Starting Line Corrals
To provide the best experience at YOUR Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, we will use a Corral starting system in 2010. Runners and walkers for both races will be positioned in the starting area based upon times achieved at previous races. All race registrants will be required to submit information which will be assessed and verified for proper corral assignments.
For the 2010 event, race times achieved between Oct. 1, 2008 and Oct. 1, 2010, will be considered. The race name will also be required. Only races which utilized online results will be accepted.
Corral/time breakdown is as follows:
Full Marathon
Elite (USATF Number Required): Men Sub 2:30; Women Sub 3:00
Corral 1 – Sub 3:30
Corral 2 – 3:30 - Sub 4:30
Corral 3 – 4:30 –- Sub 5:30
Corral 4 - Above 5:30
Which Marathon __________________________________
Marathon Date __________________________________
1/2 Marathon time (for Marathon race)
Elite (USATF Number required): Men Sub 1:10; Women Sub 1:24
Corral 1 – Sub 1:45
Corral 2 – 1:45 - Sub 2:15
Corral 3 – 2:15 - –Sub 2:45
Corral 4 - Above 2:45
Which 1/2 Marathon______________________________
1/2 Marathon Date________________________________
For the 1/2 Marathon
Elite (USATF Number required): Men Sub 1:10; Women Sub 1:24
Corral 1 – Sub 1:45
Corral 2 – 1:45 - Sub 2:15
Corral 3 – 2:15 - –Sub 2:45
Corral 4 - Above 2:45
Which 1/2 Marathon __________________________________
1/2 Marathon Date __________________________________
10k time (for 1/2 Marathon race)
Corral 1 – Sub 50:00
Corral 2 – 50.00 - Sub 1:02–
Corral 3 – 1:02 - Sub 1:15
Corral 4 - Above 1:15
Which 10k Race_________________________________
10K Date_________________________________________
If an athlete does not submit a time or race they will be placed in Corral 4. If an athlete provides false information or a time that cannot be verified they will be placed in Corral 4.
If an athlete achieves a faster time that will improve their Corral status at a race after their registration for the full or 1/2 marathon, it is the athlete's responsibility to send the new time and race information for verification to registration@columbusmarathon.com. This must be done by
Oct. 1, 2010, or the athlete will remain in the Corral they were assigned when they initially registered.
Each corral will be designated by a color which will correspond to a color on each athlete's bib. Athletes will only be permitted into the Corral that corresponds with the color on their bib. Athletes may freely move around in their designated Corrals. A map is in development and will be online as soon as it is available. Athletes should check back to the event website (www.columbusmarathon.com) to see updates on Corrals as the event date grows closer. Athletes should plan for an extra 15 minutes at the start to make sure they can enter the correct Corral.
Athletes that wish to participate with other athletes that are friends and/or training partners may do so. However, if they are assigned to different Corrals, they must start in the Corral with the athlete that has the slowest entry time. There will be no exceptions to this provision.
Hand Cycle and Wheelchair athletes will have their own separate Corral at the start line that will be placed in front of the Elite athletes, as the Hand Cycle and Wheelchair races start prior to the runners/walkers.
This Corral system is being utilized in 2010 in response to the participant survey conducted by race management after the 2009 event. It is being designed to enhance the athlete's experience as it is designed to provide a fluid flow of athletes on the course and help reduce congestion at the start. Please direct questions to registration@columbusmarathon.com.
