MARATHON INFORMATION Amica Insurance Seattle Marathon 2012 Marathon Run, Marathon Walk, Half Marathon Run, Half Marathon Walk
Sunday, November 25, 2012 From its humble beginnings in 1970 when a group of friends from the University of Washington decided to hold their own marathon, the Seattle Marathon Family of Events has grown into one of the largest combination marathon/half marathon in the Northwest and one of the top ten largest in the U.S. That first marathon 42 years ago sported 38 runners. This year, 15,000 participants are expected for the marathon and half marathon walking and running events. Join us November 25th for Seattle's Original Hometown Marathon.
Participant Amenities Participant Shirt: Participants receive a complimentary longsleeve Technical Fabric shirt along with their Goody Bag at EXPO, November 23-24. There is no need to order your shirt size in advance. Extra small through extra-extra large shirt sizes will be available while supplies last. Goody Bag: Participants receive a Goody Bag filled with product samples and gifts from the Seattle Marathon Association and race sponsors. Pick up your Goody Bag at EXPO, November 23-24, after you pick up your bib and chip. In addition, a virtual race bag with coupons and special offers will be sent via email to every participant.
Optional Finisher Shirt: Short-sleeve tehcnical fabric and longsleeve 1/4 zip techincal fabric finisher shirts and finisher hoodies are available for order on the event registration form. Pick up your pre-paid finisher shirts at EXPO after you pick up your bib and chip. Finisher shirts will also be available for purchase at EXPO and after the race in the Victory Recovery Area, while supplies last. Please note: XXL sizes must be pre-ordered on your registration form and will not be available for purchase at EXPO or in the Victory Recovery Area. Finisher Medal: Each Marathon Run, Half Marathon Run, Marathon Walk and Half Marathon Walk finisher will receive a commemorative finisher medal after crossing the finish line in Memorial Stadium. Medals come with a lanyard and are custom designed for each event. Space Blanket: After crossing the finish line, finishers receive a souvenir Mylar thermal blanket for warming up after the race. Finisher Certificate: A finisher certificate will be made available to each finisher. Certificates will be posted on the Seattle Marathon Association website and available for download shortly after each event. Results Issue: Each finisher receives, via email, a souvenir Results Issue a few weeks after the event. A PDF of the Results Issue will also be available online for download.
REGISTRATION Dates Registration Period Entry Fee Marathon Run/Walk Half Marathon Run/ Walk 6/1/12 – 10/15/12 Regular $110 $80 10/16/12 – 11/13/12 Late $125 $90 11/23/12 – 11/24/12 Final $140 $130 (U.S. Funds only — check, money order, VISA or MasterCard)
PRE-RACE EVENTS Amica Insurance Seattle Marathon Health + Fitness EXPO: EXPO features more than 60 health and fitness vendors and is free and open to the public. Shop for running and fitness apparel, sample healthy snacks, learn about upcoming races and more. EXPO activities include Registration, Bib and Chip Pickup, Goody Bag and Shirt Pickup, Volunteer Signup, Bus Tour of Race Course, Meet the Pacers, Lecture Series and Carbo Load Dinner.
Bring your confirmation email or postcard to pick up your bib and chip. If you do not have your confirmation, you may use a government-issued photo ID. Someone else may pick up your bib and chip for you provided he/she has your confirmation email/postcard or a signed note from you. Be sure to pick up Goody Bags, participant shirts and pre-ordered finisher shirts after picking up your bib and chip.
Friday & Saturday, November 23-24, 2012 The Westin Seattle, 1900 Fifth Avenue, Downtown Seattle Hours: Friday, 11am – 8pm Saturday, 11am – 7pm (Registration open until 8pm)
Host Hotel: The Westin Seattle, at 1900 Fifth Avenue in Downtown Seattle, is the Official Race Headquarters for the Amica Insurance Seattle Marathon 2012. The Westin Seattle is located just ten blocks from the start line and hosts all pre-race events, including Registration, Bib and Chip Pickup and the Amica Insurance Seattle Marathon Health and Fitness EXPO. Contact The Westin Seattle prior to November 2, 2012 to receive Amica Insurance Seattle Marathon 2012 discount room rates. For reservations, call 800.937.8461
Registration, Bib and Chip Pickup: Final Registration is available at EXPO, Friday and Saturday, November 23-24 from 11:00am to 8:00pm at The Westin Seattle, 4th floor Fifth Avenue Room. This is also the last chance to change events or correct registration information. Bibs and chips must be picked up during Final Registration. They are not available prior to EXPO or on race day.
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