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LEAD Strong Half Marathon
 
Race Information 

Shuttle Info
Course Info
Spectators
Gear Check
Welcome Station
Timing

Saturday, May 3, 2008
Rain or Shine

Arrival Time:  8:30am - 9:15am
  Start Time:  9:30am

Shuttle Info
Shuttles will be available to transport participants from the Burdick Hall parking lot to the NCR Freeland Road Parking Lot.  Shuttle transportation from the Park and Ride located off of I-83 exit 16a to the race site will be available as well.

Course Info
Start/Finish Location: The Northern Central Railroad Trail (NCR Trail); Freeland Road Parking Lot

The Northern Central Railroad Trail (NCR Trail)
Maryland's NCR Trail spans 20 miles and is 10 feet wide with a stone dust surface. Participants will start at the Freeland Parking area and run 6.55 miles south to a turnaround point, where they'll travel back the way they came, finishing where they started.

Parking
(1) Start: Freeland Road
(2) Bentley Springs
(3) Parkton

For Directions, Click here.

Trail/Course Map
PDF VERSION OF MAP

Mile Markers and Services
Start / Finish:  Freeland Parking area (Bathroom, Aid, Water)
Mile 2.7 / Mile 10.4:  Bentley Road (Bathroom, Aid, Water)
Mile 5.2 / Mile 7.9:  Dairy RD/Parkton (Water, Aid)

Spectators

Parking is limited. Spectators should arrive by 9:30 a.m to park in the various parking lots. Participants will finish and receive water, food and finisher medals. It is advisable to discuss a reunion plan with your family prior to the race.

Gear Check

All participants may check their gear at the start at the Runner's Gear Check Area, located at the Start Area. Your gear bag will be waiting for you at the Finish Line.

Welcome Station

• There will be packet pick-up on race-day. All packets must be picked up by 9:15 am.
• Family and friends are not permitted to pick up your race number. No exceptions! You must show photo I.D. to pick up your race number and goody bag.
• Packets will not be mailed.

Timing

This is an AMB-IT Chip Timing race provided by Charm City Run. You must wear your AMB Timing Chip on your ankle or shoe and must return the Timing Chip at the finish line. A fee of $60 will be charged for any chip not returned. You cannot use a Champion Chip!

By wearing your chip you will be provided a net time from the time you cross the start line until the time you cross the finish line.

Timing, Race Scoring & Results
Timing and scoring of the race will be administered through Charm City Run Timing. Total results will be posted by Sunday, May 6 on the internet at