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Half Marathon, Half Of A Half and 5K

February 18, 2012

Vadnais Heights, MN

 

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Updates

01/05/12 - Good news!  This year's Half Fast race will be chip-timed.  This will allow us to provide more accurate timing, and faster results.

 

 

Overview

Running. Outside. February. Minnesota?

If you’ve ever wanted the opportunity (or maybe even the “excuse”) to include all four of those words in a single sentence - whether bragging to your friends, or...well let’s just face it, is there any other reason to bring this up besides showing a little swagger? Here’s your chance!

Tri Fitness presents to you the “Half Fast Half Marathon” - Not only will you be able to truthfully use those four words in a highly coveted sentence, but you’ll also receive an awesome shirt with the best catch-phrase around; when your friends ask what you did this weekend, proudly display your shirt and exclaim, “I ran Half Fast!”

 

 

Registration

Please click here to register online OR click here to download the form.

 

 

Packet Pick-up

Your race packet will include all the materials you need for your race, such as your timing chip and race bib, and some fun stuff like your complimentary race shirt and special offers.

Pick up your race packets at our retail store at 2193 4th Street in White Bear Lake (get directions).

 

Thursday, February 16, 2012   10am - 8pm


Friday, February 17, 2012   10am - 6pm

 

 

 

Race Location

We start and finish near Sak's Sports Bar in Vadnais Heights, MN (get directions).  Parking on race day will be available within the parking lots adjacent to the restaurant, or in the parking lots for Vadnais Heights Sports Complex. Signs and volunteers will direct the participants and volunteers.

 

 

Schedule of Events

 

7:30 am - Parking lots open

8:00 am - Race-day registration areas open

8:30 am - Race announcements begin

8:45 am - Registration closes for 1/2 Marathon

9:00 am - ½ Marathon starts

9:15 am - Registration closes for 1/2 of a 1/2 and 5k

9:30 am - ½ of a ½ starts

10:00 am - 5K starts

11:30 am - Awards ceremony

Note:  Courses close at 12:00 pm (noon)

 

 

Course Profile

Fluid replacement (water and HEED) will be available at the Start/Finish lines for both races (both races begin and end at the same place), and will also be available at the turn-around (halfway) point of the 10k as well as every 3 miles for the ½ marathon.

Volunteers will be stationed throughout the course and at critical turns/areas.

 

 

Finish Area

The finish area, where spectators and finishers can gather, watch and cheer will be located in the parking lot adjacent to the start/finish line.  Volunteers will assist in removing Race Number tags or timing chips.  Bottled water, HEED, fresh fruit and other post-race snacks will be provided.


 

 

Awards and Prizes

Every participant receives a long sleeved tech shirt.

Additional awards:

  • Top overall Male & Female athletes
  • Top 2 Male & Female athletes in each age group (19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+)

 

 

 

Results and Pictures

See the race results page for past years' results.  Click here for photos from 2012, and here for a few pics from 2011.

 

 

 

For More Information

Please contact us at races@trifitnesswbl.com.

 

 

 

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