 Event Description
A running festival on the scenic grounds and grassy hills of Maymont.
Date and Time
Friday & Saturday, September 26-27, 2008
For a race schedule, click here.
Every Runner Receives...
Every runner in an open event receives an official race t-shirt (Half Marathon registrants receive a technical race shirt) and is admitted to a special post-race celebration with plenty of free food, drink and music.
Entry Fees
Date |
Adults
(18 & older) |
Youth
(Grades 1-12) |
Half Marathon |
Through September 5 |
$20 |
$12 |
$40 |
Sept. 6 - Sept. 24 |
$25 |
$12 |
$45 |
Sept. 26 |
$30 |
$15 |
$50 |
On-line registration closes at 11:59 p.m. on September 24.
Walk up registration will take place on Friday, September 26 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Maymont. There is no walk up registration on Saturday, September 27. |
Distances
Participants may choose between an 5k on Friday and a Half Marathon on Saturday. There is a 1 mile run for Elementary School students, a 3k for Middle School students and a 5k for High School students.
Maymont Half Marathon
The Half Marathon is unlike any other you’ve ever run! The unique course is split between dirt roads and paved roads in and around the James River Park. The half-marathon takes place outside of Maymont park except for the finish line. For a map and written description of this one-of-a-kind course, click here.
High School Teams
High School teams looking for a top-level meet experience are welcome in the MCDonald's X-Country Festival at Maymont. For more information and to register your team, click here.
To Register
For online registration, select the event you are interested in:
Online registration is now closed. If you still wish to register, you must do so at walk up registration on Friday, Sept. 26 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Maymont.
To print out an entry form and snail mail or fax it in, click here. We are no longer accepting faxed entries. If you still wish to register, you must do so at walk up registration on Friday, Sept. 26 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Maymont.- To have a race brochure/entry form mailed to you, email us your snail mail address.
Important Information
Entry Confirmation
To see if your registration has been received, click the appropriate link on the right-side menu.
Course Map/Directions
For a McDonald's X-Country Festival at Maymont course map, click here.
For directions to Maymont, click here.
| Hotels |
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| The following hotels are offering special rates for participating schools and individuals: |
| Comfort Inn Conference Center |
$92 |
| Comfort Suites Innsbrook |
King - $89; Double/Double - $99 |
| Courtyard by Marriott West |
$94 or $109 includes breakfast |
| Days Inn Chesterfield |
$85 |
| Hampton Inn Midlothian |
$89 |
| Richmond Marriott Downtown |
$109 |
| Quality Inn West |
$74 |
| To take advantage of these rates, please visit http://www.outerzonesports.com and click on ""Request Rooms". |
 Awards
Medals go to the top three finishers in all races (male and female) and to top three age groups, male and female, in the Open 5k and Half Marathon. Age groups are: 18 & Under, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74 and 75 & up.
Packet Pick Up
T-shirt and packet pick up will be available at Maymont near the Hampton Street entrance on Friday, September 26 from 3 to 6 p.m. and on Saturday, September 27 beginning at 6 a.m. Saturday morning's Half Marathon packet pick up will take place in the Maymont Nature Center parking lot, close to the start of the Half Marathon, on Shields Lake Drive.
Lining up at the Start
All participants are responsible for being at the start of their race on time and should plan on being at the start line 10 minutes early. Please pay close attention to your designated start time and check back the week of the event to confirm the final schedule. If you miss your start time, you will not be allowed to race in another time slot.
Finish Line
Upon crossing the Finish Line, a volunteer will be on hand to help remove the tear tab on you bib number. For the safety of all participants, we ask that you then move to the end of the finish line corral and exit the Finish Line area immediately. From there, you may follow the signs to Post-Race Food.
Results
Results will be posted on site at Maymont. In addition, they will be posted on the www.sportsbackers.org website each evening after the conclusion of that day's events.
Course Entertainment/Fan Support
Please encourage your family and friends to come out and cheer for you during the race. While there they can check out the many great features of Maymont.
Age Groups/Awards
Medals go to the top three finishers, male and female, in the Elementary School, Middle School, open 5k and Half Marathon races and to the top three in all age groups, male and female, in the 5k and Half Marathon. Age groups in the 5k and Half Marathon are: 18 & under, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & up.
Volunteer
Volunteers are the core of any successful event. We will need many volunteers to make this event a winning tradition! Please visit our volunteer website or call us at 804-285-9495.
Important Information
Race Photos
 Brightroom Photography will be on-site for Saturday's races and photographing all event participants. Visit their website the week after the event to look for your photo.
Interested in becoming a Sponsor?
Please email Jeff Fitch (jeff@sportsbackers.org) or call the Sports Backers office at 804-285-9495.
Got an interesting or inspiring story?
We're always looking for good stories on how people came to train for or run in the McDonald's X-Country Festival at Maymont. If you've got one, or know someone with an interesting story to tell, email us.
For additional information, please call the Sports Backers at 804-285-9495 or e-mail us.
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