Photo courtesy of Capstone Photography

COURSE DESCRIPTION

 

This Boston-qualifying 26.2-mile course in High Point, the Home Furnishings Capital of the World, will reward you with a combination of urban setting and open countryside. Being the Piedmont of North Carolina, there are some rolling hills, but you will be treated to a flat start and finish. In addition to 14 water stations (featuring Primo Water, lemon-lime Gatorade, sports gels and jelly beans), participants will enjoy the beautiful Emerywood neighborhood, where many homes date back to the 1930s. High Point University’s  awe-inspiring campus and the “larger than life” chest of drawers are among other attractions you’ll find on the course. Marathon runners will cross over Oak Hollow Lake at mile 9 as they begin the loop that takes them into the northern part of the city and then back for a finish at the magnificent Showplace International Home Furnishings Showroom and Transportation Terminal, where you will feel like this town was built just for this marathon!

 

Before the race, enjoy shagging to beach music, North Carolina-style. After the race, participants will enjoy a finisher’s feast by Pepper Moon Catering, Natty Greene’s Beer Garden, live entertainment from Soul Biscuit and an awards ceremony. While your friends and family wait, the kids (accompanied by an adult) can enjoy the Children’s Activity Zone, and there will be plenty of food vendors, warm coffee and goodies for all.

 

Since this race benefits nine local children’s charities, you know that with each step, you are making a difference in the life of a child. In addition to enjoying the personal satisfaction of reaching your goals, you are also helping North Carolina kids reach their goals.

 

The UnitedHealthcare NC Marathon is honored to have Jim Morgan as the 2011 Honorary Chairman. Morgan, a three-term representative in the North Carolina House, is managing partner and attorney with Morgan, Herring, Morgan, Green and Rosenblutt, L.L.P. in High Point. Having chaired 78 nonprofit organizations, Morgan has played an active role in changing lives for years.

 

UNITEDHEALTHCARE OF THE CAROLINAS NC MARATHON PACKET PICK-UP

 

Location

Packet pick-up will be at Showplace on 211 E. Commerce St. in downtown High Point.

 

Hours

Friday, Nov. 18, from noon to 10 p.m.: marathon, half-marathon and 5k run/walk on-site registration and packet pick-up

 

Saturday, Nov. 19, from 6-7:30 a.m. marathon, half-marathon packet pick-up for pre-registered runners only; registration and packet pick-up for 5k run/walk. No race-day registration for the marathon and half-marathon.

 

Directions

From the south and east, Interstate 85/U.S.. 29 North/U.S. 70):

  • Take exit for U.S. 311 North
  • Stay on U.S. 311/Main Street toward downtown
  • Turn right onto East Commerce Avenue (Best Western host hotel on the corner)
  • Arrive at Showplace, 211 E. Commerce Avenue, High Point, NC 27260

From the north and west:

  • Take Exit 107A to merge onto I-40 East/U.S. 311 South toward Greensboro/High Point
  • Slight right onto U.S. 311 South (signs for High Point)
  • Take Exit 65 for U.S. 311 Business South; merge onto U.S. 311
  • Turn right onto North Main Street
  • Turn left onto East Kivett Drive
  • Turn right onto North Wrenn Street
  • Showplace, at 211 E. Commerce St., will be on your left

SPECTATOR INFO

Along with cheering and enjoying the race, spectators can shag to beach music at the start line; enjoy food from various vendors; visit the Children’s Zone (accompanied by an adult), where our smallest spectators can play, do arts and crafts and have fun; groove to the sounds of Soul Biscuit; and enjoy the Natty Greene’s Beer Garden. 

 

ON-COURSE NUTRITION

Water

Primo Water stops at miles 2.5, 4.5, 6.6, 8.4, 10.5, 12.1, 14.5, 16.9, 18.9, 21.2, 22.2 and 23

 

Electrolytes

Lemon-lime Gatorade at miles 2.5, 4.5, 6.6, 8.4, 10.5, 12.1, 14.5, 16.9, 18.9, 21.2, 22.2 and 23

 

Energy

Clif Shot sport gels at miles 12.1, 14.5, 16.9, 18.9, 21.2, 22.2 and 23

Jelly beans at miles 14.5, 16.9, 18.9, 21.2, 22.2 and 23

 

OTHER DISTANCES

BB&T 13.1-mile half-marathon and 5k run/walk

 

PARTICIPANT QUOTES

“This was a great marathon!  I had a lot of fun and highly recommend this marathon!” – L.C. from North Carolina

 

“The event was very organized, with lots of help at the packet pick-up and very friendly volunteers.” – B.W. from Wilmington, N.C.

 

“This was my 14th marathon. I’ve run the bigger races (NYC, Boston, Chicago) and thought this one was terrific!” – Marianne Harris, Orlando, Fla.