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FAQ

1.  

Is the West Texas CrossRoads Marathon a Boston qualifier?   

2.   What time will the races start?  
3.   Where are the start and finish lines?
4.   If I am not able to participate or choose not to compete in the West Texas CrossRoads Marathon, can I get my entry fee refunded, transferred to another individual or rolled over to the next year?
5.   Are awards based on clock (gun) time or chip time?
6.   What is the difference between chip time and clock (gun) time?
7.   What are the age divisions for awards for the full and half marathon?
8.   Will finisher medals be awarded for the marathon and half marathon?
9.   Is there a limit to the number of entrants?     
10.   How long will the courses remain open?      
11.   Can I walk part of the marathon and half marathon?     
12.   How do I find out about race changes due to inclement weather, disaster, etc.?     
13.   When and where is packet pickup and the race expo?
14.   Where are the aid stations?
15.   Where do I park on race day?
16.   How do I qualify for the marathon?

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1. Is the West Texas CrossRoads Marathon a Boston qualifier?     
Yes. By finishing with a qualifying time, you become eligible for the 2009 Boston Marathon. Be sure to register before the entrant maximum is reached.  For more details, go to
www.bostonmarathon.org.

2. What time will the races start?
Both the marathon and half marathon will start at 7:00 a.m. The 5K run will start at 7:15 am, and the kids' run starts at 9:00 a.m.   

3. Where are the start and finish lines?     
The West Texas CrossRoads Marathon and Half Marathon are USATF-certified race routes that start and finish on the CrossRoads Fellowship campus. Both races are loop courses. A course map can be viewed on this web site.

4. If I am not able to participate or choose not to compete in the West Texas CrossRoads Marathon, can I get my entry fee refunded, transferred to another individual, or rolled over to the next year?
Registration is non-refundable, non-transferable, and cannot be banked for future use.

5. Are awards based on clock (gun) time or chip time?     
All awards are based on CHIP time except for prize money winners. Prize money awards are based on CLOCK/GUN time.

6. What is the difference between chip time and clock (gun) time?
Clock time is the time it takes from the official start of the race to when you cross the finish line. Chip time is the time it takes you to go from the start line to the finish line, regardless of when you cross the start line.

7. What are the age divisions for awards for the full and half marathon?
Awards will be presented to the top three males and females in the following age groups: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over.

8. Will finisher medals be awarded for the marathon and half marathon?
Yes. Every marathon and half marathon finisher will receive a specially designed medal, provided they finish within the race time limits (7 hours for the marathon and 4 hours for the half marathon).

9. Is there a limit to the number of entrants?     
The marathon and half marathon are limited to 2,000 participants, each. If we approach either limit, we will provide notification via the website. This is the first annual West Texas Crossroads Marathon, so no participant history is available.

10. How long will the courses remain open?     
The marathon course will remain open and completely supported for seven hours. That’s a 16-minute per mile pace. The half marathon course will remain open and completely supported for four hours. That's a 19 minute per mile pace.

11. Can I walk part of the marathon and half marathon?     
Yes, walking is permitted as long as you complete the course within the cutoff time.

12. How do I find out about race changes due to inclement weather, disaster, etc.?     
Check this web site for updates or call 432-368-2500. You may also email inquiries to marathon@crossroadsodessa.com.

13. When and where is the packet pickup and the race expo?
All runners must go to the Expo located in the CrossRoads Fellowship Youth Auditorium to pick up their packets. Hours for packet pickup at the expo are Friday, October 3 from noon to 9:00 pm and Saturday, October 4 from 5:45 am to 6:30 pm (note that Expo does not open until 9:00 am on Saturday but packets will be available as posted). If you are unable to pick up your packet you can have a friend pick up your packet for you.

14. Where are the aid stations?
Aid stations are located  approximately every mile on the course. There will be water and electrolyte drink at every aid station. Medical assistance will also be available on the course. There will also be port-a-potties at select stations.

15. Where do I park on race day?
You will be able to park on the CrossRoads Fellowship campus.

16. How do I qualify for the marathon?
To qualify for the 113th Boston Marathon, athletes must meet the designated time standard which corresponds to their age group. Qualifying times must be run on or after September 23, 2006. Seeding is based on qualifying times, which are subject to review and verification. All participants must adhere to the guidelines set forth by the B.A.A., USA Track and Field or foreign equivalent, International Paralympic Committee, Wheelchair Sports, USA, Disabled Sports, USA, and the United States Association for Blind Athletes. Qualifying times must be met in competitions observing these same rules. Proof of qualification must accompany the application. Participants must be 18 years or older on race day.

Qualifying times are based upon your age on the date of the Boston Marathon in which you will be participating.

Qualifying Times*

AGE GROUP MEN WOMEN
18-34 3 hrs 10 min 3 hrs 40 min
35-39 3 hrs 15 min 3 hrs 45 min
40-44 3 hrs 20 min 3 hrs 50 min
45-49 3 hrs 30 min 4 hrs 00 min
50-54 3 hrs 35 min 4 hrs 05 min
55-59 3 hrs 45 min 4 hrs 15 min
60-64 4 hrs 00 min 4 hrs 30 min
65-69 4 hrs 15 min 4 hrs 45 min
70-74 4 hrs 30 min 5 hrs 00 min
75-79 4 hrs 45 min 5 hrs 15 min
80 and over 5 hrs 00 min 5 hrs 30 min

*An additional 59 seconds will be accepted for each age group time standard. For example, a net time of 3:50:59 will be accepted for a 42-year old woman.

Push Rim Wheelchair Division Qualifying Times

CLASS AGE GROUP MEN WOMEN
Open (Classes 3 & 4) 18-39 2 hrs 00 min 2 hrs 25 min
  40-49 2 hrs 15 min 2 hrs 40 min
  50 + Over 2 hrs 30 min 2 hrs 55 min
Quad (Classes 1 & 2) 18-39 2 hrs 45 min 3 hrs 10 min
  40-49 3 hrs 00 min 3 hrs 25 min
  50 + Over 3 hrs 15 min 3 hrs 40 minnn
 

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