HALF-MARATHON
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Mark your calendars for
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Registration: Online registration powered by active.com.
- 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.
Race day packet pickup is available at
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
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
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:
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
Directions from Thomas Road at I-20 to Forsythe Park (These directions need to be modified. No left turn is allowed onto
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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 2nd week of August, one can complete the 12 week training guide in preparation for the Monroe Half Marathon.
For more information, please send an email to the Ouachita Valley Road Runners Club at ovrrc@yahoo.com .