The USRA Half Marathon Series (USRARaceSeries.com) is a 18-city nationwide Half Marathon Series in mid-to-small size markets. Each Series event partners with the Convention & Visitors Bureau, Chamber of Commerce and/or Municipality in that community to conduct a Half Marathon, 5K, Fun and Runner's Expo/Packet Pickup. All events create a festive, fun atmosphere with live music, post race party and quality shirts (tech to Half Marathoners), medals (to Half Marathon finishers)and disposable chip timing among its many amenities. A "points" system will be introduced soon to incentivize runners running multiple series events.
Here is the 2010 Schedule of Races:
Feb. 28 - Columbia, SC October 10 - Joplin, MO (& Mother Road Marathon)
March 13 - WalMart Bentonville, AR October 16- Dalton, GA
March 28 - Lexington, KY October 24 - Purdue University (Lafayette, IN)
April 10 - Mt Pleasant, WI (Racine) October 30 - Clarksville,TN
April 18- Charles County, MD November 7 - Lancaster, PA
May 23 - Council Bluffs, IA November 14- Stockton, CA
June 13- Worcester, MA November 21- Flagler County, FL
June 20- Sparks (Reno), NV December 11- Gulfport, MS
October 3- Bloomington, IN December 18- Las Cruces, NM
Series owner Reinke Sports Group anticipates as many as 20-25 Series events in 2011! Further information can be obtained from USRA, Reinke Sports Group, 1531 Dale Ave., Winter Park, 32789, USRARaceSeries.com.
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