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Bear Foot Sports invites you to be
part of the 7th Annual Hilton Head Island Half Marathon & 10K on Saturday,
February 7th at 8:00am.
The 2009
Hilton Head Island Half Marathon Is very scenic and features: Jarvis Creek Park and Broad Creek. It's
fast and flat with a slight incline at the bridge over the Broad Creek, which
is about a 1 mile span and is done twice.
Course... Start at Jarvis Creek Park and
take participants down Natures Way and Pembroke Rd and back. At the corner of
Pembroke Rd & Natures Way the course will turn left back towards Jarvis
Creek Park It will then enter the bike run thru Jarvis Creek Park to enter
Cross Island Parkway behind the park thru back gate.
Once on the Cross
Island Pkwy participants will head towards Palmetto Bay Rd and exit Cross
Island Pkwy prior to plaza on the Marshland Rd Entrance Ramp, cross Marshland
Road and head on Rd until bike path and back onto Cross Island Pkwy, avoiding
toll plaza towards Bay Pines Rd.
At the corner of Palmetto Bay Rd and
Bay Pines the course will turn left towards Crossings Park and enter Powerline
Rd on left just past Crossings Park which runs parallel to Arrow Rd. At the end
of Powerline Rd the course will turn left onto Arrow Rd heading towards
Dunagans Alley.
At Dunagans Alley the course will turn around and
return on the same route via Arrow Rd, Powerline Rd and Cross Island Pkwy
around toll plaza via bike path and back up Marshland Rd Entrance Ramp on Cross
Island Pkwy thru a gate at the back side of Jarvis Creek Park to finish line.
The Hilton Head Half Marathon will feature all standard male and
female divisions including , men's clydesdale and women's filly divisions, as
well as a senior division. Cash & prizes ( $100, $50, $25 ) will be
presented to the top three overall male, male master¹s, female and female
master¹s finishers. Additionally, the top three in each age category will
also receive unique awards. ( Course will close in 3 hours - walkers please participate in 10K or 5K only )
The 10K Run/Health Walk will feature limited
divisions, gift cards & prize will be awarded for the top
three male and female overall finishers. The top three in each age category
will also receive unique awards.
5K Run/Health Walk will feature limited divisions, gift certificates & prize will be awarded for the top three male and female overall finishers. The top three in each age category will also receive unique awards.
This year's Hilton Head Island Half
Marathon & 10K will benefit Strive to Excel and The Hilton Head
Island Children's Memorial Garden. In just 5 years the event has donated
over $8,500 to area charities, and in 2008 we look forward to increasing our
total.
The first 1200 participants will receive a colorfu lt-shirt. An awards ceremony featuring refreshments, music, food, and door
prizes will be held following the race.
ENTRY FEE & REGISTRATION $30 1/2 Registration 2/2 $40 1/2 Late Registration @ Packet
Pick-Up
$25 10K Pre-Registration/$30 Late Registration Event confirmations will
not be sent.
PACKET PICK-UP Packets cannot be mailed Friday, Feb
6, 4pm-7:00pm Mall at Shelter Cove, Hwy. 278 Saturday, Feb 7, 6:30am-7:30am
Jarvis Creek Park - Hwy 278 & Jarvis Park Rd You can pick-up on Friday PM
or Saturday AM
Colorful t-shirts - Guaranteed to first 1200
participants
Half Marathon
* Each mile will be clearly marked
with split times provided
* Water/Sports Drinks will be available about
every 2 mile.
* First aid stations will be available at start/finish
area,10K turn & 1/2 turn.
Half Marathon Run DIVISIONS
* Male 19 & Under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & over.
* Clydesdale 190-225 lbs, 226 lbs & over (34 & Under - 35 & Over)
* Female 19 & Under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60 & over
* Zina / Filly Division - 145 lbs & Over
Half Marathon AWARDS
* Cash to top 3 M/F Overall ( $100, $50, $25 )
* Cash to top 3 M/F Masters 40+ ( $50, $35, $25 )
* Prizes to top M/F Grand Masters 55+
* Awards to top 3 M/F in each division
Race Course
* The
course will remain open until 11:00am. Traffic control cannot be guaranteed
after this time.
10k Run - 8:00am
* 10K will start and finish at
Jarvis Creek Park
* Same fast and flat starting loop as Half Marathon
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Each mile will be clearly marked with split times provided
* Awards to top 3
M/F in seven divisions
10K Health WalK
* Walkers will start shortly after runners
5k Run - Start time TBA
* 5K will start and finish at Jarvis Creek Park
* Same fast and flat starting loop as Half Marathon
* Each mile will be clearly marked with split times provided
* Awards to top 3 M/F in seven divisions
10K/5K DIVISIONS
* Male & Female 13 & Under,
14-19, 20 - 29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & over
* Gift Cards top 3 M/F
Overall
* Awards to top 3 M/F in each division
NO DUPLICATIONS
More:
* Toddler
Trot, Post Race Party & Award ceremony
* Music, refreshments, massages, door prizes & more
* Grand Prize
Drawing - 2 night stay at Westin Resort & Spa
Parking
* Free parking at Hilton Head School Campus off 278 @ Wilborn Rd
Strollers
* NO Strollers, baby joggers or pets are permitted.
TO BENEFIT
A percentage of proceeds go to benefit
Strive to Excel: Works in our schools to develop academic & social skills
along with self esteem & The Hilton Head Island Children¹s Memorial
Garden: A beautiful place to honor and remember sons & daughters who have
died.
SPONSORS:
TBA
Accommodations
• Comfort Inn
ph. 843/842-6662 •
• Holiday Inn Oceanfront
ph. 843/785-5126 •
• Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa
www.westin.com/hhimarathon •
or call 1-800-westin-1 and ask for rate cate HHI marathon
• Destination Vacation - Luxury Home Rentals
www.destinationvacationhhi.com
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2008 Complete Results 1/2 Marathon
Half Marathon route