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FAQ's
Questions & Answers: NEW FASTER COURSE FOR 2010!
Q: Is the Charlottesville course USATF certified and can it be used as a Boston Marathon qualifier?
A: YES, Here is the USATF course Certification Number: VA10001TR.
Q: Does the Charlottesville Marathon, Half Marathon & 8K Road Championship use Chip Timing?
A: YES, We will be using MyLaps Bib Tag system.
Q: Will the 8K Road Championship offer cash prizes? A: Yes, The Charlottesville 8K Road Championship will offer over $3000 in cash prizes! Q: What is the start time of the Charlottesville Marathon and Half Marathon?
A: The Marathon and Half Marathon both begin at 6:30 a.m.
Q. Is this race for Walkers? A. No. The city and county have given us strict guidelines that will not allow participants to walk the course. Q: How can I get an entry form?
A: You can register online, use the link from the main Marathon page. Only one runner per entry form. There will be NO entry fee refunds or transfers. There is NO Race Day entry.
Q: Are there Portajohns at the race start and on the race course?
A:Yes Q: Is there a time limit on the course?
A: Yes. Runners must finish the Marathon in 6 Hours and Half Marathon in 3 Hours. Sorry no Walkers.
Q: Is the course open to vehicular traffic?
A: Yes. at the beginning of the race (within the city) the side streets will be closed, once runners enter the county (at the 5K point) the course will be open to vehicles for the remainder of the race. However, traffic will be controlled by Police and volunteers. Runners must always run on the left side of the roadway unless instructed otherwise by Police or volunteers.
Q: Is the course the same as last year?
A: NO. The course will traverse some of the most scenic and historic areas on the East Coast. Proceeding out of Charlottesville, you will run past many historic sites including Thomas Jefferson's Rotunda, located at the University of Virginia. You will run through beautiful Albemarle Wine and Horse country, then back through some of Charlottesville's most historic downtown neighborhoods including 4 miles of FLAT running along the Riverview Park paved footpath. Truly one of the most scenic course you will ever run. Q: Will there be a Pre-Race Pasta Dinner and Race Expo?
A: TBD.
Q: What is the temperature in Charlottesville this time of year?
A: The average temperature is 66 degrees, but can vary.
Q: Will there be a "sag" vehicle?
A: Yes. The vehicle will follow the last runners.
Q: Is there anything for families to do during the race?
A: Yes. The historic Downtown Mall has a wide variety of Restaurants and Shopping along with the Charlottesville Children's Discovery Museum.
Q: How many runners will be in the race?
A: LIMITED ENTRY: *3,500 Combined for both events. *Please note the event has filled weeks prior to race day unfortunately resulting runners being denied entry, therefore please get your entry in EARLY to secure a spot in the field!
Q: Do participants receive a Finishers medallion?
A: Yes, each finisher of the Marathon and Half Marathon receive a very beautiful medallion.
Q: How do I receive my Race Packet?
A: Please refer to the Packet Pickup link from the main page. All packes will be at Charlottesville Running Company, 110 Old Preston Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22903, 434.293.7115 Q: Can runners use headphones during the race. A: No; for safety reasons headphones and other devices that impair runners from hearing cars and other obstacles are not allowed. Q: How can I volunteer for the Charlottesville Marathon and Half Marathon?
A: Please refer to the Volunteers link from the main page or call Francesca Conte, Volunteer Coordinator, 434-293-7115.
Q: What is the Official Charitable Partner for the Charlottesville Marathon?
A: New partners to be annouced soon. Q: What fluid replenisher and energy gel are the Charlottesville Marathon using?
A: Gatorade is the official replenisher and GU is the official energy gel of the Charlottesville Marathon. GU will be located on the Marathon course at miles 13 and 18. | 
