2nd Annual
Make It By Midnight
Marathon & Half Marathon
Macon, Georgia -- Saturday July 25, 2009
Course: The course begins and ends at 1294 Happy Trail, Macon, GA. The course will be a 4.2
mile loop with rolling hills and then a short mile loop to wrap up. The race will take place on
residential roads.
Awards: Finisher medals will be given out to all Marathoners and Half Marathoners. Also, a
tiara will be given to those who finish before midnight and a pumpkin for those who don’t.
Goal: The goal is to finish up as close to midnight (without going over) as possible.
Starting time: You will predict your finish time so that the starting times will vary with each
runner. For example, a four hour predicted runner will start at 8 PM. A six hour marathon runner
will start at 6 PM. Likewise, a half marathoner with a predicted 2 hour finishing time will start at
10 PM. All participants will sign in with their starting time taken from the official clock. After
finishing, participants will sign out with their finishing time taken once again from the official
clock on the registration table. Because of the scattered starting times all runners must keep track
of their own race time (runner’s honor). Finishing times will be posted at www.macontracks.org.
Limits and cutoffs: There will be a limit of 25 runners. The cutoff time will be 1:00 AM.
Aid Stations: There will be one manned aid station and at least one unmanned aid station on the
course. The main aid station will include an ultra-style spread with PB&J, sports drink, salty
stuff, gel, etc.
Cost: $5 plus a donation of supplies for the race (water, sports drinks, gu, pretzels, ...)
Participants: Because we are going guerilla-style with this run, we really need to know the
people who are running. We are limiting the participants to members of the Macon Tracks
Running Club or the Marathon Maniacs. Non-members can participate with approval of the race
directors. (We just want to know who you are so we can keep track of you during the race).
Other important stuff: This race will be held in the evening and it is strongly suggested that
runners have a flashlight and reflective gear. The roads will not be blocked off and there will be
light traffic. There will be a drop spot at the beginning of the loop where you can store your
flashlight and reflective gear until the sun goes down. There will be a water station on the course
but it is strongly suggested that you carry a water bottle. The weather will be hot and humid in
July please plan your run accordingly.
