This years event will consist of ;

• 26.2 mile Athletics NI calibrated marathon course using undulating road and flat tow path.
• 13.1 mile half marathon using undulating road and flat tow path
• 3 kilometre (approximate) town based fun run.

Entries for the Half Marathon & Marathon will not be accepted after 14th May 2008

The Start

1. The Full Marathon will start outside the Newry Sports Centre at 9:00am on 26th May 2008.
2. The half marathon will start outside the Newry Sports Centre at 9:30am on 26th May 2008.
3. The fun run will start at 9:45am outside Buttercrane Shopping Centre

ALL WALKERS for both the Half Marathon & Full Marathon will start at 8:00am outside the Newry Sports Centre. Walkers will have the option of using ChampionChip Timing.

Participants must start at the allocated time for their event. Time recording will start at 9:00am and continue until 6:00pm on 26th May 2008. Traffic restrictions will be in place to allow safe passage of participants through the city and on the main Poyntzpass Road. These restricions will commence at 8:00am and cease at 2:00pm on the main Poyntspass Road allowing walkers 6 hours to reach the half way mark. Anyone not reaching this stage within the time permitted will be asked to retire from the event. For the return journey through the city restrictions will remain in place until 3:00pm. Anyone not reaching this stage within the time should obey the rules of the highway code and will be regarded as a pedestrian.

Race Registration

Race Registration registration will take place within Buttercrane Shopping Centre over the period of Saturday 24th & 25th May 2008 during centre opening hours

 i.e.

• Saturday 9:00am – 6:00pm
• Sunday 1:00pm – 6:00pm

Participants for the Half & Full Marathon must be age 18 or over on the day of the race. If any participant is unwell prior to the event he/she is advised not to take part. Please arrive at least 45 mins before the start of your event, this will enable you to familiarise yourself with toilets, refreshments and the start and finish areas. Please note the organisers cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage of your property. Entry fees are not refundable.

Changing Facilities

There will be showering/changing facilities available at Newry Sports Centre and spill over facilities at Newry Swimming Pool located near by. There will also be secure baggage facilities.

Parking

There will be designated secure parking areas close to the start/finish area.

The Marathon Course

Starting outside the Sports Centre at 9:00am the marathon will take the following route ; Patrick Street - Right onto Monaghan Street - Left onto Merchants Quay - Canal Quay - Join Tow path at WIN Business Park - Leave Tow Path at Sheperds Way - Join Poyntzpass Road - Through Jerrettspass, Poyntzpass - Leave main road at Terryhoogan Road - Reach Halfway mark and rejoin Tow Path - Stay on Tow Path and return to Newry at WIN Business Park - Canal Quay - Merchants Quay and finish at Buttercrane Shopping Centre on Buttercrane Quay.

The Half Marathon Course

Starting outside the Sports Centre at 9:30am the half marathon will take the following route ; Patrick Street - Left into Francis Street - Left onto Merchants Quay - Left again onto Monaghan Street - Left onto Patrick Street - Left onto Merchants Quay -Canal Quay - Join Tow path at WIN Business Park - Leave Tow Path at Sheperds Way - Join Poyntzpass Road - At Jerrettspass turn right onto Carrickovaddy Road - First Left, still on Carricovaddy Road-Right onto Glenn Road, Right again and then rejoin Tow Path - Stay on Tow Path and return to Newry at WIN Business Park - Canal Quay - Merchants Quay and finish at Buttercrane Shopping Centre on Buttercrane Quay

The Fun Run

The Fun Run will start outside Buttercrane Shopping Centre at 9:45am. Merchants Quay - Left onto Monaghan Street - Left onto Patrick Street - Left onto Francis Street and finish at Buttercrane Shopping Centre.

Running Number & Chip

Numbers & ChampionChip will be included in your registration pack. Ensure that your number & chip details match your chosen event.

Mile Markers

Each mile in both the half marathon and full marathon will be individually identified.

Refreshment Stations

The first water station will be situated at Sheperds Way and there will be water stations approximately every 3 miles on the Marathon and Half routes. There will be sports drink stations(Hi5) at approximately 8 miles and 18 miles. The latter station will service both the half and full Marathon participants. An energy gel staion will also be provided. Participants should be aware of dangers of dehydration during a race. It is important to maintain correct body fluids by drinking sufficient, especially during warm weather conditions.

Spectators

We welcome spectators but please do not venture onto the course. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the fun and entertainment at Buttercrane Shopping Centre which will be taking place at the same time.

Marshals

Trained event marshals will be in place throughout the course. They will be clearly identified and have radio communication.

Timing and Results

ChamionChip timing will be employed at both the Half Marathon & Full Marathon. Results will be displayed at the finish and will be available on the website www.newrycitymarathon.com.

Results Derek Cowan/Glenn Grant

Race Starter Newry Lord Mayor

Referee Mr Sean McCracken The referees’ decision will be final.

Post Event Massage

There will be limited facilities available in Newry Sports Centre for free massage after the event. Gareth Thornton & colleagues Sports Therapists, & Peter Ferris MBE Ki massage Sports Therapist will be present.

There will be no entries on the day

Presentation of prizes will take place at the earliest opportunity. There will be numerous spot prizes.

Newry City Marathon reserve the right, in their sole discretion, to modify, or supplement these details. Please check back for amendments.