The High Mountain Half Marathon is the Perfect Fall Race to Escape the High Temps of the Lower Elevations and Plan a Cool, Relaxing Destination Race Vacation. It is Also a Great Training Race for a Fall Marathon. The Half Marathon Course is a Point to Point Race Where Runners Will Be Bused From Blue Ridge High School Starting at 4:40am for a Cool, Crisp 6:00am Start Time. Runners Will Be Surrounded by Beautiful Cedar and Pine Trees as They Travel Down Porter Mountain and Into the Town of Pinetop/lakeside Finishing Up at the Blue Ridge High School Track. On Saturday Morning There is Also a 10k and 5k Run. Friday Evening Highlights Are a Glow/color Run/walk and Free Kids Run.
Schedule:
Kids Run - 8:00pm - Blue Ridge High School Track - Free Event.
Ages 0 -12, Distance 1k.
Registration Begins at 4:00pm Until Race Time on Friday.
A Shirt and Medal Will Be Provided for the First 75 Registrants.
5k Glow Run/walk - 8:30pm - Start Time, Registration Online and Onsite Beginning Friday, August 2., Participants Will Complete 2 Large Loops Around Blue Ridge School Where Much of the Course is Not Well Lit. Please Bring Glow Lights, Hand Lamps and Flash Lights if You Would Like a Little Extra Light. Music is Played on Various Parts of the Route. Most of the Course Will Be on Either the Track or Paved Paths, Yet a Small Segment Will Be on a Grass Field. Runners Have the Choice to Be Splashed With Paint Power or Not by Choosing One of the Two Designated Course Adjustments on the Grass Field Area. Prior to the Race, Participants Can Stretch Their Creativity With Paints.
Register Cost: $25-$80
