Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

April 11, 2010, 10 a.m.

1/2 Marathon Finishers Medals - new for 2010

Technical Running Shirts for the first 1,200 1/2 Marathon and 5K Entrants!

The Greater Danbury Half Marathon & 5K will once again be presented by the Housatonic Valley Sports Organizing Committee. The event, staged from War Memorial in Danbury's Rogers Park, is in it 4th year and includes a Half Marathon, 5K and 1/2 mile kids run. The Savings Bank of Danbury Children's Run will start at 10:00 am, the Half Marathon will start at 10:20 am and the 5K race will start at 10:30 am.

The Half Marathon (CT05004PH) and 5K (CT05002PH) are run on certified courses. The scenic 1/2 marathon loop course runs through Danbury, Bethel and Redding. The 5K and kids run courses are run entirely within Danbury. To view 5k course map and the 1/2 marathon course map you must have Adobe Reader. This year the Savings Bank of Danbury Children's Run will be timed!

Shower and changing facilities are available inside the War Memorial. Aid stations will be approximately every two miles along the 1/2 marathon course. There will be one aid station on the 5K course. There will be two bands on the 1/2 marathon race course and one in the finish area.

Gatorade available at 6 of the events 7 aid stations. GU Gel available at the 9 mile aid station.

Race will raise money for American Red Cross in Western Connecticut and other local charities. Entry fee waived for those raising $100 or more for American Red Cross in Western Connecticut. We have setup an online donation link at http://www.active.com/donate/redcross2010. Once $100 has been raised on line, please contact jody.jbsports@snet.net to get the password to allow registration at no charge.

Race Schedule:

Sunday, April 11
8:00 - 10:00 a.m. Packet pickup and late registration
10 a.m. 1/2 mile Kids Run start.
10:20 a.m. Half Marathon Start
10:30 a.m. 5K Start
10:40 a.m. - 1:00 pm Post Race party with live music.
11:30 a.m. 5K awards
12:15 a.m. Half Marathon awards

Awards will be given to top three race finishers in each age category for both races. Divisions are Men & Women, 12 & under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+ (1st only). Prize Money (1/2 Marathon Only) - Open (M & F) $500, $400, $300, $200, $100

Directions:

Waterbury: 84 West to exit 5. Right at end of exit. Straight on Main St. approximately 2 miles to War Memorial in Rogers Park.

From Westchester & Putnam Counties - 84 East to exit 5. Straight at stop sign. At first light right onto Main St. Approximately 1.5 miles to War Memorial in Rogers Park.

Ethan Allen Hotel is the race host hotel. The Ethan Allen Hotel is about 2 miles from start/finish area. Call Ethan Allen Hotel at (203)744-1776 and mention Danbury 1/2 Marathon for a special $109 rate.

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