ABC 7 Sarasota Marathon Early On-Line Registration Blitz.
Register on-line between March 25
and April 9 at the 2008 rates!
Regular registration will
open June 15, 2008.
COUNTDOWN TO MARATHON!
February 15, 2009

Marathon

Race Date
Sunday, February 15, 2009

Start Time
TBD

NOTES:

  • ABSOLUTELY NO strollers, skates, skateboards, wheeled conveyance (other than participants registered in,  and starting the marathon with, the push-rim wheelchair division and authorized race officials), etc. allowed on the course.  You will not be permitted to start and if you enter the course other than at the start corral, you will be removed from the course.  No pets, leashed or otherwise, will be allowed to accompany you on the course other than service animals executing their service duties.
  • Per USATF rules, no headphones are allowed on the course. 
  • No race-day registration.  No race-day packet pick up.  Pick up your race materials at the Expo on Friday, 02/13/2009 or Saturday, 02/14/2009.

Start and Finish Lines
John and Mable Ringling Museum
5401 Bay Shore Road
Sarasota, Florida 34243

The 26.2 mile marathon route will be open for 6 hours.  If you are unable to meet these course times, you are encouraged to register for the half marathon with a 4 hour course limit.  Slower runners and walkers will be asked to start the race from the rear of the start corral.  There will be mats at the start and finish to provide your chip time. 

Course Aid Stations

  • Medical station locations at the start/finish and throughout the course 
  • Aid stations with spring water and lemon-lime Gatorade, petroleum jelly and bandages provided approximately every two miles throughout the course.  Port-o-lets will be available at every aid station.
  • Gu gel provided by Urban Sole along the course (marathoners only.)

Marathon Course Map-2008 Course!
Course Narrative with Pictures
Turn By Turn Street Directions
Spectator Areas

First Watch is the proud Recovery Zone Sponsor.  Located at the Finish Line, First Watch will serve you delectable treats including their signature Siesta Key Cocktail and muffins to sate your appetite and start you on your way to recovery.

Sarasota Chamber USA Track and Field Running USA
USATF Certified
MARATHON: FL 07035 EBM
HALF MARATHON: FL 07031 EBM