Race Day
Marathon Date:
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Time:
7:00 am Full Marathon and Relay Marathon start together at Verrado Towne Center
7:30 am Half Marathon starts at Surprise Recreation Campus
8:00 am 5K Walk/Run starts at Westgate City Center AMC Theater
8:00 am Fit Kids: Westgate City Center Jobing.com Arena
Venue:
Westgate, Glendale, Arizona; race ends on Coyote Blvd in front of the Coyote Arena
Bus Shuttles:
Absolutely NO Parking at the start line!
Finish line parking is located on the west side of Westgate City Center, 6770 North Sunrise Boulevard, Glendale, Arizona 85305
Runners staying at an IMS Arizona Marathon recommended hotel will need to check with the front desk for their pick up time.
Bus Shuttles from Westgate City Center to Start lines:
Full Marathon/Fisrt leg Relay runner:
5:15 am First Bus Leaves
6:00 am Last Bus Leaves
Half Marathon:
5:30 am First Bus Leaves
6:15 am Last Bus Leaves
Shuttles will be available for runners returning to the recommended hotels from the Westgate Finish Line. Shuttles will leave at approximately 11:30 am and 1:00 p.m. from Wesgate.
*We are not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged articles.
*Only registered participants will be allowed to the use shuttles.
Brief Description:
Save the Date! The IMS Arizona Marathon, 1/2 Marathon & Marathon Relay, 5K, and Fit Kids is an event you do not want to miss! This race takes runners, walkers & joggers through West Valley cities noted for their ever increasing culture, professional sports venues, shopping adventures, and fine family living.
What to Bring:
Running shoes (believe it or not, people do forget), Sunglasses or a hat (you’ll be running right into the sun). Gear bag: Please provide you own Runner drop/Gear Bag.
Weather:
Typical weather in the West Valley – high: 72, low: 41, so be sure to dress appropriately. (Weather info)
Safety:
The Marathon/Relay course will be closed at 1:00 pm. The Half Marathon course will be closed at 11:30 am. All individuals that are still on the course will be picked up by our Marathon volunteers.
For everyone’s safety runners MUST stay inside the cones.
Medical service will be provided by Integrated Medical Services at the Finish line.
At the Finish Line:
Music and Finish line festivites will be had hat the finish line. Specifics to be added as the info is availble.
