Race Details

 

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April 5, 2009 - 10:00 Walkers/ 11:00 Runners

RACE Results

Thanks to everyone who attended our spring celebration at the Great Bay Half Marathon and 5K. It was a spectacular day and we so appreciate your support of our race. A total of 1,314 runners and walkers finished the challenging half marathon course and a new overall men's record was set by Rich Smith in the Mens's race of 1:15: 01. Julia Huffman was the overall female winner in a time of 1:29 and change. Congratulations to all who participated in the Half and the 5K.

Re: Results Snafu: Due to technical difficulities our results for the 5K and the half were delayed. We apologize for not having prompt results posted for everyone. Re: Finishers medals: In order to have "custom" finishers medals, we have to estimate how many medals we will need 6 weeks BEFORE the race. We ordered 10% more than we thought we needed. Due to the exuberance of our finish staff handing out medals to registered runners and Bandits, we did run out of medals. Our most sincere apologies for this error. We would be very happy to mail you a medal should you be one of the few who did not receive one. please email mike@locorunning.com with your full name and address and state you did not receive a medal.

Re: Race Photos:Yes, there will be race photos available. We expect the race photos to be posted by Thursday of this week. the Photo site will be www.capstonephoto.com.

 

 

Great Bay 1/2 Marathon

One of the most popular spring half marathons around! Kick off your spring with a run or walk on one of the most beautiful country roads in New Hampshire . This half marathon course travels over a designated scenic road along the Great Bay Estuary offering water views of Great Bay and idyllic mill town Newmarket. Course is moderately challenging but the views are well worth it.

- Packet Pickup - Either Day: Saturday orSunday

  • Saturday April 4 12:00 - 5:00 pm
  • Sunday April 5: 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location: Newmarket High School cafeteria (both days)

- EXPO Saturday April 4, Noon to 5 pm

Health and Fitness Expo: April 04 (12:00 noon till 5:00 pm) Early number pickup: Saturday April 4th and 5th

NEW! After Race Party:

Meet us after the race for a Smuttynose Beer and race stories. Location to be announced.

Kid's Fun Run - Saturday 1:30 PM:

Bring your young runners down to the expo and watch a fun filled kid's run. Toddlers race and kids race planned. Sign up at the expo. Kids Run Application

NEW! 5K - 11:00 AM Sunday

5K starts with the Half Marathon field at 11:00 AM but follows a different course from 1.5 miles to the finish. . The course is similar to the Smuttynose Stone Chuirch race. Entrants receive a cotton long sleeve shirt.

Race Hats:

Now Available - online or at the race: ONLY $15

- What do registered runners get?

  • Wicking technical LONG SLEEVE shirst to first 1000 registered
  • Cotton Long Sleeve to 1001 Up
  • Custom finishers medal to all

-Race Charities: Newmarket Project Graduation, Newmarket Scholarship funds, UNH Track, Oyster River Track Team and others

-Event Organization : This event will be professionally chip timed and organized. NEW Disposable D-Tag chip

Race Course Info: 13.1 miles

  • 1/2 Registration: $38 until January 1, 2009 ($45 after)
  • RACE DAY Registration $50 - (May or may not get shirt)
  • Certified course
  • Chip Timed -
  • 13.1 Miles (3 miles on maintained gravel road)
  • See map for pictures and course topo

-Weather History

- HALF MARATHON Awards : Prizes for top runners and 5 Year Age Groups

  • Male and Female Finishers
  • 5 year Age Group Awards
  • NEWBIE Runner Prizes- At LOCO booth
  • Race walkers - Top 3, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
  • Top Newmarket Finishers:

-5K Awards: To be announced

LOCO will provide a special prize to selected participants that have never run a race or never competed in a half marathon. On Race day go to the LOCO Booth.

  • First ever Half Marathon - go to LOCO booth to claim

(honor system)

 

Race Date: April 5, 2009

NEW: Early Entry now $38 before Jan. 1, 2009

Start: 10:00 Walkers / 11:00am Runners

Register Here

New #NH08002RF

Check here to see if you are registered

Registered runners and walkers will receive long sleeve wicking shirts. (first 1000) Cotton long sleeve after that.

Overseas Military Runners Virtual Registration:

If you are US military and stationed overseas, you can still run our race virtually. Our race will provide you with a Race T-shirt, finishers medal and number.

You get to run a 1/2 marathon in your area and submit your time to us. There is NO CHARGE for this. You must complete the full 13.1 miles in one run, before April 7, 2009. You must preregister by sending an email to mike@locorunning.com

NEW! Disposable Timing Tag

This year, the race will feature the latest in timing "chip" technology, the ChronoTrack D-Tag is a light strip that works exactly as a timing chip.

Benefits
It's Disposable
Accurate Time
No Fees for lost or unreturned tags
No need to return - hassle free
Lighter, Less intrusive tag
Easier to attach to shoe


Special prizes to runners who raise specific amounts for the designated charities.

Receive running hats, wicking shirts and even free running shoes for raising money for your favorite charity.

Special prizes for top fund raisers:

Race Date: April 5, 2009 -

Start: 11.00am - Runners

Start: 10:00am - walkers

Race Location:

Contact

Email info@locorunning.com
Questions call MIKE - 603 659 2824

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