2009 Race Information - Updated 10/26/09
Come celebrate Halloween the way it should be done on October 31st!
Race Date: October 31, 2009
5K Run
Individual Entry - $30
10K Run
Individual Entry - $35
Kids Run
Individual Entry - $10
Corporate Half Relay Teams - $99
• Relay Teams can register online or via PDF Download in 2009!
• Entry fees listed do not include online processing fees
NOTE: Shirt sizes are not guaranteed for entries received within 30 days of the event!
Refunds must be requested no later than 30 days prior to the race - All 2009 Ultramax Event refunds will be are issued 50% of the paid entry fee. See Refund Policy
Event Highlights
- Two run course options
- Ultramax IPICO Chip Timing
- Live Online Results
- Great Technical Race Shirt
- YMCA Children's Village
- Adult Beverages
- Costume Contest
Race Cap:
500
Registration
1. REGISTER ONLINE - Ultramax developed it's own online registration system to make it easy for you to sign up! No magazine or external sales promos here! And we don't sell our lists to
anyone! NEW IN 2009 - For the first time we will forced to add a small online/merchant processing fee to our online entries. The cost of online credit card processing continues to increase. Even so, we worked to keep our online processing fee cheaper than most events.
2. DOWNLOAD THE 2009 MONSTER MASH DASH APPLICATION - Use a single PDF form to sign up
2009 Field Limit: 500
As long as space is available, registrations will be taken up until 9:30am on race day!
Course & Support
The course travels on the paved roads in the surrounding areas and neighborhoods of Westport Plaza & Maryland Heights. All events will start and end at the Westport Complex.
STAY WHERE YOU RACE: The Sheridan Westport Hotel has extended us some outstanding rates. Here is your chance to overnight in style and roll to the start and finish line without getting in your car. Not more traffic, not more parking problems. Stay tuned for the Sheridan rate offer.
* The IPICO Sports Timing system will ensures everyone receives an accurate time (any cash awards if given will be based on gun time - all other awards are based on chip time if the event reaches the size needed to utilize a chip timed start format).
Aid Stations will located approximately each mile and will be stocked with water, Heed Sports drink, Hammergel and light first aid supplies. Oh Yes, and great volunteers! We are working on music and celebrations and each point along the way.
Ipods and Audio Devices
In accordance with the guidelines of USATF and the Road Runner's Club of America, we are strongly recommending that you do not use Ipods or other audio devices during the event. Choosing to use an audio device will NOT result in disqualification, but you will compromise your safety and that of others by wearing a headset. If wearing an Ipod or other audio device results in you being unable to hear verbal instructions or commands, or approaching vehicles or course marshals on bicycles, you may be asked to relinquish the device and face disqualification. We ask that you take responsibility and use good judgment if you opt to wear an audio device; the safety of our participants is our first priority. Please use 
Participant Requirements
No pets or (non-official) pacers, on the course. - You must be able to complete the course in 4 hours - You must be at least 12 years of age or older to participate - You must be in good health and physically prepared to take on the challenges of a half marathon - Race numbers are required to take part in the race. NO BANDITS! If you are caught as a bandit or running with another person's bib you will be banned from participating in Ultramax events for a period of two years. Baby joggers are allowed, but please start in the back of the event.
Divisions & Awards
Awards will be presented to the Top 3 Overall Male and Female winners along with the Top 3 Masters (Over 40 male and female).
You must be present of have someone there to pick up your award. NO exceptions sorry!
Timing System and Chip Notice
Ultramax Events are timed using IPICO Sports Timing Systems. Please follow these simple instructions carefully. Not wearing the tag properly may prevent you from being timed. Timing Tags are non-transferable! Be careful not to switch with other participants. The tag must be flat on top of your shoe laces at all times. If the Tag is not on your shoe you will not be scored in the event. Your timing Tag will be removed by volunteers once you reach the finish line. If you find you still have your timing chip after the race, please put it in a padded envelope and mail to: Ultramax Events 2902 Forum Blvd Suite 103 Columbia, MO 65203. YOU WILL BE CHARGED A $30 REPLACEMENT
FEE IF YOU DO NOT RETURN YOUR TIMING TRANSPONDER Failure to return a Timing Tag can result in disqualification from all future events owned or timed by Ultramax Events!
TEAMS Only the last person of the Relay Team will wear the Timing Tag. We recommend using a race belt for easy race number transfer.
Event Schedule
Tentative, this schedule may change over the next few weeks (updates 9/01/09)
Friday, October 30th - At theSheraton Plaza- 900 Westport Plaz. Packet pickup will be in the ballroom area.
2p-8p Packet Pickup/Late Registration
Saturday, October 31st (@ the Race Site behind theSheraton)
8:00a-9:30a Late Packet Pickup & Registration
10:00a 5K & 10K Run Start11:00a Kids Fun Run
~12:00a Awards Ceremony Celebrations!
Team Ultramax - Be Part of It!
Are your friends and/or family are coming to the event? Are they interested in volunteering while you race? We have positions where they can see you start, race and then be there at the finish line to greet you. Nearly 100% of all unsolicited racer comments include praise for our volunteers; this is truly what makes these events possible. The racers really appreciate your time because they know and realize they could not pursue this sport without volunteers. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us at info@ultramaxtri.com. Select the button above to sign up!
Registration Confirmation & Race updates
If you register online, you will receive an email confirmation immediately. If you mail in your registration form, please allow up to 3 weeks for processing.
A complete document of race information will be e-mailed and made available on the website 10 days prior to the event. Please provide a current email address when registering, as we cannot ensure that this information reaches you otherwise. If you do not wish to provide an email address, please download the packet from the main page of the Monster Mash Dash, ~10 days prior to the race.
Monthly email updates will also contain announcements about all Ultramax Events races (sign up for email updates at the top of the page).
Travel
HOST HOTEL (walk out your door to the starting and finish lines)
Sheraton Westport Hotel (Plaza Tower) - BOOK NOW -ONLY $89 per night
314-878-1500 - If you call to reserve your room, don't forget to mention Ultramax Events/Half Marathon
900 Westport Plaza/St. Louis, MO/63146 Map
(room block is released June 13)Also in the Westport Complex:
Sheraton Westport Hotel (Lakeside Chalet) - 314-878-1500
191 Westport Plaza/St. Louis, MO/63146 MapDoubleTree Hotel at St. Louis Westport - 314-434-0100
1973 Craigshire/St. Louis, MO/63146 Map
Google Map of the Westport Plaza Area
2009 Ultramax Refund & Weather Policy
2009 REFUND POLICY
50% of your entry fee will be refunded up until 30 days from race date. Refunds are not available, for any reason other than
active military service, less than 30 days prior to an event.
Event entries are not transferable between persons, events or years.
NO EXCEPTIONS will be made to this policy.
By registering for this event you agree to these refund terms.
To request a refund you must e-mail your full details to info@ultramaxtri.com.
2009 WEATHER POLICY
In the event of inclement the following procedures will be followed:
1. The event will be postponed as long as possible in hopes the inclement weather will pass.
2. If the event is is not possible, the event will be cancelled and a 25% credit will be issued for all registered participants into the 2010 event. No refunds will be issued if the event is cancelled due to inclement weather.
3. If the event is cancelled due to inclement weather prior to event weekend, a 25% credit will be issued for all registered participants into the 2010 event. No refunds will be issued if the event is cancelled due to inclement weather.
