Five Points of Life Marathon & Half Marathon
EVENTS
- Five Points of Life Half Marathon:- Run 13.1 Miles
- Five Points of Life Marathon:- Run 26.2 Miles
RACE DATE
Sunday, February 21, 2016
Location
University of Florida Campus
Address
Hull Road & 34th Street
Description
2016 Five Points of Life Marathon & Half Marathon:
• The 11th Annual Five Points of Life Race Weekend - Gainesville, Florida.
• Runners get a chance to run through the campus of the University of Florida and the city streets of Gainesville at the Five Points of Life Marathon, Half Marathon & Relay, which draws around 2,500 runners each year for a race that raises money and awareness for the five ways to share life with others: blood, apheresis, marrow, cord blood and organ & tissue.
• Both runners and walkers are encouraged to participate in either the full, 26.2-mile marathon or the 13.1-mile half marathon, both of which start at 7:00 AM on race day.
• There will also be a 5K, Kids Marathon and Fitness Expo on Saturday, February 20.
• • •Course Info
This Boston Marathon qualifier and USATF certified course starts in front of the University of Florida Center for Performing Arts and weaves through Gainesvilles most popular running areas. The route takes you past the iconic 34th Street Wall where thousands of UF students and Gainesville residents have commemorated important events in their lives and in the community. Youll be challenged by the historic hills of 16th Avenue, a popular training route of Frank Shorter who won the 1972 Olympic gold medal in the marathon, and will enjoy Gainesvilles beautiful Duck Pond and downtown areas.
On the first half youll also pass through Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, home to the 2008 National Championship Gators, and may see some real gators sunning themselves on the shores of Lake Alice. After the split, marathoners will continue to Rails to Trails, Williston road, 34th Street and winds again through parts of UFs campus and back to the start/finish area. A festive post race party welcomes you to the finish line and youll enjoy pizza, refreshments, live entertainment and awards.
Directions
University of Florida: • SW 34th St & Hull Rd
• Gainesville, FL
• 32603
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