Want one of the collector's items steel colored shirts from this history-making event?  We can send you a long sleeve tech shirt for $25 each plus $5 shipping, or cotton long sleeve for $15 plus $5 shipping.  Just send the check and your size request to

SIC Marathon RRC
P.O. Box 16128
Evansville, IN 47716


     This blast of an event starts and finishes at the Vanderburgh County 4-H Grounds, taking runners and walkers 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 throughout the course. You will enjoy 26 hydration stations, 5+ food stations, massage stations at mile 10 and beyond, and an entertaining "act" at least every mile!!! 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, beer, music and fun for the entire community all the way until the award ceremony. This is an event you don't want to miss- be sure to register soon as we will be closing the field at 6,000 participants! With twenty-three states already represented, nationwide, register today to save your spot in this history-making event!

Why tri-state runners can't wait to register for this 

history-making event:

  • papa john's camaroAs 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. 

  • 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!
  • 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
  • Time Limit 17 minutes per mile HALF and 15 minutes per mile FULL
  • 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, 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!

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