Sunday, December 2, 2012
Start Time 6:15 a.m.
Register Online - CLICK HERE
Online Registration Closes November 27 at 5:00 p.m. EST
Entry into The Palm Beaches Half Marathon includes a shirt, a goody bag filled with great items from various sponsors, timing chip, bib number and all finishers will receive a medal.
The Palm Beaches Half Marathon begins at
6:15 am. Please plan on arriving at the Waterfront no later than 5:15 am so you have time to drop off any personal items at the Baggage Drop-Off, stop by the port-o-potty one last time, hydrate and stretch prior to the start of the race. Participants will start at the Marathon/Half Marathon/10K/Marathon Relay start/finish line at the intersection of South Clematis Street in downtown West Palm Beach at 6:15 A.M. sharp on December 2, 2012. The Half Marathon course passes through West Palm Beach and Lake Worth, with the first 6½ miles of the Half Marathon course being the same as the Marathon course. The Half Marathon course turns around in Lake Worth and heads back to downtown West Palm Beach to Flagler Drive. There are Wacky Water Stations located approximately every 1.5 miles along the course. And there will be port-o-lets located along the course. There are first aid tents located along the course and 40 bike patrols to assist participants if needed.
Half Marathon Information
Once you cross the finish line you will receive cold bottled water, receive your finishers medal, pick up your personal belongings from Baggage Drop-Off and then go through the Runner’s Food Line for a variety of food selections. The Medical and Massage Tents are conveniently located at the end of the finish line. The Waterfront Park offers a great venue for all participants to reunite with family and friends, enjoy food, music, vendor displays and cheer other Marathon participants.
The awards ceremony will take place on the stage of the Waterfront Park once the results are posted. Age group awards can be picked up at the Information Tent once the results have been posted.
The goal of the Palm Beaches Marathon Festival is to make this a SAFE and ENJOYABL E experience for participants and guests.
Half Marathon Rules
- Participants without a bib number will not be allowed on the course.
- There will be NO late starts.
- The use of Radios, Walkmans and iPODS or other MP3 players is prohibited.
- Know your limits.
- Always use common sense and be courteous to other participants.
- Bicycle Patrol Marshalls will be riding among the participants to be sure that all rules are followed and safety is being practiced.
- Bicycle Patrol Marshalls and Sweep vehicles will be traveling along the course to provide assistance as necessary
Location of Start/Finish
Start/Finish Area – Corner of Clematis Street and Flagler Drive in downtown West Palm Beach.
| Entry Fees for 2012 Event |
Half Marathon |
| December 16 thru February 26 |
$60 |
| February 27 thru May 27 |
$65 |
| May 28 thru July 1 |
$75 |
| July 2 thru Oct 28 |
$85 |
| Oct 29 thru Nov 27 |
$90 |
Packet Pickup
Participant bib numbers and event packet can be picked up at the Publix Health & Fitness Expo, located Harriet Himmel Theater at CityPlace.
Dates for pickup: Friday and Saturday,November 30 from Noon – 7:00 P.M. and December 1 from 8:00 am – 6:00 pm.
Location
Harriet Himmel Theater at CityPlace
600 S. Rosemary Avenue
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
All participants MUST pick up their packets at this location!
There will be NO event day registration packet pickup, and packets will NOT be mailed!