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THUNDER ROAD EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION FOR 2010 WILL OPEN IN FEBRUARY!  CHECK BACK WITH US THEN!  LOOKING FORWARD TO ANOTHER GREAT RACE!

Online Registration Closed

Online Registration has been CLOSED for Charlotte’s Thunder Road Marathon, Amica Insurance Half Marathon and the Presbyterian Hospital Jingle Jog 5K.  If you are looking to register, please visit us on Friday, December 11th from 11am-9pm at the Thunder Road Marathon Health and Wellness Expo Presented by Presbyterian Orhopaedic Hospital (located at Charlotte’s Convention Center).

NEW START TIME: 

The start times for the Thunder Road Marathon and Amica Insurance Half Marathon have been bumped up ten minutes.  Both races will now start at 7:50am.   The new start time for the Presbyterian Hospital Jingle Jog 5K  is 8:20.

IF YOU NEED TO SWITCH RACES...

If you are wanting to switch races - all switches must be received by Friday, November 27th by midnight.  After that point, we will still accept switches but must be done at the Health & Fitness EXPO on Friday, December 11th from 11am - 9pm.  Please visit the Walk-up Registration desk for this service.  Do note - you will not be guaranteed a race shirt into the new races you are moving into. 

 

Charlotte's Thunder Road Marathon unites the excitement of road racing, music, family-friendly entertainment and the Charlotte region's rich heritage of stock car racing. 

From the time the green flag drops on race day until the checkered flag falls on the final finisher, you will experience the race of a lifetime while enjoying the sounds of music along one of the Southeast's most scenic courses.

Feel the thrill of the rumbling engines from some of the world's fastest race cars as the marathon makes its return to Charlotte.  With a race for every age group and ability, Thunder Road is the one event you won't want to miss!

The Thunder Road Marathon also features a Amica Insurance Half Marathon. Both courses are certified.

Amica Insurance Half Marathon: NC08082PH  /  Marathon: NC08081PH

Registration for the 2009 Marathon is now open.

The Thunder Road Marathon is a Boston Marathon Qualifier! To see the qualifying times for Boston, click here.


Presbyterian Orthopaedic Hospital is the official healthcare
provider for the Thunder Road Marathon

 

2009 Thunder Road Marathon
Schedule of Events 

Registration

You may register on line for any of the races by visiting

More details about each race is available by clicking the specific race in the "RACES" drop down button above.

You may also register by downloading our printed registration form.

If you have questions about registration please contact marathonreg@runforyourlife.com

 

Course Preview Runs

Once again, Run For Your Life will host two, count 'em, TWO Preview Runs of the
2009 Thunder Road Marathon race course!

When:  November 14 (1st half of course)
             November 21 (2nd half of course)

Click for more information and links to register

 

Event Schedule
***NEW START TIME***

 

Friday, December 11

11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.   Charlotte's Thunder Road Marathon Health & Wellness Expo presented by Presbyterian Orthopaedic Hospital at the Charlotte Convention Center

Saturday, December 12

6:30 am - 7:45 am    Packet Pick-Up

6:30 am - 12 noon   Charlotte's Thunder Road Marathon Health & Wellness Expo presented by Presbyterian Orthopaedic Hospital at the Charlotte Convention Center

7:50 am   Thunder Road Marathon Start
                Amica Insurance Half Marathon Start

8:20 am  The Presbyterian Hospital Jingle Jog 5K start.

 

Entry Fees:

 
By
Aug. 31st
By
Dec. 6th
At Expo
on Dec. 11
Marathon
$75
$85
$100
Amica Insurance Half Marathon
$50
$55
$70
The Presbyterian Hospital Jingle Jog 5K
$25
$30
$40

Remember, there is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION for any of the events.
No registrations will be accepted from December 7th through December 10th.

 

Maps:

 

Turn by Turn Guide

For turn by turn information, lane restrictions, neighborhoods and mile markers, click the appropriate link below;

 

Marathon Training Program

 18 WEEK – Starts 8/11

Hal Higdon is ready to help you train for Charlotte's Thunder Road Marathon!  Higdon, the best-selling author of Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide and a contributing editor to Runner’s World magazine, estimates that he has helped more than a quarter million runners run their best races.

Whether novice, intermediate or advanced runner, Higdon has designed marathon, 1/2 marathon, and 5k training programs to get you to the finish line in a Personal Best time. Higdon’s 8 to 18 week interactive programs specific to the races of this year's Thunder Road Marathon are available through TrainingPeaks.  Click for details

 

Timing and Scoring:

Timing and scoring will be done with ChampionChip Technology. Each runner must pick up his or her chip at the Thunder Road Marathon Health & Wellness Expo presented by Presbyterian Orthopaedic Hospital on Friday, December 11 or Saturday, December 12.  Runners who do not turn in their chips at the conclusion of their race will be assessed a $10 fee. (The event has the right to charge your credit card for this fee.)

Timing mats will be located at the start, 10K mark, 13.1 mile mark, 20 mile mark and the finish. Runners who do not register a split time at one of the checkpoints will be subject to disqualification.

SMARTBOX of Charlotte Pit Stops

Dasani Water and Powerade ION will be available at the following places along the course: Mile 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 23.5, and 25.

Gel will be provided at mile markers 16 and 20.

And perhaps for some, most importantly, portable restrooms will be stationed at the water stations, about every two miles along the course.

 

Pace Teams

Endurance Magazine Pace Teams

Charlotte’s Thunder Road Marathon will offer Endurance Magazine Pace Teams to help you run your best marathon!  Pace Teams are available at the following times: 3:00, 3:15, 3:30, 3:45, 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 4:45, and 5:00.

Participating in a Pace Team is FREE and open to all runners.  Endurance Magazine Pace Team leaders will run even splits to get you to the finish at your goal time.  Simply sign up at the Endurance Magazine Pace Team booth at the Thunder Road Marathon Health & Wellness Expo presented by Presbyterian Orthopaedic Hospital.  On race day, go to the start area 15 - 25 minutes early to find your team and meet your Pace Team leaders.

 

If you begin to struggle . . .

Should you feel like you cannot finish or need assistance, there will be a sag wagon availble to assist you.

There will be trained medical personnel available to aid runners who need attention.

 

 

Time Limits

The marathon has a 6-hour time limit and the Amica Insurance Half Marathon has a 3 hour time limit. Runners who cannot maintain a 13:45 per mile pace will be asked to leave the course for their own safety.

Pit Stops will close and volunteers and police officers at intersections will not be available to participants who fall below the 13:45 per mile pace. This will be strictly enforced.


Bag Check

Bag check is available for Marathoners and Half Marathoners. Look for us in the Charlotte Convention Center where we will collect your extra running gear and have it ready for you after your race…hassle free.