Monroe Half Marathon

LOUISIANA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

HALF-MARATHON

  

                                            

 

Mark your calendars for November 5, 2011 at 7:30 AM.  This years 26^th running of the Monroe Parks and Recreation Dept. Half Marathon, will also be the 2011 Louisiana State Championship Half Marathon. 

 

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Registration:  Online registration powered by active.com.

           

 

                

Register Now!

                                         
                                                           - or -

         

Download, print and mail in a hard copy of the entry form found
          at the end of this page.

 

Early registration is encouraged to help race organizers    

procure shirts, finisher medals, and food and beverage.

                (Note: Active.com processing fee is $3.25)
 

Race day packet pickup is available at Forsythe Park.   Additionally, packet pickup is also available the day before the race at Fitright Active, located about 1 mile east of Forsythe Park at 1866 Forsythe Avenue, in the Northgate Shopping Center.  Runners and their friends and families are invited to come by the store and check out the selection of running shoes, equipment and apparel.  Registered runners can take 10% off of any purchase they make.  You can also try out Fitright's 'Video Gait Analysis' to identify what type of shoe best accomodates your foot striking pattern. 

Fitright will have extended hours on Friday, November 4, until 9:00 PM (or later) to accomodate our guests.  We look forward to seeing you there.

 

 

 

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Course Description:

 

The Monroe HM course is mostly flat, with only a couple of hills to ascend when crossing over levees or bridges.  The course is USATF certified (Course Certification No. LA09001JF). 

 

 

 

Course Map:

 

Map and Elevation View of Monroe Half Marathon

 

 

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Awards:

 

As this race is the LA State Championship, the awards are designed to reflect the culture and history of the NE Louisiana region.  In addition to Overall, Master and Age Group awards, all HM finishers will receive a finisher medal.  

 

Age groups are in 5 year increments from age 20 to age 69.  19 and under, as well as 70 and above are a single age group.  Age group awards will be 3 deep.  Overall and Master winners are excluded from age group awards to avoid duplication of awards.

 

 

                                                         Finisher Medal

                                                                      
                                                                                                     

 

 

 

 

 

Post-Race Amenities:

 

 

Post race food and beverage will be provided to all participants.  

 
 

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Race Results:
 2010 http://ovrrc.com/files/1005

 2009 http://www.ovrrc.com/files/649
 2008 http://www.ovrrc.com/files/302
 2007 http://www.ovrrc.com/files/276

 

 

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Lodging: 

 

The Monroe HM begins and ends at Forsythe Park in Monroe, near the intersection of Riverside Dr. and Forsythe Avenue.  Several lodging, restaurant and movie theater options are available in the Constitution Drive / Thomas Road / Blanchard Street area of West Monroe.  These locations are just a few miles from the race location at Forsythe Park in Monroe.

  

Nearby Lodging

 

Nearby Restaurants

 

Directions from Thomas Road at I-20 to Forsythe Park (These directions need to be modified.  No left turn is allowed onto Riverside Drive.  Instead, turn left on 3^rd street to get to Forsythe Park).

 

  

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Training:

 

If you have not participated in a Half Marathon before, but think this may be something you want to try your hand at, the Monroe Half provides a great opportunity, given the favorable course, and usually pleasant temperatures of early November.

 

Hal Higdon offers a 12 week training guide for the novice Half Marathon participant.  By starting on the 2^nd week of August, one can complete the 12 week training guide in preparation for the Monroe Half Marathon.

 

Hal Higdon Training Guide

 

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For more information, please send an email to the Ouachita Valley Road Runners Club at ovrrc@yahoo.com .