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The Palos Verdes Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K (NEW DATE)
Saturday 5/2/2009
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7:00 AM - Marathon
7:30 AM - 1/2 Marathon
8:00 AM - 5K Run & Walk
Start and finish at Point Fermin park in San Pedro. The corner of Gaffey Street and Paseo del Mar in San Pedro. (807 Paseo Del mar, San Pedro, 90731)
807 W. Paseo del Mar
San Pedro, CA
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Late Registration/Packet Pickup Information
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Late Registration starts 4/26/2009
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Packet pickup is at Register in person and pick up your runners bib number on FRIDAY, MAY 1st, at The Village Runner at 1811-A Catalina Ave. in Redondo Beach, CA. (10 am - 6 pm) Or register race morning at Point Fermin Park from 5:30 am to the start of the Marthon at 7 am, the Half Marathon at 7:30 or the 5K at 8 am.
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Distances & Fees:
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Event:
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Pre-Reg Fee:
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After 4/25/2009:
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| Marathon |
$60.00 |
$65.00 |
| 1/2 Marathon |
$50.00 |
$55.00 |
| 5K Run & Walk |
$30.00 |
$35.00 |
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Proceeds from this Event will Benefit:
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Click here for info on the Marathon and the charities it supports.
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Sponsored by:
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The Cities of Los Angeles, Rancho Palos Verdes and Palos Verdes Estates, Equinox, Conoco Phillips, Smith Barney, Gregerson Surfing Photography, Bay Cities National Bank, Springfield, Malaga Bank, Longs Drugs, The Village Runner
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Course Description:
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See a course map at www.palosverdes.com/Marathon.The Marathon and Half Marathon has a rolling to hilly course. Runner's travel along the coastline with views of the ocean and lovely homes & cool sea breezes. Many water stations along the course.
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Finish Line Services Provided by:
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Prime Time Finish Line Co.
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Driving Directions & Parking Information:
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To get to the race site, simply take the #110 Harbor Freeway South to San Pedro. The freeway ends at Gaffey Street. Turn left on Gaffey Street and follow Gaffey South to it's very end at Point Fermin park. (About 2.5 miles) Parking is free at the park and on neighboorhood streets. COME EARLY, or allow an extra half hour and take the shuttle from Cabrillo Beach to the race site. Parking is $1 per hour, max of $7. Cabrillo Beach parking is one mile from the race site at 3720 Stephen M White Dr.
San Pedro, CA 90731. Or...RELAX! Book a room at our host Official Marathon Hotel, the Crown Plaza LA Harbor Hotel at 601 So. Palos Verdes St. San Pedro, CA. 90731. 310-519-8200. (Just 2.5 miles from the race site) Ask for the special PV Marathon room rate.
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T-Shirts & Goodies:
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Special Palos Verdes Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K Finisher t-shirts to all finishers. Shirts can only be picked up after you finish. All Marathon and Half Marathon finishers receive a special 'Finishers' medal. 5K Runners' and walkers' receive a finishers ribbon.
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Food & Beverages:
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Fruit, energy bars, Function Drink, bagels, fresh fruit and anything else we can find to give you to eat. Bananas and an energy gel will be available on the course as well as plenty of water.
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Fun Stuff to do at the Event:
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This 43nd annual event provides runners with custom finisher medal for the Marathon and Half Marathon and finisher ribbons for the 5k finishers. The Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. A giant expo and live music awaits finishers. There is a SPECIAL RUNNING CLUB DISCOUNT, send W2Promo@aol.com your club name to get the code.
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