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May 5, 2013
8:00 a.m.
St. Charles, IL
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Leroy Oaks Forest Preserve
37W370 Dean Street
Saint Charles, IL
8:00 a.m. start
GWHM MAP LINK - This is an interactive satellite map of the GW half marathon course. Grab the map interior and move in any direction to see the entire course. |
| About This Event: |
| This is the 16th annual Great Western and the seventh year at a half marathon distance. The race previously was a 30K, but was changed in 2005 to its current distance. The race is hosted by the Fox River Trail Runners, and a portion of the proceeds benefit the Special Olympics, Illinois and FRTR's Youth Scholarship Fund. |
New This Year!
Train for the 2013 Great Western Half Marathon with FRTR certified RRCA running coaches.
A 12 week half marathon training program geared to beginner and intermediate levels will be available. Training begins Feb. 16.
Group run will be every Saturday, 8:00 am, Fabyan East Forest Preserve (Windmill) MAP
| Field: |
| The race is limited to 1000 entries to insure a safe and enjoyable race experience. Registration will be close when this limit is reached. The race filled in 3 weeks in 2012 and we anticipate an earlier close in 2012. Once 1000 entries are reached the entry fee will be $100.00 for all categories. There is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION. |
| Half Marathon Course: |
| The Half Marathon is a USATF Certified course IL-051108-JW. The race is run on the scenic Great Western Trail, which is mostly flat, 37% asphalt and 63% crushed limestone screenings. Mile splits will be given at the 2, 4, 6, 9 and 11 mile markers. Water and Gatorade will be available at six water stations along the course. The course will remain open until 11:00 a.m. allowing for a pace of 13 min 44 seconds to finish. No Strollers, dogs, walkers, roller-skaters or bikes are allowed in the race. For safety reasons, the use of headphones or other electronic devices during the race is STRONGLY discouraged. |
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Directions:
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| The race starts in the Leroy Oakes Forest Preserve in St. Charles, IL which is accessible from I-88 or I-90. From I-88, exit Orchard road north. At the Randall Road intersection, take Randall Road north to Dean Street in St Charles. Go west (left) on Dean Street ¼ mile to the park entrance. From I-90, take Randall Road south to Dean Street. Go west (right) on Dean Street ¼ mile to the park entrance. |
| Parking: |
Parking for ALL race participants and spectators will be at St. Charles North High School MAP
NOTE: THERE IS NO ONSITE PARKING
Free shuttle buses will be provided to transport everyone to the entrance of LeRoy Oaks Forest Preserve beginning at 6:00 a.m. and continue throughout race day. Once the race begins spectators will be allowed to enter the preserve and park while spots exist. |
| Packet Pickup: |
Early packet pickup will be available at Dick Pond Athletics, 303 N. 2nd street (Rte 31), St Charles, IL 60174 on Friday, May 3rd from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 4th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dick Pond Athletics is located west of the Fox River just North of North Avenue (Rte 64).
You may pick up your packet and other participants as well. If you are picking up more than your own packet, YOU MUST bring that registrants CONFIRMATION sheet.
This will help the volunteers and get you on your way in a timely fashion.
Race day packet pickup will be available from 6:30 a.m. until 7:45 a.m. at the start area. |
| Fees: |
$50.00 - Half Marathon
$45.00 - Half Marathon - FRTR Members
Once 1000 entrants is reached, only Special Olympics - Illinois charity spots will exist @ $100.00.
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| Performance Race Shirt/Medals: |
| All registered runners will receive a technical material race shirt. All race finishers will also receive a commemorative medal to wear. |
| Race Services: |
| There will be Emergency Medical Technicians and ambulance available. Gear check will also be available. |
| Refreshments: |
| There will be plenty of water, electrolyte drink, fruit, bagels, pizza and other refreshments for participants near the finish line. |
| Awards: |
| Awards for both races will be presented to the top three overall Male and Female winners. Overall winners do not receive age group awards. Age group awards will be presented to the top three Male and Female finishers in age groups 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & over. |
| Race Results: |
| The race will be chip timed. Results will also be posted on the FRTR web page on race day sometime later in that evening. |
| Charitable Contributions: |
| A portion of the proceeds will go to benefit the Special Olympics, Illinois and support Fox River Trail Runners Youth Scholarship program. You can make an additional contribution if you wish when registering for the race. |
| Overall |
| Sex |
Name |
City |
Time |
Year |
| Male |
Chris Wehrman |
Chicago |
01:10:42 |
2005 |
| Female |
Dorothy Gach |
Morton Grove |
01:23:23 |
2005 |
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| Male |
| Age |
Name |
City |
Time |
Year |
| M00-14 |
Stephan Jurgens |
Batavia |
01:30:04 |
2005 |
| M15-19 |
Stephan Jurgens |
Batavia |
01:13:29 |
2010 |
| M20-24 |
Brad Holehan |
Aurora |
01:12:50 |
2010 |
| M25-29 |
Chris Wehrman |
Chicago |
01:10:42 |
2005 |
| M30-34 |
Joe Badran |
Gilberts |
01:17:41 |
2005 |
| M35-39 |
Brent Roeger |
Minneapolis, MN |
01:13:45 |
2010 |
| M40-44 |
Mark Konicek |
W Dundee |
01:15:35 |
2006 |
| M45-49 |
Ray Ross |
Naperville |
01:19:56 |
2005 |
| M50-54 |
Sam Cortes |
Orland Park |
01:19:51 |
2005 |
| M55-59 |
Sam Cortes |
Orland Park |
01:19:23 |
2006 |
| M60-64 |
Bob Walsh |
Crystal Lake |
01:29:14 |
2006 |
| M65-69 |
Rick Brodine |
Yorkville |
01:39:39 |
2006 |
| M70-74 |
Bob Pates |
Chicago |
01:46:42 |
2005 |
| M75-79 |
Dick Lamermayer |
Aurora |
02:14:51 |
2006 |
| M80-84 |
Bob McKeague |
Villa Park |
01:52:56 |
2006 |
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| Female |
| Age |
Name |
City |
Time |
Year |
| F00-14 |
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| F15-19 |
Kelly Patchett |
Streamwood |
01:40:16 |
2010 |
| F20-24 |
Stephanie Maisel |
Chicago |
01:30:52 |
2006 |
| F25-29 |
Jennifer Sagat |
Chicago |
01:30:29 |
2010 |
| F30-34 |
Dorothy Gach |
Morton Grove |
01:23:23 |
2005 |
| F35-39 |
Michele Idstein |
Crystal Lake |
01:31:32 |
2006 |
| F40-44 |
Kristy Howland |
Elmhurst |
01:31:42 |
2006 |
| F45-49 |
Elena Shemyakin |
Geneva |
01:30:47 |
2007 |
| F50-54 |
Elena Shemyakin |
Geneva |
01:33:04 |
2010 |
| F55-59 |
Susan Croll |
Marengo |
01:36:20 |
2005 |
| F60-64 |
Isola Metz |
Wheaton |
01:51:43 |
2009 |
| F65-69 |
Doris Schertz |
Lombard |
01:57:32 |
2006 |
| F70-74 |
Barbara Kummerer |
River Forest |
02:43:03 |
2006 |
| F75-79 |
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| F80-84 |
SR Kathlene McDonough |
Evanston |
02:58:40 |
2005 |
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