Course

Distances / Events – Sun, Oct 11, 2026 (tentative)

  • Half Marathon – 13.1 miles – USATF Measured & Certified

  • 10K Run – 6.2 miles

  • The Mile – 1 mile

  • Kids Half Marathon – 12.1 miles prior + 1 mile race morning [Download Log Sheet]

Categories

  • Age Group (Half, 10K) – Open to all

  • Half Invitational – Male 1:25 / Female 1:40 qualifying times

  • 10K Invitational – Male 40:00 / Female 45:00 qualifying times

  • Guardians (Half, 10K) – Active/retired Police, Fire, EMS, Military & spouses

  • AWD – Handcycles / Hand Crank (Half) – For athletes unable to use push-rim wheelchairs or run with prostheses

  • AWD – Wheelchairs / Push-Rim (Half & 10K) – For permanent physical/motor impairments

  • AWD – Para Runners (Half & 10K) – For athletes eligible for Para sports

  • AWD – Guides – Free registration for guides already arranged; includes volunteer perks only

  • Pacers (Half) – Lead a pace group; two spots per group

The Mile & Kids Half Marathon

  • The Mile (all ages) – Register/pay for children; parents may join free; adults without children must register themselves

  • Kids Half Marathon (6–13 yrs) – Complete 12.1-mile training goal via log sheet, finish final mile on The Mile race morning, earn finisher shirt & medal, receive bib & timing tag

Animated Interactive Map

Tap “Show map” to enlarge. Use the dropdown to switch between Half, 10K, and Mile courses. Tap icons for details. Mobile users must open map first to access course selector.

Celebrating Year Five: True Loop Courses & Easier Parking

This year, both race distances feature true loop courses with no out-and-back sections. By extending the loop earlier along Austin Parkway, we eliminated the former out-and-back on Commonwealth (half marathon) and created a smoother, uninterrupted race from start to finish. The finish has also been redesigned, bringing runners in from behind the building for a clean, direct finish. The previous 10K out-and-back on the north end of the parking lot is gone, and once the race begins, all parking remains fully accessible for easy entry and exit.

On-Course Energy Stations & Restrooms

Locations may shift slightly on race day.

Half Marathon

  • Mile 2.2 – Water only

  • Mile 3.5 – Water & Gatorade

  • Mile 5 – Water, Gatorade, Gel, Ice, Restrooms

  • Mile 6.5 – Water, Gatorade, Gel, Ice, Restrooms

  • Mile 8 – Water, Gatorade, Gel, Ice, Restrooms

  • Mile 9.8 – Water, Gatorade, Ice

  • Mile 11 – Water, Gatorade, Ice, Restrooms

  • Mile 12 – Water only

10K Run/Walk

  • Mile 2 – Water only

  • Mile 4.2 – Water, Gatorade, Ice, Restrooms

  • Mile 5.2 – Water only

Post-Race Food & Drink

All finishers can enjoy food and drink near the finish line.

Course Medical

Medical staff will be stationed at the finish line and roving along the course throughout the morning.