HAMILTON MARATHON ROAD2HOPE

FULL MARATHON — SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2013 — START TIME 8:15 AM

ROAD CLOSURES ON SUNDAY FOR FULL MARATHON

Northbound Red Hill Expressway all accesses from past Dartnall Rd. to QEW, closed at 7am. Expect delays on Centennial Parkway & Mud Street from 8am to 10am. Also expect delays at Barton Street & RHVP as well as Beach Road to North Service Road by Confederation Park.

FIND YOUR PHOTOS!

Finding your photos online has never been easier. Once you land on the race gallery site (links to races
below), you just enter your bib number and search. All your tagged images will appear. If your bib
wasn’t showing, you can browse the unknown runner and candid gallery and tag your own shots!

Sunday Half and full marathon gallery: http://photos.mysportsshooter.com/event/17587/

RANKED THE #1 BOSTON QUALIFIER

The Full marathon is a certified Boston Qualifer! It starts at ArcelorMittal Dofasco Park,
at Green Mountain Road and First Road East, Stoney Creek ON, (map) and the first 15k of the marathon is along the back country roads of Hamilton, and the edge of the escarpment. You will then head towards the Red Hill Expressway where you will meet up with some of the half marathoners. You will enjoy this down hill coast and the beautiful scenery of the Red Hill. It will be closed to traffic. Once you exit the Red Hill you will then start your journey towards Beach Blvd, running towards Burlington and then turning towards the Waterfront Trail, to finish the last 7 kms along the lake. This is a fast marathon route and rated the #1 Boston Qualifier on Canadian soil, by marathonguide.com.

NO SAME DAY REGISTRATION

THERE IS REGISTRATION ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY OF THE RACE WEEKEND FOR THE FULL
OR HALF MARATHON, OR UNTIL WE REACH THE MAXIMUM RUNNERS. LAST YEAR WE SOLD OUT
AND THIS YEAR EXPECT TO HAVE OVER 3500 RUNNERS.
REGISTER EARLY AND DON'T BE DISAPPOINTED!

PARKING AND REGISTRATION KIT PICK UP

Buses will be available for you at Confederation Park (Starting at 5:45a.m.) to shuttle
you to ArcelorMittal Dofasco Park where the start of the marathon will begin. The arena is
opened and there is lots of room inside to stay warm so come early. IF PICKING UP YOUR RACE KIT ON RACE DAY, YOU MUST PICK THEM UP AT ARCELORMITTAL DOFASCO PARK.

Please take advantage of the free bus shuttles at Confederation Park and park your car at Confederation Park where there is lots of free parking! There will be no shuttle after the race.

YOU MAY ALSO PICK UP YOUR RACE KIT AT THE EXPO ON FRIDAY OR SATURDAY AT CONFEDERATION PARK!

START TIME 8:15 a.m. at ARCELORMITTAL DOFASCO PARK

8:15 a.m. HADRIAN MARATHON - ARCELORMITTAL PARK (MAP)

Buses will be available for you at Confederation Park (Starting at 5:45 a.m.) to shuttle
you to ArcelorMittal Dofasco Park where the start of the marathon will begin
(Last bus for Marathon- 7:15 a.m.)

There will be no shuttle back to the starting area after the race.

Sorry, no in-line skates, roller-skates, bicycles, strollers or dogs will be allowed on the course.

For the safety of all participants, we strongly recommend you do not wear iPods, walkmans, or
similar devices which inhibit your ability to hear surrounding sounds.

AID STATION & TIMING

The course will be marked every kilometer, as well as there will be one aid station every 3km.
We will serve water and e-load at the aid stations.

All events will be timed using the chip time disposable chip system. The chip is embedded in
your race bib and It is your responsibility to ensure that your clothing does not cover yur bib
and inactivate the chip.

RACE KIT

Kit Includes: Chip embedded bib, shirt, race day information, sponsor samples, and
promotion materials

Pickup Dates and Times: Friday November 1/2013 12:00 noon till 6:00 p.m. @ Confederation Park.

Pickup Dates and Times: Saturday November 2/2013 8:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m. @ Confederation Park.

Pickup Dates and Times: Sunday November 3/2013 5:30 a.m - 7:00 a.m @ ArcelorMittal Park.

Kits will not be mailed. Anyone can pick-up your kit at the expo. They may be asked for
identification and your confirmation number (if you registered online).

For information on inserting product samples into race kits, please contact
our office directly at 905 308 4878.

BAG CHECK

Bag check is available on SUNDAY at ArcelorMittal Dofasco Park. You must clearly mark
your bag with your bib number on it. Your bag will then be shuttled back to Confederation
Park where you can pick it up in the Registration Tent. You must have your Bib number to claim
your bag. Any bags not claimed will be donated to Helping Hands Street Mission. All clothing discarded
along the race route will be donated to charity.

PACE BUNNIES

The CLIF BAR Pace Team will be this year’s “official” Hamilton Marathon Road2Hope Marathon Pace Team. Be sure to visit the CLIF BAR booth in the Expo tent.

Here’s How It Works:

Each Pace Leader will run even splits (every mile will be run in the same amount of time) throughout the race, and by following your Pace Team leader, you'll cross the finish line under two minutes of your goal time.

Pace Teams will be provided for the following finish times:

Full Marathon - 3:15; 3:35; 4:00; 4:15; 4:30; 4:45

Meet Your Pacer at the Expo in the Registration Tent

You can meet your Pace Team leader before the race at the marathon expo in the registration tent where you pick up your race kit. Ask them about their marathoning backgrounds, how they fuel themselves during the race, and any other helpful tips.

Where to Meet on Race Day

On race morning you'll see them lined up according to their pace and holding signs with their finish times. Just fall-in with your group.

Need more info? Learn more about how the Clif Bar Pace Team can help you achieve your best marathon, or half marathon, ever by visiting: http://www.clifbar.ca/run-with-us

THE CHIPS ARE ATTACHED TO YOUR BIBS! Your bib must be visible
and NOT covered during the race!The chips are disposable. Please be sure to write your
full name, emergency contact information and any allergies or health conditions you have on
the back of your race bib.

CLICK HERE FOR PRINTABLE RACE WEEKEND QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS