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The sixth annual Florida Gulf Beaches Marathon
By Times Staff Writer
Published January 16, 2005
WHEN/WHERE: Jan. 23; start line near Cleveland Street on Clearwater's waterfront, finish at Coachman Park on Clearwater's waterfront.
SCHEDULE: 6:30 a.m. wheelchairs, 6:35 runners, 7:40 10K race starts in Taylor Park, 9:30 10K awards, 10:35 marathon overall awards, 11:05 age group, relay awards, 12:35 p.m. finish line closes.
DIRECTIONS: The marathon start and finish line is accessible at Clearwater's waterfront. Take SR 60 west, which becomes Cleveland Street, to the bay. The start line is on the Drew Street extension, about 200 yards north of Cleveland Street. For maps and detailed directions from your location, visit MapQuest.com and enter "300 Cleveland Street, Clearwater, FL" for marathon start/finish line and/or "1100 8th Avenue SW, Largo, FL" for the 10K.
REGISTRATION: Individuals - $75 Saturday and Sunday. Two-person relay - $95 Saturday and Sunday. Runners may pick up race packets from 11-7 p.m. Saturday at the Belleview Biltmore, 25 Belleview Blvd.
CERTIFICATION: Course is USATF certified and can be used as a Boston Marathon qualifier for 2005 (space available basis) and 2006.
10K: $30 registration, Saturday at expo or at the Taylor Park starting line.
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