Cheap Marathon & Half Marathon

This event uses a Time Trial Start format. The Marathon Time Trial Start will begin at 7:30am with athletes starting two at a time every six seconds. The Half Marathon Time Trial Start will begin at 8:50am with athletes starting two at a time every 15 seconds. Participants in each race are seeded fastest to slowest, based on pace data collected during registration. Each runner’s bib number has a group number and start number. Athletes are expected to line up with their respective group or corral and stand by their matching cone. They will be ushered to the starting line two by two to start at their assigned time.
The out and back course will be one loop for the half marathon and two loops for the marathon on the Derry Rail Trail. The total elevation gain is 263 ft for the half marathon and 526ft for the marathon, making it fast and flat. The marathon has a time limit of 6.5 hours.
Aid stations will be located approximately every 2 miles, with Gatorade and water available. There are also porta potties.