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Individual Half Marathon Run
September 24, 2011
Start Time: 10:30 am - "OO" Trailhead, Seeley
The Individual Half Marathon is a very challenging trail run held on the beautiful American Birkebeiner Trail, the Trail used in the Winter for the American Birkebeiner Cross-Country Ski Marathon. The final leg of the course is run on the Kortelopet Trail. These trails are mowed, relatively smooth, but hilly and challenging. Fall is a beautiful time on the trail!
Trail Run Event Fees
| Event | Until 7/31 | 8/1 to 9/3 | 9/4 to 9/17 | 9/18 to 9/23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Marathon | $50 | $60 | $70 | $80 |
| Half-Marathon | $40 | $50 | $60 | $70 |
| 5K Fun Run/Walk | $20 | $25 | $30 | $40 |
| 21K Birkie Trek | $30 | $40 | $50 | $60 |
THERE IS NO RACE-DAY REGISTRATION
FOR THE BIRKIE TRAIL RUN EVENTS!
- Register online through Thursday, Sept. 22
- Register at the Birkie Office in Hayward (across from Marketplace parking lot) on Friday, Sept. 23, from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm
- Bag & Bib pick-up is Friday at the Birkie Office, starting at 9:00 am, and Saturday at Telemark, starting at 6:00 am.
Course Maps
Course Notes: North End
The last leg of the marathon / half-marathon course (which includes the Birke Trek – Nordic Walk) transitions from the Birkie Trail to the Kortelopet just before the 9K Birkie Ski marker and Timber Trail crossing. About two miles north on the Kortie, the trail curves to the left at forest trail marker #79. There is a two-way branch here. Take the right-hand branch, which is simply a short-cut to another section of the Kortie and allows us to create the 26.2 and 13.1 distances. This cut-off rejoins the Kortie at what is this year’s 5K course (Blue on the map). All the events then follow this Blue 5K course to the Finish.
*** If you are training on this portion of the course, you will see plenty of signs that direct you to Telemark Lodge. Please note that the map may be subject to small variations on race day, September 24.
Bus to the Start Line
All Half-Marathon Runners must park at Telemark Resort (finish area) and ride a bus to the start of the run. Parking is limited at the start area at the "OO" Trail crossing. Buses for the Half-Marathon Start will leave Telemark promptly at 9:45 AM.
There will be NO bus transport back to the start area after you finish your event.
Individual Half Marathon Run Course Description
- Mile markers will be placed on the trail every mile indicating the number of miles remaining to the finish line. Signs will also be placed on the trail marking 1/2 mile and 1/4 mile to the finish line.
- Half Marathon runners may encounter Marathon Relay, Marathon and 5K runners, and Birkie Trek Nordic walkers on the trail, especially near the end of the race.
- Aid Stations are located at: Boedecker, Fire Tower, Timber Trail, and 4K from the Finish Line on the Korte Course
Start at "OO" to Boedecker Road
Individual Half Marathoners will start their race at OO at 10:30 a.m.
Distance - 2.7 miles/4.3K
Easiest - The shorter length and moderate hills and flats make this the easiest leg of the run.
Timber Trail Road to the Finish
Distance - 4.5 miles/7.3K
Easy to Moderate - Flat and rolling hills, allowing some recovery prior to the final push to the finish line!
Boedecker Road to Timber Trail Road
Distance - 5.9 miles/9.5K
Most Difficult - The longest leg with a major climb to the highest point on the course near the top of Fire Tower Hill. This section will be tough!
Awards
Overall male/female winners and the top two runners in each age/gender class will receive awards.
Age Classes for the Half Marathon are:
16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and Over
