Lexington Half-Marathon
Next spring, runners and walkers in central Kentucky will have a new race option. On Sunday, March 28th, 2010 Lexington, Kentucky will be hosting their first Half-Marathon Run/Walk! The event will also offer a 5K and 1-mile run/walk.
Lexington is known as the “Horse Capital of the World” and the course will give participants the best scenery the area has to offer. Each race will begin and end at the world renowned Fasig-Tipton Horse Farm and the course will include the Kentucky Horse Park which is home to the 2010 FEI World Equestrian Games.
The festivities will begin on Saturday, March 27th with Runner’s/Health & Fitness Expo from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. On Sunday the Half Marathon begins at 8:00 a.m., the 5K at 8:15 a.m. and the 1-mile at 9:45 a.m. The Awards Ceremony and Finish Line Party begin at 11:00 a.m.
Early bird registration is open until November 20th, 2009 for a discounted rate of $50.00. Participants can register online until 5:00 p.m. the day before the event, but registration fees vary depending on the date. Each half marathon runner will receive a tech shirt and other racers will receive a standard race shirt.
For those participants who wish to run or walk for a cause (and we hope you do!) you can donate or create a pledge campaign for each completed mile. A donations page will soon be provided on the event website to allow participants to run or walk for charities.
This half marathon is also part of the USRA Half Marathon Series and will kick off the season of races. This series currently includes 11 races spread throughout the eastern US.
Thinking about participating? I’ll be there! I have had an ongoing goal to run my first half marathon in 2010 and I do believe this will be a perfect opportunity. Leave us a comment if this race is on your agenda and share with us the charity you will be supporting.
Photo by David Paul Ohmer
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