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Swan Lake Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, 5.3 mile run

and Family Fun Day

June 14th, 2009

RING THE BELL!         

Welcome to the Swan Lake Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, and 5.3 mile run web site! We are glad that you are interested in this race. Below you will find information that will help you plan for this event. The Swan Lake Marathon and shorter races are held in cooperation with Swan Lake Christian Camp. Swan Lake Christian Camp is a non-profit organization that holds summer an winter camps for youth ages 4-Sr. High, reaching kids for Christ. During the off-season, the facilities can be rented for family reunions, church groups, school groups, and others as well. We want this to be a family friendly marathon so there are a few things that cater to this. The pasta meal on Saturday is affordable and the Sunday noon meal is free for race participants and families. There will also be activities and events that the families of participants can enjoy during the race or afterwards including frisbee golf, swimming, canoeing etc. We want to honor God this weekend and feel free to give us suggestions as to how we can make it better. Thanks!               Race Directors - Renee Neufeld and Russell Adrian

Registration

Online Registration available at www.active.com. Online registration will end on June 5th or when we reach our 300 runner limit. Printable registration forms here. Please make checks payable to "Swan Lake Christian Camp" or "Swan Lake Marathon"

Att. Race Director

Renee Neufeld

45474  288th St

Viborg SD 57070

Fees                          Postmarked

Race                         By April 15               After April 15

Marathon                        $55                            $70

1/2 Marathon                  $45                            $55

5.3 Mile Run                   $10                            $15

Refund Policy

There will be no refunds. You may switch from the full to the 1/2 marathon by indicating at packet pick up. If you are unable to run, we can roll over your entry fee to next year's race.

Registration Limits

We will be cutting off the registrations at 300 runners for the combination of the 1/2 and full marathon.

Packet Pick up

Packets will be available for pick up from 2pm until 6pm June 13th, and 5:15am until race time on June 14th.

Start times

6:00 am - Marathon and 1/2 Marathon

8:00 am - 5.3 Mile Run

Start and Finish Locations

Each race will start at the Swan Lake Christian Camp overhead sign on the Swan Lake Christian Camp campgrounds. The finish will be marked with flags near the camp bell. You will be invited to ring the bell to signal your finish. Click here to see where Swan Lake Christian Camp is located.

Terrain

The course is about 2/3 gravel and 1/3 pavement for the marathon and 1/2 marathon. The 5.3 mile run is about 1/2 pavement and 1/2 gravel.

Aid Stations

There will be two fixed aid stations along the route that the marathoners will pass 3 times, the 1/2 marathoners twice and the 5.3 milers once. The remaining aid stations will be at a distance no more than 2 miles apart. There will water and Gatorade at each of the aid stations. There will also be toilets along the course.

Certification

We have now received USATF certification! Our code is: SD08005TLB and expires June 2017.  Thanks for being patient!

Mile Markers

Mile markers will be placed at every mile for the Marathon and 1/2 marathon. Turns will be marked with spray paint or a cone on the road for all races.

Medical Support

We will have EMT's at the finish line, and roving vehicles to check on the runners in route. If you are having trouble during the race, please stop at an aid station.

Timing

The Marathon and 1/2 marathon will be timed with a digital clock seen when finishing the race. The 5.3 mile will be timed using a stop watch. There is an 7 hour time limit to the course.

Training There are many training guides out there. Here is the Ipcor training guide.

Weather

Average temperatures for June - Lows in the upper 60's, Highs in the lower to mid 80's.

If there is a severe thunderstorm or tornado watch/warning in effect, we reserve the right to cancel the marathon for everyone's safety.

Awards

Awards will be given to overall winners and 3 places in the age group categories. Age groups are in 5 year increments, i.e. 19-24, 25-29. Overall and age group awards will be mailed after the race. There will be t-shirts and medals for each participant in the marathon and 1/2 marathon and t-shirts for the 5.3 mile runners.

Results will be posted on this website and www.marathonguide.com.  Results Page        2007 PICTURES!

Food

An evening meal of spaghetti will be served at the camp on Saturday June 13 between 5pm and 6:30pm the night before the race. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3.50 for children 12 and under 3 years and under are free. You can reserve your place by sending your check with your registration specifying that you would like a meal ticket, or you can get tickets when you pick up your packet. There will also be a lunch served around noon after the race on Sunday for participants and families. The Sunday meal is free for participants and families. There will also be water and Gatorade available at the finish.

Lodging

There will be some lodging available at Swan Lake Christian Camp. Call the camp for prices (605) 326-5690. Please indicate whether or not you are willing to share a room. There are motels in Beresford, Freeman and Sioux Falls, SD.

Questions

Phone: 605-326-5690

Email: eener_n@yahoo.com