong></em> FLAT &amp; FAST loop<br />Both the Half &amp; Full are USATF certified...so the Full will be a Boston Qualifier<br /><a href="https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/1692753803" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/1692753803&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;(the map shows 1.2, the extra .2&nbsp; is to the Finish, not part of the 1-mile loop.</a></p> <p><strong>Timing:</strong></p> <p>Chip timed Start &amp; Finish<br />Chip timed split every mile<br />Mile splits are displayed on timing clocks as you pass by the mile point...helping you keep on pace.</p> <p><strong>Entertainment</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;We realize that it might get a little repetitive running a 1 mile loop...so we'll have music &amp; entertainment along the course to keep you going and motivated!</p> <p><strong>Course Cut Off</strong></p> <p>Because of the nature of the event, the course will close at 10:30 am (4 hour race time).</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Notes when running:</p> <p>1. Run the tangents...that means <em><strong>always </strong></em>run the shortest possible route.</p> <p>2.&nbsp; If you want to walk or run slower, no problem...we just need you to run on the right so the faster participants can get through on the shortest path.</p> <p>3.&nbsp; Remember...it's a one mile loop, with the .1 or .2 going from the lap count to the finish.</p> </div> </div> <div class="margin-b-25"> <h2>&nbsp;</h2> <h2><span style="color: #0000ff;">Aid Stations</span></h2> <div> <p>Make sure you have plenty of hydration to keep you going on your run!&nbsp; We will have water, a gatorade-type drink &amp; bananas.</p> <p>2 stations along the course (every 1/2 mile)</p> <ul> <li>1 station with cups of water along with bananas.</li> <li>1 station with your (<strong>Bring Your Own</strong>) personal aid (drinks &amp; gel)&nbsp; Please make sure you drop your personal aid off in enough time before the Race Start!&nbsp; You may leave a drop bag as well if needed.&nbsp; Aid Station tables will be set up according to bib numbers.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> </div> <div class="margin-b-25"> <h2>Event Schedule</h2> <div> <p><strong>August 22:</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Last Day to Guarantee shirt &amp; Size</p> <p><strong>Aug. 31: </strong>&nbsp;<span style="color: #e03e2d;"><strong>Early Packet Pickup, We will be having an early packet pick up, however, it is currently TBD.&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <p><strong>September 1:&nbsp;</strong> Event Day!&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>5:30 AM - Race Day Check in Opens</li> <li>5:30 AM - Wave 1 starts</li> <li>6:00 AM - Wave 2 starts</li> <li>6:30 AM - Races Start</li> <li>10:30 AM - Course Closes</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="margin-b-25"> <h2>&nbsp;</h2> <h2><span style="color: #800080;">Five Star Turkey Trot</span></h2> <div> <p>All participants will automatically qualify for 1 FREE entry into one of the 2024 Five Star Turkey Trots. &nbsp;See <strong><span style="background-color: #fbeeb8;"><a style="background-color: #fbeeb8;" href="https://www.fivestarntp.com/turkey-trots" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">event website</a></span></strong> for details.</p> <p>Top finishers will also qualify for entry into the Five Star 5K/10KHalf <a href="https://www.fivestarntp.com/championships" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Championships </a>to be held January, 2025.</p> </div> </div> <div class="margin-b-25"> <h2>&nbsp;</h2> <h2>Refunds, Transfers, &amp; Deferments</h2> <div> <p>Our events are designed to be fun for the entire family. With that in mind; any competitor, spectator, parent, volunteer, or sponsor, exhibiting unsportsmanlike<br />conduct or interfering with the positive, competitive atmosphere of the event will be asked to leave the venue and course immediately with no refunds.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em>All registrations are final. There are no refunds, deferments, or transfers.</em></span></p> <p>Event will take place rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather, we will cancel for the safety of the participants...there are no refunds in this case.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em>Participants that do not show up to race/event forfeit their right to any swa</em></span>g.</p> <p>No COVID-19 Refunds. &nbsp;If unforeseen circumstances arise due to COVID-19, including any Federal or State Health Emergency, refunds will not be provided. &nbsp;The event will go 100% Virtual &amp; shirts will be shipped to participants.</p> </div> </div>

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