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About The Race

RACE REQUIREMENTS:

  • You must be in good health and prepared to take on the challenges of a Half-Marathon, 5K or K Fun Run
  • You must be at least 12 years of age to participate in the Half-Marathon
  • You must show photo ID to pick up your race number at the Expo
  • No race day registation nor packet pickup
  • You must be able to complete the 13.1 mile/Half-Marathon Course in four hours
  • Race number and Timing Chip are required to participate The Council Bluffs Half is “friendly” to headphones, roller skates, in-line skates, baby joggers, strollers, etc. but we urge you to use caution.
  • NO Bandits, Refunds, Cancellations or Transfers


COURSES:

Flat, fast and certified. Mile Markers, timing clocks, medical coverage at the start, along the course and finish and enthusiastic support to carry you through along the way!

 

AGE GROUP AWARDS:

Commemorative Awards to Overall Male & Female and Overall.

Masters Male & Female Winners as well as Top Kid’s Fun Runners. Male & Female finishers. 3-Deep Commemorative Awards in the following Age Groups for both male and female in the Half-Marathon and 5K
19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY

Entry fees are non-refundable and entries are non-transferable. NO EXCEPTIONS! You may not give or sell your number to Anyone nor transfer your 2010 entry fee to future races. 

To confirm your entry for the race, please e-mail djbernal1@gmail.com

Course Map

**Note: 2011 Course (Updated 10/14/2011)

2011 5K Course
Start and Finish at MAC Center

 2010 Course

Accommodations

3619 9th Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 323-2200 

Additional Information

Course Refreshments:

We will have Water and Gatorade on the course at the aid stations! We will also have a post race party after you cross the Finish Line with live entertainment! 5K Awards at 10AM, Half Marathon Awards at 11AM.

Restrooms:

We will have 3 restrooms on the course and 7 at the start/finish area.

Fun Run:

Go to start line at 9:30 AM.

Parking:

There will be parking in the lots at the Mid America Center. Lots A and B.

Timing:

Race will be chip timed by JMS Racing. Individual results will be fully available after conclusion of the race. 

Event Management

USRA (United States Running Association)
Reinke Sports Group

1531 Dale Ave.
Winter Park, FL 32789
O: 407-599-0568 / Fx: 407-599-9766
usrahalf@gmail.com