activities
Choose your wheels below for details on your specific events at Skate of
the Union:
timing
Chip Timing
All inline and roller skating timed events will using chip timing from Amazing Race Timing. Prior to
skating, all participants are required to check-in to complete a waiver and
receive their assigned chip.
course map
Fairfax County Emergency Vehicles Operations Course in Chantilly, VA
on-track event schedule
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Skate of the Union Grand Prix in Chantilly, VA
to benefit DC Inner City Excellence (DC-ICE) youth skating programs
time |
activity |
| 7:00 am-9:00 am | Check-In |
| 8:00 am | Pro/Elite Criterium start |
| 9:00 am | 10K start |
| 10:00 am | 5K & 1-Lap Kids Roll start |
| 11:30 pm | Awards Ceremony |
Sunday, June 23, 2013
Skate of the Union Race in Chantilly, VA
to benefit Special Olympics Virginia
time |
activity |
| 7:00 - 10:15 am | Check-In |
| 8:00 am | Marathon & Half Marathon start |
| 10:30 am | Olympic Day Ceremony & Skate to Sochi |
| 11:00 pm | Awards Ceremony |
registration and fees
View Registration Information Page »
requirements
Eligibility
All 5K participants must be at least 5 years of age.
Waiver
All skating participants must check in and complete a waiver prior to
entering both Saturday & Sunday events.
Drafting & Etiquette
Cross-gender drafting is permitted.
All slower skaters are requested to skate in the right side of the track to allow for incident free passing by faster skaters in the left lane.
Event Number
All participants must wear their event number on their left thigh to access the track.
Protective Equipment
All participants are required to wear a helmet and wrist protection. Knee and elbow pads are recommended.
Additional Safety Precautions
Headphones, baby joggers, strollers and
animals are not permitted on the track.
Skateboards are not permitted on the Fairfax County Vehicle Operations Course in Chantilly, VA.
Personal Hydration
It is recommended that all participants bring their own personal hydration
system
(e.g. water bottle or Camelbak) or have supporters available to
hand you water bottles.
awards & categories
Prize Purse
There will be a monetary prize purse for the top 3 finishers of the
Pro/Elite Criterium and Marathon!
Awards
Medals will be given to the top 3 finishers in each age category for the
Marathon,
Half Marathon, Pro/Elite Criterium, 10K & 5K.
Age Categories
Primary 8 & Under, Juvenile 9-10, Freshman 10-13, Junior 14-17, Senior 18-24,
Master 25-34, Master
35-44, Master 45-54, Master 55+
Results
Results will be posted online by June 30, 2013.
weather policy
Inclement Weather Policy
No skating will be
permitted in the case of lightning.
The 5K & 1-Lap Kids Roll will be cancelled if the pavement is wet.
food & beverages
Breakfast and lunch food and beverages will be available to purchase from Java Cruiser.