09 February 2009

Zionsville Anti-Mini Marathon

We found this sweet race, the Zionsville Anti-Mini. It's run at the same time as the Indy Mini Marathon, but here's the breakdown:


Indianapolis
Mini Marathon

Zionsville
Anti-Mini Marathon

Similarities



Distance

13.1 Miles
(or less if you drop out)

13.1 Miles
(or less if you choose)

Date/Time

Saturday, May 2, 2009
7:30 AM

Saturday, May 2, 2009
7:25 AM

Differences



Surface

100% run on paved surfaces

Not one step on pavement. All on trails of dirt and crushed stone.

Awards

Finisher medals

Generous cash awards to all who finish the 13.1 miles.

Tee-shirts

Long sleeve commemorative T’s

Nothing

Aid Stations

Several equipped with water, Gatorade, and some power gel

Nothing

Medical Assistance

Doctors and nurses on hand as well as first aid equipment

Nothing

Participants

35,000+

Approximately 200

Entry Fee

$50

$0

Volunteers

Hundreds

None

Timing Device

Computer Chip Timing

Big Clock, note your own time

Race Number/ Chip Computer chip part of your running number
(Throw-aways for a Greener environment...NOT!)
No number, unless you make one up and bring it yourself

Starting Line (Average time to cross)

About 10 minutes.

About 10 seconds.

Exclusivity

The field is full. You already missed out unless you buy a transfer from someone. No additional runners may register at this point.

No worries, no hurries, come one, come all. No one will be turned away.

Conditions

Exposed to the elements. Not a lick of shade.

Shielded from wind and sun while running through the woods.

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