Start: Saturday, February 4, 2012 @ 7:30 AM
7:30 AM
Sulphur, LA301 Center Circle Sulphur, LA
$40 through January 2, 2012
Thursday, February 2, 2012 @ 11:59 PM PST
The flat 13.1 mile run route takes runners through the parks and streets of Sulphur, Louisiana. The out and back route begins near Center Circle Park on the east side of town. Runners travel on Maplewood Drive and Hazel Street through McMurray Park. Then one will continue to run westward past historical West Cal. Cam. Hospital and Brimestone Museum to Frasch Park. Once the path through the oak lined park is completed, runners will return back through McMurray Park to Center Circle Park.
The event is limited to 500 runners and applications accepted on a first-come/ first-served basis. All runners must be able to complete the course in 3.5 hours or less.
$40 through January 2nd / $50 February 2nd
Overall male and female; Overall grand-masters male and female; Top two male and female runners in each age group: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and older.
Each registered participant will receive a Finisher’s commemorative medal. We will make every effort to provide the medal as you cross the finish line. If a registered finisher crosses the finish line within the 3.5 hour time limit and does not receive medal on race day, medal will be mailed to address listed on registration.
There is plenty of parking available at Maplewood School, in Center Circle Park (east and west lots), and at Westminster Presbyterian Church lot. However, carpooling is recommended. We encourage courteous behavior toward our neighbors; please refrain from parking in grass or on the streets.
Packet pickup, registration (if space permits), and bib distribution will begin at 6:00am through 6:45am at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 301 Center Circle, Sulphur, LA 70663 (near Maplewood School).
The official timer for this event is Farrel LeBoeuf. Secure racing bib on front center of abdominal area for safety and timing efficiency.
From Lake Charles: Travel west on I-10 toward Texas. Take exit 23 for LA-108 (Cities Service Hwy). Travel north on LA-108 to Maplewood Drive. Turn right onto Maplewood Drive. Take 2nd left onto Center Circle. From Texas: Travel east on I-10 toward Lake Charles. Take exit 23 for LA-108 ( Cities Service Hwy.) toward Industries/Sulphur. Keep left at the fork to continue toward LA-108 N. Take next exit to merge onto LA-108 N. Turn right at Maplewood Drive. Take 2nd left onto Center Circle.
If your school club, not-for-profit organization, business, or singing group wishes to volunteer at the 3rd Annual Park to Park Half Marathon, please contact the Race Director by January 18th for details and training.
The official hotel for this event is the newly renevated Quality Inn & Suites in Sulphur. The complimentary features to this all suite hotel are high speed & wireless internet, expanded hot breakfast, fitness center, business center, outdoor pool. Mention Park to Park Half Marathon to receive the $82 +tax rate. Call Midge Singleton at (337)626-7000.
Three water/electrolyte stations, which runners pass twice, will be well stocked along the route. Each water station will be competing for the runner’s vote as the best water station competition.
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