HALF MARATHON — SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2013 — START TIME 8:30 AM
ROAD CLOSURES ON SUNDAY FOR HALF MARATHON
Northbound Red Hill Expressway all accesses from past Dartnall Rd. to QEW, closed at 7am. Expect delays on Centennial Parkway & Mud Street from 8am to 10am. Also expect delays at Barton Street & RHVP as well as Beach Road to North Service Road by Confederation Park.
FIND YOUR PHOTOS!
Finding your photos online has never been easier. Once you land on the race gallery site (links to races
below), you just enter your bib number and search. All your tagged images will appear. If your bib
wasn’t showing, you can browse the unknown runner and candid gallery and tag your own shots!
Sunday Half and full marathon gallery: http://photos.mysportsshooter.com/event/17587/
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Half Marathon is a certified course for 2013! It begins at ArcelorMittal Dofasco Park, (Map)
at Green Mountain Road and First Road East, Stoney Creek ON, and heads down the Red Hill Expressway
towards the lake and then along Beach Blvd. The half then turns onto the beautiful waterfront
trail and takes you back towards Confederation Park where there will be many spectators
waiting to cheer you on. It is a beautiful fast downhill route!
CLICK HERE FOR PRINTABLE RACE WEEKEND QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
PARKING AND REGISTRATION KIT PICK UP
Buses will be available for you (starting at 5:45 a.m.) at Confederation Park to shuttle you to
ArcelorMittal Dofasco Park where the start of the half marathon will begin. The arena is open and
there is lots of room inside to stay warm so come early. ALL RACE DAY REGISTRATION KITS CAN ONLY BE PICKED UP AT ARCELORMITTAL PARK! Please take advantage of the free bus shuttles at Confederation
Park and park your car at Confederation Park where there is lots of free parking!
There will be no shuttle after the race.
For the safety of all participants, we strongly recommend you do not wear iPods, walkmans,
or similar devices which inhibit your ability to hear surrounding sounds.
THERE IS NO SAME DAY REGISTRATION. THERE WILL BE REGISTRATION ON FRIDAY
AND SATURDAY ON RACE WEEKEND ONLY IF THE MAXIMUM RUNNERS HAS NOT BEEN REACHED.
REGISTER EARLY SO AS NOT TO BE DISAPPOINTED!
CHARITABLE DONATIONS AND PLEDGES
Pledge a participant online, Download a pledge form,
REGISTRATION
Entry Fees, Register Online, Register Offline
HALF MARATHON COURSE MAP
Click here to view half marathon course map and elevation.
Click here for printable half marathon course map and elevation
START TIME
8:30 A.M. GRANTEK 1/2 MARATHON - RUNNERS & WALKERS
Buses will be available for you (starting at 5:45 a.m.) at Confederation Park to shuttle you to
ArcelorMittal Dofasco Park where the start of the half marathon will begin.
(Last bus to Half Marathon leaves at 7:15 a.m.).
Sorry, no in-line skates, roller-skates, bicycles, strollers or dogs will be allowed on the course.
For the safety of all participants, we strongly recommend you do not wear iPods, walkmans, or
similar devices which inhibit your ability to hear surrounding sounds.
AID STATION & TIMING
The course will be marked every kilometre, as well as there will be one aid station every 3km.
We will serve water and e-load at the aid stations.
All events will be timed using the chip time disposable chip system. The chip is embedded in
your race bib and It is your responsibility to ensure that your clothing does not cover your bib and
inactivate the chip.
RACE KIT
Kit Includes: Chip embedded bib, shirt, race day information, sponsor samples, and promotion
materials
Pickup Dates and Times: Friday November 1/2013 12:00 noon till 6:00 p.m. @ Confederation Park
Pickup Dates and Times: Saturday November 2/2013 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. @ Confederation Park
Pickup Dates and Times: Sunday, November 3/2013 5:30 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. @ ArcelorMittal Park
Kits will not be mailed. Anyone can pick-up your kit at the expo. They may be asked for
identification and your confirmation number (if you registered online).
For information on inserting product samples into race kits, please contact our
office directly at 905 308 4878.
BAG CHECK
Bag check is available on SUNDAY at ArcelorMittal Dofasco Park. You must clearly mark
your bag with your bib number on it. Your bag will then be shuttled back to Confederation
Park where you can pick it up in the Registration Tent. You must have your Bib number to claim
your bag. Any bags not claimed will be donated to Helping Hands Street Mission.
All clothing discarded along the race route will be donated to charity.
PACE BUNNIES
The CLIF BAR Pace Team will be this year’s “official” Hamilton Marathon Road2Hope Marathon Pace Team.
Here’s How It Works:
Each Pace Leader will run even splits (every mile will be run in the same amount of time) throughout the race, and by following your Pace Team leader, you'll cross the finish line under two minutes of your goal time.
Pace Teams will be provided for the following finish times:
Half Marathon - 1:40; 1:50; 2:00; 2:15; 2:30
Meet Your Pacer at the Expo in the Registration Tent
You can meet your Pace Team leader before the race at the marathon expo in the registration tent where you pick up your race kit. Ask them about their marathoning backgrounds, how they fuel themselves during the race, and any other helpful tips.
Where to Meet on Race Day
On race morning you'll see them lined up according to their pace and holding signs with their finish times. Just fall-in with your group.
Need more info? Learn more about how the Clif Bar Pace Team can help you achieve your best marathon, or half marathon, ever by visiting: http://www.clifbar.ca/run-with-us
RACE BIBS — NEW — THE CHIPS ARE ATTACHED TO YOUR BIB
NEW —THE CHIPS ARE ATTACHED TO YOUR BIBS! Your bib must be visible
and NOT covered during the race! The chips are disposable. Please be sure to write your
full name, emergency contact information and any allergies or health conditions you have on
the back of your race bib.
THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR—GRANTEK (http://www.grantek.com)
