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The Miracle Match Half Marathon - Sunday, January 31, 2010
The Half Marathon Course
Runners and walkers alike will find this course approachable and entertaining. In the beginning, the course parallels the full marathon course by heading out into the beautiful Baylor campus. An excellent way to warm up your legs as it is flat and easy, the first section eventually guides you back to the point you began and then sends you out into the beautiful parks of Waco. Running along the river is still kind and flat. As you go to into the park you will encounter some gentle hills, but none as challenging as those found on the full. As you emerge from the park, you will once again run along the river, yet on the opposite side from where you began. This will allow you to complete your 13.1 miles by crossing Waco’s pride and joy, our historic suspension bridge. Your prize is not only a unique Texas style medal, but also a finish line photo that can’t be beat!.
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The Half Marathon is a 13.1 mile course.
- Eligibility and Categories
- 26 categories available
There are 16 age categories for the half-marathon (9 and under to 80+ years of age) for both males and females, making a total of 26 categories available.
The half marathon is open to all ages. Walkers are invited to participate in the Miracle Match Marathon, however, the course will close promptly at 2:30 p.m.
Wheelchair athletes are welcome to participate in this event. Wheelchair participants must be trained athletes. No motorized wheelchairs are allowed. Only racing chairs or handcycles are permitted. Wheelchair athletes must use only their own physical ability to move their racing chair or handcycle. Wheelchair athletes must wear an ANSI approved helmet during the competition.
Sorry - no baby strollers or pets are allowed on the marathon, half marathon or 5K course.
- Fees and Registration
- Early Discount Available
The entry fee for the half marathon is $65. Early-bird registration fees, late registration fees and race day registration fees can be found on the registration page.
Race day registrations close at 7:15 a.m.
- Times and Timers
- 7:30 a.m. starting time
The half marathon will start at 7:30 sharp. The course will be open for seven hours, or from 7:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.
We will be using chip timing for all races. Chip timers can be picked up race day beginning at 6:00 a.m. The fee for a lost chip timer is $30.
- Half Marathon Awards
- Half Marathon finisher's medal
Finishers awards - Each half marathon finisher will receive a special commemorative Miracle Match Half Marathon finisher's medal and a performance shirt.
Place Winners - A medal will be awarded to the top three finishers in each category. An additional award will be given to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place male and female half marathon finisher.
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