Upcoming Events at Myakka River State Park
Description
The First 2 runnings of the Myakka River Half Marathon/5K were a tremendous success! The 3rd annual "Run for the Memories” will be even more amazing
Event Details
Saturday November 11, 2017 at the Myakka River State Park
The race is being hosted by Tracy and Kim Hussey’s foundation, Florida Compassion Foundation and Presented by Publix.
This will become your favorite race!
FCF helps the families of Alzheimer’s Patients with expenses not covered by insurance. Working closely with the Florida Gulf Coast Chapter of the Alzheimers Association, they team up to show compassion when it seems there is no hope. Your entry into this race will really make a difference for a family in need.
Your Registration Includes:
Custom 5" medal for all Half Marathon finishers
Custom 3" medal for all 5K finishers
Accurately measured, USATF certified courses
Extremely safe course with substantial traffic control including cones and experienced course Marshalls'
Accurate mile markers; computerized timing/scoring
10 Hydration stations stocked with Hydrate, water, and friendly volunteers and a water stop just past the Energy Station.
Port-a-Potty at every Hydration Station and at the energy station. You will run past 12 on the course.
Medical Stations and Bike Medics
Awards for the top three in standard age groups in both the Half and the 5K
Amazing Awards for Overall, Masters, and Grandmasters and Senior Grandmasters for both the Half and the 5K
Regular e-mails, providing updated information
Opportunity to pick-up packets on race day and at multiple locations the week before the race or by overnight mail.
Ladies’, Men's and Youth tech shirts for both the Half and the 5K
Finish-line celebration at the South Pavillon in Myakka River State Park featuring R Anthony Band
Ice Cold Water and Chocolate Milk as you cross the finish line.
Live entertainment featuring the R Anthony Band.
Ice Cold Beer presented by Gold Coast Eagle Distributing
Great food provided by Publix!
Free Fun Zone for kids of all ages
The race is being hosted by Tracy and Kim Hussey’s foundation, Florida Compassion Foundation and Presented by Publix.
This will become your favorite race!
FCF helps the families of Alzheimer’s Patients with expenses not covered by insurance. Working closely with the Florida Gulf Coast Chapter of the Alzheimers Association, they team up to show compassion when it seems there is no hope. Your entry into this race will really make a difference for a family in need.
Your Registration Includes:
Custom 5" medal for all Half Marathon finishers
Custom 3" medal for all 5K finishers
Accurately measured, USATF certified courses
Extremely safe course with substantial traffic control including cones and experienced course Marshalls'
Accurate mile markers; computerized timing/scoring
10 Hydration stations stocked with Hydrate, water, and friendly volunteers and a water stop just past the Energy Station.
Port-a-Potty at every Hydration Station and at the energy station. You will run past 12 on the course.
Medical Stations and Bike Medics
Awards for the top three in standard age groups in both the Half and the 5K
Amazing Awards for Overall, Masters, and Grandmasters and Senior Grandmasters for both the Half and the 5K
Regular e-mails, providing updated information
Opportunity to pick-up packets on race day and at multiple locations the week before the race or by overnight mail.
Ladies’, Men's and Youth tech shirts for both the Half and the 5K
Finish-line celebration at the South Pavillon in Myakka River State Park featuring R Anthony Band
Ice Cold Water and Chocolate Milk as you cross the finish line.
Live entertainment featuring the R Anthony Band.
Ice Cold Beer presented by Gold Coast Eagle Distributing
Great food provided by Publix!
Free Fun Zone for kids of all ages
