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Crossfitters, We challenge you to get involved in this race (make it your new years resolution challenge!), whether it’s the 1 mile fun run, 5k or the 13.1 Half Marathon! Challenge yourself, prepare yourself and take your athletic ability to the next level! Lets us know if you are thinking about it! Below is the website and more information about the races! http://www.lexingtonhalfmarathon.com/ Lexington, known as the “Horse Capital of the World”, is located in the heart of Kentucky’s Bluegrass Region. Sunday March 28, 2010 will be the first ever Half Marathon 13.1 running event held in the “Thoroughbred City” when the Lexington Half Marathon launches with a course designed to showcase the area. The Lexington Half Marathon, along with its accompanying 5K (3.1 mile) and 1 Mile Fun Runs, will start and finish at the world renowned Fasig-Tipton Horse Farm on Newtown Pike just off of I-75. The scenic, rolling route will showcase the region’s famed horse farms and run through the famed Kentucky Horse Park, home of the 2010 World Equestrian Games. With the support of the City of Lexington, Lexington Convention & Visitors Bureau, Kentucky Horse Park and the State of Kentucky, initial founding sponsors include the Lexington Herald-Leader Newspaper, WKYT-TV, Clear Channel Radio, Marriott Griffin Gate Resort and Fasig-Tipton. A part of the nationwide USRA Half Marathon Series (USRARaceSeries.com), the Lexington Half Marathon will kick off the racing season March 28 as one of the region’s top Half Marathons of the season with traditionally cool and ideal conditions awaiting participants. Each USRA Half Marathon Series event lives up to is motto of “Where the Runner Comes First” and Lexington will be no exception. The 2-day event kicks off on Saturday, March 27 from 11am – 7pm with a Runner’s/Health & Fitness Expo . A “fun, festive atmosphere will greet all participants throughout the event welcoming all abilities and ages with walkers, strollers and head phones welcome with runners vying for the nearly 150 awards! All Lexingtn Half Marathon participants will receive a high-quality “tech” shirt with a quality medal presented to all finishers. Attractive race shirts will go to all 5K and Fun Run participants. There will also be a “Corporate Cup” division based upon company participation in three separate divisions by company size. Participants will be inspired by music throughout the course and a “Live Band” performing at the finish line party. The Lexington Half Marathon will be the kickoff event of the 2010 nationwide “USRA Half Marathon Series“ targeting mid-sized markets. At least 11 cities are already committed and organizers anticipate as many as 15 or more will make up the 2010 Tour. Other USRA Series event at this time include Columbia SC (February 27) Walmart Bentonville AR Half Marathon (March 13); Mt Pleasant WI (Racine) (April 10), Council Bluffs IA (May 23), Worcester MA (June 6), Morgantown WV (September 12), Joplin MO (October 10), Purdue (West Lafayette IN) (October 24), Lancaster PA (October 31) and Clarksville TN (November 6). As with all USRA Half Marathon Series events, event organizers will be rolling out the “red carpet”, so don’t delay in registering and telling your friends and fellow runners and walkers about the inaugural Lexington Half Marathon March 28, 2010 - “Where the Runner Comes First”!
EVENT DATE Sunday, March 28, 2010 Half-Marathon (13.1 mile) Run/Walk 5K Run Run/Walk 1 Mile Fun Run / Walk Awards Presentations / Finish Line Party
CORPORATE CUP TEAM COMPETITION There will be a special competition for the Company with the “highest participation” across all events. “Columbia Half Marathon Corporate Cup”Awards to top Company. To include your group in the competition you must contact event staff by using the “Contact Coordinator” button above the event listing on AllSportCentral.com or select “Contact Us” from the event website. After the event staff have setup your Group Name in the system others from your group will be able to register. ROCK & ROLL There will be live music throughout the course and live Entertainment at the Finish!
FINISH LINE CELEBRATION Once you cross the finish line the real fun begins. Join with friends and family to celebrate your accomplishment with refreshments and live music! AGE GROUP AWARDS Commemorative Awards to Overall Male & Female and Overall Masters Male & Female Winners as well as Top 3 Fun Runners Male & Female finishers. 3-Deep Commemorative Awards in the following Age Groups for both male and female in the Marathon Half-Marathon and 5K 19 & Under 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70+
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If you would like to donate or create a “Pledge Campaign” for each mile you complete, please go to our Donations page on this site. VOLUNTEER If you are not participating, we’d still love you to be a Volunteer and be part of the fun! All volunteers receive a T-Shirt, goodie bag and entry into the Finish Line Celebration! Please register on our
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I will be doing the half marathon can’t wait!!! We should have a Crossfit Challenge, and have everyone who wants to do this train for it.
Anyone else gonna do the half marathon???
March 2010? I’ll be in a nursing home by then.
I’m in, and I agree that we should have some kind of training for the people that are doing it.