Fort4Fitness Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
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The Fort4Fitness Half Marathon took place on Saturday morning, September 26, 2009. The race was won by Eric Ade (above left), 31, of Fort Wayne, Indiana (1:11:46). The women's winner was Elizabeth Herndon (above right), 24, of Fort Wayne, Indiana (1:22:23). Complete searchable results are available here.
For the second consecutive year, the Fort4Fitness races officially sold out. On Tuesday August 18, more than five weeks before race day, the 5,000 participant cap for the 2009 Fort4Fitness Half Marathon and 4 Mile Run/Walk was reached, selling out more than three weeks earlier than the 2008 races, which had a capacity of 3,000 participants.
Other race info:
- Same great course in 2010! The race will start in front of the historic Baker Street Station in downtown Fort Wayne, and will conclude with an exciting finish at Parkview Field. The course will take racers through historic Fort Wayne neighborhoods, Foster Park and past landmark churches. The course has been certified by the USATF/RRTC, certification number IN09028MW.
- All participants who complete the course will receive a finisher's medal
- Prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in the following categories/age groups: Overall Open; Overall Masters (40+); 19 and Under; 20 to 24; 25 to 29; 30 to 34; 35 to 39; 40 to 44; 45 to 49; 50 to 54; 55 to 59; 60 to 64; 65 to 69; 70 and over.
- Race numbers are required to participate
- You must be able to complete the Half Marathon in 4 hours or less
- You must be in good health and physically prepared to take on the challenges of the Half Marathon
- Dogs, in-line skates, bikes, skateboards and electronic devices will not be allowed on the course. Jogging strollers will be allowed only for the 4-Mile event.
- Competitive wheelchair athletes and those with disabilities are welcome. Please contact us at race@Fort4Fitness.org to discuss how we can best assist you.
Cancellation Policy:
- Entry fees are NON-REFUNDABLE and CANNOT be applied to future years. NO EXCEPTIONS!
The American Cancer Society is giving participants a chance to make their miles more meaningful and support the fight against cancer by becoming a Charity Runner. Find out more by visiting http://main.acsevents.org/fort4fitness
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