THE RACE
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1. DO YOU ALLOW iPods?
Yes.
2. HOW FAR IS A HALF MARATHON?
13.1 miles (21.09km).
3. WHAT TIME DOES THE HALF MARATHON START?
The Half Marathon will start at 7:00am.
4. WHERE IS THE HALF MARATHON START?
The Half Marathon starts at the foot of Van Ness near Muni Pier adjacent to Aquatic Park. The nearest cross street is North Point & Van Ness.
5. CAN I RUN WITH A RELAY TEAM?
No, relay teams will not be allowed on the US Half Marathon course.
6. MUST I WEAR MY TIMING CHIP?
Yes, your timing chip allows your official time to be recorded. You will put the timing chip on your shoe before the race begins, and the chip will transmit a signal to a computer as you cross the starting and finishing mats.
7. WHERE DO I RETURN THE TIMING CHIP AFTER THE RACE?
You can return your chip in the finish line chutes after the race.
8. HOW MANY WATER STATIONS AND PORTO-LETS WILL BE AVAILABLE?
There will be 6 aid stations along the course.
Porto-lets will be available at approximately mile 3 and mile 10.
Porto-lets will be available at approximately mile 3 and mile 10.
9. WHAT HAPPENS IF I BECOME INJURED ON THE COURSE?
We provide medical assistance at each of our water stations, in addition to SAG (Support and Gear) buses that will cover the course as well. Participants are responsible for their own health insurance.
