48th Annual
Washington's Birthday Marathon
and Marathon Relay

Registration

Packet Pickup

Course Description / Area Map

Directions

Hotel / Transportation Info

Volunteers

Results

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact

General Information


Sunday, February 15, 2009
10:30 am
Greenbelt, MD


The eighth longest-held marathon in the United States

Check the confirmation list.
Volunteers Needed! Please email Pat Brown at:
pbrown @ noblis.org or call him at 703-476-5765

Marathon and Marathon Relay Information

Marathon

Race is conducted on a USATF-certified course consisting of three scenic loops with rolling hills. This race may be run as a Boston Marathon qualifier.

Marathon Relay

Race is run at the same time and on the same course as the marathon. The relay exchange is at the USDA Visitor Center. The relay team consists of three people in one of the five categories:

COED (Three runners any age. Relay team must have at least one female runner)
Open Men (Three male runners any age)
Open Women (Three female runners any age)

Masters Men (Three male runners at least 40 years old)
Masters Women (Three female runners at least 40 years old)

The first relay runner will run approximately 9.7 miles, the second will run approximately 7.3 miles, and and the final runner will complete approximately 9.2 miles. For more relay info, contact: Bob Platt 703-486-1466 or bob @ racepacket.com

  • * The Course closes at 4:30 pm (6 hours after the start time). *

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    PACKET PICKUP AND LATE REGISTRATION

    Packet Pickup and Late Registration will be on Saturday, February 16th from 5 to 8 pm at the Greenbelt Holiday Inn, 7200 Hanover Dr. and on race day at the Greenbelt Youth Center from 8:30 to 10 am. See the Area Map for directions.



    WEATHER
    The average temperature at the start time is 40 degrees. Be prepared for winter weather running, and dress appropriately.



    AWARDS
    Top three overall and master (men and women)
  • Male and Female Age Group awards - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.

    Long Sleeve T-Shirts for all entrants.
    Medals to all Marathon finishers.


    AFTER THE RACE
    A hot meal will be served and awards will be presented in the Youth Center after the race.



    RACE RESULTS
  • PAST WINNERS OF THE GEORGE WASHINGTON BIRTHDAY MARATHON

  • 2009 Wasington's Birthday Marathon and Relay
  • 2008 Wasington's Birthday Marathon and Relay
  • 2007 Washington's Birthday Marathon and Relay results. Photos!
  • 2006 Washington's Birthday Marathon and Relay results. Photos!
  • 2005 Washington's Birthday Marathon and Relay Results
  • 2004 WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY MARATHON AND RELAY RESULTS
  • 2003 WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY MARATHON AND RELAY CANCELLED DUE TO SNOWSTORM
  • 2002 WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY MARATHON AND RELAY RESULTS
  • 2001 WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY MARATHON RESULTS
  • 2001 WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY MARATHON RELAY RESULTS

    NOTICE: No Headphones Allowed: No Headphones please. The course is open to traffic; for your safety, no headphones are allowed. Non-compliance with this policy is grounds for disqualification.




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