Half Marathon

Packet Pick Up:
Racers will be able to pick up their racing packet at the Sports and Health Expo on either Friday, November 2 or Saturday, November 3. There will be no race day pick up.

 

Starting time:
The Half Marathon will begin at 8:50 a.m. at Athlete's Village (Veterans Park) on Elm Street. Please note the unique start time. New Hampshire's own WMUR-news 9 will broadcast live at the starting line. The Marathon and Half Marathon route will start at the same time and run along the same course. The entire route captures the essence of Manchester and all that it has to offer.

 

Not Allowed on the Course: No bicycles, rollerblades, skateboards, wagons or motorized vehicles. No dogs. No unregistered runners.

 

Water Stops:
Water Stops are sponsored by supporters of the Manchester City Marathon. Run past them as they cheer you on and encourage you throughout the course. Water stops will be at miles 3,5, 7,9 and 11

 

Finish Line:
Run to the finish at Athlete's Village where you will be greeted by family and friends.

 

Prize Money:
Open Women
First Place: $1,000; Second: Place $500; Third Place: $300;

Open Men
First Place: $1,000; Second: Place $500; Third Place: $300;

Masters Women
First Place: $300; Second Place $200; Third Place: $100

Masters Men
First Place: $300; Second Place $200; Third Place: $100

Teams, Women
First Place: $500; Second Place: $250; Third Place: $100

Teams, Men
First Place: $500; Second Place: $250; Third Place: $100

New Hampshire, Woman
First: $150.

New Hampshire, Man
First: $150

Merchandise prizes to top 3 age group finishers in each of the following divisions in all races: 15 & under, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+.