Boston 2.0

Boston 2.0

With the recent news of THE Boston Marathon being postponed until Fall 2020, we at Vertical Runner wanted to properly acknowledge the incredible efforts made by the local running community to prepare for such an important race.  Early morning runs, runs in the freezing temps, sacrificing time with family to make it all happen...these are the things that make you a Boston Marathon Qualifier.  As we now know there will be no race in Boston on April 20th due to unforeseen circumstances, we want to create an opportunity for you to show your stuff and have your hard work recognized.  We bring you Boston 2.0!

Who:  Anyone who has been training for Boston 2020 and would still like to run a marathon or half marathon on that weekend.  This event is also open to aspiring Boston Marathon hopefuls and those who have qualified but have not yet made the "cut" due to the "additional time allowance" not being met.

When:  Sunday, October 18.  Staggered start for all runners starting at 8:00am.  Start times will be emailed to all participants on race week.

Where:  Parking will be in the public lot at Fredericksburg Elementary School at 160 W Clay St, Fredericksburg, OH 44627.  The official start line will be at the post at the start of the Holmes County Trail

The Course:  The Marathon Course will be a 26.2 mile out and back route completely on the Holmes County Trail.  Mile markers and Boston Marathon town signs will be placed along the route to help create the Boston Marathon atmosphere.  The event will be held rain, shine, hail, snow, torrential downpour, driving winds, or heat so hot that it makes the tar on the trail literally lift!  You know, kind of just like the REAL Boston Marathon!  This course is USATF certified and counts as a Boston Qualifier!  Come race and make it count!

Aid:  For the Marathon, there will be water, Gatorade, and gel located at miles 4, 9, 13.1 (turnaround), 17, 21, and the Finish Line.  For the Half Marathon there will be water, Gatorade, and gel located at miles 4, 9, and Finish Line.

Cost:  Each participant will make a $20 donation with all proceeds benefiting United Way of Wayne and Holmes Counties.  With your donation you will receive a Boston 2.0 t-shirt, hand crafted finisher's medal, and $5 gift card to Lem's Pizza where the official finisher's party will be held.

*Please note that in attempt to avoid large group gathering, there will be limited spaces available for this event.  Sign up early and secure your space*