May 27, 2009
Calgary Marathon - Newsletter
 Volume 10
 May 27, 2009



 


 
 
Plan Your Route With HSBC


 
Come Join Us
 
With less than 5 days to go, the HSBC Calgary Marathon is setting record registration markers.  Although the Alberta Jeep Half Marathon is sold out, there is still space available across 5 of our 6 events.

Late Registration and Package Pick Up -
Visit our Fitness Expo located at 1001 Barlow Trail SE during the following hours:

Friday May 29 - 4:00 - 8:00
Saturday May 30 - 10:00 - 5:00


Please Note - There is limited space left in the Marathon and 10K. 



Just Watching and Still Need to Carb Load?
  The Main Dish will be on hand to serve hamburgers ($5), hot dogs ($2) during the race morning festivities. 

 
 
Ride the Calgary LRT For Free
 
The HSBC Calgary Marathon in Partnership with Calgary Transit, is pleased to offer complimentary Bus and LRT Rides to Bridgeland Station for race morning.  Bridgeland Station is a mere 300 metres from the start line.  It is highly encouraged to take advantage of this offering due to the limited parking available in Bridgeland during race day.

 Click here to check your route schedule and ensure to have adequate time to arrive for the start of the race.  Please note, route schedules are subject to change.  Routes have been adjusted to accommodate for the early start of the races.  It is advised to watch for changes in the coming week to support for this change. 

If you are coming from the southwest, please be aware of track maintenance at Victoria station. While service is not disrupted, please allow plenty of time. Your race bib is your train ticket so be sure to have it visible for transit officials.

 
 
Stride With Strides Pace Team
 
Need Some Help Pacing Your Marathon or Half?

Look out for the Strides Running Store Pace Team decked out in their neon yellow Nightlife® t-shirts and hats from Brooks. The members of the Pace Team are there to set an even pace and help you reach your time goal. Their pace time will be indicated on their race bib, along with their first name. The 15 members of the Strides Pace Team will be running as close to the following times as possible:

HSBC Calgary Marathon: 3:20, 3:30, 3:40, 3:45, 3:50, 4:00, 4:15,
4:30, 4:45, 5:00

Alberta Jeep Dealers' Half Marathon: 1:40, 1:45, 2:00, 2:15, 2:30
 
 
Important Road Closure Information
 
Please remember, Memorial Drive will be fully closed from 4th st. to Crowchild Trail. You must use Deerfoot Trail, Centre Street, Crowchild Trail or Sarcee Trail if you want to travel south. Click here to see a detailed list of closures in each quadrant.  No vehicles will be allowed on Memorial Drive once the course is closed.
 
 
PowerBar Power to Push Giveaway
 


PowerBar is giving away free samples!  Click here to get your power to push!
 
 
Questions or comments about this years event?  Please contact us at info@calgarymarathon.com or  403 264 2996 .  We will respond accordingly.


We hope to see you race weekend!

Jim Perry
Race Director
HSBC Calgary Marathon
 
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