Big Granite: General Information

RACE INFORMATION

RACE DATE & START TIME
DIVISION & AWARD
RACE SAFETY
LODGING & SPECIALS
RACE DIRECTOR

RACE DATE & START

Marathon & Half

June 20, 2009

7:30 a.m.

All times approximate. There will be three separate waves of starts as follows:

Pro/Advanced Men 7:30 a.m.

Pro/Advanced Women 7:33 a.m.

Fitness/Rec & All Half-Marathon 7:36 a.m.

Chip timing by White River Sports using the Winning Time chip technology will automatically adjust finish times based on start wave.

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DIVISIONS & AWARDS

Must pre-register in division; winners in each division are not eligible for awards in other divisions.

Marathon registrants will not be allowed to drop to the half-marathon after completing one lap of the course. Marathon registrants who stop after one lap will not be included in Half-Marathon results. All registration changes must be made by 9:00 p.m. on Friday, June 19, 2009. No race day changes will be allowed.

Pro/Adv - Open	Open To Any Age Competitive Skater Top Two Overall, Male & Female No Age Class Awards
Pro/Adv - Masters	Open To Those 35 Or Older Top Two Overall, Male & Female No Age Class Awards
Pro/Adv - Veteran	Open To Those 45 Or Older Top Two Overall, Male & Female No Age Class Awards
Fitness/Rec - Marathon	Top Two Overall, Male and Female Age Class Awards To Top Three Male & Females In Five Year Age Classes
Half-Marathon Fitness/Rec	Top Two Overall, Male and Female Age Class Awards To Top Three Male & Females In Ten Year Age Classes

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RACE SAFETY

Special Safety Note: The course features Wisconsin dairy land nestled against the Penokee hill range. The course offers a scenic mix of hills, flats, curves and straightaways.The course is an exciting course that will challenge skaters of all abilities. It is not advised that beginning skaters register for this race and all registrants should have experience and be comfortable with skating. All skaters should use extra caution. This caution includes re-installing skate brakes on 4-wheel skates if they have been removed and wearing elbow and knee pads.

Helmet and wrist guards are mandatory to participate in the event (participants must be 15 or older). Knee and elbow pads are recommended. Inline skates only. NO roller skis, ski poles, baby strollers, baby joggers, automobiles, skateboards, bikes, bandits, pets, or little red wagons. Headphone use is prohibited.

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LODGING INFORMATION:

For Lodging information:

See the specials listed below.
Check out our website www.visitashland.com.
Call the Ashland Chamber at 800-284-9484.

Camping is available in Ashland and Mellen.
However camping is not allowed in the Town of Marengo including the St. Paul Church property.

Lodging Specials:

AmericInn of Ashland - 715-682-9950. For Big Granite Racers you can have a Suite of your choice for $99.00. Just mention you saw this on the Big Granite website.
Ashland Super 8 - 715-682-9377. Room Special for 109.95 a night with Continental Breakfast.
Best Western Lake Superior Lodge - (715) 682-5235 or (800) 452-7749. Room Special - $99.00 on any room.
River Rock Inn & Bait Shop - 715-682-3232. Our room rates range from $79.00 per night for a single queen bed to $139.00 per night for a room with 2 double king size beds and a fully furnished kitchenette. With a 2 day booking of one of our kitchenette rooms we will provide free usage of the kitchenette during this event weekend (a value of over $20.00 for the two nights). All rooms include HD Flat Panel TV with Dish Network, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and alarm clock.
Garden Guest House - 715-682-9240. 10% discount for a 2 night stay during the Big Granite Weekend. Guest House sleeps 7.
Ashland Motel - 715-682-5503 or 877-682-5503. Economy Class: 1 Queen bed $45., 2 Queen bed $49.95.; Standard: 1 king $55. or 2 Queen beds $65. When staying at the Ashland Motel you can receive a 10% discount when you eat at El Dorado Restaurant, just show your room key to receive discount.

Looking for things to do Saturday Afternoon in Ashland?

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RACE DIRECTOR:

Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce ashchamb@centurytel.net

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1-800-284-9484
P.O. Box 746 · Ashland,.WI 54806