Scenic Half > 10K

10 K Information

    

Date: Sunday, September 20th, 2009

Time: Approximately 9:00 a.m.

Location: Pre- and post-race activities will be held at Sandpoint City Beach.

Course

• Start at City Beach in Sandpoint and cross Bridge Street. 
• Turn left on 1st Avenue and continue on the bike path. 
• Pass Dog Beach and cross the Long Bridge. 
• Turn around at propane tanks and return to City Beach on the same path.

Price

Before midnight, August 19th 2009: $25

Race-day registration will be from 6 to 8 am

Registration

Register online or by mail, fax, or email.  Learn More >>

Food and Drink

Water/sports drink stations will be provided approximately every mile.  Fruit will be provided on the out-and-back course. 

Light food and beverages will be provided to participants after the race.  Food and drink

not consumed will be donated to the Bonner County Food Bank.

Runner Rewards

All registered 10K participants will receive a non-technical short sleeve tee shirt at packet pickup.  Medals will be awarded to the top three chip time finishers in each gender age group.  The medals will be presented at the awards ceremony following the race.

The age categories for both male and female participants are as follows:

under 15, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64,

65-69, 70-75, and 75+

Free massages will be provided at the finish line based on availability.

All registered 10K participants will also receive a “goodie bag” at packet pickup on the 19th and 20th.

The 10K race is a timed event.  Participants will receive their timing chips at packet pickup on Saturday, September 19th or before 8:00 a.m. the morning of Sunday, September 20th.  There is a $100 fee for timing chips not returned.

Refunds

Registrations are nonrefundable, nontransferable, and nondeferable after midnight, August 19th, 2009.  Registrations are 100% refundable until midnight on August 19th.

Weather

The daily averages for September 19th and 20th are:

High: 69 F

Low: 40 F

Record High: 84 F

Record Low: 25 F

Precipitation: .06 in.

Course Time Limit

The time limit is approximately four hours for the half marathon, 10K, and 5K Fun Run/Walk.  The course will close on a rolling schedule, with the finish line closing at 1:00 p.m.

Sweats Donation

Boxes will be located at the starting line for sweats donation.  All articles of clothing placed in these boxes will be donated to our local area Goodwill.

Baggage Check

There will be a baggage check near the starting line.  Participants will be provided a small plastic bag in which to place their belongings.  Checked bags will be marked with the participants’ bib number and stores for retrieval after the race.  All checked baggage must be retrieved by 3:00 p.m.

Dogs

The City of Sandpoint has a rule against dogs in city parks.  Therefore, all dogs are strictly banned from the event, including the pre- and post-race activities.

Headphones

Runners will not be allowed to wear headphones or ear pieces on the course.