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Half-Marathon · 5K
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Schedule of Events
Half-Marathon Walk
Half-Marathon Run
5K Run/Walk
Kids 1K Fun Run
Toddler and Preschool Dash
Final Instructions and Support

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Schedule of Events

Saturday, September 20 - Walk-Up Registration and Packet Pick-up, Fleet Feet, Blue Ash 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Saturday, September 27 - Walk-Up Registration and Packet Pick-up, Uptown Parks 12:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Sunday, September 28 - Walk-Up Registration and Packet Pickup, Uptown Parks 5:45 A.M. - 8:00 A.M.

Pre-Race Announcements 7:15 a.m.

National Anthem 7:25 a.m.

Half-Marathon WALK Start 7:30 a.m.

Half-Marathon RUN Start 8:00 a.m.

1K Kids Fun Run 8:10 a.m.

5K Run and Walk 8:30 a.m.

Toddler and Pre-School Dash 8:40 a.m.

Post Race Bash (music, food, massage) 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Award Ceremony 5K Overall Winners - 9:30 a.m.

Award Ceremony Half-Marathon Overall Winners 10:00 a.m.

Maggie Cooper Award* 10:45 a.m.

*Award to the first female age 55-59 to complete the Half Marathon, to recognize the spirit of Maggie Cooper, a popular local runner who completed the inaugural State-to-State Half-Marathon and later lost her battle with cancer. back to top

Half-Marathon Walk (presented by Fleet Feet Cincinnati and New Balance)

Half-marathon walkers will start at 7:30 a.m.. All finishers will receive a medal. Special awards will be given to the overall top ## male and female runners.

AMB Activ Chip timing system will be used to time the half-marathon.

Pace yourself - plan to walk faster than 18 minutes per mile to avoid street openings.

Half-Marathon Run (presented by Fleet Feet Cincinnati and New Balance)

The half-marathon will start at 8:00 a.m.. All finishers will receive a medal. Special awards will be given to the top 3 male and female runners in each age group: 19 & under; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64;65+. Special awards will also be given to the top Masters, Grand Masters, and Overall Divisions.

AMB Activ Chip timing system will be used to time the half-marathon.

Pace yourself - plan to run faster than 16 minutes per mile to avoid street openings.

5K Run/Walk (presented by Oxford Physical Therapy Centers

The 5K will start at 8:30 a.m.. Award medals will be given to the top 3 male and female runners in each age group: 14 & under; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64;65+. Special awards will also be awarded to Masters, Grand Masters, and Overall Divisions.

Kids 1K Fun Run (presented by B & B Plumbing)

Ages 6-13 years
1K (.6 mile) on High Street
$5 per child
8:10 a.m. (right after the start of the half-marathon)
Parents may run with their children
The course is straight and has one turnaround point.
From the start line on High Street, participants will run to Elm Street and back.
Each child receives a medal, a water bottle, and a race bib number.

Toddler and Preschool Dash (presented by ReMax)

Under Age 6
Free of Charge
8:40 a.m. (after the start of the 5K race)
There is no formal registration for the Toddler & PreSchool Dash. The sign for the Dash will have balloons attached to it. Please meet there and sign up shortly before the race.
Parents may run with their children
This is a short distance race on the grass in the Uptown park in front of the pavilion.
Older children will run separately from younger children. We will run several heats if necessary.
Each child receives a medal.

Final Instructions and Support

Race (Bib) Number Requirement

Each participant will receive a race number that must be worn on race day. Please pin this on the front of your shirt. Please complete the medical emergency section on the back. CHECK THE LABEL ON YOUR NUMBER TO ENSURE:

The name, age, sex, and category are correct.

The number on the front, matches the number on the label.

Any discrepancy on your runner/walker label should be reported immediately to the registration table.

Bag n' Tag - Close to the start area there will be a table clearly marked for you to store sweats, extra clothes, gear, shoes, etc. (NO VALUABLES PLEASE). The bag containing your race/walk materials can be used. Otherwise, similar bags will be provided.

Portolets - In the Uptown parks near the start line, and near each water station along the course.

Chips - You will be given a chip on race morning. Look for the chip line near the start area. As you complete your walk through the finish chutes, you will be met by volunteers who will remove your chip for you. Please do not try to remove your chip yourself. Participants will be responsible for lost chips.they are $75.00 to replace.

On the Course

Split times will be called out at each mile mark.

Water (and some Powerade) stations will be available approximately every mile.

Photos - TSC Graphics of Columbus will be on hand to take photos along the course and at the finish line. Look for more info in your race packet.

Please keep to the right curb throughout most of the run/walk.This is particularly important for slower runners/walkers, so that faster runners/walkers can pass. For most of the race you will be on the right side of the road. The course is an out-and-back. As you return into Oxford, and as racers thin out, one lane of the road will open up to allow some traffic pass through.

If you become disabled, try to walk to the nearest water station for assistance. Radio operators will be available to assist you. Emergency vehicles will be available in case of serious injury.

No pets, skateboards, roller blades, bicycles, baby joggers, or any other type of vehicle.

Wearing headsets is not recommended.

PLEASE ENJOY AND THANK THE BANDS VOLUNTEERING ALONG THE COURSE!

Finish Line

Once in the chute, all participants must keep walking through the chute. No passing in the finish line chute - exit at the end of the chute.

Chips - As you complete your walk through the finish chutes, you will be met by volunteers who will remove your chip for you. Please do not try to remove your chip yourself. Participants will be responsible for lost chips.they are $75.00 to replace.

After you finish, volunteers will direct you to food and refreshments, and back into the Uptown Parks where you can savor and celebrate your victory!

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Rev: 1 May 2008