Half-Marathon Map

The following map of the entire course is interactive and is linked to ridewithgps.com.  To achieve a full screen view of the map, click on “Veiw Full Version” in the upper left of the map image.  In the upper right corner of the map is a drop down menu with map viewing options…we prefer “Hybrid”.  When viewing the interactive map, you can highlight a section of the course to view a more detailed elevation chart of that section.  To view a more detailed section:

  1. Move your cursor along the x-axis (mileage) of the elevation graph.  Mileage, elevation, and % grade will be displayed.
  2. Click and hold a beginning point on the elevation graph.  Drag your cursor and highlight the segment/distance that you wish to view in greater detail.  When you release your mouse, the highlighted segment will be displayed.
  3. To return to the full graph, single click the “de-select” button or single click the graph.

Half Marathon Course Notes:

  1. The Start and Finish Lines for the Half Marathon are located on the grass lawn adjacent to the Riverside Restaurant.
  2. The course is predominantly paved with 2 dirt/gravel road sections.
    • The first section (Mile 2.5 – 3.6)
    • The second section (Mile 6.6 – 6.8)
  3. Race Flow:
    • Start – Mile 1.7: Flat and paved in the river valley.
    • Mile 1.7: U-Turn
    • Mile 1.7 – 2.5: Flat and paved in the river valley.
    • Mile 2.5 – 3.1: Gradual uphill on a charming packed gravel road…creek on one side, Christmas tree fields on the other.
    • Mile 3.1 – 3.6: Downhill on gravel road.
    • Mile 3.6– Mile 6.0: Flat and paved in the river valley.
    • Mile 6.0 – 7.0: Flat, paved section of Big Hill Rd in the river valley.  Also includes 1/4 mile gravel section.
    • Mile 7.0 – 7.8: Changing gears as you run the “rolling” hills on Big Hill Rd. (+140 ft, -140 ft)  However, you will not have the “pleasure” of the road’s namesake.  But you will have the pleasure of spectacular views of the river valley.
    • Mile 7.8 – 10.3: After descending on Big Hill Rd from Green Valley Community Park, you’re back in the scenic river valley on Big Hill and River Roads.
    • Mile 10.3 – 10.9: Climb to 3231 ft, the highest elevation on the course (+244 ft).
    • Mile 10.9 – 12.0: Enjoy the long recovery downhill as you drop back to the river valley (-287 ft).
    • Mile 12.0 – FINISH: A long flat stretch along the river for your finishing kick.
  4. Support Stations: approximately every 2 miles.  Refer to the Race Day Logistics page for details.

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