2011 Fall Marathon & Long Distance Directory/Races outside the South

JULY 17 - Friendly Massey Marathon - Massey, Ontario, Canada
35th Annual. 6am. Spanish River Half Marathon, Chutes 10K. 2K & 5K Fun Runs on 7/16. The course is relatively flat and shaded in parts as it runs along the Spanish River. OTFA certified, TAC. 2010 entrants: 300. Avg. temp. 58Fº.
Contact: Elizabeth Gamble, 1140 River Rd., RR#1, Massey ON Canada P0P 1P0, 705-865-2655, egamble48@gmail.com, www.friendlymasseymarathon.com.

AUG. 27 - Mesa Falls Marathon - Ashton, ID
15th Annual. 6:30am/marathon, 8:30am/half, 8am/10K & 5K, 8:15am/1 mile. Mostly flat to downhill; 1 hill at mile 17 to 20; varying terrain, crushed gravel & blacktop; USATF. 2010 entrants: 240-marathon, 230-half. Avg. temp. 40º to 80º= 60º.
Contact: Dave Jacobson, POB 548, Ashton, ID 83420, 208-652-7771, jake@fretel.com, www.mesafallsmarathon.com.

SEPT. 3 - Pocatello Marathon - Pocatello, ID
12th Annual. Marathon: 6:13am/Wheelchair Handcycle, 6:15am/Run; Half: 7:55am/Wheelchair Handcycle, 8am/Run; 10K: 8:40am/Wheelchair Handcycle, 8:45am/Run; 5K: 8:55am/Wheelchair Handcycle, 9am/Run; 10:30am/0.2 mi. for Kids (8-under); 10:45am/1.5 mi. (18-under). Marathon is a scenic, gradual downhill course with approximately a 1,700 foot elevation drop; Half is relatively flat with approximately 200 foot elevation drop; all events are point-to-point; USATF. Entry Limit: 600-marathon, 600-half, 300-10K, 300-5K. Time Limit: All event courses close at 12:45pm. 2010 entrants: 350-marathon, 450-half, 250-10K, 250-5K. Avg. temp.: 65º, with the avg. low of 47º.
Contact: Mike Calley, 1410 Kelsea Pl., Pocatello, ID 83201, 208-233-4754, PocatelloRun@gmail.com www.PocatelloMarathon.com

SEPT. 11 - Credit Union Queen City Marathon - Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
11th Annual. 8am/Marathon, Half Marathon Run/Walk, Relay. 8:45am/Kids/Youth 3K. Boston-certified, flat and scenic loop course on pathways through city parks and residential streets; AIMS. Entry Limit: 750-Full, 1,900-Half Run, 450-Half Walk, 175-Relay Teams, 450-Kids/Youth. Time Limit: Marathon-6 hrs., Half-4 hrs. 2010 entrants: 4,045 total. Avg. temp. 17ºC (63ºF).
Contact: Race Director, Queen City Marathon Inc., POB 37039, Regina, SK, Canada S4S 7K3, 866-2-RUN-QCM, runqcm@hotmail.com, www.runqcm.com.

SEPT. 18 - MVP Health Care Rochester Marathon - Rochester, NY
7th Annual. 7:30am/marathon & 4-person relay; 7:45am/half. Prize $ ($6,025). The course is flat and fast. Part of it follows the path of the Erie Canal and beautiful Genesee River; USATF. Time Limit: 16 minute mile. 2010 entrants: 3,200. Avg. temp. low 51, high 70.
Contact: Nicole Mau, Arthritis Foundation, 3300 Monroe Ave., Ste. 319, Rochester, NY 14618, 585-794-8603, nmau@arthritis.org, www.rochestermarathon.com.

SEPT. 24 - Jackson Hole Marathon - Jackson, WY
Inaugural. 7:30am. Half Marathon, Marathon Relay. The scenic, family-friendly race starts at the Town Square in historic downtown Jackson Hole, WY, and finishes at the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in Teton Village, WY; USATF pending. Entry Limit: 1,000. Time Limit: 7 hrs. Avg. temp. 50ºF.
Contact: Jay Batchen, P.O. Box 1200, Driggs, ID 83422, 208-787-2077, info@dreamchaserevents.com, www.jacksonholemarathon.com.

SEPT. 24-25 - Adirondack Distance Festival, Marathon, Half Marathon & Relay - Schroon Lake, NY
15th Annual. 9am. 2-Person Relay, 5K, 10K & Kids Fun Run. Probably the most beautiful 26 mile, 385 yards you will ever run; USATF. Entry Limit: 500, 700-half. 2010 entrants: 500/600.
Contact: Tom Reid 631-363-0154, agcprinting@yahoo.com, www.adirondackmarathon.org.

OCT. 1 - Hands-on House Half Marathon - Lancaster, PA
8th Annual. 8am/walkers, 9am/runners. 5K & Kids FR. Prize $ ($450). 13.1 mile circuit course on scenic Pennsylvania Dutch roads, past a one room schoolhouse and over a covered bridge; USATF. Entry Limit: 1,400. Time Limit: 4 hrs. 2010 entrants. 1,280. Avg. temp. 65º.
Contact: Michele Criste, Race Director, 721 Landis Valley Rd., Lancaster, PA 17601, 717-569-5437, race@handsonhouse.org, www.handsonhouserace.org.

OCT. 2 - Maine Marathon & Half Marathon - Portland, ME
20th Annual. 7:45am. Marathon Relay. Prize $ ($2,700). Scenic out and back; USATF. Entry Limit: 3,500. Time Limit: 6.5 hrs. 2010 entrants: 3,800. Avg. temp. 50s.
Contact: Howard Spear, Maine Marathon, POB 10836, Portland, ME 04104, 207-749-9160, racedirector@mainemarathon.com, www.mainemarathon.com.

OCT. 2 - Run Crazy Horse, 26.2 & 13.1 Miles - Crazy Horse Memorial, SD
2nd Annual. 8am. 5-Person Relay Marathon & 5K. In the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota; from the largest Mountain Carving in the world to finish on Main St. in Hill City. Time Limit: 7 hrs. 2010 entrants: 800. Avg. temp. 55º.
Contact: Emily Wheeler, Leanhorse Productions, P.O. Box 7892, Rapid City, SD 57709, 605-390-6137, emily@runcrazyhorse.com, www.runcrazyhorse.com.

OCT. 9 - Primo's Run for Education Half Maathon & 5K - San Ramon/Danville, CA
7am/Half Marathon; 8:15am/5K Timed Race; 8:30am/5K Fun Run/Walk. Prize $ (Half Marathon & 5K). Mostly flat, point to point course; USATF.
Contact: info@primosrun.com, www.primosrun.com.

OCT. 15 - Waddell & Reed Kansas City Marathon with Ivy Funds - Kansas City, MO
7am/marathon, half marathon & marathon relay; 7:15am/5K; Kids Marathon. Prize $ ($10,000 total). The Marathon is a scenic run that travels through many popular areas of the city including the Plaza, Loose Park, Brookside, and more. Plus, it wouldn't be KC if you didn't run by our famous city fountains; USATF. Entry Limit: 15,000. Time Limit: 6 hrs. 2010 entrants: 12,000. Avg. temp. 60ºF.
Contact: Aaron Koelzer, 1308 Pennsylvania Ave., Kansas City, MO 64105-1339, 816-474-4652, akoelzer@sportkc.org, www.kcmarathon.org.

OCT. 15 - Rockaway Marathon - Rockaway Beach, NY
Inaugural. 7am. Flat and fast scenic beachside course. Entry Limit: 1,000. Time: Limit: 5 hrs. Avg. temp. 55ºF.
Contact: John Edwards, POB 51, Rockaway Park Station, NY 11694, 917-287-7280, j.f.edwards@att.net, http://rockapulcorun.com.

OCT. 14-16 - BMO Nesbitt Burns Prince Edward Island Marathon - Charlottetown, PE, Canada
8th Annual. 10/16: Marathon, Half Marathon Run/Walk, 10K Run/Walk, 5K Run/Walk, Corporate/Team Relay. 10/15: Kids Spud Run (see website for start times). Prize Money (see website for prize categories). North Shore to Charlottetown with rolling hills, amazing scenery. Something for everyone! Boston Qualifer. Time Limit: 6 hrs. 2010 entrants: 2,200. Avg. temp. 15Cº.
Contact: Alicia Packwood, 91 Water St., POB 972, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7M4, 902-629-6609, info@princeedwardislandmarathon.com, www.princeedwardislandmarathon.com.

OCT. 16 - Humboldt Redwoods Marathon & Half Marathon - Weott, CA
33rd Annual. 9am/Marathon & Half (8:50am Wheelchair), 9:15am/5K. Prize $ ($3,000 for half-marathon Pacific Association USATF only; $200 marathon). Courses are paved, shaded & flat. Run beside the world's tallest and most beautiful trees; USATF. Time Limit: 5 hrs. road closure. 2010 entrants: 1,100. Avg. temp. 60º.
Contact: Jessie Hunt, POB 4989, Arcata, CA 95518, 707-443-1220, director@redwoodsmarathon.org, www.redwoodsmarathon.org.

OCT. 16 - The Other Half - Moab, UT
8:30am/MDT. The first seven miles roll gently; miles 8-12 contain some
hills and mile 13 is a fast downhill to the lush green finish at Sorrel
River Ranch Resort. Limit: 3.30.
Contact: 435-259-4525, www.moabhalfmarathon.org.

OCT. 23 - Niagara Falls International Marathon - Niagara Falls, Ontario
14th Annual. 10am/Marathon 2-Person Relay, & Half Marathon; 8:30am/10K; 9:30am/5K. Prize $ (Marathon-$9,600, Half-$6,900). Race starts in Buffalo, NY, crossing into Canada at 5 Mile Point, follows the Niagara River to finish at The Niagara Falls; USATF. Entry Limit: 1,500-marathon. Time Limit: 7 hrs. 2010 entrants: 1,350. Avg. temp. 60º.
Contact: Jim Ralston, 5300 Willmott St., Niagara Falls, ON L2E 2A7, 905-356-9460, racedirector@niagarafallsmarathon.com, www.niagarafallsmarathon.com.

NOV. 13 - Aspire Urgent Care Harrisburg Marathon & Relay - Harrisburg, PA
39th Annual. 8:30am; 4-Person Relay, part of main event. Mostly flat along the Susquehanna River and surrounding areas in Harrisburg; USATF. Entry Limit: 1,500. Time Limit: 6 hrs., walkers 8 hrs. 2010 entrants: 1,500. 50º.
Contact: Chad Krebs, 701 N. Front St., Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-232-9622, chad.krebs@ymcaharrisburg.org, www.harrisburgmarathon.com.

NOV. 13 - Fort Worth Marathon - Fort Worth, TX
5th Annual. 7am/Marathon. Half Marathon, 20 Mile. Flat, fast, scenic, Boston Qualifier; USATF. Entry Limit: 1,200. Time Limit: 6:30. 2010 entrants: 700. Avg. temp. 48º/67º.
Contact: Steve Looney, Race Dir., 5358 W. Vickery Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76107, 817-731-6276, raceinfo@fortworthmarathon.org, www.fortworthmarathon.org.

NOV. 27 - Amica Insurance Seattle Marathon - Seattle, WA
41st Annual. 11/27: 7:15am/marathon walk, 7:30am/half marathon run, 7:45am/half marathon walk, 8:15am/marathon run, 8am/10K. 11/26: 5K Race & Children's Kids Marathon. Rolling course with hilly sections and scenic views of downtown Seattle and Lake Washington; USATF. Avg temp. 43ºF.
Contact: Louise Long, Seattle Marathon Association, POB 31849, Seattle, WA 98103, 206-729-3660, info@seattlemarathon.org, www.seattlemarathon.org.

DEC. 11 - Tucson Marathon - Tucson, AZ
18th Annual. 7:30am/Marathon & Relay, 7am/Half Marathon. A mostly downhill Boston Qualifier run along the Catalina Foothills outside of Tucson, AZ; USATF. Entry Limit: 4,000. Time Limit: 6 hrs. 2010 entrants: 2,900. Avg temp. 40ºF/start, 75ºF/finish.
Contact: Pam Reed, POB 13292, Jackson, WY 83002, 520-403-3355, preed@theriver.com, www.tucsonmarathon.com.

JAN. 15, 2012 - Chevron Houston Marathon & Aramco Houston Half Marathon - Houston, TX.
7am. Fast, flat scenic single-loop course has been ranked as the "fastest winter marathon" and "second fastest marathon overall" by Ultimate Guide to Marathons. Entry Limit: Marathon-13,000, Half-11,000. Time Limit: 6 hrs.-marathon, 4hrs.-half. Avg. temp. 45ºF start, 60ºF finish.
Contact: www.chevronhoustonmarathon.com, www.aramcohoustonhalfmarathon.com.