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February 15, 2009

Half Marathon

Race Date
Sunday, February, 15, 2009
Start Time
TBD

The Sarasota Yacht Club is the Official Half Marathon Turn Around Sponsor.  We may have moved the turn-around from their gorgeous club location but they will still spiritedly serve half marathon participants at the aid station located in Bird Key Park.

NOTES:

  • ABSOLUTELY NO strollers, skates, skateboards, wheeled conveyance (other than authorized race officials), etc. allowed on the course.  You will not be permitted to start and if you enter the course other than at the start corral, you will be removed from the course.  No pets, leashed or otherwise, will be allowed to accompany you on the course other than service animals executing their service duties.
  • Per USATF rules, no headphones are allowed on the course. 
  • No race-day registration.  No race-day packet pick up.  Pick up your race materials at the Expo on Friday, 02/13/2009 or Saturday, 02/14/2009.

Start and Finish Lines
John and Mable Ringling Museum
5401 Bay Shore Road
Sarasota, Florida 34243

The 13.1 mile half marathon course will be open for 4 hours.  Walkers who can complete the race within this time are welcome.  Slower runners and walkers will be asked to start the race from the rear of the start corral.   There will be no wheelchair division for the half marathon.

Half Marathon Course Map-2008 Course!
Course Narrative with Pictures
Turn By Turn Street Directions
Spectator Areas

Course Aid Stations

  • Medical station located at start/finish line and throughout the course.  
  • Aid stations with spring water and lemon-lime Gatorade, petroleum jelly and bandages provided approximately every two miles throughout the course.  Port-o-lets will be available at every aid station.

First Watch is the proud Recovery Zone Sponsor.  Located at the Finish Line, First Watch will serve you delectable treats including their signature Siesta Key Cocktail and muffins to sate your appetite and start you on your way to recovery.

Sarasota Chamber USA Track and Field Running USA
USATF Certified
MARATHON: FL 07035 EBM
HALF MARATHON: FL 07031 EBM