Race Information

October 11, 2009 Race Results:

Full Marathon - Age Group Results
Full Marathon - Overall
Half Marathon - Age Group Results
Half Marathon - Overall

The 26.2 marathon starts and finishes in downtown Healdsburg.  This race is a qualifying event for the Boston Marathon.
Course certification #s
Full Marathon CA09041RS  
Half Marathon CA09040RS

The 13.1 half marathon starts and finishes in downtown Healdsburg.

Packet pick-up and expo Saturday October 10th Noon - 5:00 PM 401 Grove St. Healdsburg City Hall
Race Central

Late packet pick-up at Start  Sunday October 11th 2009 6:00 to 6:45 AM

Start: 
26.2 marathon  - 7:00 AM downtown Healdsburg, Grove St. and North St. at Healdsburg City Hall

13.1 half marathon -7:00 AM downtown Healdsburg, Grove St. and North St. at Healdsburg City Hall

Parking:

Downtown has several public parking lots and most side roads have parking. Please do not park in the Safeway parking area, please leave parking for the customers.

Timing:

Computerized Chip Timing will be used.  Results will be posted at the event. After you finish please return your chip to the finish area, if you fail to return your chip you will be charged a $30 fee.

Race Safety:

The CHP, Police and course marshals are in place to assure course safety. Please stay on the right side of the road whenever possible. To assure safety to you and others no animals, rollerblades, or other wheel devices allowed on run course.

Time Requirements:

The 26.2 mile marathon will have a strict cut off time, you must be able to finish in under 6:00 hours,  a 14:00/mile pace or better.

The 13.1 mile half marathon will have a cut off time of 5:00 hours.

If you cannot keep the required pace, you will not have course supervision by law enforcement or course marshals.

Travel

Healdsburg is located 70 miles north of San Francisco in the middle of Sonoma County.

Air Travel:

If you are flying the larger airports are San Francisco (SFO), Oakland (OAK), Sacramento (SMF), and now Santa Rosa (STS).

 Horizon Air now operates out of Sonoma County Airport only 10 minuets from Healdsburg.

Driving Directions:

North on Hwy 101, exit # 503 Central Healdsburg,  continue straight past the town square, left on North St., one block to Grove St.,  Healdsburg City Hall is 401 Grove St.

Lodging:

 Many options for lodging, visit www.healdsburg.com  or  www.wineroad.com

Course

Prepare yourself for an epic adventure through California’s award winning wine region. Start your journey in historical downtown Healdsburg Ca. located only one hour north of San Francisco. The first mile runs through the residential area of Healdsburg past 100 year old homes and quaint streets.  Just outside town are miles of vineyards and dozens of wineries waiting for your viewing pleasure. Nice gently rolling roads with breathtaking views of Dry Creek Valley and Alexander Valley.  CAN YOU SAY PR!

Map of courses :

Half Marathon
Half Marathon

Half Marathon Street Directions:
Starting just north of Healdsburg City Hall
North on Grove St, turn left on Dry Creek Rd.
Turn left on Kinley Rd
Turn right on Westside Rd
Turn right on West Dry Creek
Turn right on Lambert Bridge
Turn right on Dry Creek Rd
Turn right on Grove St
Finish @ City Hall

NEW 2010 COURSE
Full Marathon
Full Marathon

Marathon Street Directions:
Starting just north of Healdsburg City Hall
North on Grove St, turn left on Dry Creek Rd.
Turn left on Kinley Rd
Turn right on Westside Rd
Turn right on West Dry Creek
Out and back the same way
Finish at Healdsburg City Hall
Map of Healdsburg

 Mile Markers:

Every mile marker will be clearly marked with large numbers at every mile.

Aid Stations:

Half Marathon Aid Stations:
Mile 3.1 water
Mile 5.8 water - Heed
Mile 8.7 water - Heed - Hammer Gel
Mile 10.35 water - Heed - Hammer Gel - cola - pretzels
Mile 12.1 water - Heed - Hammer Gel - cola

Marathon Aid Stations:
Mile 3.1 water
Mile 5.8 water - Heed
Mile 8.50 water - Heed - Hammer Gel
Mile 11.15 water - Heed - Hammer Gel - pretzels
Mile 13.65 water - Heed - Hammer Gel - pretzels
Mile 15.50 water - Heed - Hammer Gel - pretzels
Mile 17.95 water - Heed - Hammer Gel - pretzels
Mile 20.60 water - Heed - Hammer Gel - pretzels
Mile 21.85 water - Heed - Hammer Gel - pretzels
Mile 23.50 water - Heed - Hammer Gel - cola - pretzels
Mile 25.2 water - Heed - Hammer Gel - cola

Volunteer

It takes more than 300 volunteers to make the athletes experience a reality. Would you or your group want to help make this a great event?   Do you have a non-profit or group that could help? Many different positions are available including aid stations, course marshals, medical staff and timing just to name a few.

If you have a special talent or want to help please email   info@eventswithsole.com

All volunteers receive a event t-shirt and other race goodies.