The Gusher Marathon will start and end at Lamar University's Montagne Center. Refer to the map below for an overview of the Lamar campus and parking locations. Click on driving directions for a map of how to reach Lamar University.
Start Time
Saturday, March 12, 2011
7:30 a.m. Central Standard Time
Course Time Limit
The start line will close at 7:45 a.m. If you arrive late, you may not be allowed to start. The finish line and course will remain open for 6 hours. This allows for marathoners to complete the course at around a 14 minute mile pace.
Chip Timing:
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Registration
Registration is open. Registration closes February 25, 2011. There are no refunds.
Fees
until September 1, 2010 - $60
until October 30, 2010 - $65
for Nov. 2011 - $70
for Dec. 2011 - $75
for Jan. 2011 - $80
for Feb. 2011 - $85
February 25, 2011 - $90
Non Corporate and School Relay Teams
Represent your school or organization by entering a 5 member relay team. Each team member will run/ walk approximately 5.25 miles. The anchor leg on each team will wear the timing chip.
Fees
until September 1, 2010 - $150
until October 30, 2010 - $170
for Nov. 2011 - $190
for Dec. 2011 - $200
for Jan. 2011 - $210
for Feb. 2011 - $215
February 25, 2011 - $220
Corporate Relay Teams
This is a great team building opportunity as well as a chance for bragging rights. Each team will consist of 5 members who will each run approximately 5.25 miles. There will be a male division, female division, and co-ed division. Corporations may enter as many teams as they wish. The anchor leg on each team will wear the disposable timing chip. For those not ready to run a full marathon, this is a great opportunity to participate in a marathon without having to complete the entire 26.2 miles.
Fees
until September 1, 2010 - $500
until October 30, 2010 - $510
for Nov. 2011 - $520
for Dec. 2011 - $530
for Jan. 2011 - $540
for Feb. 2011 - $550
February 25, 2011 - $560
Packet Pick-up
Packet pick-up will be held in the MCM Elegante hotel lobby the evening prior to the event, March 11, 2011, from 6 pm to 11 pm.
Early packet pick-up will be held at Exygon. Times to be announced.
Accommodations
Visit the host hotel tab at the top to learn about the MCM Elegante.
Course Map (sneak peek)
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Start Montagne Center – on service drive in front of parking lot
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Take E. Lavaca across MLK overpass - .18 mile mark
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Left on S. MLK Pkwy - .24 mile mark
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Right on E. Virginia St. - .75 mile mark
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Left on Rolfe Christopher Dr. - 1.19 mile mark
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Right on Florida – 1.54 mile mark
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Right on University Dr. (near Spindletop) – 2.29 mile mark
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Right on E. Lavaca cross overpass Spur 380 – 2.56 mile mark
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Left on S. MLK Pkwy – 4.90 mile mark
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Right on Franklin St. - 5.38 mile mark
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Left on Orleans – 5.63 mile mark
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Merges into Pearl Street curves in front of Julie Rogers Theater – 5.76 mile mark
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Right on Forsythe – 5.82 mile mark
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Right on Main – 5.96 mile mark
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Make a U-Turn at College back onto Main – 6.33 mile mark
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Left on Crockett – 6.43 mile mark
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Right on Orleans – 6.49 mile mark
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Right on Liberty – 6.66 mile mark
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Left on Main – 6.51 mile mark
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Right on Mulberry – 6.66 mile mark
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Left on Pine – 6.72 mile mark
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Left on Elizabeth – 6.79 mile mark
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Right on N. Main – 6.90 mile mark
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Left on Magazine – 6.97 mile mark
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Right on Pearl – 7.03 mile mark
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Left on North – 7.13 mile mark
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Left on Willow – 7.48 mile mark
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Willow becomes Park – 7.74 mile mark
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Right on College – 7.87 mile mark
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Merge onto Wall and cross under MLK – 8.32 mile mark
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Left on MLK – 10.9 mile mark
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Right on E. Lavaca – 11.1 mile mark
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Left on University Dr. - 11.9 mile mark
- Cross Florida, remain on University, continue to Gusher Turnaround, reverse direction and proceed back to Florida
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Right on E. Florida – 12.2 mile mark
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Left on Rolfe Christopher – 12.7 mile mark
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Right on E. Virginia – overpass spur 380 – 12.8 mile mark
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Left on MLK service drive – 12.9 mile mark
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Finish line – 13.1 mile mark
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Re-enter Montagne Center for half – marathoners, marathoners take another lap.
End Montagne Center