Dec. 8 – Huntersville, N.C.
The Huntersville Half Marathon and Huntersville Holiday 5k were created by local runners for local runners. The course was created to allow local runners the opportunity to race the streets they train on daily. With the support of the local community, a quality event has been designed with the athlete in mind.
This rolling hill course winds through Huntersville neighborhoods and shopping centers to showcase the community. The event is supported by local athletes, businesses, and community members to give participants the opportunity to experience Huntersville as a leader in advocacy for health and wellness.
The 2012 Huntersville Half Marathon is presented by Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville for the second year and will support the Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation. It will take place on Dec. 8 and will start and finish in Birkdale Village in Huntersville (Exit 25 off Interstate 77) at 8 a.m. Those who are not interested in the half-marathon are invited to join in the Huntersville Holiday 5k presented by Marc Allen Orthodontics in support of the Friends of Earth Fare Foundation and Garrett’s Wings. Through November, the cost is $55 for the half-marathon and $25 for the 5k.
Last year’s event, the first, hosted approximately 600 runners in the half-marathon and 5k and raised $5,000 for the charities. Organizers expect the 2012 race to continue to grow in size and popularity. With the support of sponsors, all half-marathon runners will receive a long-sleeved Brooks Running technical race shirt, a unique finisher’s medal, and a finisher’s award, along with a variety of race swag. Participants in the 5k will receive a long-sleeved cotton race shirt and a finisher’s award.
For more information about the Huntersville Half Marathon and Holiday 5k please visit www.huntersvillehalf.com or contact race director Bear Robinson via email at hardcoreseriousfitness@gmail.com.
