activities
There are plenty of activities available for all ages and ability levels:
Half Marathon Race
For the speed and recreational skaters who would like to race against
the clock for 13.1 miles (12 laps).
Kids Roll
Kids of all ages are welcome to race against the clock for 1 lap around the track.
FREE Learn to Inline Skate Clinic
We all have to start somewhere. Certified Instructors from Skater's
Quest will be available to provide FREE basic instruction. Rollerblade
brand inline skates and protective equipment are available for FREE use
if you don't yet own your own gear!
course map
event schedule
Half Marathon will be held rain or shine!
time |
activity |
required registration |
| 7:00 - 9:30 am | Check-In & On-Site Registration | |
| 8:00 - 10:00 am | Half Marathon | register at active.com » |
| 10:00 - 11:00 am | FREE Learn to Inline Skate Clinic | register at SkatersQuest.com » |
| 10:15 - 11:00 am | Kids Roll | register at active.com » |
| 11:00 am | Awards Ceremony |
registration and fees
View Registration Information Page »
requirements
Eligibility
All Half Marathon participants must be 13 years of age or older and able
to maintain a minimum of a 9-minutes per mile pace.
All Kids Roll participants must be at least 5 years of age and not older than 12 years of age.
Waiver
All skating participants must check in and complete a waiver prior to entering
The Skate of the Union.
Drafting & Etiquette
Cross-gender drafting is permitted.
All slower Half Marathon Skaters are requested to skate on the outside of
the track to allow for incident free passing.
All slower Half Marathon Skaters are requested to skate in the right lane of the track to allow for incident free passing by faster skaters in the left lane.
Event Number
Participants in the Half Marathon and the Kids Roll must wear their event number on their left thigh to access the track.
The event numbers will also have a tear tag for the Half Marathon and Kids Roll finishers to hand in after crossing the finish line. As this will not be a chip-timed event, all finishers must maintain their finishing order while in the finishers chute.
Protective Equipment
Protective equipment will be available for anyone to borrow during the Skate of the Union.
All Half Marathon and Kids Roll participants are required to wear a helmet and wrist protection. Knee and elbow pads are recommended.
All participants in the FREE Learn to Inline Skate Clinic are required to wear full protective equipment (wrist, elbow and knee pads & helmet).
Additional Safety Precautions
Only inline skates will be permitted. Headphones, skateboards and
animals are not permitted.
Baby joggers & strollers are not permitted on the track.
Personal Hydration
It is recommended that all participants bring their own personal hydration
system (e.g. water bottle or Camelbak). There will be water available
for all on-site.
Inclement Weather Policy
The Half Marathon Race will occur rain or shine. No skating will be
permitted in the case of lightning.
The FREE Learn to Inline Skate Clinic and Kids Roll will be canceled if the pavement is wet.
awards & categories
Awards
Medals will be awarded to the top three male and female Half Marathon finishers in each age category. All participants in the Kids Roll will receive an award.
Age Categories
Age Categories: 13-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Results
Half Marathon and Kids Roll results will be posted online by June 20, 2008.
free learn to inline skate clinic
If you aren't ready to test yourself on the track, you have an opportunity to try inline skating with instruction from Skater's Quest Certified Instructors. Learn the basics of inline skating including the proper use of your protective gear, how to get moving and how to use that heel brake to stop. Supervised practice time is built in. This lesson is perfect for those who have never tried inline skating or for those that would like to improve their basic skills.
Protective Equipment
All participants in the FREE Learn to Inline Skate Clinic are required to
wear full protective equipment (wrist, elbow and knee pads & helmet).
If you do not own skates or protective gear, we will have it available for
you to borrow (free of charge)!
Registration
Please register for the FREE Learn to Inline Skate Clinic directly with
Skater's Quest. All participants will need to check-in and complete
a waiver before entering the event.