Detroit Marathon Timing Chutes

2008-10-14 12:00 PM

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Adrian, MI

Subject: Detroit Marathon Timing Chutes

It's going to be rather hectic (and cold!) Sunday morning! Jeepers, I just checked - now I see that the marathon has filled along with the 5 man relay and the half!!

What timing chutes will people be in?

I'm going to be in 1:45 (or the 1:50?) chute - I'm running the half. Will anyone else be nearby?

Might as well find somone to chat with while I wait in the cold!

2008-10-14 12:55 PM

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Subject: RE: Detroit Marathon Timing Chutes

I can't recall what estimated finishing time I gave when I registered and it doesn't look like its on my email confirmation. Also, I think that the time I gave is probably slower than what I'm capable of now. Does anyone know if you can change it at packet pick-up?

grandhavenbill

2008-10-14 1:15 PM

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Subject: RE: Detroit Marathon Timing Chutes

I had to request a change too. You can ask/change by e-mailing [email protected]

2008-10-15 7:46 AM

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Subject: RE: Detroit Marathon Timing Chutes

Can anyone who ran it in previous years tell me how the starting chutes are set up? For example, how many are there and what times are they set up for (i.e. what range of times are thewre for each chute)?

kellc09

2008-10-15 9:37 AM

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Shelby Twp

Subject: RE: Detroit Marathon Timing Chutes

Im not running it this year, but I know last year I went in whatever chute I felt like that day regardless of what I had put when I signed up. All the other people I was with did the same, so I dont think they watch it too much.

2008-10-15 12:58 PM

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833

Adrian, MI

Subject: RE: Detroit Marathon Timing Chutes

^^^^I agree. Basically you hop in whatever chute you want - there are no chute police. I want to say the chutes go by 5 minute intervals.

Back in the day - prior to the inclusion of the half - the race started in front of Tiger Stadium and we just "lined up". The Detroit Marathon has come a long ways in a short period of time!

yorkee

2008-10-15 3:38 PM

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Canton, MI

Subject: RE: Detroit Marathon Timing Chutes

Is over 2hrs anywhere nearby?

2008-10-16 7:54 AM

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Adrian, MI

Subject: RE: Detroit Marathon Timing Chutes

yorkee - 2008-10-15 4:38 PM

Is over 2hrs anywhere nearby?

What will you be wearing? I can try and locate you before the start. FWIW, I'll be wearing some Obama support gear on the back of my shirt so I shouldn't be hard to spot. Yeah, I'm cool like that.

2008-10-16 8:48 AM

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Subject: RE: Detroit Marathon Timing Chutes

If I can get in the 1:45 chute I will. When I signed up I guessed a finish time of 1:51...my goal is 1:45 and I think its doable.

2008-10-16 9:16 AM

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Adrian, MI

Subject: RE: Detroit Marathon Timing Chutes

I'm probably going to finish closer to 1:50 than 1:45 but if I'm going to hit my goal of sub 1:50 I need to get out of the blocks fast.

Mitch, so your shorts will have "US Navy" on them? I'll be looking! Although I hope people don't get the wrong idea - heh!

Edited by fromer 2008-10-16 9:17 AM

2008-10-16 3:44 PM

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Subject: RE: Detroit Marathon Timing Chutes

No, was thinking of wearing a grey Under Armour t-shirt...trying to decide how cold I'll be.

yorkee

2008-10-17 4:25 PM

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Canton, MI

Subject: RE: Detroit Marathon Timing Chutes

fromer - 2008-10-16 8:54 AM

yorkee - 2008-10-15 4:38 PM

Is over 2hrs anywhere nearby?

What will you be wearing? I can try and locate you before the start. FWIW, I'll be wearing some Obama support gear on the back of my shirt so I shouldn't be hard to spot. Yeah, I'm cool like that.

I will be wearing a grey Compuware shirt! good luck and see you there!