2019 Roxbury Marathon instructions Getting there There is parking available at the race start and finish line at Hurlburt Park in Roxbury. If possible, car-pooling is suggested to make the most of the limited space. Map to get to the Start / Finish Area - Hurlburt Park - 18 Apple Lane, Roxbury CT: http://maps.yahoo.com/place/?lat=41.548912&lon=-73.313118&q=18%20apple%20lane%2C%20roxbury%2C%20ct&bb=41.5527190739302%2C-73.32198933595276%2C41.545104926069804%2C-73.30424666404724&addr=18%20Apple%20Ln%2C%20Roxbury%2C%20CT%2006783-1624 Registration Registration starts around 7:00 AM in the pavilion at Hurlburt Recreation Area in Roxbury, CT. This is where you sign in and pick up your numbered bib for the race. Both the marathon and half marathon kick off at 8:30 AM. Please arrive at the park to allow enough time for you to check in and pick up your race number -- half an hour to an hour prior to the race should be fine. Volunteers will be in the pavilion at the park to help get you signed in. New this year: Unless you are a season member of the Roxbury Road Races Club, you need to fill out the weekly waiver form. To save time on race morning, and so you don't have to stand around in the cold trying to get a pen to work, you can get a weekly waiver form here: http://roxburyraces.net/2018/R3C%20weekly%20waiver%202018.pdf and print it out and fill it out at home and just hand it in when you pick up your bib on race morning. Please attach your number on the front of your outer clothing so it is visible to the race volunteers as you approach them in the race. As you finish the race, please make sure you go through the finish line chute. Early Bird Start IMPORTANT - If you are likely to take 5 and a half hours or more to finish the marathon, please participate in the Early Bird Start - at 7:30 AM. This early start is ONLY for runners who will take 5 and a half hours or more. Weather (too soon to tell) Running the race Note: Although the marathon and half marathon start at the same time and place, and the first segment of both races is an out-and-back, the half marathon turn-around point for the out-and-back is actually BEYOND the turn-around point for the marathon. There will be arrow signs close to the ground at all the turns and turn-around points. Due to the multiple-looped nature of the course, there will not be mile markers on the course, as they could cause confusion. MARATHON: The course starts out with a mostly down hill 4+ mile trip to Judds Bridge. After crossing the bridge, the runners continue for less than half a mile beyond the bridge and then turn around and re-trace their steps back to the start line. All that remains is a rolling 3.5+ mile rolling loop... which is run five times. Each runner is responsible for counting his or her laps. Although we will have water and gatorade on the course at a few strategic locations, if you have other hydration or fueling needs please plan to self-support. You will pass by the start/finish line several times, making it easy to get anything you need from your car as you go by. HALF MARATHON The course starts out with a mostly down hill 4+ mile trip to, then over Judds Bridge. After crossing the bridge and turning right on Walker Brook Road, the runners continue for less than half a mile and then turn around and re-trace their steps back to the start line. All that remains is a rolling 3.5+ mile rolling loop... which is started by continuing past the start line. Safety: The Roxbury Marathon course is run entirely on town and state roads, which are open to traffic. Stay aware of your surroundings! Please stay to the side of the roads wherever possible - if everyone around you is on the left hand side of the road, you should probably be on the left hand side, too. Only cross the road when it is safe to do. Make room for cars and trucks that want to pass you. On the 5-time loop for the marathon / 1-time loop for half-marathon, there is a right turn from the dirt road (Hemlock) onto State Route 67. At this intersection, please stay on the right hand side of the road when turning onto Route 67, and please stay to the right of the cones. ALWAYS move to the side of the road (or off the road if necessary) to make room for emergency vehicles with flashing lights or sirens on. If you run with music, please make sure it is at a low enough volume that you can hear approaching cars and spoken (don't make us yell!) instructions from race officials. Other Information: For volunteers and spectators, please do not cheer or support runners from Town Hall and the Roxbury Market. These are busy driveways and we have had a lot of near-misses in past years. The church at wellers/south/67 welcomes spectators on their yard and in their parking lot. Or go to the intersection of Chalybes / Hemlock or the intersection of Chalybes West / Hemlock. Awards: There will be age group awards and overall winner home-made awards, immediately at they finish - there is no awards ceremony; Post-race food: There will be food in the pavilion Most of all, have fun at the 2018 Roxbury Marathon and Half Marathon!