Dates |
Entry Fee |
Opening Day Special! |
$45 |
7/1/11 - 8/31/11 |
$50 |
9/1/11 - 12/31/11 |
$55 |
1/1/12 - 2/29/12 |
$65 |
3/1/12 - 4/15/12 |
$75 |
4/16/12 - 5/2/12 |
$85 |
Online closes at midnight on 5/2/12 |
Expo Last Gasp
(5/4/12 & 5/5/12) |
$95 |
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Start/Finish Location
S. 17th and Commerce St., Downtown Tacoma, WA (google map)
Start Time
8:00 AM
The Course
USATF Certified (#WA11009MN)
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Google map link
After opening the map link,select the refresh button (F5 on your keyboard) and the larger map will appear, then use the zoom tool and elevation tools to the left.
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2011 Half Marathon Champion Miguel Galeana
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Gear Check
Gear check is provided for your personal items at the start line gear check tent. Please tear your gear check tab off of your bib, fill out and attach to your gear check bag (using the zip tie provided in your gear check bag). Your gear check bag was given to you at packet pick up. Please do not put valuable in your bag. We are not responsible for lost or stolen items. You may claim your bag after you finish by providing your bib number.
Course Support
Water, Powerbar Electrolyte, Vaseline, and Porta-Potties will be provided at all water stations. Powerbar gel will be provided at mile 7.4. Aid Stations located at Mile 2, 4.2, 6, 7.4, 9, and 10.5. Medical personnel will be on the course and at the finish.
This year we are introducing the cup-free racing option! We will be offering the new HydraPouch (which you can purchase during registration or at the Expo) and the HydraPour spout (located at each water station). This is merely an introduction to how you can help keep our event greener and also drink more easily while running. We will still have plenty of cups at the aid stations for water and electrolyte. Click HERE to read more about the HydraPouch and watch videos on how they work. Very revolutionary!.
Chip Timing
The half marathon is chip timed by Rogue Multisport (chip start, turn-around split, and finish).
Pacers
Pacers are provided by the Half Fanatics. More information on the Pacer page.
Time Limit
There is a time limit of 4 hours for the half marathon. The course will open to traffic after 4 hours. All of those remaining on the course must move to the sidewalks and obey traffic laws. The timing mats, medical staff, and finish line amenities will remain at the finish until all participants have finished.
Awards
Awards will be presented to the top three overall male and female winners, and to the top three overall masters male and female winners. Male & female overall & overall masters winners will be bumped out of their respected age division. Age group awards will be given to the top five in each of the following divisions: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-80, 80 & over.
Finisher Medal
Since the beginning of the Tacoma City Marathon Half Marathon in 2007, the half marathon medal has been just that...a half medal, partnering with the next year's half medal.
The pairs have been:
- 2007 and 2008
- 2009 and 2010
- 2011 and 2012
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Finish Line Amenities
The finish line recovery area is located at Tollefson Plaza adjacent to the finish line. Icelandic Glacial water, Seattle Bagel Bakery bagels, bananas, oranges, chips, chocolate milk and pizza will be available. Use your pizza ticket attached to your bib to receive a slice of pizza. Michelob ULTRA will be available in the beer garden for $2 a glass. Massage also available with suggested donation of $1/minute. Showers are available at the YMCA on 11th and Market St. (be prepared to show your bib number, ID and sign a waiver).
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