Fuel is extremely important for having a successful marathon experience. We want to share with you what we are providing, so you can prepare to do your best out there!
You will pass by 11 official aid stations on the marathon course and one at the finish. Make sure to thank the aid station volunteers! You may see a few unofficial neighborhood aid stations out there as well that are part of the magic/lore of the Equinox Marathon.
Water and Gatorade/Powerade is available at every station. Coca-Cola and hot cocoa will be available at a few stations.
The following food is on the menu, but not everything is available at each station:
– Bananas, Cuties oranges, Goldfish, pretzels, chips, Oreos, Gummies, and M&M’s.
No gels are provided; those should be carried by racers who want them.
Click HERE for a detailed map that shows the locations of the following aid stations, and more:
- Mile 2.1 – at the intersection of Ballaine Road and Yankovich Road; WATER ONLY
- Mile 5.3 – at the intersection of Yankovich Road, Miller Hill Road and Lawlor Road; WATER ONLY
- Mile 8.2 – at Exchange Zone #1 at Goldstream Sports at the junction of Sheep Creek and Ester Dome roads; WATER & FOOD
- Mile 11.5 – on Ester Dome Road at the north/upper end of Henderson Road; WATER & (limited) FOOD
- Mile 12.8/17.1 – near the exit of the “Tunnel” just beyond the Ullrhavn lot; this station is accessed twice. WATER & FOOD
- Mile 13.2/16.9 – at Exchange Zone #2 between the two towers on Ester Dome; this station is accessed twice. WATER & FOOD
- Mile 15.1 – at the Turnaround on the “Out-and-Back”; WATER & FOOD
- Mile 20.0 – on Henderson Road at the pullout just beyond the mine; WATER ONLY
- Mile 22.8 – on the east end of the powerline just before it joins Gold Hill Road; WATER & (limited) FOOD
- Finish, Mile 26.2 – Full-service support at the finish will continue until 6:00 p.m. Includes BURGERS, CHIPS, FRUIT, CHOCOLATE MILK, OTHER BEVERAGES & MORE.