Is there an early start for walkers or race walkers of the Marathon or the Half Marathon?
Yes, for MARATHON ONLY. Early start participants MUST identify themselves by selecting the “Early start” question on the registration form when registering. Only participants who have registered as an early start participant prior to race day will be allowed to start early on race day.Sag Wagons will patrol the route providing support to these participants. We also suggest that walkers and slower participants consider using a fanny pack that accommodates a water bottle and snacks.If you plan on participating at a 16 minute pace per mile or slower, please be aware that our permit dictates that the streets that comprise the Marathon route are re-opened to vehicular traffic at 6 hours from the start of the marathon.Street cleaning trucks precede the streets re-opening and you will be required to move to the curb lane and/or sidewalk at that time.
Yes, for MARATHON ONLY. Early start participants MUST identify themselves by selecting the “Early start” question on the registration form when registering. Only participants who have registered as an early start participant prior to race day will be allowed to start early on race day. Sag Wagons will patrol the route providing support to these participants. We also suggest that walkers and slower participants consider using a fanny pack that accommodates a water bottle and snacks. If you plan on participating at a 16 minute pace per mile or slower, please be aware that our permit dictates that the streets that comprise the Marathon route are re-opened to vehicular traffic at 1:00pm, 6 hours from the start of the marathon. Street cleaning trucks precede the streets re-opening and you will be required to move to the curb lane and/or sidewalk at that time.
