Abebe Bikila Day International Peace Marathon & Half Saturday, September 16, 2017
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- Perfect for experienced runners, charity trainees, and first-timers
- Open to anyone who can finish within 6 hours
- Limited to the first 350 entrants
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2017 Photos by Charlie Milsop
| www.chessiephoto.com
- 2016 Photos by Charlie Milsop | www.chessiephoto.com/peace
- 2013-2014-2015 Photos by Tony Estrada | www.backprint.com/tonyestradaphotography
- 2015 photos
- 2014 photos
- 2013 photos
- Video! Eden Glenn's video of the 9:00 AM group | Eden is the girl with black NIKE hat
- 2016 Photos by Charlie Milsop | www.chessiephoto.com/peace
- 11:00 AM to 12:00 noon --
Anna Mwalagho
- Anna Mwalagho is more than a triple-threat performer. She is a true remarkable renaissance woman, an internationally recognized actress, comedian, poet/spoken word artist, African dancer, singer/songwriter and storyteller.
- She has won numerous national awards in her native country Kenya, and here in the U.S.A, where she is recognized as the Queen of spoken Afro beat and also "Mama Africa". She has captivated many with her blend of spoken word, African dance, music, comedy, acting, and storytelling into an electrifying one woman show. Her theatrical poetry inspires, evokes thought and entertains as well as educates all ages and races.
- Her music has a unique message from the soul of the motherland. It tells the story of life rough but fulfilling journeys. Since the launch of her career in the United States, Anna has become one of the most sought after African Spoken Word/Poetic Afro beat artist.
- With her "Afrofloetry band," she has shared the stage with international South African jazz legend HUGH MASEKELA in Washington DC where she and her band were the featured opening act. She also had the chance to collaborate with another African musical legend OLIVER MTUKUDZI, as they performed her famous poem (Flavored World) during his US tour.
- Key Bridge Marriott, 1401 Lee Highway, Arlington VA
- $168.00 per night from 9/14/2017 to 9/18/2017
- Last day to book by: 8/17/2017
- Call 703-524-6400 or 1-888-236-2427 and use group name "Abebe Bikila Marathon"
- Reserve rooms on-line
- Directions from Key Bridge Marriott to Fletcher's Cove
- September 16, 2017, is the final Saturday to qualify for 2018 Boston Marathon
- We submit marathon finisher times to Boston Athletic Association in the evening on race day
- Start and finish at Fletcher's Cove | 4940 Canal Road NW, Washington DC
- USATF certified course DC09005RT | Certificate | Color Map | B&W Map | PDF | GMAP
- 2016 Front | Back
- 2015 Front PDF | Back
- 2014 Front PDF | Back
- 2013 Front | PDF | Back | PDF | Medal
- 2008 Front | Back
- 2007 Front | Back
- Competitive Start at 9:00 AM -- All award winners must take the 9:00 AM start
- Optional 8:00 AM start for marathoners who need more than 5 hours to finish, or for anyone who wants one hour of cooler temperatures.
- Both start times are Boston Marathon qualifiers, with medals and post-race picnic, but fewer competitive awards in the 8:00 AM start
- Change your start time to 9:00 AM or 8:00 AM or distance to full or half or vice versa
- Totally flat gravel trail, alongside scenic C&O Canal Towpath
- The half marathon is out 6.55 miles to Towpath mile 9.65 and back.
- The full marathon is out'n'back twice.
- How to place the mile marks
- Aid stations with music, water, and Gatorade at 4 junctions with Canal Road & Clara Barton Parkway:
• Fletcher's Cove, miles 0, 13.1, and 26.2 - Lock 5, miles 1.8, 11.3, 14.9, and 24.4
- Lock 7, miles 3.8, 9.3, 16.9, and 22.4
- Lock 10, miles 5.8, 7.3, 18.9, and 20.4
- At the 4 points above, plus:
- Under Chain Bridge
- Lock 6
- Lock 8
- Lock 9
- Lock 11
Covered LIVE by Ethiopian Broadcasting Service, www.ebstv.tv
Timex Ironman watches
Timex Ironman watches
PRRACER.COM
American General Supplies, Inc.
Altra Running Shoes | www.altrarunning.com
Falls Road Running Store, 6247 Falls Road, Baltimore, MD 21209 (410-296-5050)
Mark Accounting & Computing Service (VA: 703-356-9113 DC: 202-541-7979)
Dama Pastry
1505 Columbia Pike, Arlington VA 22204 (703-920-5620)
Dama Market and Restaurant
1503 Columbia Pike, Arlington VA (703-920-3559)
Trader Joes
Metro 29 Diner
Sponsor Us:
Packet Pick-Up:
Race-Day Announcer:
History:
of Abebe Bikila's Olympic Marathon victory on September 10, 1960, in Rome, Italy, in 2:15:16.2.
• In addition to becoming a national hero for winning the gold medal, Bikila became famous for running it barefoot.
• He was the first black African to win an Olympic medal, and in 1964 in Tokyo, Japan, he became the first man ever to win two Olympic marathons.
September 11 Memorial:
and the thousands more killed that day in New York and Pennsylvania,
we ring a memorial bell 184 times at 8:45 AM before the race
Cultural Exhibition:
Teams:
• Please tell us your country or USA state of citizenship.
Volunteer:
Post-race:
Awards:
for 1st, 2nd, 3rd M/F overall and in 10-year age groups 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over
Parking:
Off-Site Parking Options:
Off-Site Transportation Options:
• The taxis do not enter the small parking area at Fletcher's Cove next to Canal Road.
• The taxis are one-way. After you finish your race, please ask the announcer to page the crowd for a ride back. Almost everyone who drives to the race goes back via Georgetown and Key Bridge.
An SHF 2017 Grand Prix race:
2016 letter to entrants:
2015 letter to entrants:
2014 letters to entrants:
2013 letters to entrants:
Headphones and water belts
• Start line
• Aid stations
• Turnaround 1
• Midpoint
• Turnaround 2
• Finish line
ABEBE BIKILA DAY INTERNATIONAL
PEACE MARATHON & HALF ENTRY FORM
Make checks
payable to SHF 611
South Ivy Street,
Arlington VA 22204-2429
By entering this event, I agree, warrant and covenant as follows: I know that running is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter or run in competitive runs unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with running in this race including, but not limited to, falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, including high heat and/or humidity, the conditions of the road and traffic on the course, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of your acceptance of my application, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release National Park Service, RRCA, USATF, BuyABrick Foundation, DC Capital Striders, Safety And Health Foundation, and all sponsors, their directors, officers, employees, agents; representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I acknowledge that the application fee shall be non-refundable. I agree that you may use my name and likeness for publicity purposes.
Signature ______________________________________ (parent or guardian if under 18)
Name ___________________________________________ Gender [__] (M|F) Age as of 9/16/2017 [__ __]
Address _________________________________________ Birthdate ____ ____-____ ____-____ ____ ____ ____ (mm-dd-yy)
City ST ZIP _______________________________________ Phone ____ ____ ____-____ ____ ____-____ ____ ____ ____
E-mail ___________________________________________ T-shirt _____ (XS S M L XL XXL)
Best 13.1/26.2 mi ____:__ __ Where?
________________________ Date
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Citizenship
(State
or County) _____________________________ You are
automatically on your state's or
country's co-ed team, top 3 count
Enclosed is my entry fee, payable to SHF:
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Fees:
[_] $60 by December 31 [_] $70 by February 28 [_] $80 by April 30 [_] $90 by June 30 [_] $100 by September 15 No race-day registration, please |
Event:
[__] Marathon [__] Half Marathon Start: [__] 9:00 AM (competitive, full awards) [__] 8:00 AM (non-competitive, some awards) |
[_] $5 Local [_] $10 County [_] $25 State [_] $50 Nation [_] $100 Continent [_] $250 World [_] $500 Galaxy [_] $1000 Universe