The 2^nd Annual SIC Marathon & Half-Marathon will be on
April 10, 2011

We are proud to announce details of the first ever Winter Melt Down Series, consisting of the USI Hearts on Fire 5K on Feb 12, the Run of Luck 7K on Mar 12 & ending with the SIC Marathon & Half Marathon on Apr 10. These warm-up events will be incorporated into the SIC Training program this year, so be prepared to work ...on your speed AND endurance in this all-inclusive full AND half marathon training program!

ADDITIONALLY, a KIDS' Series of running events accompanies EACH event in the WINTER MELT DOWN SERIES, with special incentives to get the whole family excited about fitness! Be watching for more details about the WINTER MELT DOWN SERIES... another motivator to stay fit all winter long...& best of luck in your training for summer and fall endurance events!

Welcome to the Inaugural Southern Indiana Classic Marathon and Half Marathon

Thank you for your interest in the highly anticipated inaugural Southern Indiana Classic Marathon and Half Marathon, the first Boston qualifying event for Southern Indiana! The Board of Directors who are organizing this race are so encouraged by the outpour of support from the community from the onset of planning this magnitude of an event! This race promises to be a "runner's race" because it has been organized with the runner mindset, guaranteeing it to be the most fun, entertaining event. Walkers are welcomed with open arms to this event, (note time limit below) as we celebrate your commitment to fitness through accomplishing the full or half marathon feat! We hope you will be a part of history and run (or walk!) the inaugural Southern Indiana Classic Marathon and Half Marathon on April 11, 2010! With a gym bag for your goody bag, an all you can eat After-Party from 8am-3pm with a Michelob Ultra Beer Garden, and entertainment all the way up to the awards ceremony, this is the inaugural event people are registering for NATION-WIDE! We will be closing the field at 6,000 entries and are tracking to close before April!!! So register today to save your space in this history-making event!

Event Description

This blast of an event starts and finishes at the Vanderburgh County 4-H Grounds, taking participants on a course that winds through beautiful northern Vanderburgh County during the mild Southwestern Indiana spring weather. The full and half marathon courses have rolling hills, mostly at the beginning, with more down hills in the second half of the course. Your friends and family will cheer you on at the six fan stations that line the course and then upon your finish, you all can enjoy the party in the park, with food and entertainment for the entire community all the way until the award ceremony. This is an event you don't want to miss!

Registration

Early rates available:
11/01/10 -- 12/31/10
Regular rates available: 1/01/11 - 4/05/11
Late registration available: 4/06/11 - 4/09/11 @ 9pm

Time Limit 17 minutes per mile HALF and 15 minutes per mile FULL

Fees do not include GetMeRegistered processing fees.
Online and Postal Mail Fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
Registration via postal mail must be postmarked by April 1, 2011.

Late Registration will continue until the field is filled at 6,000 participants. There will be walk-up Late Registration on Race Weekend at Packet Pickup on Friday ONLY and ONLY IF THE FIELD HAS NOT YET FILLED! Check our website to see if the field has filled.

Why runners nation-wide can't wait to register for this history-making event:

As of March 22, 2010, Papa John's International, Inc. has officially announced that the beloved Camaro of the founder of the nation-wide franchise, John Schnatter, will be the full marathon pace car for Evansville's first Boston qualifier event, the Southern IN Classic Marathon and Half Marathon! This iconic car will be available at the all you can eat After Party and Family Fun Day at the Vanderburgh County 4-H Center on April 11, along with several other unique "rides" that folks from the community will want to come and check out! Entrance into this blast of a party (including the Michelob Ultra Beer Garden and live music all day) costs just $2 per person.
Course has been certified (3/6/10) all miles are marked on road.

Course Certification Numbers: Full Marathon - IN10006MW
Half Marathon - IN10005MW
Water provided at 13 aid stations along the course as well as at the finish line.
Sports drink provided at 13 aid stations along the course as well as at the finish line.
Premium refreshments provided every 5 miles half and full (Fruit Punch Powerade,Mountain Blast Powerade, Strawberry Banana GU, Chocolate GU, Blueberry Pomegranate Chomps, Strawberry Chomps, Orange Slices, and Bananas).
USATF Certified courses featuring Electronic timing and scoring. Mats every 5K for the half course, every 10K past the half and full split point, and at the halfway point.
The 2010 Southern Indiana Classic Marathon is a Boston Marathon Qualifier for the 2011 Boston Marathon!
Family Fun and an After-Party like no other After-Party in the area (sponsored by Buehler's Buy Low) after you finish your feat: live music all day, bouncy houses for the kids, all you can eat breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks and a Michelob Ultra Beer Garden. This party in the park will be a celebration the entire community can enjoy! Fans can join in the fun for just $2 a person, while all participants get in free with their race number.
An After Party Prize like no other, Sima - XGA/SVGA Projector with Inflatable Theater Kit, given away by Orthopaedic Associates.
Live Entertainment Schedule: 8:15am Christa Shore, 10:45am 511 Jimmy, 1pm The Pits
Dozens of fun booths to entertain the entire family, including special creatures from Mesker Park Zoo AND Wesselman's Nature Center, The Chick Fil A Cows and games.
Be sure to visit the Results Tent to print out your own splits for a keepsake (sponsored by Donut Bank), get your medal engraved with your name and time at PR Medal Engravers' Tent, and get your special Boston qualifier award, if you run fast enough!!! For the perfect ending to your race day, visit one of 20 massage stations at the massage building, coordinated by Dr. Chris Gilkey and Dr. Josh Seiler!
Tell all your friends and family to join you for a fun day for the whole family at the Vanderburgh County 4-H Fairgrounds on April 11, 8am-3pm!

Premium long sleeve high quality running shirts for all participants along with a GYM BAG as the goody bag!
A member race of the first ever state-wide distance running series in the history of the nation: the Indiana Distance Running Series!
Unique finisher awards presented to Marathon, Half Marathon, and Partner Marathon finishers, with a distinguishing award for Boston Qualifier Finishers.
Plenty of Free Parking at the Vanderburgh County 4-H Fairgrounds for all race weekend activities
Results posted on our website for participant's convenience at www.SICMarathon.com.
Fantastic course support with attentive volunteers.
An all-you-can-eat Pasta Party meal on Saturday, April 10, which includes pasta, your choice of marinara or meat sauce, salad, bread, dessert (from Great Harvest Bread Company!) and tea or water, all for just $15 for adults and $8 for children. All proceeds from the carb-loading meal, so invite your family and friends to join you at the Holiday Inn Conference Center for this all-you-can-eat buffet, as you prepare for your exciting race the very next day! You may purchase your tickets for this meal in advance when you register for the SIC online, when you mail in your paper registration, or just show up to the Pasta Party on April 10 to enjoy the food and fun! Go to the Packet Pickup/Pasta Party tab above for more details on this carb-loading time!