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29th Race Results

   
   
 

INSTRUCTION SHEET

29th Annual Run Through History June 7 2009

PRE-RACE

  •  Sani-pots are available in the parking area near the start/finish line. Please do not use the Visitor Center restrooms unless you are a paying park visitor .

  •  Secure your number with safety pins to your FRONT to assure visibility and proper recording at the finish line.

  •  Water is available near the starting line area. Drink beforehand and pace yourself accordingly. There are three water stops on the Course.

  •  The race will begin at 8:30 AM. There will be no delays. Assemble at the starting at the sound of the whistle. Place  yourself according to your expected finish in relation to your fellow runners.

 

10 K COURSE

After the first 0.8 of a mile, the Course will be short, rolling hills. Water stops are appropriately at the 1.2, 3.1, and 5.2 mile markers. The Course should be free of all vehicle traffic. At several points on the course, you will be sharing the road with runners coming from the opposite direction. As you approach the runners, move to your right. Note: Roads inside the park cannot be closed. Therefore, please pay attention to the Course and do not take a wrong turn!                                                                                 

 

FINISH LINE

 At the finish line, watch for your time. After you cross the finish line, HOLD YOUR POSITION and move quickly into the chute. Tear off your number tab and give it to a chute worker. Move to the end of the chute as fast as possible. PLEASE DO NOT DESTROY OR MUTILATE THE INFORMATION STICKER ON YOUR NUMBER. YOUR FINISH CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT THIS.

 

POST RACE

  •  Refreshments will be available when you finish.

  •  Your cooperation is requested in keeping Antietam Battlefield as neat and clean as possible.

  •  Hold your number for the announcement of door prizes at the awards ceremony at the Maryland Monument, which will begin at approximately 10:00 AM. All runners, including two-mile fun runners, are eligible for random door prizes.