2012 Race Information

Winter Trail Marathon

The 1st Annual Planet Adventure Winter Quarter/Half/Full Trail Marathon will be Saturday, January 28, 2012.

  • Saturday, January 28, 2012

  • Start Times: (note: may be adjusted based on entry volume)
    • Quarter Marathon (6.55mi) Start Time: 6:00 PM

    • Half Marathon: 6:10 PM (Eastern Time)
    • Full Marathon: 6:20 PM (Eastern Time)
    • Race cutoff time will be 2:00 AM
  • Race Start/Chip Timing:
    • This will be a chip timed start, you will want to "self seed", faster runners up front. Note: There is a good distance to the hole shot at the start, in addition, only the first 800 meters of the course are tight single-track trails. After that it's mostly wider doubletrack type dirt and gravel trails.
    • All distances chip timed by MyLaps Bibtags system.
  • Light required: Headlamp or flashlight is required during this race.
  • Packup Pickup:
  • Blue Crew Sports Grill
    • Race Day: Race Day from 4:30PM-6:15PM at the start/finish
    • Friday Evening: 6pm-8pm at Blue Crew (Indy Northeast side)
      • 7035 East 96th Street
      • Indianapolis IN 46250
  • Race Field: Limited to 500 runners
  • Course: Course Map [PDF] (you will not be running through water)
  • Location: Eagle Creek Park, Indianapolis Indiana
  • Swag: All entries will receive a long sleeve Event T-Shirt if registered and PAID by midnight, January 1st.
  • Distances & Fees: See Below
  • Facilities: Portables Only

"On the Menu"

  • Heater and Aid Stations will be available at several locations along the course.
  • All aid stations will feature:
    • Trail Mix
    • "PA" Potatoes... salty
    • Water
    • HEED or equivalent electrolyte drinks
    • Hammer Gel
  • Post Race we'll have for you:
    • Meat Chili
    • Veggie Chili
    • Condiments for Soup
    • Breads
    • PB&J's
    • Crackers
    • Bananas
    • Cookies
    • Hot Chocolate
    • Hot Coffee

Course:

The 6.55 mile loop is nearly all single track trail, 1 lap for the Quarter, 2 for Half and 4 for the Full Marathon. This course design allows us to see the runners more frequently and contain the safety and security of the runners more effectively.

Results Posted: By Midnight January 29th

Race Options & Entry Fees

Race Option Price through December 31 Price through January 26
Quarter Marathon $25 $30
Half Marathon $40 $45
Full Marathon $65 $80

There will be NO race day registration.

Eagle Creek Park gate fee not included in race entry.

2012 Course

A huge thank you to racer Charles Moman and his wife for submitting this great course stuff!

Prizes & Awards

All racers will receive a unique finisher medal commemorating the event.

Cash Prizes to Top Finishers in Full Marathon

  • 1st Place Overall Male & Female Runners $125 each
  • 2nd Place Overall Male & Female Runners $75 each
  • 3rd Place Overall Male & Female Runners $50 each

Gear Prizes from our Sponsors for top 3 Male & Female finishers in other race distances.

  • Age Groups Male & Female
  • (Note: Age Group Awards will be awarded 3 deep for divisions with more than 70 racers, 1 deep otherwise)
    • Under 18
    • 18-24    25-29
    • 30-39    40-49
    • 50-59    60-69
    • 70+ Masters Division
    • You will automatically be entered into the correct division based on your age.

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