The following is everything you need to make this year's event a complete success. Please make note of these important event policies & reminders.
- Packet Pick Up
- Directions/Parking
- Course Description and Map
- Race Start Information
- Race Finish Information
- Policies and Guidelines
- Results and Photos
Event Policies:
Use of Headphones: Headphones are allowed on the race but at your own risk. We ask you to take them off when you approach an officer or a course marshall to ensure that you can hear their directions.
Timing: Official time will be kept until 1:30 pm (6.5 hours) Awards: Awards will be presented at 11:00 am at finish area. Awards will NOT and can NOT be mailed. Please pick them up in person or have someone else pick them up for you.
Weather: Average Air Temps: Low 50's, High 65
Field Limitations:
- Marathoners – no limit
- Half Marathon – no limit
- Relay – 100 4 person relay teams
Race Packet Pickup:
All race packets and chips maybe picked up at the following times and locations:- Friday May 28th from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm
- Rochester Running Room
- 711 South Broadway
- Rochester, MN
- View map
- Saturday, May 29th from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm
- Rochester Running Room
- 711 South Broadway
- Rochester, MN
- View map
- Sunday, May 30th at the Start of the Race in Byron from 5:00 am to 6:15 am for the Marathon, Half Marathon, and 20 Mile Run
- Sunday, May 30th at the YMCA 5:00 am - 6:45 am for the 5K Run and/or Walk
Race Start Information for Marathon, Half Marathon, 4 Person Relay, and the 20 Mile Run:
Following are the individual race start times:- Marathon – 7:00 am | Race Details |
- Half Marathon – 7:00 am | Race Details |
- 4 Person Relay – 7:00 am | Race Details |
- 20 Mile Run – 7:00 am | Race Details |
Shuttle Buses to the Start:
There will be shuttle buses to Byron, MN for the start of the marathon, ½ marathon, 20 mile, and 4 person relay. There will be NO shuttle buses from the finish line back to Byron! There is limited parking at Byron for the start of the race. Preferred option is to park near Soldiers Field and take the shuttle to Byron. Buses will begin shuttle service at 5:00 am and last bus will leave Rochester at 6:20 am. Buses will be departing from the corner of 1st Ave and 6th ST SW (near the "Y"). Please proceed to the first bus in line. Please come early so we can get everyone to the start in a timely manner.
Parking at the Finish:
There are numerous areas to park in the area. The parking lot across the street from the "Y" will be available. The parking lot at K-Mart and Soldiers Field Plaza are available on the east side of Broadway. There is a parking ramp 3 blocks away on 1st Ave and 3rd ST SW which is free on weekends. There are many Mayo Clinic lots available also. Please DO NOT park in the parking lot on either end of the "Y", the church parking lot or the golf course lot.
Runner Drop-off Areas:
If you choose to have someone drop you off at the finish area to catch the morning shuttle, please have them drop you off at the corner of 6th ST and 2nd Ave SW or Broadway and 6th ST SW to avoid congestion.
If you choose to have someone drop you off at the start in Byron, please take County 3 to 7th ST NE( Cty Rd 134), right on 7th to Tompkins Drive. Turn left and go to Byron Main Court. This is the Byron Town Hall; drop runners off in turn around and exit same way.
Start Area Logistics:
- Shuttle Area Drop-Off Area: The Town Hall will be the drop off area for shuttle riders. Packet pick up will be in the lower level of Town Hall. Precede in front door and go either left or right to stairs. Go down to lower level. Packet pick up for all races will be here. There is no race day registration for the marathon, half, or relay. After picking up your packet, or being dropped off you may proceed across 10th street to the Elementary School.
- Food and Warm-Up: The gymnasium and commons area of the school will be available for stretching, relaxing, or God forbid, inclement weather. We will have water and Gatorade available in the commons area and in the parking lot of the school. Since we are asking you to get to the starting area early there will also be bagels, fruit, and granola bars available in the commons area for your breakfast.
- Restrooms: Restrooms will be available in the following areas:
- Town Hall – main level and lower level.
- Elementary School – down the hall from commons area and in the locker rooms located in the gym.
- Port-a-potties will be available in the north parking lot of the school.
- Bag drop off area is located across the street from the elementary school. Relay teams will be guaranteed entry if registered by May 7th regardless if field limit is reached.
Aid Stations:
Water, GatorAde, and first aid will be provided every other mile beginning with mile 2.
Aid Station Locations:
- Mile 2 – On 10th Ave NE, Byron. Located south of Somerby on 9th.
- Mile 4 – On Country Club Road, locate east of driveway at 1815 Country Club Rd Location is west of Cty Rd 3
- Mile 6 – On Country Club Rd, locate between driveways at 6645 Country Club Rd
- Mile 8 – On Country Club Road, locate at intersection of 45th Ave on Northwest side
- Mile 10 – On 2nd ST SW on east side of Grease Monkey Oil Change
- Mile 12 – On 2nd ST NW at intersection of 8th Ave NW
- Mile 13.3/15.2 – On bike path at Soldiers Field across from Snappy Stop, locate north of parking lot
- Mile 16.9/ 24.3 – At gardens on Mayowood Rd, at park bench
- Mile 18.1/23.1 – On Mayowood bike path west of Bamber Valley Rd (before footbridge)
- Mile 19.7/21.3 – On Mayowood bike path at Y in path near swing – end of path Porta-Potty Locations:
- At start, finish and miles 0.5, 2, 2.5, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13.1, 13.4, 15.2, 16.9, 18.1, 19.7, 21.3 23.1, 24.3
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Race Start Information for 5K Run and/or Walk:
Race Start Time:
- 5K - 7:30 am| Race Details |
Start Line:
The start line is near the Rochester Running Room next to the YMCA. The start will be at 7:30 am and the finish will be the same finish as all the other events.
Parking at the Finish:
There are numerous areas to park in the area. The parking lot across the street from the "Y" will be available. The parking lot at K-Mart and Soldiers Field Plaza are available on the east side of Broadway. There is a parking ramp 3 blocks away on 1st Ave and 3rd ST SW which is free on weekends. There are many Mayo Clinic lots available also. Please DO NOT park in the parking lot on either end of the "Y", the church parking lot, or the golf course lot.
Start Area Logistics:
- Food and Warm-Up: The YMCA will be available for stretching, relaxing, or God forbid, inclement weather. We will have water and Gatorade available in the commons area and in the parking lot of the Running Room.
- Restrooms: Restrooms will be available in the following areas:
- Finish Line - by the YMCA
- Bag drop off area is not available.
Aid Stations:
Water, GatorAde, and first aid will be provided at the half-way point of the 5K event.
Aid Station Locations:
- Mile 1.6 - On the Trail by the turnaround area.
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Race Finish Information:
Rochester Family Y
709 1st Ave SW
Rochester, MN 55902
The finish area is located at the north end of the Y. This is the finish of the marathon, ½ marathon and relay, so it will be very congested. Please be courteous and watch where you are going and look out for runners. As you approach the Y area on 1st Ave after 13 mile mark the ½ marathon runners will be directed to the right side where they will turn to the finish line. The relay and marathon runners will stay left. After passing the Y, the relay runners will turn right to the exchange zone.
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Marathon
26.2 Miles
Start: Byron, MN - City Hall
Finish: Rochester Family Y
Age Groups:
29 and Under
30-39
40-49
50-59
60 Plus
Wheelchair Division
Fees:
$30 per runner (postmarked by Dec 31, 2009)
$50 per runner (postmarked Jan 1 to April 1, 2010)
$70 per runner (postmarked Apr 2 to May 15, 2010)
- Fees are non refundable.
- Any changes from marathon, or 4 person divisions will require a $20 administration Fee plus the difference in race fee.
- View Registration Details for deadline information.
Awards:
1st Place 2nd and 3rd Place: Medals
Awards will be given overall and in each age group/division.
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Half Marathon
13.1 Miles
Start: Byron, MN – City Hall
Finish: Rochester Family Y
Age Groups:
29 and Under
30-39
40-49
50-59
60 Plus
Wheelchair Division
Fee:
$35 per runner (postmarked by Dec 31, 2009)
$40 per runner (postmarked Jan 1 to April 1, 2010)
$55 per runner (postmarked Apr 2 to May 15, 2010)
- Fees are nonrefundable.
- View Registration Details for deadline information.
Awards:
1st Place 2nd and 3rd Place : Medals
Awards will be given overall and in each age group/division.
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Marathon Relay
4 Person Teams
Each member runs 6.55 Miles
Divisions:
Male
Female
Coed (1 member of team must be of opposite sex)
Fees:
- Fees are nonrefundable.
- $100 per 4-person team (entry postmarked by April 1, 2010)
- $130 per 4-person team (entry postmarked after April 1, 2010)
- View Registration Details for deadline information.
Relay Exchange Zones:
- Zone 1: On Country Club Road, 1/10th mile west of 60th Ave, at white arch at drive
- Zone 2: At the "Y", in the south parking lot.
- Zone 3: On Mayowood bike path 3/10th of mile north of "y" in path near Mayowood Road.
- Shuttle buses will take relay runners to exchange zones.
Relay Logistics:
- First relay person will start at Byron with marathon, ½ marathon. Procedure to get to Byron will be the same as noted above.
- 2nd relay runner will have the option of catching a shuttle to the exchange zone from Byron or in Rochester. The shuttle from Byron to the exchange zone will leave from the Town Hall turn around 5 minutes after start of the race. You may also take a shuttle from Soldiers Field Drive behind the Y starting at 6:50 am. Soldiers Field Drive is the relay shuttle area. This is where all runners will be picked up and dropped off.
- 3rd leg of the relay starts at the Y in the south parking lot. Parking is very limited at the relay exchange zones, so please use shuttle bus if possible.
- All relay runners, please wear your ChampionChip timing device on your ankle to receive an official time.
Awards:
1st Place 2nd and 3rd Place: Medals
Awards will be given overall and in each age group/division.
All relay runners will receive t-shirts in race packets.
20 Mile Run Details
Start: Byron, MN - City Hall
Finish: 20 Mile Point of Marathon, Bussed to Finish Area
We are offering a 20 mile run this year, but you will not be able to use the online registration sites. To register, download the registration form. Choose 20 mile run on it, and drop it off at the Y or send it by mail with the fee.
There is no formal finish line for the 20 mile run. You will see it marked as the 20 mile point, and from there you will be very close to one of the relay exchange points, and you can take a shuttle bus from there back to the Y, which is the formal finish line for the marathon. The 20 mile run is not timed.
Fee:
$15 per runner (postmarked January 1-April 1, 2010)
$15 per runner (postmarked April 2-May 15, 2010) and race day
- Fees are nonrefundable.
- View Registration Details for deadline information.
Awards:
T-shirts will be given to participants, but there will not be awards for this event.
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5K Run and/or Walk Details
3.1 Miles
Start: Rochester Area Family Y
Finish: Rochester Family Y
Age Groups:
19 and Under
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60 Plus
Fee:
$25 per runner (postmarked January 1-April 1, 2010)
$30 per runner (postmarked April 2-May 15, 2010) and race day
- Fees are nonrefundable.
- View Registration Details for deadline information.
Awards:
Awards will be given overall and in each age group/division.
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Course Description:
This scenic course starts in Byron, MN between City Hall and Byron Elementary School. It will travel through Somerby Golf Course before heading into Rochester on Country Club Road. The course will then head through downtown and onto the bike paths along the river and through the woods. The first 8 miles are rolling hills and the rest in mostly flat. The marathon, half marathon and relays all start in Byron.
USATF-certified course
MN-96016.RR
This race is sanctioned by the Road Runners Club of America
Course Maps:
If you would like an overview of the course, click here to download the course map with elevation information or you can click this link for the online version.
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