IMPORTANT RACE INSTRUCTIONS!

 Alexander Deussen Park.  14899 Deussen Parkway. Houston, 77044.

START TIME 8:00 AM

 Thank you for participating in the 7th annual RunGirl 13.1 event. The following instructions are designed to help make your race as trouble free and safe as possible.

 

Race Fees
Half Marathon     3/9-8/1 $80     8/2-10/31 $90     11/1-12/3 $100
Half Marathon Relay     3/9-8/1 $110     8/2-10/31 $120     11/1-12/3 $130
RunGirl 5K     3/9-8/1 $45     8/2-10/31 $50     11/1-12/3 $55

Parking 

Please following the parking directions on race day morning and park as directed. The main lot is at the boat dock area. There are other smaller parking areas around the park. Refer to parking maps on

MAPS
New maps coming soon

 

 Certified Course: TX11033ETM

 

The Start/Race

The 13.1 mile will start on the road in front of the Open Air Pavilion. The race starts at 8:00 sharp. Listen for last minute instructions, course or weather information. Water/aid stations will be located around miles 1.5, 3, 4.5, 5.5, 7, 9, 10.5 and 11.5 mile marks on the course. There will be water and Gatorade on the course. If you need something specific, please carry it with you. There will be portable toilets positioned along the course along with several park restroom facilities. Water/medical aid will also be located at the finish area. Only registered runners allowed on the course. The course is two loops.  

 

Packet Pick Up
Thursday Dec. 1st Bike Barn Weslayan 11-2
Friday Dec 2nd  On The Run Clear Lake 3-6
Saturday Dec 3rd Deussen Park Cookhouse 1-4

 

Race Number and Chips

Your race number must be worn on the front of your body. The timing device will be attached to your race number and handed out with your packet.  It is a disposable tag. DO NOT REMOVE THE TAG FROM YOUR RACE BIB.  Do not fold or cut your race bib.  Do not cover with clothing. It must be visible.  You will not receive a time if it is altered in any way.

 

2 Person Relay

The halfway mark is at 6.55 miles. There will be a chip mat for the relay participants to run over and tag the second runner.  The second runner should be waiting on the other side of the mat. THE SECOND RUNNER MUST BE CAREFUL TO STAY CLEAR OF THE TIMING MAT UNTIL THE FIRST RUNNER CROSSES. Relay members are responsible for getting to and from the hand off area.  The first relay runner will receive their medal at the handoff point.

 

New 5K for 2016
Details coming soon

 

Finish Area

Upon crossing the finish line timing mat, your time will automatically be recorded. DO NOT STOP after you cross the Finish Line. Please move through the Finish area to receive water and your medal.

 

 

Course:   The 13.1 mile run will run through Deussen Park and Eisenhower Park.  It will be a loop course with one big loop of Eisenhower park and a second shorter loop through Eisenhower park.   Water, Gatorade and other items every 1.5 miles along the course.

 

This is a USATF sanctioned event.  All participants will be required to sign a waiver.

 

Time Limit:  You must complete the 13.1 mile course in 3.5 hours.  We will try to be lenient with this since we want everyone to finish.

 

Shirts:  You will only be given the shirt you registered for...no exchanges until race day.  Please size up if you like your shirts roomy.  These are women's cut shirts.

 

Chips: This race will be timed by Run Wild Sports Timing. You will be required to wear a timing chip to cross the finish line. CHIPS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED WITH YOUR PACKET.  They will be attached to the back of your race number.

 

Hotel: La Quinta Inn & Suites
Houston Channelview

5520 East Sam Houston Pkwy North
Houston, TX 77015
Phone: 1-281-452-4402