Final Race Instructions
Sunday, March 4, 2018
Start Time: 7:30am
EXPO (Packet Pick Up)
 
WHERE:  Moonlight Beach parking lot - 398 3rd Street, Encinitas 92024

WHEN:  Fri, March 2 - 12pm to 6pm
       Sat, March 3 - 10am to 6pm
 
A friend may pick up your packet for you, but they must have a copy or photo of your ID.

IMPORTANT:  There is a $15 fee to pick up your packet on race day. You can pre-pay through your registration or pay cash/card on race morning. No exceptions. HOURS: 5:45am to 7:00am

WHAT TO EXPECT: You will pick up your bib number, goody bag and race shirt! There will tons of vendors and sponsors with free samples, giveaways and discounts! Bring your family and friends!

EXPO PARKING: All parking is free! First come, first serve in the neighboring streets near Moonlight Beach.
Thank you to our Sponsors & Partners!
START/FINISH LINE LOCATION
Moonlight State Beach 
398 3rd Street, Encinitas 92024

Start Time: 7:30am
Minimum Pace: 14:53/min per mile

RACE DAY SCHEDULE

  • 5:45am to 7:00am - Race Day Bib Pick Up begins ($15 cash/card)
  • 5:45am to 7:00am - Gear Check
  • 7:10am - Guest Speakers
  • 7:20am - Safety Briefing and Course Announcements
  • 7:28am - National Anthem by Lanee Battle
  • 7:30am - Half Marathon begins (4 waves of participants) - NO LATE STARTS permitted due to permit conditions
  • 8:30am to 11:30am - Breakfast and Finish Line Fest
  • 9:30am to 2:00pm - After Party (more details below)
  • 10:00am - Awards Ceremony
 
LAST MINUTE REGISTRATION

- Online Registration will close Saturday, March 3rd at 10pm.

- Registration will be available at the Expo on Friday & Saturday. 

- Race Day Registration: 5:45am to 7:00am. Cost: $130. Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover) and cash are accepted. No checks.
SHUTTLES & PARKING
SHUTTLE LOT : San Dieguito High School Academy

  • First Shuttle to Start/Finish - 5:30am
  • Last Shuttle to Start/Finish - 6:45am
  • Last Shuttle back to SDHSA - 12:00pm
PARKING: All parking is FREE & First Come, First Serve

We highly recommend Carpooling or using LYFT
Use the LYFT Coupon Code: EHM2018 for 20% off (race day only)
Drop Off: 95 N Vulcan Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024 (Cottonwood Creek Park)

Street Parking Near Start/Finish:
  • Coaster Parking lot off of Vulcan Ave. & Encinitas Blvd. (South of Encinitas Blvd.)
  • Encinitas City Hall off of Vulcan Ave.
  • Cottonwood Creek Park off of Vulcan Ave. & Encinitas Blvd. (North of Encinitas Blvd.)
  • The neighborhood streets surrounding Moonlight Beach, Hwy 101 and Vulcan

NO PARKING on Hwy 101 NORTH OF ENCINITAS BLVD - YOU WILL BE TOWED!!
Road Closures & Traffic

The Encinitas Half Marathon has partnered with Waze to give you the best experience possible to get to and from today’s race! Download Waze for free at  www.waze.com/get  for iOS and Android and see real-time traffic, final optimal routes, avoid event-related road closures and more.  In addition you can check the  Encinitas Half Marathon Waze Page  for live traffic updates on event day!
COURSE MAP

This course is GREAT for beginners and for setting a NEW P.R.!

 
IMPORTANT PACE REQUIREMENTS :
  • Participants that do not reach the north turnaround (Avocado/Mile 2) by 8:20 am will be moved onto the sidewalk, and become a normal pedestrian obeying traffic laws. You must maintain a 14:53 min/mile pace.

  • Participants that do not reach the Mile 8 marker (entering Solana Beach) by 9:45 will be turned around and not be allowed to continue; there is limited sidewalk, so there isn’t a safe pedestrian option.

  • SAG vehicles are available to transport you back to the finish line if you feel as though you cannot finish the race. You can request a SAG vehicle at a water station. You will still receive your medal if you do not finish.
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LOST-N-FOUND
 
The lost and found box will be located at the Volunteer Booth on race day. Any items found or left near the event area will be donated to the local community center 3 days following the event. For inquiries on lost items, please call 760-585-6631.
 
BAG CHECK
 
On race day, you'll be able to check in your personal belongings at the Bag Check Area - complimentary of the PAUL ECKE YMCA in ENCINITAS! You may store any items that fit into a 12"x17" bag that will be provided to you. Lines may be long, so please check in your belongings early.
HOURS: 5:45am to 7:00am SHARP.

PACERS
 
Beast Pacing Team will be there to provide completion times of 1:30, 1:40, 1:50, 2:00, 2:15, 2:30, 2:45, 3:00, 3:15.

RULES

Permitted:  
  • Service dogs/pets: Must be vested
  • Ipods/MP3 players: Keep volume to a minimum
  • Racing Chairs (will start at a certain time)
  • Strollers (will start in Wave 4)
  • All runners MUST maintain a 14:53 min/mile pace

Not Permitted:
  • Pets on the course.
  • Running with no bib number - you will be taken off the course 
  • Running with someone else's bib number
  • Bicycles, Rollerskates, skateboards, elliptical bikes, etc.
  • Bad Attitudes!

WAVE STARTS 1-4

There will be clearly marked signs of the different wave corrals. Your wave number will be printed on your bib, or if you signed up after Feb 5th or replaced another runner, it will be printed on the back of your bib. 

Participants that are pushing a wheelchair or have a hand-crank will be starting in the back of Wave 1.

All strollers must begin in the back of wave 4. 

WHAT TO EXPECT
 
On race day, we'll have plenty of porto-potties located at the C Street cul-de-sac near the beach! Oceanfront Portos!! RUDY NOVOTNY and FITZ KOEHLER, Race Announcers, will be making important announcements and giving you all the love and motivation you need! You'll be able to pre-hydrate, visit sponsor booths, and get ready for the best run of the year!!

**The weather forecast is 68 degrees and partly cloudy! 


COURSE NUTRITION/AMENITIES

- Water/Ultima Stations: Mile 1, 3, 4.5, 5.7, 7.4, 9, 10, 12
- Honey Stinger Energy Gels - Mile 9
- Swami's Restaurant - Otter Pops - Mile 5
- Pjur Active Anti-Chafing Station - Mile 10
- Lemonade Station by Rising Hearts - Mile 4.5
- Kashi Bar Tent - Mile 4


PORTO-POTTIES  
- Start/Finish Line: C Street cul-de-sac (near the beach)
- Every Water Station along the course

CHIP TIMING, RESULTS & AWARDS
 
RaceWire will be your timing company! The timing chips will be embedded in your bib number. You MUST wear your bib number on the front of your shirt. Your race results will be texted to you shortly after the race. You will also be able to see them posted on the RACE RESULTS BOARD near the finish line.
 
There is $10,200 in prize money! The awards ceremony will begin at 10am.
Age Division Winners, please report to the AWARDS TENT to pick up your additional medal!
 
PLEASE NOTE: All winners will be announced, but each winner entitled to prize money will be verified and confirmed within 3-4 days after the race. If discrepancies are found, we will notify you. After each winner is verified and confirmed, we will announce the official winners online and prize money checks will be sent out 4-6 weeks after the event. 

Any winners medal that has to be mailed will require a $10 postage fee.

CLICK HERE  for Awards Breakdown

MEDICAL SERVICES
 
We will have 15 Race Guards and 4 ambulances stationed along the course. We will have a fully staffed MEDICAL TENT at the finish line that can help you with any minor or major issue.

If you have a non-emergency, but cannot complete the course, we will have a SAG Wagon available to pick you up and bring you back to the finish line. To utilize the SAG Wagon service, you can stop at any water station on the course and they will be able to call for one to pick you up.

VIP RUNNERS
 
Your BIB number and instructions will be mailed on February 26, 2018 to the address you listed on the registration form. If you would like to pick up your VIP packet at the Expo, please contact us.

VIP Coordinator: megan@surfingmadonna.org or call 760-585-6631

CHALLENGER SERIES RUNNERS
 
Once you cross the Finish Line, please report to the Challenger Series tent to receive your additional Challenger Series Medal and commemorative pint glass! Your Challenger Series status will be printed on your bib!

For questions, please email megan@surfingmadonna.org or call 760-585-6631

LEGACY RUNNERS
 
A legacy runner is someone who registers and completes the Encinitas Half Marathon year after year, consecutively. If you ran the Encinitas Half in 2017 and again in 2018, you are a Legacy Runner!

Legacy Runners will receive gifts of appreciation and acknowledgement every year and the gifts will continue to get cooler and cooler!

The 2nd Year Legacy Runners will receive California Poppy Seeds for their home and acknowledgement on their bib. These will be given to you when you pick up your bib number!
POST-RACE BREAKFAST
Included with all entries
 
- Ki's Organic Blueberry Muffins
- Mexican Hot Chocolate in a SOUVENIR RACE MUG 
- Barney Almond Butter
- TRUMOO Chocolate Milk
- Boxed Water
- Bananas provided by Lazy Acres Market & Jimbo's Naturally

Haute Catering will have Avocado Toast, Acai Bowls, Coffee, Smoothies and more for purchase!
AFTER PARTY

Time: 9:30am to 2:00pm
Location: Seaside Bazaar - 459 S Coast Hwy 101 (3 blocks from event)
 
Included with your registration is 1 FREE 10oz. BEER & $5 beers after that. Local craft beer provided by:
  • Modern Times
  • Culture Brewing Co.
  • Pizza Port
  • BoochCraft (Kombucha with alcohol)
  • Karl Strauss

ALL AGES WELCOME! Must be 21+ to drink with proper ID

Enjoy fun, beachy tunes from DJ Leif, delicious food and non-alcoholic drinks, local vendors and FREE printed photos from AW Snap Photo Booth!

COURSE ENTERTAINMENT

Every great half marathon has GREAT entertainment! We're REALLY PROUD of our on-course entertainment. We won't give away all of the surprises, but here we go...

  • Mo'Rhythem African Drummers
  • Amelie Simpson - Local Singer
  • Bach to Rock Live Band
  • Herman Cook VW Satellite Radio Vehicles
  • Bach to Rock DJ
  • Orange Theory Fitness Station
  • The Song Peddler
  • Amelie Simpson - Live singer
  • Aw Snap RUN-THRU Photo Station (see pic below)
  • FREE printed COURSE PHOTO! Pick up @ After Party!

HASHTAGS

Earn 2 free entries for 2019! Hashtag us and if we use your photo for marketing (print and website marketing), we'll give you & a friend a FREE ENTRY!

What we look for in marketing photos: Happy runners with the ocean background, fun group shots, action shots, runners showing off their medals and swag, etc.

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2019 DISCOUNT

On Race Weekend Only, the Encinitas Half Marathon participants will have the opportunity to sign up for the 2019 Encinitas Half Marathon & 5K for 50% off!!

We're adding a 5K in 2019!! Course Map coming soon!

Half Marathon: $59
5K: $29

Cash/Card accepted - Visa, MC and Discover Only
Questions?

Please email megan@surfingmadonna.org or call 760-585-6631