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2012 CANTON MARATHON INFORMATION

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PLEASE NOTE: REGISTRATION IS NOT OPEN AT THIS TIME

information on this site is from the 2012 inaugural event

the canton marathon will not take place in 2013

NEWS AND UPDATES WILL BE POSTED WHEN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE

DEFERRALS Offered to 2012 Full Marathon Participants: Because of the forecast for above-average temperatures on Sunday, the Canton Marathon is offering FULL MARATHON RUNNERS the option of deferring their entry for one year to the next Canton Marathon OR the option of changing to the half marathon race at the Expo. Deferrals and race change from full to half must be processed at the Expo. There is a $10 fee for deferral to 2013 and fee is waived for change from the full to the half. Deferrals are not available for half, 10K and relay participants. Half, 10K and relay participants may change races or change relay team members at the Expo for a race change fee of $10.

CANTON MARATHON HIGHLIGHTS and FAQ

The Inaugural Canton Marathon will be held on June 17, 2012. This runner’s course, designed by runners, starts at the landmark Pro Football Hall of Fame and ends on the field where world famous champions play America’s favorite game, Fawcett Stadium. The courses will run through Canton and Greater Stark County, and the marathon course will cross over I-77 on the Pro Football Hall of Fame Bridge. The post-race festivities will take place on the Pro Football Hall of Fame grounds.

What are the events?

Events include: Full Marathon (26.2 miles), Half Marathon (13.1 miles), Marathon 5-Person Team Relay, and the 10K (6.2 miles) races. There are walking divisions in the Half Marathon and the 10K, and wheelchair division in the full Marathon (handcrank and push rim). The Full, Half and 10K are USATF certified courses. The Full Marathon is a Boston qualifier.

The Fitness & Health Expo will be held on Friday and Saturday, June 15-16, 2012, at the Canton Civic Center. On Saturday, June 16, 2012, the Kids\\\' ULTIMATE MARATHON DASH will be held at Fawcett Stadium adjacent to the Pro Football Hall of Fame for children ages 3-11. On Saturday, the \\\"Carbs of Fame\\\" Pasta Dinner will be held at the Cultural Center for the Arts, adjacent to the Canton Civic Center where the Expo will be held.

What are the 5-Person Team Relay leg distances?

The relay leg distances are 6.7 miles to first exchange, 2.9 miles to second exchange, 3.0 miles to third, 6.6 miles to the fourth, and 7.0 miles to the finish line.

What time do the races start?

Start time for the Marathon, Half and Team Relay is 6:00 a.m.; start time for the Marathon Wheelchair Division is 5:50 a.m.; start time for the 10K is 6:15 a.m. The starting line corrals will form on Harrison Road, right outside Fawcett Stadium, near the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The shuttles will drop you near the starting corrals. Please allow for a minimum of 90 minutes before the start of your race for parking, shuttle, bag check and finding your starting corral.

When does the Kids' event start?

The Kids' ULTIMATE MARATHON DASH will start at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 16, 2012. Gates open at 8:30 a.m. and the even will conclude at Noon.

What are the runner premiums for the Full, Half, Relays and 10K?

Registered participants in the Marathon, Half Marathon, 5-Person Team Relays and the 10K will receive a Nike technical short sleeve shirt, goodie bag including gifts and samples, gear bag check service, commemorative finishers medal, admission to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, pacing service for the Marathon and Half Marathon races, Finish Line Celebration on the grounds of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, food and refreshments at the finish line in Fawcett Stadium. Participants 21 years and older will receive Michelob Ultra at the Finish Line Celebration on the grounds of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Registered participants in the full Marathon will receive a Nike backpack bag.

What are the Kids' ULTIMATE MARATHON DASH premiums?

Participants in the Kids' ULTIMATE MARATHON DASH will receive a cotton shirt, bib, finishers ribbon and finish line refreshments on the field at Fawcett Stadium.

What are the caps on registration for races? Will you limit the number of participants at the Canton Marathon events?

At this time there are no limits or caps on the number of participants in any of the events at the Inaugural Canton Marathon. This is subject to change. As of June 6, 2012, the wheelchair division is now closed.

REGISTRATION

How do I register for the 2012 Canton Marathon?

Online registration is now closed. You may register in person at the Expo on Friday, June 15 and Saturday, June 16 for all Canton Marathon events. At this time, there are no restrictions or caps on the number of participants in each race or for the Kids' ULTIMATE MARATHON DASH. This is subject to change. As of June 6, 2012, the wheelchair division is now closed.

When does online registration close?

Online registration closed at 5:00 p.m. EST on Tuesday, June 12, 2012. You may register in person at the Expo.

How can I register after the online registration closes on June 12, 2012?

Participants may register at the Fitness & Health Expo on Friday, June 15, 2012, for all events, and on Saturday, June 16, 2012 for events taking place on Sunday, June 17, 2012. There will be no race day registration for any June 17th event. There will be on-site, same-day registration ONLY for the Kids\\\' ULTIMATE MARATHON DASH on Saturday, June 16, 2012, at Fawcett Stadium from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Can I register with a paper registration form?

You may register for all events by mail using the Paper Registration Form. You must sign the waiver and send both pages. There is an additional $10 processing fee for paper registrations, included in the race fee indicated on the form. You may also pick up a form at the Canton Marathon office. Paper registration is now closed. You may register in person at the Expo.

When is the deadline for paper registrations?

All paper mail-in registration forms with a signed waiver and payment must be received at the Canton Marathon office by 5:00 p.m. EST on Friday, June 1, 2012. The Canton Marathon office is at 2618 Fulton Dr. NW, Canton, OH 44718. There is a fee of $10 included in the paper registration fees listed on the form. Paper registration is now closed. You may regsiter in person at the Expo.

What is the minimum age to participate in a Canton Marathon event?

Marathon and Wheelchair: You must be 16 years of age or older on Sunday, June 17, 2012. 5-Person Marathon Team Relay: You must be 14 years of age or older on Sunday, June 17, 2012. Half Marathon: You must be 14 years of age or older on Sunday, June 17, 2012. 10K: You must be 12 years of age or older on Sunday, June 17, 2012. Kids\\\' ULTIMATE MARATHON DASH: You must be at least three years of age and under 12 on Saturday, June 16, 2012.

What are the entry fees for Canton Marathon?

The fees will increase on April 1, 2012 and increase again at the Expo, June 15-16, 2012.

	6/19/11 to 12/31/11	1/1/12 to 3/31/12	4/1/12 to 6/12/11	At 2012 Expo
Marathon	$70	$80	$90	$100
Half Marathon	$55	$65	$75	$85
5-Person Relay Team*	$40	$50	$60	$70
Wheelchair	$70	$80	$90	$100
10K Race	$30	$40	$50	$60
Kids\\\' ULTIMATE MARATHON DASH	$10	$10	$10	$20

* Fee is per person

Refund Policy

What is your refund, deferral or transfer policy?

We adhere to standard marathon running industry policies for refunds, transfers or deferrals. All entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. This is noted at all points of registration. When you register for any of our events, you must agree to this policy. The entry fee for this year\\\'s event cannot be deferred to next year\\\'s event, no exceptions. You may not transfer your registration to another participant. You may not give or sell your number to another individual – if you do, this could result in your disqualification as well as disqualification of the runner who uses your race number. There are no refunds if you cannot participate in the 2012 event. This policy stays in effect whether you are injured, have unexpected business, family emergency, pregnancy, illness, etc. There are NO exceptions. Any inquiry regarding this policy will be directed back to this page.

I was injured after registering. Can I get a refund or defer my registration until next year?

No. There will be NO refunds or deferments to a subsequent year. We incur fixed costs for each runner based on registration numbers. As a result, we are not able to allow any refunds or deferrals to a future year.

I already registered for the Marathon but can\\\'t run. Can I let my friend or family member race with my bib?

No. There are no transfers allowed. Due to safety concerns, each individual must register for themselves and wear their own bib with the correct information. It is important that the registration data associated with your bib number belongs to you. While it may seem harmless to run under an unauthorized bib number, it does convey serious consequences to the organizers and volunteers. Correct information allows medical staff to correctly identify participants in need of medical attention and ensures accuracy of race results and awards.

Bibs, Teams & Awards

Will you have personalized bibs?

Yes! You can have your name on your bib if you are registered by May 18, 2012. There is a limit of eight (8) letters, including spaces and punctuation for individual runners. For relay team names, you may have up to 35 characters for your team name. Spectators will cheer you on by name if you have a personalized bib and it is a great keepsake item, especially from the Inaugural Canton Marathon.

How do we register our relay team?

Relay teams may register online or with a paper registration form. First identify a team captain. The team captain will then register the team by checking \\\"Create a Marathon Five Person Relay Team\\\" on the online registration page. The captain may submit a paper registration form, indicating the team name. Once the team has been created, individual members may then register and pay the individual registration fee to join the team online or by submitting a paper registration form. The deadline to receive paper registration form is at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 1, 2012. You may register your team in person at the Expo.

Can we name our team? Will our team name be on our bibs?

Yes! Get creative and have fun with your team name. You have up to 35 characters for your team name, including spaces and punctuation. Your bib will have your team name printed on it if your team is registered by May 18, 2012.

What are the 5-Person Team Relay leg distances?

The relay leg distances are 6.7 miles to first exchange, 2.9 miles to second exchange, 3.0 miles to third, 6.6 miles to the fourth, and 7.0 miles to the finish line.

What types of relay teams will get awards?

Teams may be all male, all female, co-ed (at least one person on the team must be the opposite sex), all male masters (ages 40-69), all female masters (ages 40-69), co-ed masters (ages 40-69 and at least one person of the opposite sex), all male legends (ages 70 and over), all female legends (ages 70 and over), and co-ed legends (ages 70 and over and at least one mbmer of the opposite sex).

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Race Changes

How do we substitute a member of our relay team?

You can change members of your relay team. Download and complete the Relay Change Form (available online) and submit it to the Canton Marathon office, following the instructions on the form. Changes prior to May 18th at 5:00 p.m. will be processed at the Marathon office. There is a $10 change fee. Changes after May 18th will be made at the Expo only for a fee of $10. Bring your Relay Change Form to the Expo and proceed to the Runner Services area.

Can I run part of the relay and the full marathon?

You may run the first leg ONLY of the team relay and continue running the full marathon, but you must remove the relay bib at the exchange point after you have crossed the timing strip. Failure to do so will affect your relay team\\\'s official time. You must register and pay for both events.

Can I run more than one leg of the relay?

Yes, you may only run consecutive legs of the relay and you must register for each leg you intend to run. You may register and run as many consecutive legs of the relay that you register for. The team must be paid in full. The runner running multiple legs must register for each leg and pick up the corresponding packet at the Expo.

Can I run part of the relay and continue running the half marathon?

No. The first relay exchange point is beyond the point at which the half marathon breaks off from the Marathon course onto 44th Street from Market Avenue.

I am registered for one of the Marathon races but would like to change to another race. How do I change from one race to another?

You may change to another race, including switching between the Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K events. Please note that race changes will only be permitted through May 18th at 5:00 p.m. EST or must be made in person at the Expo, June 15-16, 2012. You must first register for the new race at the current race fee online or by paper registration and then submit the Race Change Form. There is a $10 fee to switch races, plus the difference in current race price if it is higher than your original registration fee. If the new race fee is lower than your original registration fee, you will receive a rebate, minus the $10 change fee. There are no refunds of any processing fee. Any and all rebates will be mailed within 30 days of completion of the event. There will be no rebates prior to the event or at the Expo.

If I miss the May 18th deadline to change races can I change races at the Expo?

Yes. After 5:00 p.m. on May 18th, changes must be submitted at the Expo. There is a $10 fee for changing races after May 18th plus the difference in current race price if it is higher than your original registration fee. You will receive a rebate if the new race fee is lower, minus the $10 fee. There are no refunds of any processing fee. Any and all rebates will be mailed within 30 days of completion of the event. There will be no rebates prior to the event or at the Expo. Download the race change form and bring to the Expo.

I registered online for the Canton Marathon. How do I confirm that I am registered?

When you registered online and successfully completed your registration and payment, a confirmation would have been emailed to you with your registration confirmation number. You can check if you are registered by visiting online at www.RSRacingSystems.com, and entering your user name and password for your private account. Please bring a copy of your email confirmation, registration number and photo ID to the Expo to pick up your packet and bib.

How do I know if I am registered with a paper registration?

Your race confirmation information will be emailed to you if an email address was included with your paper registration form. If you did not include an email address, your confirmation information will be mailed to you.

I noticed that some personal information on my registration is incorrect, and I have a new email address. How do I correct personal information on my registration or on my bib?

Corrections to personal data on your race registration may be made free of charge by notifying the Canton Marathon office prior to May 18th at 5:00 p.m.. Send an email to Chip@CantonMarathon.com and include \\\"Race Info Change\\\" in the subject line of your email. Provide us with your name, confirmation number and new information. When you pick up your bib at the Expo, check that all of your information is correct. Corrections to personal data may be made free of charge at the Expo.

What is the deadline to register for Canton Marathon events?

The deadline to register online is June 12, 2012, at 5:00 p.m. EST. The deadline to receive your paper registration form at the Canton Marathon office is June 1, 2012, at 5:00 p.m. EST. You may register for a Canton Marathon event at the Expo on Friday, June 15, 2012, between 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday, June 16, 2012, between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. There is no race day registration for any event held on Sunday, June 17, 2012. There will be same-day registration ONLY for the Kids\\\' ULTIMATE MARATHON DASH on Saturday, June 16, 2012, at Fawcett Stadium from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

For your convenience, all race change forms and packet pick-up forms are located on the RACE FORMS page. These are PDF downloads. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to access the forms.

Starting Corrals:

The Canton Marathon events will have starting corrals based on your ESTIMATED PACE TIME PER MILE. There will be flags and signs at the starting corrals to assist you with finding the correct corral based on your pace time per mile. There will be separate starting corrals for runners and walkers. There will be separate starting corrals for 10K runners and walkers. Starting corrals will be located on Harrison Road right outside of Fawcett Stadium Gates #1 and #2, near the entrance to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The shuttle will drop you on Harrison Road near the starting corrals. Please allow for a minimum of 90 minutes prior to your race start time for parking, shuttle, bag drop and locating your pace team and corral.

Course Open Times and Time Limits for Participation:

The full Marathon course will be open for a total of seven (7) hours. The Half Marathon course will be open for a total of four (4) hours. The 10K course will be open for a total of two (2) hours. Athletes entering the full Marathon event must maintain a 16 minute per mile pace throughout the entire race. Athletes entering the Half Marathon event must maintain an 18 minute per mile pace throughout the race. Athletes entering the 10K event must maintain a 19.5 minute per mile pace throughout the race. The courses will have a rolling close at the respective paces listed. Anyone not able to maintain the respective paces must exit the race course and may be picked up and transported to the finish line. Any participant may be picked up at any time along the race course for not maintaining the pace time limits. Transportation will be provided to the finish line.

Packet Pick-Up at 2012 Fitness & Health Expo:

All participants must present a photo ID to pick up race packets. Participants unable to pick up their own race packet may have someone else pick up their packet for them. The Alternate Bib Pick-Up Form is REQUIRED.

If it is impossible for you to pick up your bib at the expo, we have extended the deadline for a Bib Mailing Request. Your bib and shirt will be mailed to the address you provide if you submit this form along with payment by 5:00PM on Friday, June 8th.

Canton Marathon Charity Partners:

Official Canton Marathon Charity Partners are listed on the Charity Partners page. When you register for an event, you will be presented with the option to designate one of these organizations to receive a percentage of your registration fee. Designating a charity does not change your cost. Canton Marathon voluntarily allocates a portion of your registration to your specified charity.