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Hershey Half Marathon

Hersheypark Entertainment Complex

Sunday, October 3, 2010 @ 8:00 AM

 

Date

Start: Sunday, October 3, 2010 @ 8:00 AM

Additional Date Information

8:00 AM Runners, 7:00 AM Strollers/Walkers

Address

Hersheypark Entertainment Complex
100 West Hersheypark Drive Hershey, PA

Fees

Single: through Aug. 15 - $50, Aug. 16-Sept. 15 - $60, after Sept. 15 - $75. Relay: until Aug. 15 - $75, Aug. 16-Sept. 15 - $85, After Sept. 15 - $100

Brief Description

Chocolate Town, U.S.A proudly announces the inaugural Hershey Half Marathon, presented by Capital BlueCross! Starting at Hersheypark Stadium, participants will race 13.1 miles through Hersheypark and past landmarks including Milton S. Hershey’s High Point Mansion, streetlights shaped like Hershey's Kisses, and the largest chocolate factory in the world. A unique Chocolate Aid station, stocked with your favorite treats, will assist runners toward the finish line.

Age Requirement

Participants must be a minimum of 14 years old.

Cash Prizes

Men's and Women's: 1st Place - $300, 2nd Place -$200, 3rd Place - $100

Overnight Accommodations

Call 1-800-HERSHEY (437-7439) to reserve rooms with Hershey Resorts, the official resorts of the Hershey Half Marathon.

Reserve accomodations Online

All participants and families will enjoy discounted overnight rates at Hershey Resorts. Use the Pass Code: HERSHEY HALF.

Additional Information

Cash prizes will be awarded and all proceeds will benefit Children’s Miracle Network. Participants must be 14 or older, and will receive complimentary admission to Hersheypark the night before the race, with a large section of the park reserved exclusively for runners, friends, and family members. In addition, all participants will enjoy discounted overnight rates at Hershey Lodge and access to special kids’ activities! Sign up today for the inaugural Hershey Half Marathon, only in Hershey, The Sweetest Place On Earth!

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