FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Experience the Lower Potomac River Marathon
Piney Point Maryland, December 29, 2013 - Going into year 10 the
Chesapeake Bay Running Club and the Paul Hall Center will present the 10th
Lower Potomac River Marathon on Sunday, March 9, 2014 with a start time of
7:15 a.m. The race course will close at 1:00 p.m. (A time limit of 5 hours
45 minutes, 13:10 per mile pace). The marathon relay has been eliminated.
The certified race course (out and back, loop) will start at the Paul Hall
Center, Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, Piney Point, Maryland. The
course offers a variety of flat and rolling hills (second half of course)
with views of the Lower Potomac River from St. George Island and Piney
Point. The race is a Boston qualifier. The race is a benefit for the Piney
Point Lighthouse Museum and the Chesapeake Bay Field Lab.
Entry fees:
By December 31, 2013 - $50
January 1 - 31, 2014 is $60
February 1-28, 2014 is $65
March 1-8, 2014 is $65
and race day (if available) is $70.
Each runner will receive a commemorative wicking t-shirt and finisher's
medal. There will be a first class post race hot buffet to all runners
provided by the culinary staff at the Paul Hall Center. Showers are
available at the Center. There are NO pets allowed in the Center.
Daylight saving time starts at 2:00 a.m. on March 9th so don't forget to
advance your clocks by one hour on Saturday night, March 8th before you
turn in for the evening. We want to see you at the start on time.
Packet pick up will be held on Saturday, March 10th at the Paul Hall
Center, Harry Lundeburg School of Seamanship 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. Race day pick
up will be 6:00 - 7:00 a.m.
Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers (male and female)
overall: $250-$150-$100
Bonus $100 for new event records ) - Open Male and/or Female.
Full race details: http://www.cbrcmd.org/
If you are interested in volunteering, contact Liza Recto at
or by phone at 301-863-8431.
The St. George Island Inn and Suites is the official host hotel. The
waterfront hotel is located on St. George Island, just over one mile from
the start. Visit their website http://www.stgeorgeislandinnandsuites.com/
or call 301-994-1234.
The event records:
Open
2010 Paul Riley-28 2:31:28 Madison, WI
2011 Karen Meraw-25 2:58:25 Shelby Township, MI
Master
2007 John Piggott-41 2:33:05 Williamsburg, VA*
2012 Mary Flaws-44 3:15:24 Waukesha, WI
Piggott - Overall Winner 2005-2007, Master Winner 2006,2007, 2010-2012
Michael Wardian - Overall Winner 2011-2013
Top 2013 Winners:
Open
Michael Wardian-38 2:42:31 Arlington, VA
Gary Krugger-23 2:49:58 Flagstaff, AZ
Brandon Demers-23 3:00:53 Leonardtown, MD
Katie Ogden-23 3:01:42 Owings, MD
Charlene Smith-29 3:15:03 Mount Joy, PA
Alicia Eno-35 3:18:10 Marion, AR
The top three winning female times in the history of the race
2011 Karen Meraw 2:58:25 Shelby Township, MI
2009 Danielle Hochschild 3:09:24 Raleigh, NC
2010 Lindsay Wohlers 3:13:45 Hyattsville, MD
Runner comments from MarthonGuide.com
"This was a fantastic race. Only 200 entrants, low key, no fan fare. If you
want lots of distractions during a race, this one isn't for you. If you
want beautiful scenery, a fast course, a low entry fee, great amenities
(warm building with real bathrooms and hot showers both before and after
the race), a huge post race buffet, and the chance to see a beautiful
waterfront part of the country, this race is for you. The spectators that
do come out make themselves heard, but to be honest on the part of the
course where there were the fewest spectators (the first half) I frankly
didn't want anyone cheering or doing anything that would affect the
tranquility of the dramatic sunrise over the waterways", stated T.P. from
Virginia (2013).
The Chesapeake Bay Running Club displays that small marathon atmosphere
which gives the runner the opportunity to concentrate on running and having
the support required to make it an easy run. You get the winner treatment
for just crossing the finish line. Special thanks to Harry Lundeberg School
of Seamanship, St. Mary's County Recreation and Parks and our sponsors,
Michelob Ultra, 42 Lines, and others.
Hope to see you on the start line. Full race details: http://www.cbrcmd.org/
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