October 27, 2007

Half Marathon

The 2006 MBM Half-Marathon will be 13.1 miles of quiet paved country roads. This will be a challenging out and back course, with plenty of water and nutrition along the way. Bring your friends and plan to have a great time. 

Schedule: 
Saturday, October 27th, 2007 
8:30 am-9:30 am: Packet pick-up 
9:45 am: Pre-race meeting at swim start/beach area 
10:00 am: Race start (see race start info below) 
1:00 pm: Awards presentation 

Race Start:
Pre-race meeting at 9:45 am Instructions and updates will be announced.

It is the responsibility of the athlete to know and follow the proper course. Map Coming Soon. Race Site

Awards 
Individual: 
Overall male/female finishers 
Top 5 in Men’s age groups 
Top 3 Women’s age groups 
Top 3 Clydesdale (Men 200lbs and above) 
Top 3 Athena (Women 150lbs and above) 

Race Morning 
Plan to arrive around 8:00 A.M. This will allow you plenty of time to get everything set up. There will be a pre-race meeting at 9:45 A.M. Final instructions will be given at this time. 

Clydesdale/Athena Information 
Participants who registered as Clydesdales or Athenas will be asked to weigh in on race day. Entrants in this division are not eligible for age group awards. Note: you are not required to enter as a Clydesdale or Athena just because you meet the weight requirements. (200 lbs. for men; 150 lbs. for women) 

Lake Mattoon Beach 
The run course is out and back from the beach.

Post Race Party 
The post race food and the awards presentation will be held next to the pavilion. 

Parking 
Parking is in a designated area before you enter the race site. There is no parking in any other area or along the road. 

Refund Policy 
We will be unable to refund your entry fee after you have registered for the race. In the event you will not be able to participate, please contact us about a race transfer.