Information on boat transportation: Make your boat and hotel reservations early. This is a very busy weekend in Avalon and space fills quickly. Below are your options for boats over to the Island for the weekend. Travel to Avalon Friday day/evening via the Catalina Express, Catalina Flyer or Marina del Rey Flyer. Stay overnight in Avalon on Friday and take the race day boat from Avalon to Two Harbors on Saturday morning. The race day boat ticket from Avalon to Two Harbors must be purchased through Pacific Sports LLC (see information below) Friday Travel for Marathon Participants Only: Travel to Two Harbors on Friday evening via the Catalina Express or Marina del Rey Flyer. Stay overnight in Two Harbors and be at the start of the race on Saturday ready to go. Saturday Travel for Marathon Participants Only: The Marina del Rey Flyer will be offering a race day boat to Two Harbors for race participants that do not want to stay over night in Avalon or Two Harbors. The MDR race day boat will depart at 4:15 am and arrive in Two Harbors at 5:30 am. This same boat will go onto Avalon, arriving at 6:15am for 5K, 10K, and Kid's Run participants and family/friends. Please visit their website for a complete list of race day departure times. ** Ferry accommodations cannot be transferred for participants that have already booked their boat tickets through Pacific Sports. This is a option for participants that have not already booked their Race Day Boat Accommodations. Their will be no refunds, rollovers, or exchanges for any race day boat tickets. Two Harbors Camping, Cabins, Hotels and the Safari Bus: There is camping in Two Harbors if you choose to stay there the night before the race. All sites have a picnic table, fire pit and BBQ. The phone number is 310-510-2800 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              310-510-2800      end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              310-510-2800      end_of_the_skype_highlighting for reservations. The Banning House is the only hotel in Two Harbors.There are also cabins and each cabin has a refrigerator and heater and shares a restroom, shower and cooking area with other cabins. Reservation are required and sell out very quickly. 310-510-2800. If you are taking the race day boat from Avalon to the start in Two Harbors and you wish to bring someone with you, they can purchase a ticket to go with you. In order for them to get back to Avalon, they must take the Safari Bus back. This is true also for non-participants staying in Two Harbors and wishing to get to Avalon for the finish of the race. The bus will leave Two Harbors at Noon and arrives in Avalon at 2 pm. Call 310.510.8368 for reservations. (Highly Recommended) Boat Service to Catalina Island: Your boat ticket over to Catalina Island is not included with your entry. You must make your own reservations to get over to Catalina Island. You can take a ferry or a helicopter. Or, if you are adventurous, you can swim. Here is information on all of the ferry services. Catalina Express: (800) 481-3470.Catalina Express has year-round service and up to 30 daily departuresfrom San Pedro, Long Beach and Dana Point. High-speed boats get you there in about an hour. Call or log on to their site for schedules and fares. SERVICE NOTICE: March 9 - April 15, 2010: Long Beach Catalina Landing service will be relocated to Catalina Express Terminal Berth 95 in San Pedro, due to dredging operation in Long Beach. Click HERE for more info. Catalina Passenger Service: (800) 830-7744 or (949) 673-5245.The Catalina Flyer has boats departing from Newport Beach. Call or visit their website for more information. One boat per day, leaving in the morning at 9:00 AM and coming back to Newport Beach at 4:30 PM. Check website for current fares. Catalina-Marina del Rey Flyer: (310) 305-7250.The MARINA FLYER, Southern California's newest passenger ferry, provides fast-ferry service from MARINA DEL REY to Santa Catalina Island (both Avalon and Two Harbors). Located just 8 minutes from LAX, the MARINA FLYER is the convenient choice for visitorsto Los Angeles as well as Westside and S.F. Valley residents. The very stable high-tech hydrofoil-assistedcatamaran features spacious seating, panoramic views, a sun deck, Admirals Lounge and full snack and cocktail bar. Check their website for special ferry service to support the Buffalo Run, Catalina Marathon, and Catalina Triathlon. Marathon Race Day Boat: If you are staying in Avalon on Friday night, race management provides a chartered "race day boat" which takes all participants from Avalon to the start of the race in Two Harbors the morning of the race. The boat departs Avalon from the cruise dock at 5:00 am SHARP! It will arrive in Two Harbors at 5:45 am. They will have coffee, juice, water and chips for you to purchase if you would like. It is recommended that you purchase a ticket when you enter the race, either online or when sending a form into our office. There is no guarantee that there will be spots on the boat if you wait until Friday night to purchase a ticket. If you purchased a ticket with your entry, you will pick up your ticket with your race number at registration on Friday evening. If you purchased a ticket for someone who is not participating in the race, the marathon race day boat is not coming back to Avalon. They must take a Safari Bus or the Marina del Rey Flyer from Two Harbors to Avalon. If you want to come in from the mainland on Saturday morning directly into Two Harbors, the Marina Del Rey Flyer has an early morning boat. Other than personal transportation, this is the only way to come in from the mainland on Saturday morning in time for the start of the race. For complete details on this boat and a schedule, go to their website. Accomodations: The Host Hotel and Post Race Party Host for the Catalina Marathon is the Catalina Canyon Resort & Spa. After you've conquered the hills of Catalina, relax it's Canyon Time! From here everything else is downhill. Complimentary resort shuttle service from Avalon's Catalina Express boat terminal, the helicopter terminal and the Downtown Plaza.The resort would like to extend a special rate of $109.00 to all of our Catalina Marathon participants. All athletes interested in the $109.00 room rate must call the hotel directly at (310) 510-0325 and mention the rate to the front office reservation agent. 888 Country Club Drive • Avalon, CA 90704 Phone: 310.510.0325 Fax: 310.510.3542 24hr Fitness Center, Heated Swimming Pool, Hot Tub and Cedar Sauna On-Site Massage Therapists (Spa at Catalina) Restaurant (Canyon Bar & Grill) Complimentary Wireless Internet 3000 sq. ft. of Meeting/Banquet space 835 sq. ft. Presidential Suite Elevators, Safe Deposit Boxes, 83 Channels of Cable Television with Pay-Per-View Movies and Pet Friendly. Catalina Express to Hotel driving distance is 3 minutes How to get to the Catalina Canyon Resort and Spa: Resort Shuttle: The Resort offers complimentary shuttle service from the Catalina Express boat dock, the helicopter landing and the Downtown Plaza (Plaza pick-up located on the green bench next to Von's Express on Catalina Street). Approximate travel time is 3 minutes. Walking: From the Green Pier walk south on Catalina Street (away from the water) 2 blocks to Tremont street.Turn right. At the intersection follow signs towards The Country Club (uphill). Follow road to the left, continue pass the Country Club and the hotel will be your right-hand side. Approximate travel time is 10 minutes.For additional information, you may contact the hotel at (310) 510-0325. Other hotel options: Most every hotel in Avalon is within walking distance of the start and finish of the race and most are also within walking distance of the boat docks. You can however, get hotel shuttles or taxis from the boat docks. Hotel St. Lauren 800-645-2475. Runners will enjoy relaxing on our 6th floor ocean view patio with its spectacular panoramic view of Avalon Bay, City and Canyon. Accommodations may include private balconies, whirlpool tubs and ocean views. Complimentary coffee served each morning in the lobby. Hotel St. Lauren always offers the best value at low competitive rates. Seaport Village Inn:(310) 510-0344 or (800) 222-8254.Catalina Marathon packages include roundtrip sea passage, roundtrip transfers, celebration champagne delivered to the room on Saturday afternoon, 2 nights stay with a late checkout on Sunday, hot Breakfast each morning. Starting at $169 per person plus tax (based on double occupancy, one bed). Hotel Villa Portofino:(310) 510-0555 or (888) 510-0555.European Elegance on the Oceanfront. Consistently rated one of Avalon's best hotels, the Villa Portofino is just steps away from the beach, shops, and sights. Runners can relax on the hotel's private sundeck overlooking the harbor. Continental breakfast is served daily and we offer complimentary WiFi. Take advantage of our convenient money saving packages at www.hotelvillaportofino.com. Historic Hermosa Hotel & Catalina Cottages: (877) 241-1313 or (310) 510-1010. Making Catalina affordable since 1896. Seasonal rates from just $55/night + tax. Family size cottages can accommodate up to eight persons. Bike storage and dive lockers/shower. Units with kitchens available. Hotel is centrally located. Mention you're participating in the event and receive 20% off our already low winter rates for any two-night stay. Catalina Beach House Hotel: (800) 97-HOTEL or (310) 510-1078.Runners will love the jacuzzi tubs and spacious rooms with AC/heat and kitchenettes. Public and private decks with sweeping harbor views available. Located one block uphill from beach, shops and restaurants in a quiet residential area perfect for a good night's sleep. Mention you're participating in the event and get your room for prices starting at just $75/night + tax for a two-night stay (2 nights minimum). Hunt & Associates Vacation Rentals:P.O. Box 2148 Avalon, California 90704.Please mention the Catalina Marathon. Phone: 310-510-2721 Fax: 310-510-7234