Start Time
8:00 AM Half Marathon and Relay
8:15 AM 5K
Race Fees
Half Marathon before 8/1 $80 8/1-10/31 $90 11/1-12/2 $110 Race Day $125
Half Marathon Relay before 8/1 $110 8/1-10/31 $120 11/1-12/2 $130 Race Day $140
RunGirl 5K before 8/1 $40 8/1-10/31 $45 11/1-12/2 $50 Race Day $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.
RUNGIRL HALF MARATHON AND RELAY MAP
5K Course Map
Certified Course: TX16110ETM
The Start/Race
The 13.1 mile will start on the road in front of the Open Air Pavilion. The half race starts at 8:00 sharp and the 5K starts at 8:15am. 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 Nov 30th Bike Barn Weslayan 11-2
Friday Dec 1st On The Run Clear Lake 3-6
Saturday Dec 2nd Deussen Park Cookhouse 1-4
Sunday Dec 3rd Deussen Park Cookhouse 6-7:30
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 which is very close to the start line. The first relay runner will receive their medal at the handoff point.
Course
The 13.1 mile run will run through Deussen Park and Eisenhower Park. It will be a 2 loop course with 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.
Race Swag
All finisher's will receive a custom finisher's medal and finisher's glass. All participant's will receive a women's specific shirt, boa, mimosa (over 21), and other cool goodies. We try to find the cutest stuff for our RunGirl participants. Give aways in the past have been socks, visors, hats, bags, Polar water bottles, sunglasses, lunch bags, necklaces, etc.
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 medal.
Post race will take place under the covered open air pavillion. Awards will be given at that time. There will be food and drink available for participants. You will need your wrist band to receive your mimosa. Under age participants will receive orange juice. There will also be post race massage and FREE photo box photos available.
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.
