Amica Insurance Iron Horse Half Marathon

Registration	Course	Divisions	Final Instructions	Race Day Schedule
Volunteers	Hotels	Photos	Sponsors	Kids Fitness World
D-Tag	Timing	Results		Amica Inspiration Station

Sunday - June 6, 2010

Start Time:

10K - 7:30 am
5K - 7:45 am
Half Marathon
- 7:45 am

Roads close at 6:45 am

Iron Horse Boulevard
Simsbury, CT

The Amica Insurance Iron Horse Half is a scenic two-loop course which begins and ends on
Iron Horse Blvd. in Simsbury.

Runners will enjoy the picturesque course along the Farmington River and
the farmlands of Simsbury.

This charming town center is loaded with quaint shops and wonderful restaurants.

Come see for yourself why the Amica Insurance Iron Horse Half Marathon was selected as one of Bart’s Best Races in Runner’s World, June 2004 issue.

Pre and post race activities are being updated for 2010.
The information currently posted is from the 2009 event and is subject to change.

Available only for online entrants

Online registration will close on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at 11 a.m.
Please see the section on Alternate Ways to Register .

Super Savings
until May 9
Standard Fee
May 10
- June 1
Late Fee
June 2
- Race Day

Half Marathon
$55
$65
$70

Half Marathon - Youth^^
(ages 22 and under) *
$50
$60
$65

10K
$33
$38
$40

10K - Student (age 22 and under) *
$28
$33
$35

5K
$23 $28 $30

5K - Student (age 22 and under)
$18 $23 $25

* Students 18 and older will be required to show a valid student ID at packet pickup.
^^ Participants must be 12 years of age on race day to enter the Half Marathon.

Online Registration Problems:
If you are having trouble registering online, you may contact Active.com customer support directly by phone, 877-228-4881 option 2, Monday-Friday between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time. If you prefer, you may send an email to registration@hartfordmarathon.com and a staff person will provide assistance by email.

Mail/Fax:
(no confirmation is sent if entry form is faxed or mailed )

The 2010 Multi-Event Entry PDF Form is available on the Printable Forms page.

DEADLINE FOR AMICA NSURANCE IRON HORSE EVENTS: Print, complete and mail or fax according to instructions on the form. Payment may be made by credit card or check (made payable to HMF). - Paper copies must by postmarked or faxed by - Saturday, May 29, 2010 .

In Person Registration and Packet Pickup:
(including shirt, race bib, timing chip and goodie bag):

Friday, June 4: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
TBA
Saturday, June 5: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Dick's Sporting Goods, 110 Albany Avenue, Canton CT
Sunday, June 6: 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.
Simsbury Meadow Bandshell, Iron Horse Boulevard, Simsbury CT

The staging area of the race is the outstanding bandshell at the Simsbury Meadows located on Iron Horse Boulevard.

News A dri-release shirt is included in the entry fee for this event. All entrants will receive a moisture wicking shirt at packet pickup (no cotton shirt will be issued).

Waiver :
Refund Policy:

Final Race Information for the AMICA Insurance Iron Horse Half Marathon, 10K & 5K will be posted during race week.

A bib lookup list will also be posted during race week. If you registered online, you can confirm your entry (but not your bib assignment) by using the link in the Registration Section. All other entries can be confirmed when the lookup list is posted.

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Start Times:
Update

10K = 7:30 am
5K = 7:45 am
Half = 7:45 am

Race Start is on Iron Horse Blvd. approximately 1/2 mile north of the intersection of Iron Horse and Drake Hill Road. Plan to arrive at least 60 minutes early – Iron Horse Boulevard will be shut to traffic at 6:45 a.m.

Please Note: The staging area of the race is at the outstanding bandshell at the Simsbury Meadows located on Iron Horse Boulevard.

6:30 a.m.	Registration opens for all events at the Bandshell
7:30 a.m.	10K starts ((corner of Drake Hill Rd./Ironhorse Blvd)
7:45 a.m.	5K and Half Marathon start (corner of Wilcox & Ironhorse Blvd.)
8:00 a.m.	Fit Kidz opens (Simsbury Meadows)
8:00 a.m.- 10:30 a.m.	Gene Donaldson & The Stingrays play at the Bandshell
9:00 a.m.	5K & 10K Awards at the Bandshell
10:00 a.m.	Half Marathon Awards at the Bandshell
10:40 a.m.	BAMM! The stage is taken over by the kids fitness experts to show fun ways to get moving!

Pre- Race Activities

Title Sponsor - Amica Insurance - Stop by the Inspiration Station

Amica Inspiration Station

Amica Insurance wants the athletes to be inspired!

The Amica Inspiration Station allows for families, friends and athletes to create a poster with words of encouragement to all of the runners.

Great food, music and race award presentations await your arrival at the finish area at the Bandshell at Simsbury Meadows on Iron Horse Boulevard. After running or cheering, the aroma of bratwursts, dogs and burgers on the grill will surely attract you over to the Simsbury Boy Scouts’ food tent. Families and spectators should come hungry, too! The Boy Scouts will be selling treats from the grill as well as pancakes to raise funds for their troop.
		Live Entertainment - Rock and Blues provided by Gene Donaldson and The Stingrays

*KIDS FUN RUN* - We've added three short distance fun runs just for kids ages 2-11. Distances of 50 yds, 1/4 mile and 1-mile. Kids can register in advance or on Race Day. $10 entry fee includes t-shirt and finisher medal. Parents/ escorts accompanying their children may run for free. Parents will be required to sign a waiver for their children and are encouraged to assist with the operation of the Run For Kids.

Fit Kidz Expo
Participants in the 2009 Annual Amica Insurance Iron Horse Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K experienced our Fit Kidz Expo. The exhibitors promoted health and fitness in children and had some really interesting exhibits. Below is a sample:

Amica Insurance – Don’t miss the Amica booth in the center of the action. Design your own poster to cheer on the runners!

Acro Fitness – Simsbury’s own hip hop dance, fitness and tumbling exhibit

The Little Gym of Avon – Competitive Gymnastics shows & demonstrations

Farmington Valley Fencing Academy – Watch fascinating fencing moves while learning how fencing can improve your agility, strength, speed and cunning.

Skyhawks Sports Camp – Kids can try their hands at miniature basketball, golf and baseball-- just like they’d do at sports camp.

The YMCA of Farmington Valley will have some activities for everyone also.

Course Map & Review:

Half Marathon :
Race start and finish on Iron Horse Boulevard. The course is relatively flat with no major hills. It follows the Farmington River on country roads and uses portions of the paved bike path. Roads used include Drake Hill, Riverside, Terry’s Plain, Quarry Road, Rte. 315 and Iron Horse.

Amica Insurance Iron Horse Half Marathon 4/17/2009

10K:
The 10K follows the same route as the Half Marathon, only using one loop of the course. The 10K is flat, scenic, and loaded with volunteer support.

Amica Insurance Iron Horse 10K & 5K 5/27/2009

5K:
The 5K event starts with the Half Marathon and follows portions of the 10K route.

Course Markings

All turns are marked with yellow arrows.
All mile points are marked on the road and yellow mile signs are at each mile.
Mile clocks at several locations along the course.

Course Amenities:

This race is timed using the Winning Time Chip system.
For more information visit Bay State Race Services
Course limit is 3 hours.
Fluid Locations: Every 1 - 2 miles along the course and Start and Finish Line.
Portalets located along the course.
Entertainment.
Medical personnel.


Parking is located at the commuter parking lots located on Iron Horse Blvd. After 6:45 a.m., access to the parking lots must be made from Rte. 10.

Directions to Iron Horse Boulevard, Simsbury:

From I-91 North and South:
Take exit 35B to Route 218 West. Follow Route 218 to 185 West. Take a right onto Route 10 North. Take a right onto Drake Hill Road. Take a left onto Iron Horse Blvd. Follow signs to race parking.

I-84 East:
Take Exit 39, (left lane exit), this is now Route 4 West, follow to Farmington. Turn right onto Route 10 North. Follow approximately 6 miles to Route 44 West. Turn left onto Route 44 West, go to third traffic light and turn right onto Route 10 North again. Follow approximately 5 miles and take a right onto Drake Hill Road. Take a left onto Iron Horse Blvd. Follow signs to race parking.

I-84 West:
Take I-84 to I-91 North and follow the directions, stated above for I-91 North and South.
From I-91 from the Mass Pike (I-90):
Take the Mass Pike I-90 to I-91 South. Follow I-91 South and follow above directions for I-91 North and south to exit 40 (Rt. 20). Take Rt. 20 West to Granby Center. (About 10 miles). Take left onto Rt. 10 South. Approximately 7 miles to center of Simsbury. Take a left onto Drake Hill Road. Take a left onto Iron Horse Blvd. Follow signs to race parking.

From Hartford:
Take I-91 North to Exit 35B to Route 218 West. Follow Route 218 to 185 West. Take a right onto Route 10 North. Take a right onto Drake Hill Road. Take a left onto Iron Horse Blvd. Follow signs for race parking.

Runners at Amica Iron Horse Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

The Simsbury Inn (located across the street from the Finish Line) is welcoming athletes on June 4, 5 and 6, 2010 with a special rate of $149 per room/per night, single or double occupancy. This special rates requires a one-night room deposit to guarantee your reservation. The room rate includes: deluxe accommodations, complimentary pre-scheduled airport van service, continental breakfast, daily newspaper and wireless access. Call 800-634-2719 and mention you are running in the Amica Iron Horse Half Marathon.

Simsbury 1820 House 731 Hopmeadow Street Simsbury CT 06070 860-658-7658 5 min. walk to start/finish Offering Special Rates to race goers. $129 per room per night. Mention you are running in the Amica Iron Horse Half Marathon		www.IronHorseInnofSimsbury.com 969 Hopmeadow Street Simsbury CT 06070 860-658-2216 walking distance to race start/finish

860-688-6400 10 min. drive to start/finish		800-228-9290 10 min. drive to start/finish

Restaurants in Simsbury

Visit the Simsbury Chamber of Commerce web site at www.simsburycoc.org and click on restaurants for a complete listing.

Wherever you go, please mention the race. It helps when we delay traffic! Also, the shops in Simsbury are unique and worth a stroll through on Saturday or Sunday.

Invite your own fans to come, cheer and help us at the race. Volunteers are always needed at every event. All volunteers receive an official race t-shirt, refreshments and great times!

Three ways to sign up to volunteer:

Go to the Volunteer Page to register online now.
Call the race office at 860.652.8866 to register your volunteers.
Or send an email to our Events Volunteer Coordinator

Volunteers at Amica Iron Horse Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Thanks go out to the volunteer crews and the Simsbury Boy Scouts for their assistance in supporting this event.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR PARTICIPANTS:

The Amica Insurance Iron Horse Half Marathon, 10K and 5K will be using the ChronoTrack timing system.

Each participant will be given a "D-Tag" at packet pickup.
The D-Tag is affixed to your shoelace. See how at You Tube.
The D-Tag is non-returnable.
If you lose or misplace your D-Tag, there is a $7 replacement fee.

If you have difficulty viewing the video, you can download and/or print the following:

Download the Adobe File 8 Steps to Properly Affix the D-Tag (PDF 5744k)

and HOW NOT TO USE THE D-TAG (PDF 1000k)

CATEGORIES:
     • Male Age Group
     • Female Age Group
     • Clydesdale (men 200 lbs+)
     • Athena (women 150 lbs+)

AGE GROUP DIVISIONS:

• Half & 10K - 5-year age groups from 15 and under - 80+
• 5K Race - 5-year age groups from 9 and under - 80+

AWARDS:

Top three male and female finishers in each category

Crossing the Finish Line at Amica Iron Horse Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Course records:
Male: 1:13:08 set in 2007 by Joseph McElhoney of Beacon, NY
Female: 1:23:21 set in 2004 by Maureen Terwilliger of Guilford, CT

Efforts will be made to post the results in this section by 5 p.m. on race day.
Results are also posted at www.coolrunning.com

If you think there's an error with your results, please email events@hartfordmarathon.com within 48 hours of the race.

Information will be posted as the event date is closer.

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	Super Savings until May 9	Standard Fee May 10 - June 1	Late Fee June 2 - Race Day
Half Marathon	$55	$65	$70
Half Marathon - Youth^^ (ages 22 and under) *	$50	$60	$65
10K	$33	$38	$40
10K - Student (age 22 and under) *	$28	$33	$35
5K	$23	$28	$30
5K - Student (age 22 and under)	$18	$23	$25
* Students 18 and older will be required to show a valid student ID at packet pickup. ^^ Participants must be 12 years of age on race day to enter the Half Marathon.

Amica Insurance Iron Horse Half Marathon - 10k and 5k