Half Marathon

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.

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.

Half Marathon Course Map
Course Narrative with Pictures

Turn By Turn Street Directions

Spectator Areas

 Race Date: Sunday February 15, 2009

Start Time: 6 a.m.

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

Click Here for race morning driving and parking directions

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 participants registered in,  and starting the marathon with, the push-rim wheelchair division and 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.

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.