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Bluegrass Half Marathon

September 24, 2017

2017 BLUEGRASS HALF MARATHON
POWERED BY THE WELLNESS CENTER

WHEN:
Sunday, September 24, 2017 at 7:30am
WHERE:
Founder’s Park
TIME:
Handcycle Race begins at 7:25 a.m.
Race & Relays begins at 7:30 a.m.
** Kid’s Race begins at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, September 22 at Founder’s Park

We are working with local groups to encourage kids to run or walk 12.1 miles so we can run The Last Mile together on Friday, September 22.  After the conclusion of the run, make sure your family stays to enjoy Founders After 5 in Downtown Johnson City.
Track your mileage with our Activity Log.
All participants will receive a super fun t-shirt and other goodies.
Founder’s Park Pavilion ~ 106 S. Commerce St. ~ Johnson City, TN
Race begins at 5:30 p.m.

COURSE INFORMATION

START & FINISH will be located at or near the Farmer’s Market Pavilion at Founder’s Park.  The parking area at the Pavilion will be closed for the staging of the finish area and post race celebration.
PARKING will be throughout the downtown area. Hand-Cycle will start at 7:25 a.m. and the full/relay start at 7:30 a.m., please plan accordingly.
RELAY TEAM EXCHANGES are stationed throughout the course and they will include restrooms, a hydration station, medical services and ETSU Bluegrass.  The exchanges will be located at the following: Exchange #1 – Tweetsie Trail entrance on Alabama, Exchange #2 – Southside Elementary in the Historic Tree Streets, Exchange #3 – Poor Richards Uptown across from Earth Fare on St. of Franklin.  Some distances will be longer than others so please plan accordingly.  Shuttles will be located for Relay Members near the start area.

COURSE INFORMATION

START & FINISH will be located at or near the Farmer’s Market Pavilion at Founder’s Park.  The parking area at the Pavilion will be closed for the staging of the finish area and post race celebration.
PARKING will be throughout the downtown area. Hand-Cycle will start at 7:25 a.m. and the full/relay start at 7:30 a.m., please plan accordingly.
RELAY TEAM EXCHANGES are stationed throughout the course and they will include restrooms, a hydration station, medical services and ETSU Bluegrass.  The exchanges will be located at the following: Exchange #1 – Tweetsie Trail entrance on Alabama, Exchange #2 – Southside Elementary in the Historic Tree Streets, Exchange #3 – Poor Richards Uptown across from Earth Fare on St. of Franklin.  Some distances will be longer than others so please plan accordingly.  Shuttles will be located for Relay Members near the start area.

A PDF Version of the 2017 Bluegrass Half Map.

Details

Date:
September 24, 2017
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Website:
http://thegoosechase.org/bluegrass-half-marathon-relays/

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