The Cheap Marathon
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Event Overview
The Cheap Marathon is a road running event held on the Derry and Windham Rail Trail in Derry, New Hampshire. It features a marathon and a half marathon. The event uses a time trial start format, with participants seeded by pace and starting two at a time in intervals. The marathon start is at 7:30 AM and the half marathon at 9:00 AM.
Course Details
The course is an out-and-back route on the rail trail. The half marathon is one loop and the marathon is two loops of the same course. The course is described as flat and fast. It is USATF certified and a Boston Marathon qualifier. The total elevation gain is 263 feet for the half marathon and 526 feet for the marathon. The marathon has a time limit of 6 hours and 30 minutes.
Registration and Fees
Registration uses a unique tiered pricing model, starting at $26.21 and increasing by $10 per tier as the event fills. The marathon had a waitlist open at the time of the source text, and the half marathon was sold out.
Event Day Information
Bib pickup is available the day before at the Millennium Running retail store in Bedford, NH, and on race day near the finish line in Derry. There is no race day registration. Parking for marathon runners is in downtown Derry lots. A shuttle bus service from a remote park-and-ride is available for half marathon runners. Gear check is provided. Aid stations with water and Gatorade are located approximately every two miles along the course.
Post-Race and Awards
Post-race refreshments include water, Gatorade, bananas, and yogurt. Each finisher receives a ribbon. Digital awards are given to the top three overall and top three in each five-year age group. Free digital race photos and a finisher video are provided. Live athlete tracking is available during the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
