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EVENT SCHEDULE
Sunday March 28, 2010
8:00AM Half-Marathon (13.1 mile) Run/Walk
8:15AM 5K Run Run/Walk
9:45AM Mile Fun Run / Walk
11:00AM Awards Presentations / Finish Line Party
DESCRIPTION
Lexington, known as the “Horse Capital of the World”, is located in the heart of Kentucky’s Bluegrass Region. This will be the only Half Marathon 13.1 running event to be held in the “Thoroughbred City” when the State Farm Lexington Half Marathon launches with a course designed to showcase the area.
The State Farm Lexington Half Marathon will be part of the 2010 nationwide “USRA Half Marathon Series“ targeting mid-sized markets. 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 State Farm Lexington Half Marathon - “Where the Runner Comes First”!
The State Farm 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 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 State Farm 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 – 5pm 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 State Farm Lexington 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.
Course Map
CORPORATE CUP TEAM COMPETITION
There will be a special competition for the Company with the “highest participation” across all events. “Half Marathon Corporate Cup”Awards to top Company.
Alumni "Wildcat Cup" Competition
There will be a special University of Kentucky Alumni Competition
1) Wildcat Cup - To be awarded to the graduating class with the highest number of alumni running in the event
2) Alumni Division - Top 3 male and female UK alums will be awarded special awards
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!
RUN FOR A CAUSE
The Official Charity of the State Farm Lexington Half Marathon is Blue Grass Farms Charities which provides assistance to horse industry workers. 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 to volunteer online.
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