NorthShore Inline Marathon - Duluth Minnesota

The 2010 NorthShore Inline Marathon is set for September 11, 2010.

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Hair and Spandex will be flying Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 7:30 a.m. as the
gun signals the start of the largest inline marathon in North America! Following
the same scenic course Grandma's marathoners have run along for the past 30
years, nearly 4,000 inline skaters will test their endurance in the
15th ANNIVERSARY NORTHSHORE INLINE MARATHON

We need your help to make the marathon a success. Volunteers are needed on
Friday, September 10th and Saturday, September 11th. Lend us a hand and get a
great long sleeve volunteer T-shirt and a yummy lunch from Super One. Sign up!

RACE COURSE

Enjoy the country's most scenic and exciting inline skating event along the
beautiful North Shore of Lake Superior! The 26.2 mile marathon begins just
south of Two Harbors and continues along Scenic Hwy 61, rolling through the
I-35 tunnels, and finishing at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center
(DECC).

REGISTRATION FEES

$45 Early bird registration (2010 event weekend special September 17-18)

$55 For all registrations through May 31

$65 For all registrations June 1 - June 30

$75 For all registrations July 1 - July 31

$85 For all registrations August 1 - August 31

$95 For all registrations Sept 1 - Sept 3 (online only)

$105 For all registrations Sept 4 - Sept 8 (online only)

Sept 9th - registration in closed until noon at the DECC on Sept 10

Sept 10th - $150 For all registrations - includes 2011 early registration(2 for 1) at the DECC NSIM expo 12-8:00 pm
noon thru 8:00 p.m. at race packet pick-up in the DECC

WAVE PLACEMENT

In order to increase safety, ease crowding and allow for growth, all skaters will be placed in waves
determined by past performances. Registrants with no previous NSIM history must choose their wave
(one-time basis only). Participants with multiple finishes will receive wave placement based on their
most forward wave qual performance from the last three events. In the event of a three or more year
'break in participation' in the NSIM, a skater will be placed in their most recently qual'd for wave.
Wave placement will be made on a first received, first placed basis.

Qualification
Elite
Wave A
Wave B
Wave 1
Wave 2
Wave 3
Wave 4
Wave 5
Wave 6
Wave 7
Wave 8
Wave 9

2007
UP TO - 1:26:45
1:26:46 - 1:34:48
1:34:49 - 1:39:29
1:39:30 - 1:49:21
1:49:22 - 1:57:45
1:57:46 - 2:08:21
2:08:22 - 2:17:37
2:17:38 - 2:29:16
2:29:17 - 2:44:59
2:45:00 - 3:00:24
3:00:25 - 3:32:56
3:32:57 - 4:32:17

2008
UP TO - 1:14:46
1:14:47 - 1:20:19
1:20:20 - 1:23:07
1:23:08 - 1:30:36
1:30:37 - 1:36:36
1:36:37 - 1:42:37
1:42:38 - 1:49:33
1:49:34 - 1:56:20
1:56:21 - 2:04:15
2:04:16 - 2:14:21
2:14:22 - 2:36:36
2:36:37 - 3:30:00

2009
UP TO - 1:17:16
1:17:17 - 1:21:14
1:21:15 - 1:26:48
1:26:49 – 1:34:01
1:34:02 - 1:40:48
1:40:49 – 1:45:38
1:46:39 – 1:52:47
1:52:48 - 1:58:45
1:58:46 - 2:06:07
2:06:08 - 2:16:39
2:16:40 - 2:37:10
2:37:11 - 3:30:00

Wave A and Wave B Women

...may opt out of their formerly exclusive and combined ladies A/B wave to race
with the boys(in the men's A or B waves) instead. The combined ladies A/B wave
will remain for those who choose not to opt out. Ladies, contact the NSIM
office by phone or e-mail to make your start wave selection. There is no wave
change fee* for this option. The default wave placement is the combined A/B
ladies only wave, if no specific communication for the 'opt out' is received.
*for those entered prior to Sept 1st. After Sept 1, a wave change fee may be
assessed.

AGE DIVISIONS / CLASSES

Elite Open (1)
Elite qualified skaters. There are no age limitations in Elite Open.

Elite Senior (1S)
Elite qualified skaters 34 years and younger.

Elite Master (1M)
Elite qualified skaters 35 to 44 years.

Elite Veteran (1V)
Elite qualified skaters 45 to 54 years.

Elite Grand Veteran (1G)
Elite qualified skaters 55 years and older.

Elite Women
There are two divisions. Elite Open (1) and Elite Masters 35+ (1M).

Age Classes
Refer to the table above to reference the wave for which you have qualified. *
Note - each skater's best performance from the immediately preceeding three
events will be the current qualification. If there is a three year break in
participation, the most recent qualification will be used.

Wave A qualified men may opt into their respective elite division without
incurring a wave change fee.

Wave A or B qualified women may opt into their respective elite divisions
without incurring a wave change fee. There are no age group awards in the elite
divisions. Top 10 age class winners will be awarded medallions for each age
class and each gender.

AWARDS

There are no age group awards in the elite divisions.

The top 10 finishers in each gender specific age class will be awarded an
engraved medallion, in recognition of their impressive accomplishment, at the
NSIM awards ceremony. The Half Marathon Award ceremony will commence at 4 p.m.
in Pioneer Hall at the DECC. The Full Marathon award ceremony will begin at 5
p.m. Awards must be picked up at this time. Awards will not be mailed. Monitor
this web site for any new information. There are no age group awards in the
elite divisions. Age class participants will be awarded medallions for the top
10 places in each age class and for each gender.

14-Under
15-17
18-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85-89

ELITE PURSE

MEN

PLACE OPEN 13 - 34 35 - 44 45 - 54 55 +

1 1000 300 300 300 300

2 700 200 200 200 200

3 300 100 100 100 100

4 200 90 90 90 90

5 100 80 80 80 80

6 90 70 70 70 70

7 80 60 60 60 60

8 70 50 50 50 50

9 60 40 40 40 40

10 50 30 30 30 30

WOMEN

PLACE OPEN MAST / VET 35+

1 1000 300

2 700 200

3 300 100

4 200 90

5 100 80

6 90 70

7 80 60

8 70 50

9 60 40

10 50 30

AGE LIMITS

Skaters under 13 years of age must have their entry approved by the Executive
Director.

ENTRY FEES ARE NONREFUNDABLE

The race will be held rain or shine. There are no transfers of race packets or
bib numbers and no refunds. Wave changes must be approved by NSIM personnel and
will cost $10/per chg...by Aug 31st / $20 after Aug 31st.

WATER

Water(in cups) will be provided for skaters at the start and finish. There are
three water stations(10oz. bottles w/caps removed) along the race course. The
stations are at approximately mile marker 6, 13 and 19. Each skater is
responsible for their own hydration and nutritional needs during the race.
There are no "energy" gels or drinks at the water stations.

DEADLINE

Online registration will run through 12:00 midnight Wed Sept 8th. 'In-person'
registration will again commence at noon Sept 10th at race packet pick-up at
the DECC in Pioneer Hall.

WAVE CHANGES

Changes in waves will be handled on a individual basis. Each skater qualifies
for their wave, based on their previous race performance(s). Wave changes may
be granted, in unusual circumstances, by request to the Executive Director.
Wave change fees are: $10 by Aug 31st / $20 after Aug 31st.

FINISHER SHIRTS

A traditional cotton Finisher shirt will be awarded to all skaters who have
completed their event, in Pioneer Hall at the DECC. Finisher shirts will not be
awarded to those that did not participate or finish. No size changes on race
day!

WAVES

Wave starts will begin at 7:30 with the Elite Open Men. The remainder of the
wave starts are at 2-3 minute intervals. For skaters in waves 1-9, the first
digit of your bib number denotes the wave for which you have qualified, and
required to start in.

26.2 MILE START SEQUENCE

7:20 United States & Canadian National Anthems
7:25 Clear the course
7:28 Call to start
7:29 60 second warning
7:30 Elite Open Men
7:33 Elite 13-34(Senior) / 35-44(Master) Men
7:35 Elite 45-54(Veteran) / Elite 55+(Grand Veteran) Men
7:37 Elite Open Women
7:42 Wave A (Men & Women)
7:44 Wave B (Men & Women)
7:46 Elite Master(35+) Women
7:48 Wave A / Wave B (Women only)
7:51 Wave 1
7:54 Wave 2
7:57 Wave 3
8:00 Wave 4
8:03 Wave 5
8:06 Wave 6
8:09 Wave 7
8:12 Wave 8
8:15 Wave 9

13.1 mile Half-Marathon Start Sequence:
6:35 United States & Canadian National Anthems
6:40 Clear the course
6:43 Call to start
6:44 60 second warning
6:45 Half-Marathon Mass Start

RACE SAFETY

Helmets are mandatory at all times while on the race course. Wrist, Knee and
elbow protection are also recommended. Inline skates only. No quad skates,
roller skis, ski poles, baby strollers, baby joggers, automobiles, skateboards,
bikes, bandits, pets, or little red wagons. For safety reasons, headphone use is
prohibited.

DULUTH CHILDRENS KIDS SPRINTS

The 11th Annual Kids Sprints will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 10th on
Harbor Drive on the east side of the DECC. Registration starts at 4 p.m. The
kids sprints are free to all kids 14 and under. Each racer will also be allowed
a free spaghetti dinner with a paid adult. Sponsored by SMDC Duluth Childrens
programs and Play it Again Sports.

RACE PACKETS & CHIPS

Race packets may be picked up from noon Friday, Sept. 10, until 10 p.m. at
Pioneer Hall in the DECC and Saturday at the bus loading area from 5:00 to 6:30
a.m. Chip timing equipment will be available Friday. "Chip volunteers" will be
on hand to answer any questions.

PIZZA LUCE SPAGHETTI DINNER

The Pizza Luce all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner at the DECC is served Friday,
Sept. 10th, from 5 to 9 p.m. Tickets are available through the mail and at the
door. The public is welcome. Adults - $9.50 in advance Children 5-12 - $6 in
advance, under 5 - free.

Nature's Crystal

RACE DAY FOOD BY SUPER ONE FOODS

A fabulous array of bananas, apples, oranges, cookies and yogurt and 20,000
bottles of water all generously donated by SUPER ONE FOODS will be available at
the finish line. Please support SUPER ONE FOODS, PREMIUM WATERS and Franklin
Foods. They've been amazing supporters of us!

CORPORATE CHALLENGE

DIVISIONS

Large Corporations

Large Corporations For teams competing for a corporation employing 100 or more
people. Only the top 5 skaters will count toward the team’s total time,
regardless of the number of skaters entered on the team. This is a coed
competition. A minimum of one lady or one male skater must comprise the “top 5”
of each team.

Small Corporations

For teams competing for corporations employing fewer than 100 people. Only the
top 3 skaters will count toward the team’s total time. A coed condition must be
maintained in this division as well.

Race Teams/Skate Clubs (Waves A, B & 1-9)

Any Race Team, Skate Club or other formal or informal group of skaters can
create a Team for this division. Requirements are: 1) have a minimum of one
skater of each gender 2) five finishers must comprise a legitimate result for
the competition 3) only non-elite NSIM qualified skaters in this division

Non-Profit Teams (Waves A, B & 1-9)

Any formal or informal group of skaters representing a school, church, or other
bona fide not-for-profit entity. Coed in nature, five skater minimum, non-elite
qualifiedd skaters only.

Age Class Teams (Waves 1-9 ONLY)

Any formal or informal group of skaters may submit a Team roster for this
competition. Coed, five skater minimum, NSIM qualified wave 1-9 skaters only.

RULES

All Teams must submit a roster identifying all members and the Team
Captain(contact person). Only non-elite qual’d skaters may participate in the
Corporate Challenge.

CORPORATE CHALLENGE AWARDS

Each winning Team will receive a trophy. The ‘corporate’ winners will also have
their Team name engraved on a trophy.
The top 5 skaters of each of the winning divisions will
also win a medal. It's fun and it's free. Please contact the office at (218)
723-1503 to acquire an entry form for the challenge or download the form here.

HALF MARATHON

The NorthShore Inline Marathon is proud to announce the 7th Annual Half
Marathon for 2010. This race will take place on the same legendary course as
the full marathon 13.1 miles from the finish line and will start at 6:45 a.m.
Registrations are available on this web site. All age groups in both
genders. Buses will be provided from the DECC and will start loading at 5:00
a.m. The field is limited to the first 500 skaters to register. To
participate in the half marathon, you must be 11 years old on or before race
day, unless approved by the Executive Director.
The Half Marathon is presented exclusively by WDIO/WIRT Television.

SKATE & FITNESS EXPO

The skate and fitness exposition will be held in conjunction with packet pickup
and the spaghetti dinner. Representatives from the skate and fitness industry
will be there to exhibit, answer questions, and sell the latest in products and
services. The event is free and the public is welcome.

PARKING & BUSSES

Friday and Saturday daily parking at the DECC is available for a $4 fee. The
DECC also offers overnight parking for single vehicles ($10/night) & RV’s
(electric hook-up ($35) or non-electric sites ($25)). More information is
available at www.decc.org or by calling (218) 722-5573, ext.283. There is some
free parking in the area, however, it is limited. No parking will be available
at the start area! All participants, other than those staying in Two Harbors,
are strongly urged to take the shuttle busses which leave the DECC starting at
5:00 a.m. Those skaters in the earlier waves must be on the earlier busses. Age
Class skaters should not board the busses until 6:15 a.m. The last bus will
depart from the DECC at 6:45 a.m. There will be two shuttles returning to Two
Harbors at 10:30 a.m. and noon.

EVENT QUESTIONS

Phone: 1.218.723.1503 NorthShore Inline Office
Fax: 1.218.723.1463
nsinline@northshoreinline.com

LODGING

Visit Duluth
21 West Superior Street Suite 100 Duluth MN 55802
Phone: 1.218.722.4011 or 1.800.4.DULUTH (1.800.438.5884)
Fax: 1.218.722.1322
visitduluth.com
cvb@visitduluth.com

DIRECTIONS

The Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) is located on the Duluth
Waterfront, exit 256b from I-35. The address is 350 Harbor Drive.

From the South take I-35 north and exit at Lake Ave. & 5th Ave. West (exit
256B), at the stoplight turn right, take the next immediate right down to
Railroad Street, turn right onto Railroad Street then right into the DECC
parking lot. The parking fee is $4.

From the North use Lake Ave. (exit 256B), at the stoplight turn left onto Canal
Park Drive, immediately get into the right lane and turn right onto Railroad
Street. After driving under skywalk turn left into DECC parking lot. The
parking fee is $4.