Cedar Fair Run and Ride series – Cedar Point
Corkscrew, Iron Dragon, Gemini, Gatekeeper. These are not some strange mystic martial art holds; they are the amazing coasters you will be running through and around when you take part in one of the fun events offered during the Run & Ride weekend at Cedar Point amusement park located in Sandusky, Ohio.
Opening its park gates just for you to get your run on, Cedar Point is proud to present a half-marathon, 5K, and 1-mile fun run that will twist and turn through the park way before any of the other thrill seekers get to walk through the gates.
The half-marathon registration includes free park entry for the runner Friday evening and all day Saturday and Sunday (June 27-29). Discounted park entry is included with all other distances. Don’t want to leave the spouse and kids at home? Bring them along! They also can enjoy an amazing discounted rate for the entire weekend, and while you soak in that ice bath, they can take to the rides and have their own kinda fun.
The Cedar Point Half-Marathon
Sunday, June 29th, 2014 6:45 am
After the first mile you will dive into the park and through the underbelly of Gatekeeper, the world’s longest wing coaster, then wind your way through Cedar Point Amusement Park. Take in the sights of the coasters as they tower overhead. Don’t forget to pick out your favorite ride so you can come back and ride it later in the day. No stopping now…you still have 10 miles to go. After exiting the park you will pass over the causeway surrounded by Lake Erie on either side and then head into downtown Sandusky for an out-and-back course along closed roads. With towering coasters in the distance, the park will always be a visible reminder of just how far you have gone and how well you are doing. Finish up your 13.1 miles under the finishers’ arch to cheering friends, family, and volunteers. With BibChip timing we will be looking to see who can set the course record for this first-year event on this very flat course. Half-marathon participants enjoy free entry to the park all weekend.
Included:
Pricing
$90 – Opening Registration
$100 – Early Registration (120 Days out)
$125 – Regular Registration (60 days out)
$150 – Late Registration (45 days out)
No race-day registrations
(Active.com charges a small fee in addition to the entry fee for online registration)
The Millennium Force 5K and Snoopy’s 1-mile fun run
Saturday, June 28th, 2014 7:30 am
If you have been looking for a great race to do with friends or family, this is it! What better way to start your day than a 5K or 1-mile run at your own pace and then take to the rides at Cedar Point and experience speeds up to 70 mph? The course winds its way through the legs of coasters, past dinosaurs, and though the wild west. Feel the spray off log flumes, and maybe even get to race alongside Snoopy or Charlie Brown. If you are in town for the whole weekend or just the day, this is a 5K run you will not want to miss. 5K runners have their time recorded with a BibChip timing system. Both 5K and 1-mile participants enjoy reduced-rate entry to the park on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.
Included:
Pricing 5K
$35 – Opening Registration
$40 – Early Registration (120 Days out)
$45 – Regular Registration (60 days out)
$50 – Late Registration (45 days out)
$55 – Race day
(Active.com charges a small fee in addition to the entry fee for online registration)
Pricing 1-mile
$15 – Opening Registration
$20 – Early Registration (120 Days out)
$25 – Regular Registration (60 days out)
$30 – Late Registration (45 days out)
$35 – Race day
(Active.com charges a small fee in addition to the entry fee for online registration)
Packet pickup information
Packet pickup for all distances is at the following times.
Friday June 27th, 2014 3:00-7:00 pm
Saturday June 28th, 2014 5:30 am – 7:00 am (5K and 1-mile only)
Saturday June 28th, 2014 10:00-noon & 4:00pm – 8:00 pm (Half only)
Packet pickup is located at Castaway Bay located on the entrance road to the park (Cleveland Road). You will need to pick up your packet to receive your free or reduced-rate entry to the park and your pass for reduced-rate parking.
Race-day packet pickup for the 5K will be located at the race finish area.
There is no race-day packet pickup for the half marathon.
You may pick up your packet and up to four of your friend’s. You must have a copy of the photo ID and the printout of the Active.com registration signed by each person whose packet you are getting. You will also need to bring signed waivers if the online waiver has not been completed.
In the event you can not race but still want your free or discounted park entry, you will still need to pick up your race packet. We will have packet pickup available from 8am-9am on Sunday morning for participants to pick up packets who do not want to race but still want to take advantage of free or discounted park entry.
Race day parking information
When you arrive, please show the parking coupon you received during packet pickup to receive a discounted parking rate of $15 per car for the weekend. Discounted parking is only available during online registration. Follow parking attendants’ directions.
Awards (half marathon and 5K only)
Age group awards will be presented 3-deep in all divisions, for all races, for male and female categories: Under 16, 16-20, 21-25, 26-30, 31-35, 36-40, 41-45, 46-50, 51-55, 56-60, Over 60. There is also a wheelchair division for the half-marathon.
Switching from the Half-Marathon to a shorter distance event
If you would like to switch from the half-marathon distance, log into your Active.com account, where you will have the option to change to the 5K or 1-mile events. There will be no refunds to switch to a shorter-distance event. There is a $15 transfer fee to change events. Transfers can be made up to 1 week before race day.
Timing
The half-marathon and 5K events will be timed using the MyLaps BibChip system. Start and finish times will be recorded and posted live to the race timing web site and will be available at the finish line through interactive screens at the timing trailer. Timing chips are disposable, so feel free to keep it as a memento or toss it in the trash.
The MyLaps tracking timing chip will be attached to your race bib. Your bib should be attached to your front and be clearly visible.
In the event that more than 2,000 participants take part in any of the events, a wave start will be used. More information will be forth coming closer to race day.
Run and Ride Finish Zone
Once you cross the finish line, you’ll enter the Run and Ride Finish Zone, a fenced-off area designated for participants only. Take some time in the Run & Ride Finish Zone to take on some fluids, refuel with bagels and bananas, receive your finisher’s medal, and check out your time on our interactive screens at the timing trailer.
Charity
A portion of registration from The Millennium Force 5K will benefit The Chris Smith Memorial Fund. The Chris Smith Memorial Fund will help Sandusky’s local schools with their track teams’ needs.
Race Rules
Cancellations
Entry fees are nonrefundable. Sorry, no exceptions. Entries are transferable to another participant up to 1 week before race day. All transfers must be done through Active.com and there is a $15 transfer fee. Once we receive and accept your entry, you will not receive a refund if you cannot participate. You also may not transfer your application to the following year or another Cedar Fair Run and Ride event.
Information Booth and Lost & Found
The information booth will be positioned at the start and finish to assist you with any race-day questions. The information booth will also serve as the race-day Lost & Found. Any valuables found at the start or finish should be turned in to the information booth. Any valuable items not claimed at the finish by noon will be taken to the park’s lost and found department. To claim a lost item after the event, please contact the park’s Lost & Found at 419-609-2583.
Medical Information
Emergency Medical Services will be stationed at the finish line. The medical team is on site to assist with minor medical emergencies. In the event there are any major medical emergencies, 911 will be called and those in need of care will be transported to the nearest medical facility.
Lodging
Lodging information coming soon.
June 28, 2014 - June 29, 2014
Cedar Point
Cedar Point One Cedar Point Dr
Sandusky, Ohio 44870
United States
Mark Harris
Email
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