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Experience Washington. Run Through History.
Welcome to the 2010 CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield National Half Marathon! This year’s race takes place on March 20th at 7AM just outside of the D.C. Armory and RFK Stadium, located adjacent to the starting areas of the SunTrust National Marathon and National Team Relay. The fastest looped course in the country celebrates its 5th year as the only marathon to take place entirely within the District of Columbia and is expected to be the best event to date! Challenge yourself over 13.1 awe inspiring miles of our nation’s capital; run through the city’s most exciting neighborhoods, pass by the stunning monuments and write some of your own history in one of the country’s fastest growing endurance events. Experience Washington. Run Through History.
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Start Time and Location
Official Pace Teams
Awards and Age Groups
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Registration Information
Before you begin registration for the 2010 CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield National Half Marathon, please see our Qualifying Standards page to see if you qualify for our event.
You must have a qualifying time PRIOR to registering for the race. No exceptions.
ONLINE HALF MARATHON RATES AND PERIODS:
All price periods below begin at 12:01am EST and end at 11:59pm EST
- July 4th, 2009 till July 12th, 2009 - $55.00
- July 13th, 2009 till September 30th, 2009 - $65.00
- October 1st, 2009 till December 31st, 2009 - $75.00
- January 1st, 2010 till March 14th, 2010 - $85.00
- March 19th, 2010 (Late Registration at Health & Fitness Expo - May Not Be Available) - $100.00
GENERAL REGISTRATION RULES AND GUIDELINES:
- Registration begins at 12:01am EST July 4th, 2009.
- Online Registration will close at 11:59pm EST on March 14th, 2010 or until the field of 12,000 is sold out.
- All price periods below begin at 12:01am EST and end at 11:59pm EST respectively.
- You have until 11:59pm EST December 31st, 2009 to make changes to your custom bib name.
- Race switches are permitted until March 4. If you are making a changing races, you will need to pay the difference in entry fee if you move from the half marathon to the full marathon ($15.00) plus a processing fee ($20.00). In addition to a processing fee ($20.00), entry fee is not refunded when switching from the marathon down to the half marathon.
- Please be aware that On-Site Registration may not be available
- We offer an "Active Military" discount of 15% off registration. Contact Race Info before you register for more information. We cannot retroactively apply discount. Discount is only available for online registration and only for military personnel.
There is absolutely a "No Refund/Transfer/Deferment" Policy for this event. No exceptions.
WARNING!!! Do not attempt to sell or give away your bib number/registration. The SunTrust National Marathon maintains a very strict NO TRANSFER policy. Particular participant information is attached to each bib number, and race staff cannot be held responsible for medical liability or other errors should a runner participate under another individual's predetermined bib number. Any attempt to sell/transfer bib numbers will result in your entry being removed from our event, and your registration funds forfeited.
Date: March 20, 2010
Time: 7:00 AM
Location: Outside RFK Stadium and DC Armory
2001 East Capitol Street, S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20003
Official Pace Teams will be headed by Nathan Nudleman, Coach of the Naval Academy Marathon Team, for the 5th consecutive year. As the SunTrust National Marathon is an Official Boston Marathon Qualifier, our pace groups will be in accordance with their qualifying times. They are as follows:
- 3hrs 00min |
- 3hrs 10min |
- 3hrs 15min |
- 3hrs 20min |
- 3hrs 30min |
- 3hrs 35min |
- 3hrs 40min |
- 3hrs 45min |
- 3hrs 50min |
- 4hrs 00min |
- 4hrs 05min |
- 4hrs 15min |
All participants will receive a technical running shirt and all half marathon finishers will receive a medal.
Cash prizes will be awarded to the top five overall men and women finishers in each race. **Cash Prize does not apply to Team Relay**
Overall Marathon Winners (Male & Female):
- 1st Place - $2000 + Fashion Time Watch
- 2nd Place - $800
- 3rd Place - $700
- 4th Place - $500
- 5th Place - $300
Overall Half Marathon Winners (Male & Female):
Wheelchair (Male & Female):
- 1st Place - $1000 + Fashion Time Watch
- 2nd Place - $500
- 3rd Place - $250
- 4th Place - $200
- 5th Place - $100
Masters (40+) Marathon (Male & Female)
- 1st Place - $150 + Fashion Time Watch
- 1st Place - $250 + Fashion Time Watch
- 2nd Place - $150
- 3rd Place - $100
Awards will also be given to the top three finishers in each age group for men and women in the race (awards will be mailed out). Age group divisions for half marathon:
- Clydesdale: Men over 200 lbs
- Athena: Women over 160 lbs.
- Age Group: 18-24
- Age Group: 25-29
- Age Group: 30-34
- Age Group: 35-39
- Age Group: 40-44
- Age Group: 45-49
- Age Group: 50-54
- Age Group: 55-59
- Age Group: 60-64
- Age Group: 65-69
- Age Group: 70+
2009 Runner Reviews:
"This was a great experience for my first marathon. The course was interesting throughout, taking me throughout parts of DC I had been to and many I had never seen. The volunteers were amazing, keeping us going during the entire race, especially towards the end. Every aid station was well set up. Special thanks for the guy with a "GIT-R DONE" sign, which helped me out when my leg cramped up. Overall, thanks, DC!" - Y.Z. from Boston, MA
"I am a native and loved seeing all four quadrants of the city shine. It helped that the weather was beautiful. The course had a few hills but just enough to give the legs some variety. The management was impressive. Being able to wait indoors in the Armory was a fantastic treat (thank you!). I'd definitely recommend it. I am looking forward to running it again next year." - J.M. from Washington, DC
Thank you, and good luck in your preparation for the
2010 CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield National Half Marathon!!!
