29th Annual

March Madness Half Marathon!
Spring tradition of a generation

March 18, 2007

Key Attributes of March Madness

Results

MARCH MADNESS 2007 REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED!!!

The Hillstriders have established December 31st as the Opening Date
for March Madness Registration.
 Looking for a last minute tax deduction? Registering on this date
may allow donations to the Scholarship
 Fund, in excess of the entry fee, to be deducted from this year's
income tax.

No Race Day Registration
Rain or Shine or Snow or Sleet or Hail or whatever calamity...the Race Must
Go On!

The 15 ebay is now closed!

The Hillstriders would to thank all that have contributed to the Fritz Kauffman Scholarship Fund.

SCHOLARSHIP FUND

The Hillstriders Running Club will award $ 5000 in scholarships to 2 male and 2 female graduating seniors from a McHenry County high school in memory of Fritz Kauffman. 15 special entries will be made available as charitable donations to promote the Hillstriders Scholarship Fund.

In 2006, $5000 in scholarships were awarded.

As a March Madness participant check out this deal!

Holiday Inn

To book your discounted group rate of only

$89.00 and take a virtual tour click here and use your Group Booking Code “MAD” Accommodations will include:

Free Shuttle to Race Site and Back to Hotel

Health Club

Indoor Swimming Pool

Sauna and Whirlpool

Restaurant offering Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Click here for online Reservations

March Madness FAQ

please read

Cary, Illinois

LOCATION

Cary is located on US Rt. 14 approximately 50 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. Take US Rt. 14 west to First Street, North on First St. to Three Oaks Road.

Cary-Grove High School.

2208 Three Oaks Road

Cary IL 60013

COURSE (real start time 8:35 AM - closes 11:30AM)

The March Madness Half Marathon Course has been slightly modified to provide additional safety for the runners. USATF course certification IL-02104-JW.
Start and finish at Cary-Grove High School, Three Oaks Road and First Street, Cary, Illinois 60013.
The half marathon course has been dubbed the most challenging in Northern Illinois and an excellent training race for spring marathons.
All miles will be accurately marked.
Split times given at 1,3,5,7,9,11 miles.
Water and Gatorade at approximate 2.5 mile intervals and at finish line.
Chronomix timed finish line.
Bathrooms at miles 3, 5 and 9.
Course Map
Headphones, strollers, bikes, roller blades and dogs are not allowed on the course. Violators will be disqualified.
Course will close at 11:30 AM

PREMIUM/AMENITIES

A pair of cotton running gloves and a short sleeve technical running shirt commemorating the 29th running of the March Madness race will be provided to the first 1000 pre-registered runners. Gatorade, pretzels, water and fruit.

FRIENDS OF HILLSTRIDERS

The Running Depot

Gatorade

Stewarts

AWARDS

Trophies awarded to overall winners . Plaques will be given to the top ten males and females. Medals will be awarded to age group winners, 3 deep. Approximate time schedule for Half Marathon awards is 11 AM

AGE DIVISIONS

Male and Female
19 & Under	40-44	65-69
20-24	45-49	70-74
25-29	50-54	75 -79
30-34	55-59	80 & over
35-39	60-64

PACKET PICKUP

Packets available race day only. Pickup 6:30-8:00 AM at Cary-Grove High School.

PARKING

The school parking lots will hold 575 cars. Overflow lot located 1/2 mile east on Three Oaks Road as well as limited street parking. Maps will be provided at the school.

FACILITIES

Registration and results will be held in the gym on the east side of the school. All runners and guests are restricted to the gym and adjoining hallways. Shower facilities are not available to runners.

Consumption of alcoholic beverages on school grounds is prohibited!

In addition to the four washrooms inside the school, facilities are also available in the parking lot near the start/finish area.

CONTACT RACE DIRECTOR

John Link

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Last updated 3/18/07

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