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Combine Veteran's Day weekend, the final Blue Angels air show of the season, the U.S. Navy's precision flight team, add a route atop the bluffs overlooking Escambia Bay, where runners greet the sunrise, and you have the perfect recipe for the 7th Annual Pensacola Marathon, scheduled Sunday, Nov. 13th.
The race begins and ends at Veteran's Memorial Park on the bay front then winds its way along a 13.1 mile circuit of the city for the half marathoners and a full 26.2 loop for the full marathon. The course features running through historic neighborhoods, the downtown district, bands, and cheering Pensacolians. The finish line is next to the only replica of the National Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C. The Pensacola Marathon is also a Boston Qualifier for you still needing to qualify.
November in Pensacola provides great weather for a race where temperatures average 60 degrees. Pensacola Marathon – come for the challenge, stay for the fun!
About Veteran's Park - Weekend Events
The 2011 Marathon will be held on Veteran's Day Weekend in Pensacola; beginning and ending at Veteran's Park, site of the Vietnam Veterans Wall South, the only (half-size) replica of the National Vietnam War Memorial in Washington D.C. Pensacola's Veteran's Park includes a World War I Memorial, a World War II Memorial, a monument dedicated to the WWII Submarine Lifesaving League, a Korean War Memorial, a Vietnam-era HU-1M Huey helicopter, and a children of Vietnam Veterans memorial.
Other activities in the area Veteran's Day Weekend include the final Air Show of the season for the Navy's Blue Angels flight demonstration team, a must-see for locals and visitors alike.Back to Top
The starting line for both the marathon and the half marathon will be near Admiral Mason Park in Downtown Pensacola, near the intersection of 9th Avenue and Bayfront Parkway. The finish line for both races will be near the intersection of 10th Ave and Romana St., next to the Vietnam Wall Memorial. The course time limit for the half marathon is 3 hours and 6 hours for the marathon. Back to Top
On-Course Entertainment and Aid Stations
Aid stations are approximately every 2 miles. Every aid station will have spring water and Gu Brew (carbohydrate, energy, and electrolyte drink). Aid station near mile 8, 13, and 20 will have Gu Gel (various flavors). There will be portable toilets at each aid station as well as the start and finish areas. Medical support will be available on the course and at the finish line. There will be some form of entertainment throughout the course from bands, DJ's, high school, drum lines, residences cheering, etc.Back to Top
Race Goodies
All finishers in both races will receive a custom Pensacola Marathon medal and a Pensacola themed specialty workout towel. Refreshments, food, and beverage will be available at the finish line for all participants. Back to Top
Race Expo and Packet Pickup and Late Registration
Packet Pickup and Late Registration will be Friday and Saturday at Running Wild, 3012 E. Cervantes St.,
- Friday Nov. 11th ...................from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m.
- Saturday Nov. 12th ...............from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.
NO DAY-OF-RACE REGISTRATION
PACKET PICKUP ONLY
- Sunday Nov. 13th..................at the START AREA 5:00 a.m. to 6 a.m.
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Race T-Shirts
Participants will receive a dry-fit performance short sleeve race shirt. Shirts are guaranteed to first 1,000 registrants only. Please specify your size and gender of shirt you would like when you submit your race application. Size and/or availability of shirts is not guaranteed to late registrants. Back to Top
Awards
Overall awards for both races including overall, masters, grandmasters and senior grandmasters will be awarded individually at the conclusion of each event. Age group awards three deep in five year age groups starting at 18 for the marathon and 13 for the half will be available at the finish area. Back to Top
Race Day Timeline
5:00 - Race Day Packet Pick-Up (NO REGISTRATION)
5:45 - Pensacola Marathon Devotional (optional)
6:10 - Line Up on Starting Line
6:25 - Colors Presentation and National Anthem
6:30 - Start of the Pensacola Half and Full Marathon
6:45 - Kids Marathon Line Up at Starting Line
7:00 - Start of Kids Marathon (1.2 miles)
12:30 - Course closes
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Important Dates
September 17 - Kids Marathon Kick-Off at Washington High School at 9 a.m.
November 9 - Marathon and Half Marathon Price Increases
November 11 - Packet Pick-Up and Race Expo at Running Wild from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
November 12 - Packet Pick-Up, LAST DAY TO REGISTER, and Race Expo at Running Wild from noon to 5 p.m.
November 13 - Pensacola Half, Full and Kids Marathon
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