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GENERAL INFORMATION
TETON DAM MARATHON & RACES

Runners from all over the country will be in Rexburg, Idaho on the second Saturday in June to participate in the Teton Dam Marathon & Races. The races include a marathon, half-marathon, relay, 10K, 5K, and a one mile fun run. The Teton Dam Marathon & Races takes place every year around the anniversary of the breaking of the Teton Dam.

On June 5, 1976, the collapse of the Teton River Dam unleashed a savage flood which caused $500 million in damage, took eleven lives, and made thousands homeless in Wilford, Sugar City, Rexburg, Salem, Hibbard, Firth, Blackfoot, and Roberts.

This tragedy was turned into triumph by the victims’ own faith and courage and by an outpouring of aid by many volunteers from Idaho and nearby states. For this reason over a thousand runners flood the streets to take on their own personal challenge of running a race.

ONLY 1,300 RUNNERS WILL BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2011 TETON DAM MARATHON & RACES. BE SURE TO REGISTER NOW.

RACE LIST	DISTANCE	LIMIT	PRICE
Marathon Relay Half-marathon 10K 5K Fun Run	26.2 miles 26.2 in 6 legs 13.1 miles 6.2 miles 3.1 miles 1 mile	250 runners 16 teams 400 runners 275 runners 275 runners No limit	$50 p/ person $40 p/ person $45 p/ person $30 p/ person $30 p/ person $3 p/ person

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Jan 1 - May 31	Early Registration Open
June 1 - 7	Late Registration Open ($15.00 Late Fee Applies)
June 9, Thur.	10 am - 4 pm – Packet Pick-up @ Anytime Fitness
June 10, Fri.	10 am - 4 pm – Packet Pick-up @ Anytime Fitness 6 pm - 8 pm – Potato Bake Dinner @ Madison Middle School 6:30 pm – Information Meeting @ Potato Bake Dinner 7:30 pm – Repeat Information Meeting @ Potato Bake Dinner
June 11, Sat.	5 am – Load Buses @ Madison High School 5:30 am – Buses leave for Historical Teton Dam Site 6:30 am – Start Marathon & Relay @ Historical Teton Dam Site 7:30 am - Start Half-marathon @ NW Corner of Smith Park 8 am – Start 10K @ NW Corner of Smith Park 8 am - 2:00pm – Expo in the Park @ Smith Park 8:30 am – Start 5K @ 1st N & Millhollow Rd. 11 am – Start Fun Run @ SW Corner of Smith park 12 pm – Award Ceremony for full, half, & relay @ Smith Park

EVENT FEES

Marathon:
Relay:
Half:
10K:
5K:
Fun Run:
Late Fee:
Potato Bake Dinner:
Unreturned Timing Chip:

$50 p/ person
$40 p/ person
$45 p/ person
$30 p/ person
$30 p/ person
$3 p/ person
$15 p/ person after May 31
$6 pre paid | $8 at the door
$95

Inclusions:

• Tech unisex race shirt for marathon and half marathon runners
• Cotton/Poly blend unisex race shirt for 10K, 5K and relay runners
• One Free Potato Bake Dinner Ticket for marathon, half and relay runners
• Finisher medal, excludes fun run
• Rented timing chip for accurate race time, excludes fun run
• Bib number
• Swag/goodie bag
• Organized course with water, sports drink, energy gel, fruit, medical assistance, port-a-potties
• Food and drink in runners’ corral at finish line
• Bus ride to starting line for marathon and 1st leg relay runners
• Chance to win great door-prizes at Potato Bake Dinner and Award Ceremony

RACE HEADQUARTERS
Asst. Race Director - Bob Yeatman City Hall - Recreation Department 35 N 1 E Rexburg, ID 83440
Phone: 208.359.3020	Email: dammarathon@rexburg.org	Website: www.dammarathon.com www.rexburg.org

RACE PACKETS
Packets are to be picked on the Thursday or Friday before the race at Anytime Fitness (859 South Yellowstone Hwy, Suite 1800) between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Packets are also available for pick-up at the Potato Bake Dinner. There will be no race day packet pick-up.
(Packets will have Timing Chip, Bib Number, Shirt, Map, General Info, and free stuff from sponsors and race contributors.)

POTATO BAKE DINNER
On the night before the race, all are welcomed to attend the Potato Bake Dinner. This is a great chance to meet fellow runners, fill up on CARBS, pick up race packets and timing chips, get briefed on the events, and watch a video that shows the Teton Dam Flood. An information meeting will be held twice during the Potato Bake Dinner. At the meetings important items will be discussed, questions will be answered and rules will be explained.
Location:	Madison Middle School 575 West 7th South Rexburg, ID 83440
Time:	Dinner @ 6 – 8pm Info Meeting @ 6:30pm Repeat Info Meeting @ 7:30pm
Cost:	Marathon, Half, and Relay runners get in for free Additional tickets cost $6 pre paid or $8 at the door td>

COURSE INFORMATION & RULES
Starting Line
The marathon and relay will start at the Historical Teton Dam Site, outside of Rexburg, ID. The half and 10K will start at the north-west corner of Smith Park. The 5K will start at the corner of Madison Ave. and 1st North, ½ a block from Smith Park. The fun run will start at the south-west corner of Smith Park.
Course Markings
Mile markers will be set at every mile on each course. Volunteers and arrows on the road will direct you at intersections. Police officers, paramedics, and volunteers will be stationed at key points of the race to assist the runners.
Course Closure
The course will shut down after 1:30 p.m. After this time, runners will need to run on sidewalks and obey all traffic laws in order to finish the race. Thank you for understanding.
Not Allowed
Personal support vehicles, unofficial bicycles, baby strollers, in-line skates, skateboards, and pets are not allowed on the courses. Baby Strollers will be allowed on the 10K, 5K, and fun run courses. The use of music devices and headphones are not encouraged to be worn on the course.
Water Stations
Water and Heed Sports Drink will be located at the following locations: Marathon and relay: Every two miles, starting at mile 4. Half-marathon: Miles 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, and 12. 10K: Before mile 3. 5K: After mile 1
Aid Stations
Medical Assistance, Fruit and Hammer Energy Gel will be located at the following locations: Marathon and Relay: Miles 8, 12, 16, 20, and 24. Half-Marathon: Miles 7 and 11
Port-a-Potties
Located at following locations: Marathon and Relay: Every two miles, starting at mile 4. Half-Marathon: Miles 5, 7, 9, and 11. 10K: Before mile 3. 5K: After mile 1
Relay Teams
Relay teams should have 6 people to run each leg. The course will be divided up into four legs of four miles and two legs of five miles. Transition areas are located at miles 4, 9, 13, 17, and 21. The first leg runner can ride the bus from the Madison High school to the starting line. It is the responsibility of the team to pick up and drop off their members at each transition point. Team vehicles must be marked as the official team transport-vehicle, only one vehicle per team. This vehicle is to only drive through the course once, no circulating the course or portions of the course to check on runners. Any team whose vehicle is found circulating the course will be disqualified. Drive slowly through the course to reduce kicking up dirt and give all runners the right-of-way. The first and last runners of your team need to be wearing the timing chip; the middle runners don’t need to wear the timing chip. Only the team’s overall time is recorded.
Closed Course to Traffic
To ensure safety we ask that all thru traffic and spectators not drive the course. Spectators that want to cheer on their runners can do so by accessing intersections that the course passes through; access these locations by traveling on side roads.
Parking
Vehicles parked at the Teton Dam Site during the start of the Marathon and Relay will be contained until officials feel that runners have had enough time to clear the roads; a 30 minute wait should be expected. There will be no-parking at Smith Park/Finish Line. Parking is available at the Madison High School, which is one block away.
Finish Line
All races will finish at the south-west corner of Smith Park. A digital clock at the finish line will display unofficial finish time. Official times, using the timing chips will be posted at the information trailer. Food, water and shade will be available in the runners’ corral, located in the tennis courts. Family or friends are not allowed in this area. Reentering the corral is not allowed once exited.

TDM EXPO IN THE PARK
Be sure to enjoy the TDM Expo as you cool down from your race. Tell your family and friends that they can party at the expo as they wait for you to come through the finish line. The Expo will feature booths by sponsors and local businesses as well as crafts, food and music. The Expo will be from 8 am – 2 pm.

Awards

The Award Ceremony for the marathon and half-marathon will start at 12 noon at Smith Park. The overall, age group, and team awards will be presented to the athletes at this time.

The Overall award will be given to the top three male and female finishers of the marathon and half marathon.

Age Group Awards will be given to the top three males and females of the marathon and half-marathon in the following age brackets: 17 & Under | 18-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44
45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70 -74 | 75-79 | 80 & over|

Participants are eligible for one award only. To receive the award, the runner must be present at the ceremony. No awards will be sent in the mail.

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