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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What timing device will be used?
What do I do if I have my own ChampionChip?
What are the entry fees for the 2010 Malibu International Marathon & Half?
Where is the Gear Drop?
What is the minimum age to participate in the Marathon or the Half Marathon?
What are the charities affiliated with MIM?
Where can I park?
What do I do if my race results are incorrect?
What is your official Host Hotel?
Will bikes, skates, baby joggers be allowed on the course?
Are dogs allowed on the course?
Is the course certified?
Is MIM a Boston Qualifier?
Is there a time limit for the Full & Half Marathon?
Where is the finish line?
Will there be refreshments at the finish line?
Is there a Pace Team?
Will there be electrolytes provided on the course?
Where will the bathrooms be located?
Start times and location
How do I register for the Malibu International Marathon?
Is online registration secure?
If I’m registered for the Full Marathon can I switch to the Half?
How do I know if I am registered?
What do I receive when I register?
What will the registration charge show up as on my bank statement?
What is the cancelation policy?
Can someone else pick up my bib number?
When and where is packet pickup?
Can I pick up my packet on Race Day?
Can you mail me my packet?
Will the Half Marathon Finishers receive different medals from the Full Marathon Finishers?
Will there be prize money?
What is the date for the 2010 event?
What is the topography like?
What is the average tempature in Malibu?
What timing device will be used?
To eliminate waste on the course MIM chose to use a reusable timing chip called the J-Chip which must be returned in the Finish Area. Athletes Lounge (http://www.athleteslounge.com) is the Official Timing Company.
What do I do if I have my own ChampionChip?
The Champion Chip will not be used on the MIM course. All runners must use the J Chip provided which can be picked up at the Health & Fitness Expo.
What are the entry fees for the 2010 Malibu International Marathon & Half?
Marathon
$99 Christmas Special: December 7th 2009 to December 31st 2009
$109 Early Bird registration February 1st 2010 to June 15th 2010
$125 June 16th 2010 - July 31st 2010
$135 August 1st 2010 - October 15th 2010
$145 October 16th 2010 - November 14th 2010
(or until maximum participant limit is reached)
Half-Marathon
$55 Christmas Special: December 7th 2009 to December 31st 2009
$65 Early Bird registration February 1st 2010 to May 15th 2010
$75 May 16th 2010 - July 31st 2010
$80 August 1st 2010 - October 15th 2010
$90 October 16th 2010 - November 14th 2010
(or until maximum participant allowed is reached)
All registration fees include a mandatory $10 tax per runner collected for the City of Malibu
Where is the Gear Drop?
Use the Goodie Bag you received at the expo for all items you would like to have transported to the finish line. Write your Bib number toward the bottom of the bag with a permanent marker then tie the bag securely. Are we sure that we will have tie bags? MIM is not responsible for lost or damaged articles. The Gear Drop is located at the start line of each of the events. Pick up your gear in the designated areas at the finish line. You will need your bib to retrieve your gear bag.
What is the minimum age to participate in the Marathon? Half Marathon?
All athletes must be 18 years old or older. If you are younger than 18 and have a legal guardian, please contact us with this request.
What are the charities affiliated with MIM?
- Christopher’s Haven
- Malibu Green Machine
- Shark Fund
- Future Leaders for Peace
- Malibu Boys & Girls Club
- Malibu Special Education Foundation
Where can I park?
Marathon
Full Marathons will park at Zuma Beach. Zuma Beach is located at 30500 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu 90265. The buses will be located at the north end of Zuma Beach near Trancas Canyon Rd. Transportation will be provided to the start line of the Marathon. The buses will run from 4:45 to 5:30 am. The last bus will be leaving at 5:30 am. Do not be late!
Half Marathon
Half Marathoners will park at Zuma Beach (30500 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu 90265). Transportation will be provided from Zuma Beach to the start line. Shuttles will be running from 6 to 7 a.m.
What do I do if my race results are incorrect?
Contact us at contact [at] malibuintmarathon.com or 1.800.985.9783
What is your official Host Hotel?
Holiday Inn Express, Camarillo
4444 Central Avenue
Camarillo, CA 93010
1-805-485-3999
Will bikes, skates, baby joggers be allowed on the course?
No. In accordance with USATF rules, these items will not be allowed on the course. Anyone found to be using these devices will be disqualified.
Are dogs allowed on the course?
No dogs will be allowed on MIM’s course.
Is the course certified? Does this mean BOTH courses -- the full AND the HALF?
Yes. The marathon course is USATF certified and is a Boston qualifying event. (Certification #CA09067RS)
Is MIM a Boston Qualifier?
Yes.
Is there a time limit for the Full & Half Marathon?
All registrants are expected to be able to complete the full marathon course in six and one-half hours which is a 14minute 53second per mile pace.
All participants will be encouraged to complete their events, however the roadways will be reopened to traffic on a "rolling basis" determined by
that pace. Athletes must then remain out of previously-closed traffic lanes and abide by all traffic control devices. The finish line will remain open until
2:30 p.m. for ALL athletes - full and half -- allowing for a six hour finish for half marathoners (27 minute 29 second per mile pace).
Where is the finish line?
Zuma Beach
30500 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90265
Will there be refreshments at the finish line?
Yes, there will be light refreshments and water at the finish line for all athletes that competed in the Marathon or Half Marathon.
Is there a Pace Team?
Yes
Will there be electrolytes provided on the course?
ZICO Pure Coconut Water will be provided at every other water stop along the course. Made with 100 percent pure coconut water, ZICO is more effective for full body replenishment and contains none of the added sugars and calories commonly associated with traditional sports drinks. ZICO contains more potassium than a banana and four additional naturally occurring electrolytes in one 60-calorie serving.
http://www.zico.com/
Lava Gel will be at mile 17 and 22 on the course. Lava Gel's 100% natural energizing nutrients are a proprietary blend of quality complex carbohydrates with medium and low DE levels. (Dextrose Equivalent). Know as SUPER CARBS, these friendly carbohydrates increased energy, improve endurance and speed recovery. All the other energy gels with the higher DE carbohydrates can cause stomach upset and insulin reactions that inhibit athletic performance. Lava Gels formulation maintains stable consistent energy for all endurance activities. Not too sweet, easy to consume and extremely easy on the stomach, Lava Gel supplies your body with the long term stable energy that's crucial for endurance sports.
http://www.squeezy.com/
The water stops will be located the miles below. ZICO Pure Cocunut Water will be at every other water stop. Lava Gel and Salts will be provided at mile 17, 22 & 24.
2, 3.8, 6, 8, 10.2, 12.1, 13.8, 16.6, 18.3, 19.4, 20.5, 22, 22.9, 24, 25.2
Where will the bathrooms be located?
Portable toilets will be located at each start line and approximately every 1.5 miles along the courses as well as at the finish line
Start times and location
Marathon:
Full Marathons will park at Zuma Beach. Zuma Beach is located at 30500 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu 90265. The buses will be located at the north end of Zuma Beach near Trancas Canyon Rd. Transportation will be provided to the start line of the Marathon. The buses will run from 4:45 to 5:30 am. The last bus will be leaving at 5:30 am. Do not be late!
Half Marathon:
Half Marathons will park at Zuma Beach. Zuma Beach is located at 30500 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu 90265. Transportation will be provided from Zuma Beach to the start of the Half Marathon. The buses will be located at the north end of Zuma Beach near Trancas Canyon Rd. The buses will run from 6:30 to 7:30 am. The last bus will be leaving at 7:30 am. Do not be late!
*Please plan to arrive at least one hour before race start time. At the starting area you will find water, medical, gear check and portable toilets.
How do I register for the Malibu International Marathon?
Register online (https://www.malibuintmarathon.com/signup.aspx)
Is online registration secure?
The online registration is protected using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology. All information supplied will be transmitted via SSL which encrypts and protects your personal information over the internet.
If I’m registered for the Full Marathon can I switch to the Half?
We will accept event change requests until October 15, 2010 for a $10 processing fee, space permitting. You are required to pay the difference in amounts when switching from the Half to the Full. If you are switching from the Full to the Half, there will be no refunds.
How do I know if I am registered?
You will receive a confirmation email within 48 hours of registering for the event. If you did not receive this email, contact us at mim2010@malibuintmarathon.com
What do I receive when I register?
- Event entry
- Entry to the Health and Fitness Expo (30765 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu 90265)
- Race number, timing chip and goodie bag to be picked up at the Health & Fitness Expo
- Water, ZICO Pure Coconut Water & Lava Gel along the course
- Refreshments and water at the start and finish lines
- Finisher's medal when you cross the finish line
- Beach towel when you cross the finish line
What will the registration charge show up as on my bank statement?
The merchant name that will appear on your bank statement is FOREVER RUNNERS.
What is the cancelation policy?
In keeping with standard marathon/ event policy, The Malibu International Marathon does not offer refunds or transfers of registrations. (http://www.malibuintmarathon.com/waiver.htm) Please email a request with your cancellation and include your name, street address, age and phone number phone number to contact@malibuintmarathon.com.
Can someone else pick up my bib number?
No, you are required to come to the Health & Fitness Expo to pick up your racing needs.
When and where is packet pickup?
Packet pickup is at the Health & Fitness Expo at Zuma Beach (30500 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu 90265). It will be open from 11 a.m. to 7
p.m. November 13th and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on November 14th.
Can I pick up my packet on Race Day?
No, they will not be available to pick up on race day. You are required to pick it up at the Health & Fitness expo on November 12th or 13th, 2010.
Can you mail me my packet?
No, we cannot mail you your race packet. You are required to pick it up at the Health & Fitness expo on November 12th or 143h, 2010.
Will the Half Marathon Finishers receive different medals from the Full Marathon Finishers?
The Half Marathon medals will be slightly smaller than the Full Marathon Medals.
Will there be prize money?
There is no prize money set yet for this year's event. The top three men and women will receive a plaque. The top three barefoot runners will receive a special award. There will be an awards ceremony at Zuma Beach starting at 12:00 p.m.
What is the date for the 2010 event?
November 14, 2010 (temptative)
What is the topography like?
http://www.malibuintmarathon.com/coursemap.htm
What is the average tempature in Malibu?
According to weather.com, the average low in November is 42 degrees and the average high is 75 degrees in Malibu and the average low in Camarillo is 48 degrees and the average high is 70 degrees.
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