where, when and how far

IMPORTANT NOTES!

• No packets / goodie bags may be picked up on race day.
  
• No race day registrations will be allowed.
• Download the FINAL INSTRUCTION SHEET. (Final Instructions sheet will be out October 15th, 2010)

When is the MEDEXPRESS Spirit of Pittsburgh Half Marathon & Relay?

• Sunday November 7th, 2010

Scheduled wave start as follows:

• Wheel Chair Athletes - 7:25 a.m.
• All other athletes - 7:30 a.m.

Where is the Start / FINISH of the race?

To Be Determined...
The course has changed as of Agust 10th, 2010 and we will inform all registered athletes about the new course and location within the next couple weeks.

map it

What distances are available in the MEDEXPRESS Spirit of Pittsburgh Half Marathon?

MedExpress Spirit of Pittsburgh Half Marathon - 13.1 miles

MedExpress Spirit of Pittsburgh Half Marathon TWO Person Relay - 6.55 miles each leg

race categories

Categories apply for the male division and female division

Wheelchair Athlete

This category is for Open Rim Chairs only.
For more info on the Wheelchair Athlete Division, contact us at customerservice@runwildracing.com.

Age Groups

11 to 14, 15 to 19, 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, and 70+

Cruisers

Males that have a race day weight of over 200lbs - Females that have a race day weight of over 150lbs.

IMPORTANT: Athletes do NOT have to categorize themselves as a Cruiser if they choose to participate in their age group division.

Athletes in this category will be weighed at packet pickup during race week.

Race Walkers

Race Walkers will be monitored and must walk throughout the entire race course.

If a Race Walker is caught running or jogging, that athlete will be disqualified from the Race Walking category and will be placed in their respective age group category for the purpose of timing and results.

awards

All finishers will receive a MedExpress Spirit of Pittsburgh Half Marathon finisher's medal and a custom finisher glass / beer mug upon completion of the event. Your long sleeve technical Shirt will be given to you at packet pickup.

All category awards are based on the top three in each division.

MEDEXPRESS SPIRIT OF PITTSBURGH packet pickup information

Location #1:

Second Sole - Pittsburgh
667 Castle Creek Drive
Seven Fields, PA 16046

724.772.2808

Dates & Times:

• Monday 11.01.10 to Thursday 11.04.10
• During normal store hours 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Location #2:

TBD

123.456.7890

Dates & Times:

• 11.05.10 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• 11.06.10 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

what you get at Packet pickup:

• Pick-up your goodie bag
  
• Pick-up your bib # / Timing Chip on back
  
• Pick up your long sleeve technical shirt
• Get fitted for some new shoes and apparel
  
• Catch the "Spirit" of Pittsburgh

NOTE: You may have another person pickup your packet if you are unable to, but that person MUST show their I.D. and have a signed note from you giving permission to pick up their packet.

If you are unable to pickup your packet before race day or arrange to have someone else pick up for you, please contact customer service:

Email RWR CS at customerservice@runwildracing.com

Phone RWR CS at 614-496-7797

Spaghetti Warehouse Pre-Race Pasta Dinner

WHEN:
Saturday, November 6th, 2010 from 4:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.

WHERE:
The Spaghetti Warehouse
2601 Smallman Street
Pittsburgh PA 15222

WHAT:
All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner
Served with Fresh House Salad, Hot Sourdough Bread,Soft Drink, Coffee, or Tea, Choice of Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce, Meat Sauce, or Tomato Sauce.

HOW MUCH: $18.00 (Tax and gratuity included)

*Tickets can be purchased through the Active.com online registration and tickets will be included in the participant’s race packets.