Race Details

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Answers to Frequently Asked Questions 

1. Race day number pick-up and bag check at Lowell High School (see map):

2. Finish activities take place at the Tsongas Center (see map):

          Baggage Claim

          Finish Line –

          Post-Race Runner Refreshments

          Race Results (posted as available)

3.   The Marathon and Half Marathon start at 8:00 a.m. on Father Morrissette Blvd (left at top of center driveway).

You should plan to arrive at the Tsongas Center/Lowell High Schoiol at least 90 minutes before the start of the race. Traffic back-ups on major roads into the city of Lowell occur on race morning.

4.   Parking is available at the Tsongas Center garage (and other city garages) for a flat fee.

Race volunteers will provide assistance directing traffic to the garage, drop-off areas, and how to leave the center while the finish line is staged.

5.   Course Support:

a.   Water is available at the start and finish.

b.   Clocks on the marathon course can be found every 2 miles.

c.    Water Stops – approximately every 2 miles.  Gatorade, water, and a porta-john at every water stop.

d.   GU is available on the MARATHON course at miles (approx) 7.5 and 17.5

e.   Medical aid is available at the Rourke Bridge: Marathon miles 12.5 and 22.4; Half Marathon at miles 3.5 and 9.7.
Medical aid/triage is also available at the finish line.

f.    Official support ends 6 hours after the start of the race (2:00 p.m.)

6.   Spectators can watch the race at the Rourke Bridge (Marathon miles (approx 3 and 13; Half Marathon miles (approx) 3 and and 9+). Spectators can watch the finish from the steps in front of the Tsongas Center.

7.   Capstone Photography (www.capstonephoto.com) will be taking official race photos on the course and at the finish line.