Race Day Information
- Runners Packet 2013
- The Event
- Schedule
- Photography
- Water Stations
- First Aid and Medical Services
- Course Management and Safety
- Policies to Note
- Expo Information
- Race Day Packet Pick-Up
- Parking
- Friends, Family and Spectators
- Awards Ceremony
- Post-Race Expo and Runner Village
Runners Packet 2013
The Event
Last year, a new race emerged as one of the elite running events in the mid-Atlantic region. With a flat, fast, USTAF certified 1/2 marathon course that winds along the beautiful waterfront communities of St. Michaels, this event attracted runners from all over the US in its opening year. In addition to the 1/2 marathon course, the St. Michaels Running Festival offers a beautiful 10k course and a 5k course that winds along the beautiful Miles River.
This year's event has been enhanced to provide runners with an even greater shot at achieving a PR and, of course, all runners are guaranteed a wonderful race experience and a dynamic post-race expo in one of the most exclusive destinations along the Chesapeake Bay. Some of the highlights for this year's race include: earlier, cooler start times; new, scenic and distinct 10k course, awesome runner bags, custom medal (for all 1/2 marathon runners) and beer at the finish!
We recorded over 1500 registered runners in 2012, so register now to save your place at the 2nd Annual St. Michaels Running Festival on May 18th, 2013! Space is limited to the first 3000 runners.
Schedule
| Thursday – May 16th | |
| 12:00pm | EXPO, PPU and Registration - Best Western St. Michaels |
| 6:00pm | EXPO Closes |
| Friday – May 17th | |
| 12:00pm | EXPO, PPU and Registration - Best Western St. Michaels |
| 8:00pm | EXPO Closes |
| 8:30pm | PPU at St. Michaels High School - St. Michaels High School |
| 10:00pm | PPU Closes at St. Michaels High School |
| Saturday – May 18th – NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION | |
| 6:00am | PPU and Race Start - St. Michaels High School |
| 7:15am | All runners must be in the staging area |
| 7:15am | Opening Ceremonies and National Anthem |
| 7:30am | Half Marathon Starts |
| 7:40am | 10K Starts |
| 8:15am | 5K Starts |
| All Following Activities Located @ Mill Property St. Michaels | |
| 9:00am | Post-Race Party at Runner Village – Awards, Music and Beer |
| 9:30am | Winners Posted |
| 10:00am | Overall Winners Announced |
| 10:30am | Music, Beer and Fun |
| 2:00pm | Runner Village and Beer Garden Closes |
| In-Town | |
| 4:00pm | “Cool Down In Town” Prize Drawing in Town @ Flamingo Flats |
Photography
Race day photography provided by Chessie Photo. Photos will be available for purchase within one week of the conclusion of the race. The 2012 St. Michaels Running Festival photos can be viewed at www.chessiephoto.com.
Water Stations
There will be an abundance of water stations available on race day. There will be a minimum of 6 stations on the half marathon, 3 on the 10K and 1 on the 5K. The water stations will have both water and a sports drink. The water will be available at the first table as you approach and the sports drink will be available at the second table. The volunteers will also remind you of the water and sports drink locations as you approach.
Map of water stations
First Aid and Medical Stations
The Talbot County EMS will be stationed at the start, finish and turn around point of the half marathon. First aid stations will be located at the start and finish. If you feel like you are having a medical problem which requires assistance, please head to the first aid station for assistance.
If you are on the race course and experience a problem and cannot finish the race, please head to the nearest water station. Let the station captain know you cannot complete the race and they will contact 911 and request immediate help. EMS, medical personnel and local authorities can withdraw any participant who they feel is at risk of personal health hazard or safety.
Course Management and Safety
We want to start by sending out a huge amount of appreciation for our local authorities, EMS personnel, volunteer fire departments, volunteers and administrators who make this race possible. To name a few of the organizations and people that run “the marathon” before the race:
- Over 175 volunteers
- The St. Michaels Police Department
- The Maryland State Police Talbot County Barracks
- The Talbot County Sheriff’s Department
- The Talbot County DES (Department of Emergency Services)
- The Talbot Count EMS – Paramedics
- The St. Michaels Volunteer Fire Department
- The Tilghman Island Volunteer Fire Department
- The Town of St. Michaels
- The Talbot Count Department of Tourism
- The Saint Michaels Tourism Board
The race organizers along with all of the above mention people and organizations work incredibly hard in order to make this a fun, worry free and safe race. We received so many compliments about our 2012 inaugural event highlighting how safe runners felt along our courses and what an enjoyable experience it was. This was due to the heavy EMS and police presence, over 1000 traffic cones and other traffic control equipment, volunteers who were excited, friendly and enthusiastic, and, several communities cooperating patiently to welcome over 1500 runners to our community.
If you have a moment while you’re here in 2013, please let the volunteers, EMS personnel and authorities what a wonderful job they’re doing and how much their efforts are recognized and appreciated.
Policies To Note
- All registrations are non-refundable
- Registrations are non- transferable
- We highly discourage the use of iPods and other digital music players
- Unfortunately, pets are NOT permitted on the courses
- Strollers are permitted on the 5K only. There are no strollers permitted on the half marathon or 10K
Expo Information
The 2013 St. Michaels Running Festival includes a pre-race expo at the Best Western on May 16 and May 17 as well as a post-race celebration at our Runner's Village, located just behind the St. Michaels Brewery on May 18th. All registered participants 21+ yrs. old will receive a coupon for 1 complimentary beer, which can be redeemed at the Runner's Village or at the Blackthorn Pub in downtown St. Michaels. The expo will also feature live music, great giveaways and the Awards Ceremony.
Race Day Packet Pick-Up hours are:
6:00am – 7:15am May 18th @ St. Michaels High School Gym
Parking
There is ample parking on site at the St. Michaels School Campus. There will be parking volunteers present to direct you to a spot and keep traffic moving smoothly. In addition to the school campus, there is plenty of parking available in the surrounding communities. If you need to park in any of the surrounding communities, you will still be in close proximity to the school and won’t have more than a few minutes walk.
Friends, Family and Spectators
There are a few choice locations for viewing the race. There will be a grassy area running the last 100 + yards from the rails to trail parking lot to the finish line. This will be a great place for friends and family to cheers you on as you finish the race. Map
Prior to heading over to the finish line, we encourage everyone to line the streets of St. Michaels to cheer the 10kers and half marathoners on as they journey right down the center of main street. Map
There are also plenty of spots along St. Michaels road where you can view the half marathoners on their trip out and the way back. Map
Awards Ceremony Information – Located At The Runner Village @ Mill Property
Each race will award trophies to the overall winners as well and age group winners. The top finishers can be viewed at the finish line on one of our kiosks or at the Runner Village.
| 9:00am | Post-Race Party – Awards, Music and Beer |
| 9:30am | Winners Posted |
| 10:00am | Overall Winners Announced |
| 10:15am | All Age Group Winner Trophies Available for Pick-Up (9:30am-2pm) |
| 10:30am | Music, Beer and Fun |
| 2:00pm | Festival and Beer Garden Closes |
Post Race Party
Following the races, there will be a beer garden, live music, awards and much more at the Runners Village in St. Michaels. The Runners Village is located at the Mill Property and each runner over 21 yrs old is entitled to pick up a coupon for 1 complimentary beer.
Coupons will be available at the pre-race expo at the Best Western in St. Michaels on Thursday and Friday or at the SMRF table at the Runners Village.
The Runners Village will be open from 9am-2pm on May 18th.
