Application for a Bib Number from GCSfor the 2010 Boston Marathon, April 20

The Boston Athletic Association (BAA) Boston Marathon will take place on Monday, April 19, 2009. By providing race volunteers for the event, Gate City is awarded 10 non-qualifying bib numbers to be distributed to deserving members. We have set up the qualifying criterion below to be fair to all members, and we will accept and process applications according to the priorities specified. Boston is the oldest and most famous marathon in the world; and it is the only one with qualifying standards. For many runners, Boston represents the essence of the sport. They will accept applications until the limit of 25,000 is reached—including qualified and non-qualified (club and charity) runners. The BAA entrusts GCS and some other running clubs in the region with distributing these limited non-qualified numbers based on strict guidelines. Recipients of non-qualified numbers are expected to be active club members, experienced marathoners, and essential volunteers within their club and the running community at large. Please note that entry fees must be paid by those awarded these numbers: $250 ($300 after February 15, 2009). Numbers will be awarded in December.

To apply for a Boston Marathon number from GCS, print this form, fill it out, and return it no later than December 5, 2009, to:.

Are you a current member of GCS?

Yes/No If yes, for how many years?

If no, you can join GCS and be eligible, become active in the club, and be considered for a number after present members are considered.

Did you run a marathon between October, 2008, and December, 2009, in an attempt to qualify for the Boston Marathon in April, 2010?

Yes/No

If yes, provide name of race and finishing time(s)?

If no provide previous attempts in the last three years (race and time)

Have you previously run Boston? Yes/No Did you receive a club number for any previous BAA Boston Marathons? Yes/No Year(s)

What is the qualifying time for the Boston Marathon for your age group?

List the USATF-NE Grand Prix races you competed in as a GCS Triad team member during 2009.

List other USATF competitions representing GCS Triad in 2009.

List other races in 2009 where you competed as a member of GCS Triad, including being listed in the results as representing the club (when club affiliation was included on the race application).

List GCS races or other club events or functions for which you volunteered in 2009. Include any leadership or key responsibility positions you assumed, such as Race Director, Function Coordinator, Captain, Registration Coordinator, etc.

How do you intend to help the club in 2010? List GCS races or other events that you intend to volunteer for, and specify plans to assume leadership/responsibility positions.

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