The Wal-Mart Marathon Relay
RUN-WALK-JOG
Sunday, February 20, 2011

Start: 7:00 a.m.
Verrado
Buckeye, Arizona

You and up to three friends can enjoy the marathon as a relay team!  Each team will consist of 2-4 members (male, female or coed teams).

The course begins at beautiful Verrado in Buckeye Arizona.  As the sun rises across the starting line, runners will be inspired by the magic and beauty of the desert terrain and fauna. The uniqueness of the West Valley will continue to inspire participants as the half marathon begins in Avondale, home of Phoenix International Raceway and NASCAR.  Avondale is a larger city which still boasts a small town feel. The course progresses on to Litchfield Park, where runners will appreciate the truly Southwest flair of the historic town. Runners will wind their way through the three beautiful Jack Palmer golf courses surrounding the luxurious Wigwam Resort and Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa. Runners will focus on the University of Phoenix Stadium, home of the Arizona Cardinals, Super Bowl XLII, and the Phoenix Coyotes, as they approach the final mile. The finish line will be a picture perfect finish with the Bellagio style water feature guiding the runners to the finish line at Westgate City Center.

Registration:
Race day registration is NOT AVAILABLE.  Last day to register is at the Expo on Saturday, February 19, 2011. All runners’ packets should be picked up at the Expo between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Participants may pay an additional $25 for race day packet pick-up if they choose to. The Expo is at Western Sky Middle School.

Water Stations/Bathrooms:
Water stations and bathrooms will be located at the Start/Finish and throughout the course every 2 to 3 miles.  Power Gels will also be available at different check points.  See Runner's Support Stations on course map link for more information.

Aid Stations:
Aid stations will be located at the Start/Finish.  Small Aid kits with bandages, Vaseline, salt, etc. will be available at all water stations. First Aid attendants are available at miles 6.7, 13.1, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25. 

Spectator Parking:
Estrella Mountain Community College
Camelback Ranch Stadium

Relay Course:
Relay participants will be running with marathon and half marathon runners. Participants will be given detailed information for relay points, maps, parking and transportation at the Expo.  One member of the relay team may pick up information packet, baton, and a parking pass for your relay exchange vehicle.

Relay Exchange:
1st Leg: 6.4 miles
Exchange will be at the intersection of Cotton Lane and Indian School Road
2nd Leg: 6.7 miles
Exchange is located at the half-marathon start, Estrella Mountain Community College.
3rd Leg: 7.9 miles
Exchange will be at the Camelback Ranch Stadium.
4th Leg: 5.2 miles

*Note: Relay participants should only park in designated parking lots.  All violators are subject to ticketing or towing. 

Bus Shuttle:
Runners are restricted from parking at Full Marathon start and Half Marathon Start

Runners staying at an IMS Arizona Marathon recommended hotel will need to check with the front desk for their pick up time.

All other runners will be shuttled from the Westgate Finish Line to both Starts according to the following schedule:

Full Marathon:
Bus Leaves at 5:50, 6:00, 6:10
Half Marathon:
Bus leaves at 6:50, 7:00, 7:10

* First Relay runner may ride Marathon bus to start line.

Shuttles will be available for runners returning to the recommended hotels from the Westgate Finish Line. Buses will leave at approximately 2:00 p.m. from Westgate.

*We are not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged articles.
*Only registered participants will be allowed to the use shuttles.

Absolutely NO Parking at the start line!

Finish Line:
The finish line at Westgate Center will be a picture perfect finish with family, friends, bands and a Bellagio style water feature guiding the runners to the finish line to receive finisher medals from the mayors and other community leaders from different Arizona cities. The Miller Beer Garden, set in Westgate's Water Dance Plaza, awaits IMS marathon participants to enjoy cold beverages, warm hospitality and live entertainment. For those of legal drinking age, MGD64 is going to give out finishline beers! The festivities begin at 9:30 a.m. and are in a finish-line setting like no other! Congratulations Racers!

Medals will be given to all team members.

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