Athletic Republic Half Marathon & 5K/1-mile Run/Walk (proceeds benefit Cancer Care Research Center)

Date

Start: Saturday, June 5, 2010 @ 8:30 AM

Address

Fergus Falls, MN
Corner of S. Mill St. and W. Bancroft Ave. Fergus Falls, MN

Brief Description

The 4th Annual Athletic Republic Half Marathon & 5K/1-mile run/walk takes runners on a tour of this town of about 14,000 residents in the west-central section of the state. Throughout the 13.1 miles of flat planes and rolling hills, this loop style route takes runners past historic local architectural gems as well as several of the town's more than 500 acres of parks and greenspace areas. A new and updated course in 2010 will allow runners to have a stronger finish with some decreased elevation.

2010 Proceeds

All proceeds will go to Lake Region Healthcare's new Cancer Care & Research Center.

Online Registration

Online Registration closes on Thursday, June 3 at 11:59pm. Participants can still register for the event on Friday at Athletic Republic and on race day until 8:00am, located near the start/finish line area.

Pre-Registration

Pre-Registered participants are encouraged to pick up their Race Packet information the night before at Athletic Republic, located at 619 S. Cascade Street. (corner of Cascade St. and Vasa Ave.)

Hotel Accomodations

The Best Western, is offering a $20.00 discount off their rates for any room or suite at the Best Western for over night accommodations. Plus for every participant or spectator that reserves a room, the Best Western will donate $20.00 to the new Lake Region Healthcare’s Cancer Care and Research Center! Please call the hotel at (218)739-2211 or toll free at 1-800-293-2216 and ask to make reservations in the room block for Athletic Republic Run! www.bestwestern.com/thefallsinnandsuites

Directions from I-94

Exit #54. Go East on Lincoln Ave. Turn right on Union Ave. heading South. Turn Left on W. Bancroft Ave. Follow W. Bancroft Ave to the corner of S. Mill St.

Additional Information

Summers are generally mild to moderately warm in this central Minnesota town, and bring typically the wettest weather conditions of the year. Area temperatures average between 76°F and 55°F in June, while rainfall amounts average about 3.75 inches for the month. Trophies will be awarded to the top overall male and female while top three finishers in each age division will receive medals. All Half Marathon participants will also receive a medal.

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