La Jolla Half Marathon
April 25, 2010
7:30am
La Jolla, CA
858-454-0777
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Course map (pdf)
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HALF MARATHON HIGHLIGHTS
Up to 6,500 runners will compete in the La Jolla Half Marathon. The running race starts at the Del Mar Fairgrounds main entrance and finishes at Ellen Browning Scripps Park in La Jolla.
The course takes runners on scenic Coast Hwy 101 to beautiful Torrey Pines State Reserve; and from there to N. Torrey Pine Roads, La Jolla Shores Drive, and Coast Blvd.
The Half Marathon is both picturesque and rigorous, with a number of climbs, including the 420 foot summit at the state reserve.
THE HALF MARATHON COURSE
Several bicyclists will lead runners and split times will be announced at each mile marker. The course is clearly marked with traffic cones, chalked arrows and course guides at each questionable turn. Except when otherwise directed by a course guide or police officer, please run as close to the right hand curb as possible.
Running outside the cones is a genuine personal safety hazard and could jeopardize the future of this race. You are encouraged to shout at people who are not within the cones. This course has several major hills (up and down) and some areas where footing may be difficult.
Runners should use extreme caution in these areas. Significant efforts have been made to reduce any danger to an absolute minimum, however, since the course runs along many streets which carry normal traffic, runners must take more than casual precautions to ensure their safety. If you become sick or injured, stay along the course, a sag wagon will follow the last runner.
Aid stations are located at strategic points along the course. Water and a sport drink will be available at each station. Note: The course will open to normal traffic progressively from the start based on an 14 min / mile pace.
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