Dates |
Entry Fee |
Opening Day Special! |
$200 ($40/person) |
7/1/11 - 8/31/11 |
$225 ($45/person) |
9/1/11 - 12/31/11 |
$225 ($45/person) |
1/1/12 - 2/29/12 |
$250 ($50/person) |
3/1/12 - 4/15/12 |
$250 ($50/person) |
4/16/12 - 5/2/12 |
$275 ($55/person) |
Online closes at midnight on 5/2/12 |
Expo Last Gasp
(5/4/12 & 5/5/12) |
$300 ($60/person) |
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Start/Finish Location
S. 17th and Commerce St., Downtown Tacoma, WA (google map)
Start Time
7:30 AM
The Course
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Google map link
After opening the map link,select the refresh button (F5 on your keyboard) and the larger map will appear, then use the zoom tool and elevation tools to the left.
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Relay Leg Distances
Leg |
Distance |
Exchange Point |
Gmap Route Link |
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5.7 Miles |
Pacific Ave & S. 7th St. - Water Station # 2 |
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2 |
4.8 Miles |
N. 54th St. - Water Station # 4 |
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3 |
6.0 Miles |
42nd & Bristol St. - Water Station #6 |
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4 |
5.8 Miles |
Cheney Stadium - Water station #8 |
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5 |
3.9 Miles |
Cheney Stadium to Finish |
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Vehicle Driving Instructions
- NO VEHICLES ON THE COURSE. These routes are designed to keep you off of the course.
- Start line team vehicle parking: 9th & Court E. One block above Fawcett Ave.
- After the first relay runner finishes go directly to the team vehicle and drive to N. 52nd & N. Winnifred St. You must park above S. Fawcett St.. Vehicles are not allowed to cross the race course.
- The 3 D's: Your 2nd runner only has 4.8 miles to run so Don't Dilly Daddle around driving to N. Winnifred St.!
Driving Route |
Gmap Route Link |
Parking Location |
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Park on N Winnifred St. |
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Park in Vassault Play Field Parking lot |
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Park in Cheney Stadium Parking lot |
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Park on S. 17th St. Walk to Finish |
Team Categories and Criteria
- Corporate Team
- Team must consist of 5 employees from the same business.
- Teams can consist of any denomination of males or females.
- Awards to the top 3 corporate teams place of business.
- Awards presented to each individual of the winning corporate team.
- Mixed Relay Team
- Each team must consist of at least two of the opposite sex. (2 males 3 Females - 3 females 2 males)
- Awards presented to the each individual of the winning team.
- Female Relay Team
- Female relay team must consist of all females.
- A relay member can run more than one leg but the team must have at least 4 team members to be eligible for awards.
- Awards presented to the each individual of the winning team.
- Male Relay Team
- Male relay team must consist of all males.
- A relay member can run more than one leg but the team must have at least 4 team members to be eligible for awards.
- Awards presented to the each individual of the winning team.
Relay Rules and Information
- The TCM Relay is designed for 5 persons however you can have 4 teammates.
- Team Captain is responsible for signing up the team online.
- Team Captain is responsible for collecting the teams money for their reimbursement.
- Team Captain must input team or corporate name in the appropriate field on the registration form.
- Team must supply their own support vehicle. Team Vehicles are NOT allowed on the course. Park off the course and walk over to the exchange point.
- In the event someone can't run someone else from the team can run two legs.
- In the event a substitution is made on the team the team captain must be sure that the NEW TEAM is in the correct division.
- The cost of the relay is the same regardless if you have only 2 people or 5.
- Each Relay team member will receive a technical shirt and medal.
- Relay Teams must consist of 4 persons to be eligible for awards.
Course Support
Water, Powerbar Electrolyte, Vaseline, and Porta-Potties will be provided at all water stations. Powerbar gel will be provided at mile 7.4, 14.5 and 20.2. Aid Stations located at Mile 2, 4.2, 6, 7.4, 9, 10.5, 13, 14.5, 16.7, 18.5, 20.2 and 24.6. Medical personnel will be on the course and at the finish.
Chip Timing
Each team member will receive a timing chip. Timing chip instructions are in your race packet. Please read the instructions carefully. It is important that the last team member be the only team member to cross the finish line timing mat. Otherwise the team's finish time might be recorded too early, and will cause problems with the overall results.
Time Limit
There is a time limit of 6 hours (7 hours for early starters) for the marathon. The course will open to traffic after 6 hours. All of those remaining on the course must move to the sidewalks and obey traffic laws. The timing mats, medical staff, and finish line amenities will remain at the finish until all participants have finished.
Awards
Awards will be presented to each individual of the winning team in each category
Finish Line Amenities
The finish line recovery area is located at Tollefson Plaza adjacent to the finish line. Icelandic Glacial water, Seattle Bagel Bakery bagels, bananas, oranges, chips, chocolate milk and pizza will be available. Use your pizza ticket attached to your bib to receive a slice of pizza. Michelob ULTRA will be available in the beer garden for $2 a glass. Massage also available with suggested donation of $1/minute. Showers are available at the YMCA on 11th and Market St. (be prepared to show your bib number, ID and sign a waiver).
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