RACE INFORMATION

Location: Alexandria, VA and National Harbor, MD
Date: Sunday, September 19th, 2010
Start Time: 7:30am
Distance: Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
Limit 4,000 starters – all entrants must be able to average at least 15 minutes per mile – total time 3:16
 



Registration Fees:
General - $70
Active Military - $65
Online Registration Close Date: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 @ 5:00 PM
 

Packet Pick Up and Registration (as space allows)
Please note this race is on track to sell out by race week. Please register early.

Friday, September 17th 2010 – 12PM to 8PM
In Store Packet Pick-Up
Pacers of Alexandria
1301 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
 Saturday, September 18th 2010 – 10AM – 5PM
The Westin Washington National Harbor
171 Waterfront Street
National Harbor, MD 20745

Please note: parking at National Harbor during packet pick-up is fee-based. We suggest parking in the Fleet Garage.
There is no race day registration or packet pick up.
 

Course
The Woodrow Wilson Bridge Half Marathon is a point-to-point race that begins at Mt. Vernon Estates, VA and finishes along the scenic Potomac River at The Awakening Statue in National Harbor, MD.
 

Timing
This event will utilize IPICO timing tags. IPICO timing tags are durable, recyclable tags. You must use the tag assigned to you and have attached to your shoe. No chip = no time. Our timing tags are recyclable; you may keep your tag, return at the finish, or recycle at any Pacers Running Store.
 

Competition & Awards
Half Marathon Race Medals
Show off your accomplishment! All finishers will receive an commemorative medal (see right).

PRIZE MONEY AND AWARDS - TOTAL purse - $10,300+
American Prize Money – Male/Female
1st $800
2nd $500
3rd $300
4th $200
5th $100

Overall Prize Money – Male/Female
1st $1,000
2nd $500
3rd $250

Masters Prize Money – Male/Female
1st $200
2nd $150
3rd $100

Time Bonus
An additional $250 cash prize will be awarded to all male runners covering the 13.1-mile course in under 1 hour 5 minutes and to all female runners covering the 13.1-mile course in under 1 hour 16 minutes.
 

Host Race to Two Great Championships
The race serves as the inaugural USABA (United States Association of Blind Athletes) National Half Marathon Championships as well as the Potomac Valley Association of USA Track & Field’s Half Marathon Championship. Note - USATF-PVA awards will be
distributed the week after the race in order to verify membership.

Prize money for the PVA Championship – you must be a good-standing 2010 member of USATF:
Open Male/Female
1st $300
2nd $200
3rd $100

Masters Male/Female
1st $250
2nd $150
3rd $100

Time bonuses to be determined.
 
Age Group Awards (Three deep M/F)
19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
Top Male and Female in each age group will receive an attractive spike bag compliments of USA Track & Field.
Winners can win multiple awards unless otherwise noted.
 

Post Race Festival
Food and beverages will be provided at the finish area for runners. Entertainment and an awards ceremony will be held at the Finish Line Festival after the race featuring a beer garden and vendors throughout the finish line village.
 

Directions – Transportation
DIRECTIONS TO NATIONAL HARBOR
http://www.nationalharbor.com/consumer/directions.htm

FROM WASHINGTON, DC
• Take I-295 South for approximately 5.5 miles • Take National Harbor Exit 1B

FROM MARYLAND
• Merge onto I-495 / I-95 Capital Beltway – Inner Loop • The lanes will divide after you pass Exit 4. Make sure stay in the right lanes in order to follow the ‘Local Lanes’. • Take National Harbor Exit 2A

FROM VIRGINIA
• Merge onto I-495 / I-95 Capital Beltway – Outer Loop • As you are approaching the Woodrow Wilson Bridge stay in the right hand lanes in order to take the ‘Local Lanes’ • Cross the Woodrow Wilson Bridge • Take National Harbor Exit 2A
IMPORTANT NOTE: If traveling to National Harbor from Virginia via the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, please follow the signs that indicate “local lanes.” For more information regarding local and thru lanes and general construction information, please visit www.wilsonbridge.com.

PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION TO START LINES
Beginning at 5:00am, complimentary bus transportation will be provided from National Harbor to the start line at Mount Vernon. There will be 5 (five) free events parking areas that will be filled on rolling first-come-first-served basis at the direction of Police and Parking Attendants.

Once all event lots are filled to capacity, Fleet Garage will be utilized for parking. If you park in the parking garage, paid lots or meters in National Harbor, you will be charged a fee for parking, so PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY AND BOARD THE BUSES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

If you are not on the bus by 6:00am, you may encounter a wait to board. The last bus will leave at 6:45am. Late runners cannot be accommodated.

Note: There is no parking at the race start. Roads will be closed to non-race officials at or before 6:00am so plan drop-offs accordingly. There is no transportation back to the start from the finish after the race.
 

Medical
The Woodrow Wilson Bridge Half Marathon is committed to a safe and healthy event. The race utilizes trained medical volunteers, emergency physicians and personnel, and nurses. We also utilize emergency services provided by the City of Alexandria and Prince George’s County.

Please make yourself familiar with the following procedures:

  • Police officers are staged at every intersection and can radio for medical assistance.
  • All water station volunteer coordinators are equipped with radios and are able to call in to central command for medical dispatch.
  • The City of Alexandria and Prince George’s County will have bike units, mobile transports, and ambulances staged along the course and at the finish.
  • If you have a medical condition, please write this information on the back of your bib. This will assist medical personnel if a situation arises.
  • A main medical tent will be situated in about 200 yards from the finish line. Medical personnel will be wearing identifiable shirts and will be in and around the finish area.
  • Listen to your body. If you are not able to complete the event, please stop and have a police officer or volunteer captain (at water stations) call in for transport. A sag bus will also be available to pick up lagging runners.
 

HYDRATION
The Woodrow Wilson Bridge Half Marathon enjoys seasonal late summer temperatures averaging 80°F Hi’s and 57°F Lo’s. However, unseasonable conditions are possible. Please take advantage of our water stations located along the course. Heat exhaustion is the most prominent injury among our runners. Listen to your body and take in proper fluids. For more information, please see the ACSM position statement on exercise and fluid replacement.
 

Weather and Safety Policy
In the event of extreme weather conditions, the race organizers reserve the right to cancel the race or run it as an untimed "Fun Run" without advance notice.

If this should be necessary:

  • Participants will receive premiums (in accordance with registration policies)
  • Prizes will be converted to random prizes
  • No entry-fee refunds will be made

The final decision regarding the conduct of the race will be made between 6:15am and 7:15am the morning of the race and will be announced over the race public address system.
 

Road Closures
Roads will be closed along the course (some intermittently) on GW Parkway, the Bridge path and National Harbor Blvd. All roads should reopen by 10:30am.
 

Frequently Asked Questions

May I pick up a packet for friends or family?
Yes, you may pick up a packet for someone else. Please just alert them that you will be picking up their packet.

May I wear headphones during the run?
Yes, however, you are responsible for being aware of your surroundings.

May I run with a stroller?
Runners with strollers are responsible for maintaining control of their stroller and must be considerate of others around them. Please start in the back. No bicycles are allowed on the course.

May I run with my dog?
Pets are not allowed in the event, but gentle ones are welcome to watch.

Will there be a water stop?
Yes. Runners will be supported by aid stations approximately every 2.5 miles of the course. Restrooms will also be located at the start & finish, as well as throughout the course.

What is your refund policy?
Unfortunately, there are no refunds for this event.

Is there a baggage drop?
Yes. Runners will be assigned a van to store their gear. Gear will be transported to the finish line area. The event is not responsible for lost, damaged or stolen items while your gear is stored during this event.

Will there be a Lost and Found?
Yes. Runners will be able to check in with the Lost and Found tent at the Finish Line Festival area. Please note that any items discarded along the course will be donated to local charities and not available for return.

Is there a time cutoff for the event?
Yes. You must be able to complete the 13.1 miles 3 hours and 16 minutes or less.

ANY AND ALL OF THE INFORMATION LISTED ABOVE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.
 

 

United States Association of Blind Athletes

 

Stay around after the race for lots of fun, including Alexandria’s own Gigi the Diva Chihuahua and her many tricks…
a must-see!

Learn more

 

Marathon-Photos.com Official Photographer
Marathon-Photos.com is the Official Photographer partner. You will find your photos within 48 hours after the completion of the event; you will be able to search for your photos by either entering your Bib Number or family name.

We will offer the "Digital Super Pack" for a special price; we will supply all your identified photos in these ready-to-print formats either to download onto their computer or on CD: Photo Certificate - Race Time Photo - Commemorative Photo - Original camera file - web ready images.

Your photos will be at
 www.marathon-photos.com