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IHA Half Marathon

The IHA Half Marathon is our main event. It's the big kahuna! If you want the full Dexter to Ann Arbor experience, then this is the event for you. It's 13.1 miles of winding scenery on Huron River Drive. New for 2007, all finishers will receive a custom-designed medal (see below).

Runner Info Sheet

Please note:
This event is not for walkers, and all runners must be able to maintain a pace of at least 12 minutes per mile. For more information on the pace requirement, see Rules of the Road.

If you're up for a challenge, then we've got one for you! Show up early and enjoy the bus ride to the starting line of this race adventure!

image: RRCA logo The Dexter-Ann Arbor half marathon is the official Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) Regional Half Marathon Champtionship

 

Image: 10K runners on Huron River Drive

The Half Marathon is sponsored by:
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Staging Area

The half marathon is staged at Creekside Intermediate School in Dexter (also known as "the old Dexter High School). Creekside is located at 2615 Baker Road. Bathrooms are available.

IMPORTANT Race numbers and timing chips will NOT be available at the staging area. See Packet Pick-up for information on where and when to obtain your race materials.


Start Time and Location

The race will start promptly at 8:50 am on Baker Road, right in front of the school.


View the Course Map

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Finishers' Medals

Again in 2008, Half Marathon finishers will receive a customed design Dexter-Ann Arbor Run Finisher's Medal! The 2007 medal is shown at right.


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Half Marathon Awards

In the Half Marathon, the top three male and female finishers receive a combination of cash and prizes with the approximate values listed below.

1st overall male $1000   1st overall female $1000
2nd overall male $500 2nd overall female $500
3rd overall male $250 3rd overall female $250
         
1st male masters $600   1st female masters $600
2nd male masters $300 2nd female masters $300
3rd male masters $150 3rd female masters $150

Note: Only one Half Marathon award per person!

 




Aid Stations

Water will be served at six aid stations, located near miles 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12. The aid stations at miles 4, 8, and 10 will also have Gatorade available. A "port-a-potty" is available at all aid stations except for the one at mile 2. image: Gatorade logo



Field Limit

The Half Marathon is limited to 2500 participants. Register now!


Additional Information

For related information, be sure to check out the awards page.



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