General Information Course: A fast course with a few slight rolling hills starting and finishing on Main Street in the village of Marathon. USATF Certification NY-070444-JG Course Records: Male Established : 2022 Kevin Heeman, 15:38 Female Established 2013 Sara Dunham 18:08.5 Pre-registry: Register by mail prior to June 14th at a fee of $25; After June 14th a fee of $30 is charged. Registrations and race packets can be picked up at the high school. Race Day Entries: Register up to 30 minutes prior to the start at a fee of $30. Registration will be held on the village green in front of the school until 8:30 AM. Shirts: A True Classic Performance Multi-Colored Shirt is guaranteed to all pre-registered athletes. First come first serve for race day entries. Awards: First Place Overall Male and Female, First Place Masters Male and Female, and Top 3 Finishers in each age group will receive a Race Bag Award. No Duplications of Awards. Age Groups: Age Groups for Male and Female Runners will be
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