57th Annual - Sunday May 5th, 2019
History
The Race of Champions Marathon is held in memory of Walter H. Childs Sr., the founder of the race who died in 1991.
The race served as the AAU National Championships and was the Pan American qualifier in the late 60's
Now in it's 57th year, the Childs Marathon is the 10th oldest consecutive running marathon in America and 19th in the world.
Race Details
Registration
Online,
Paper or
Fast Feet Running Stores
Pre-reg entry $70 marathon until Friday 4/19/2019, $80 after 4/19/19
Course
The course is USATF certified and can be used as a qualifying race for entry into the Boston Marathon. The course is very scenic including country roads, both dirt and paved.
Course Map - USATF Certification #MA16007JK
Directions
Race Starts & Finishes at Summit View Banquet, Holyoke, MA Map
Number Pick-up
Friday, May 3rd 10am - 8pm & Saturday, May 4th 10am 5pm.Fast Feet Running Store
231 Elm St, West Springfield
Phone (413) 734-0955.
Race-Day Number Pick-up: 7am at race start
Post Race Party & Awards Ceremony
Time: Approx 12pm at the Summit View Pavilion
Post Race food for all finishers by Hamels Catering
Parking and restroom facilities are available in the rear by the Pavilion area.
Awards
Cash Prizes Top 3 Male & Female Overall: 1st $100, 2nd $75, 3rd $50
Fast Feet Certificates Winners in each age group: Under 40, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & over (no double dipping)
Lodging
There are many motels in the area, particularly on Route 5, Exit 13 off I-91 in West Springfield. Including: Days' Inn (413-785-5365), Red Roof Inn (413-731-1010), Clarion (413-781-8750). In addition the America's Best Value Inn, 671 Northampton Ave. (413 536-3377), Holyoke Hotel & Conference Center, at exit 15 (413 534-3311) and are located near to the start in Holyoke.
Restaurants
There are a variety of restaurants along Route 5 from West Springfield to Holyoke.
For the traditional carbo-loading, we suggest Red Rose Pizzeria, 1074 Main St., Springfield, Pizzeria Uno at the Holyoke Mall (exit 15 rte 91, JP's, and Cracker Barrel on Whiting Farm Rd off of Rt 91 Exit 15.
If you have any questions, contact us
Fast Feet Running StoreYour official race headquarters
231 Elm St, West Springfield
(413) 734-0955
[email protected]