City to the Sea Half Marathon & 5k Run

Date

Start: Sunday, October 10, 2010 @ 8:00 AM

Address

Downtown San Luis Obispo
Court St between Osos & Santa Rosa on Higuera St San Luis Obispo, CA

Fees

$65 - half marathon / $35 - 5k

Registration Closing Date

Tuesday, October 5, 2010 @ 11:59 PM PST

Brief Description

Important Information

6:30-7:30am – Race Day Registration
8:00am – RACE START
Half marathon starts from Higuera and Osos St. 5K run/walk starts from Dinosaur Cave Park
9:30am – Post Race Breakfast at Dinosaur Cave Park!

Packet pick-up

Packet pick up will take place on Saturday, Oct.9th at Embassy Suites Hotel, 333 Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo 93405, from 4 – 7 pm. PASTA DINNER TO FOLLOW. On Sunday, October 10th, registration and packet pick-up will also take place at the start area (Higuera and Osos Streets) at Giuseppes Restaurant (half marathon), and at Dinosaur Caves Park (5K) from 6:30am to 7:30 am.

Pre Race Pasta Feed

Embassy Suites Hotel (333 Madonna Rd) will be hosting a pre-race Pasta Dinner from 6-? p.m. on Saturday, October 9th. Pay at the door. Dinner includes exceptional raffle prizes. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet fellow runners who will be experiencing the same joys and pains on 10.10.10

Guest Speaker - Tim Borland

Tim Borland will be City to the Sea's first annual guest speaker. He will share with us his trials and tribulations from running experience and how Tim personally uses running to effect the lives of others. http://www.timborland.com/, http://www.featmovie.com. Free Goodies (I mean really GOOD!) will be provided after the presentation.

Course

City to the Sea Half Marathon is a point to point beginning in downtown San Luis Obispo and finishing in Pismo Beach. The course runs slightly downhill for 4 miles before beginning short rolling hills along country roads (5-6). The last, flat, 3 miles you are met with gorgeous views of the pacific ocean before reaching the finish. The 5k runs along the ocean front neighborhood by Dinosaur Cave Park. The course has slight inclines with one hill. The 1/2 Marathon Course is certified.

Aid

Five aid stations including liquids and emergency medical services are provided throughout the course. Bathroom's can be found at regular intervals.

Weather

Average high temperatures for October in San Luis Obispo reach 79 degrees with average lows in the 50's. Pismo Beach is generally 2-5 degrees cooler. Average rainfall is .05 inches. The 2009 City to the Sea race was cool and overcast (perfect for distance running!)

Running Warehouse Sale

20% off selected items throughout the store. Running Warehouse has the largest assortment of athletic apparel on the Central Coast. Doors open Fri: 10-6, Sat: 10-5 and Sun: 10-4. 181 Suburban Rd, San Luis Obispo, Ca 93401

Half Marathon Fees

Half-Marathon start at Court St & Higuera. $60 registration until September 12th. $65 registration from September 13th - October 5th. Late Registration: $80 @ Embassy Suites Hotel, 333 Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo, Ca 93405 on Saturday, October 9th, 4 - 7pm and race day, Sunday, Oct 10 at Giuseppe's at the 1/2 starting line.

5K Fees

The 5K Run starts at Dinosaur Caves Park, Pismo Beach.
$30 registration until September 12th. $35 registration from September 13th - October 5th. $45 on Saturday, October 9th @ Embassy Suites Hotel (333 Madonna Rd) from 4 - 7pm, or race day, October 10th, from 6:30 - 7:30 am at the 5k start.

The good stuff...

All registered runners receive an official long-sleeve event t-shirt, finishers prize and post race breakfast from Scotty's Bar & Grill, hosted at the Dinosaur Cave Park overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Additional meal tickets may be purchased (for $10) at the event. Transportation will be provided after the race back to downtown SLO when the bus is full.

Awards

Coffee mugs to the first 100 finishers across the finish line. Awards to top 3 overall finishers, men and women, in the half marathon & 5k. AWARDS MEDAL to all finishers.

Safety

The course is open for three hours only. Walkers must finish within that time period to participate in the half-marathon. Walkers that start before the race starting time will NOT be allowed through the finish chute. Sorry, no baby strollers, baby joggers, pets, or skates allowed on the course. Considerations made for runners with special needs. The course in suitable for wheelchair athletes.

Accommodations

Visit citytothesea.org to check out discounts at local hotels. Mention the ‘City to the Sea' discount rate when you call. Contact the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce at 805-781-2777 for recommended lodging. There are several campgrounds in the area that offer overnight camping. Morro Bay State Park (805-772-7434), Montana de Oro State Park (805-528-0513), and El Choro Regional Park (805-781-5219, closest to SLO) Call for more information.

Questions:

Phone: (805) 546-3100 Ext 2507
E-mail: brian_locher@cuesta.edu

Additional Information

Please be aware a $3.25 processing fee is applied per registration per person by Active.com There are absolutely no refunds for this event

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