General Information

Marathon, Half Marathon and Relay Race Date: Sunday, January 31, 2010
5K, 1-Mile and Miracle Match KIDS Race Date: Saturday, January 30, 2010

Our Course

The Miracle Match Marathon is a highly challenging marathon course. Please visit our route page for a complete description of the courses for the full marathon, half marathon, breakdown on the type of terrain for the relay, as well as the 5K and 1-Mile course. The marathon course has been issued a measurement certificate by USA Track and Field, certification number TX08113ETM

Wheelchair athletes are welcome to participate in the Miracle Match Marathon. Wheelchair participants must be trained athletes. No motorized wheelchairs are allowed. Only racing chairs or handcycles are permitted. Wheelchair athletes must use only their own physical ability to move their racing chair or handcycle. Wheelchair athletes must wear an ANSI approved helmet during the competition.

Sorry - no baby strollers or pets are allowed on the marathon or 5K course. Strollers are allowed on the one-mile fun run.

Timing: We will be using chip timing for all races held Sunday, January 31st. Chip timers can be picked up at the Expo on Saturday starting at 10 am, or race day beginning at 6:30 a.m.
Timing will be provided by the Waco Striders for the 5K or 1-mile events on Saturday.

Directions to the Start/Finish Line

The starting and finish line for all races are at Indian Springs Park by the suspension bridge. From IH-35, both northbound and southbound, exit at University Parks Drive, exit 335B. Turn west on University Parks and continue approximately four blocks to Indian Springs Park. The park is located at the 100 block of south University Parks, across the street from the Waco Hilton and one block east of the Courtyard Marriott. Parking is located on Franklin and Washington streets, one block from Indian Springs Park. (Map of available parking )

Showers Available - There will be showers available for runners to use at the Bledsoe Miller Recreational facility approximately ½ mile from the finish line. Please bring your own towel and soap!

Start Times

Saturday, January 30
7:00 a.m. - Day of event registration and packet pickup. Race day registration closes at 8:15.
8:30 a.m. - One Mile Fun Run/Walk
9:00 a.m. - 5K
Awards will be given as soon as possible as each race catagory finishers are identified.
10:00 a.m. - Expo Opens - packet and chip pickup for Sunday races available
5:30 p.m. - Expo closes. Pasta Dinner is open.
6:30 p.m. - Special Program presented at Pasta Dinner.

Sunday, January 31
6:00 a.m. - Day of event registration and packet pickup begins. Race day registration closes at 7:15.
7:30 a.m. - Marathon, Half-Marathon and Relays begin
Awards will be given as soon as possible as each race catagory top finishers are identified.

Miracle Match Marathon Expo and Pasta Dinner

The Miracle Match Expo will be held on Saturday, January 30 from 10 am until 5:30 pm, at the Waco Hilton. The expo will be followed by a wonderful Pasta Dinner from 5:30 until 8 pm. The presentation will begin at 6:30. Our keynote speaker for the evening will be Rick Roeber who is one of the nation's foremost "Barefoot Runners". The price of the Pasta Dinner tickets is $12 in advance or $14 at the door.

Registration Fees

There are four fee categories

• Early Registration - Those received by December 1st will receive a discount!
• Regular Registration - December 2nd through January 23
• Late Registration - Registrations received after January 24 through race day will have a late fee of $10
• Race Day Registration - Race day registrations will be accepted but will have an additional $10 fee
  Specific fees for each race event are listed on the Registration page.

Two Ways to Register

By Mail: Registration forms are available in PDF format below. You can view and print the form for the event of your choice. Please complete your form and mail it in with the appropriate fees.
General Registration form (Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K race and one mile fun run)
Marathon Relay forms
Online: Register online through marathonguide.com.

Packet Pickup

Marathon, half-marathon and relay participants can pick up their race packets and chip timers beginning Saturday, January 30 from 10:00 until 5:30 at the Expo. Packets will also be available at the Pasta Dinner from 5:30 until 8 pm.
Packet and chip pickup race day (Sunday, January 31) will begin at 6:00 a.m. at the starting line in Indian Springs park.

5-K and 1-mile participants can pick up their race packets (participant bag, T-shirt, bibs) Saturday, January 30 at the starting line beginning at 7:00 a.m.

Accommodations

The official Marathon hotel is the Waco Hilton
113 S University Parks Dr
Waco, Texas 76701
(254) 754-8484

The Hilton is located just across the street from the start/finish line. Reservations can be made by calling 254-754-8484. Be sure to tell them you are with the Miracle Match Marathon to be eligible for the room block discount. The Hilton is also the location for the Expo, Packet Pickup and the Pasta Dinner.

Waco also offers several other hotels in the downtown area as well. For additional information about Waco or other hotels in the area, contact the Waco Convention and Visitors Bureau.

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