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The Scenic Half > 1/2 Marathon
Half Marathon Information 
Date: Sunday, September 19th, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Location: Pre- and post-race activities will be held at Sandpoint City Beach.
Course
- Start at City Beach in Sandpoint and run across Bridge Street.
- Run on Bridge Street and turn left on 1st Avenue.
- Continue on bike path past Dog Beach and across the Long Bridge in Sagle.
- Turn east on Sagle Road to the turnaround at Sagle Elementary School
- Return to City Beach on the same path.
Price
Before midnight, September 1st, 2010: $49
After September 1st: $64
Race Packet Pick-Up
Saturday, September 18th
3-7 pm
Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce, located in PSB Community Plaza at 231 N. Third Avenue
Sunday, September 19th - Race Day
6-8 am
Sandpoint City Beach Pavilion
Last day to register is Saturday, September 18th by 7 pm. NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.
Registration for Half Marathon is now FULL and CLOSED
Spots still open in the 10K & 5K!
Race limited to first 500 registrants. NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.
Runner Awards
All registered half marathon participants will receive a technical competitor t-shirt at packet pickup. All official half marathon finishers will also receive a Finisher Medal at the finish line.
The half marathon will award medals to the top three chip time finishers within each gender age group. The medals will be presented at the awards ceremony after the race.
The age categories for both male and female participants are as follows:
under 19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70+
The half marathon is a timed event. Participants will receive their timing chips at packet pickup on
Saturday, September 18th or the morning of Sunday, September 19th. The timing chips are imbedded in the race bib and are disposable and do not need to be returned.
Free massages will be provided at the finish line based on availability. Tips are suggested, encouraged, and appreciated.
Food and Drink
Water/sports drink stations will be provided approximately every 1-2 miles. Light food and beverages will beprovided to participants at the start/finish line area.
Refunds
Registrations are nonrefundable and nontransferable after midnight, August 18th, 2010. Registrations are 100% refundable until midnight on August 18th.
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. The course will close on a rolling schedule, with the finish line closing at 12:30 p.m. The Half Marathon turnaround will close by 11 am. As you prepare for the Half Marathon, you should at minimum average a 15 minute mile which will have you finish no later than in 3 ½ hours.
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 stored for retrieval after the race. All checked baggage must be retrieved by 1:30 p.m.
Dogs, Strollers, and Headphones
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. No strollers are allowed on the course during the event due to the narrowness of the running path and safety concerns. Headphones are not encouraged, but if you decide to use them, please keep the volume at a low level so you can hear other runners and instructions from course officials (especially at traffic intersections). All runners are expected to practice proper running etiquette. Our hope is that all participants have a safe and enjoyable experience.
