Register for the Black Bear Half Marathon

OUR PARTICIPANTS ENJOY:

• Extremely safe course with excellent traffic control.
• Accurately measured USATF certified course.
• Accurate mile markers with electronic clocks at each mile.
• Chip timing by New England Timing (Winning Time Chips)
• Aid stations stocked with Powerade, water, oranges (at some), energy gels and friendly volunteers.
• On-line entries till August 20, 2010.
• Discounts on registration fees for early entries.
• A fair refund policy for early entrants
• T-shirts with race theme logo to all Half Marathon entrants.
• Black Bear winner trophies to male and female winners.
• Special medals to the top 3 in each of the standard age groups.

Race Details:

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Entry Fees:

Refund Policy:

• 50% of the registration fee will be refunded up to 1 month prior to the event’s date.

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Running routes:

Half Marathon

Both the half marathon run/walk start in a northern direction on Route 49, between Packard’s Field and the White Mountain Athletic Club.

The route takes a back loop around Corcoran’s pond. Right on Boulder Path Road, along the golf course, left on West Branch Road, left on Tripoli Road, down to Route 49. At the intersection with Route 49 (at Mile 3.2 into the race) the route turns south-west towards Campton along the Mad River for approximately 4 miles where it turns around back to Waterville Valley past the start. The last part of the route will follow the Snow’s Brooke Circle to finish in the parking lot in front of the Conference Center.

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Route maps and route profiles:

Half Marathon Race Route and Profile

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Water stations:

Aid stations will be available at approximately every 2.5 miles on the route. Stations will be stocked with water, energy drinks, oranges (at some) and energy gels.

An exciting hydration zone at the finish will be stocked with an assortment of fruit, bagels, freshly prepared pizza, soft drinks and water.

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Registration:

Registration on line will be available until August 20, 2010. Limited race day registration will be available on a first come first served basis at the same location as race pack pickup.

Participants can pick up their race packs with bib and Winning Time timing chips at the finish area tent on Packards Field .

A photo ID will be required to pick up a RACE PACK.

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Winning Time Chip Timing System:

The Black Bear Half Marathon event will be timed by New England Timing utilizing the Winning Time Chip Timing System (WTCTS). No other timing system may be worn. Participants will receive their WTCTS chip with ankle band and their bib number at race registration.

The Winning Time Chip will give you an official “gun” time as well as an unofficial “net” time, from when you cross over the starting mats. You and your chip must pass over the timing mat systems (start and finish as well as the mats in the transition area and other mats that might be placed at the different turn-around spots), to receive your “net” time. If your start time is not recorded, you will only receive your “gun” time.

As USATF sanctions our race, we abide by their rules and want to point out that “net” times are unofficial and are for your personal use only.

You must return your chip to us upon finishing the race or via mail should you forget to turn it in otherwise you will be billed $25.00!!!

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Shower facilities:

Post race shower facilities are available at the White Mountain Athletic Club across Route 49 where the race started. A fee of $5.00 includes: A clean shower, hot and cold water, soap, towel, hairdryers, etc.

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Post race bag:

A secure post race bag facility is available for athletes to keep a well marked personal bag for post race use.

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Parking:

There is ample parking available within walking distance of the venue. For day visitors to the event, who will not be parking at an accommodation facility, the general public parking areas in town will be well marked and posted beforehand on the race’s web page.

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Spectators:

Tritanium Sports believes that spectators are also participants in our events. Due to the nature of the lay-out of the running route the spectators can watch the start, walk about 1,500 yards to the 3.2 mile mark to see the runners go by. Then return to the Packard’s Field area where you can watch your runner go by on his/her way to the Finish, (1.2 miles to go). Stroll down to the Finish and watch your runner finish and receive his/her medal.

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T-shirts:

All participants will receive a T-shirt with race theme logo.

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Prize categories:

Black Bear winner trophies will be awarded to the male and female winners of the Black Bear Half Marathon.

Special medals will be given to the top 3 in each age group of the Black Bear Half Marathon.

Age groups are: 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55 59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

Clydesdale (under 40), Clydesdale (40+), Athena (under 40), Athena (40+)

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Prize giving:

Prize giving ceremonies will be held after the event, either at the finish or at the Waterville Valley Conference & Event Center, depending on the weather. Athletes must be present to receive their rewards. No rewards will be mailed.

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RULES:

The Black Bear Half Marathon held in Waterville Valley is a USATF sanctioned event. Participation in thus event is under USATF competitive rules.

Race Numbers:

Make sure that the number bib is properly affixed on the front of your running top and visible at all times.

Audio Devices:

Carrying and/or using any portable device is not allowed during the race.

Environment:

Distance running is an environmentally friendly sport. Do not leave any trash on the course. Discard it at the appropriate sites on the route.

Courtesy and sportsmanship:

Treat other athletes, police, marshalls, volunteers, officials and spectators with courtesy and consideration. In not doing so is unsportsmanlike and will lead to disqualification.

Motor vehicles on route:

By Police order, spectators will not be allowed to follow the race by driving around or parking on any part of the run route during the event.

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Race Feedback 2010

We just wanted to drop you a quick note to let you know how much we enjoyed your 'Black Bear Half-Marathon' today. What a nice event. You and your staff and volunteers truly provided a first-class race on a great course in a beautiful geographic setting. Thanks for all you hard work. We appreciated it very much. - Richard & Jackie

Just a quick note to thank you for the great event and also for the hills! I don't drive up from Boston expecting the flatlands. For my 2 cents the course was perfect! - Levi

I loved the race and will be back next year. I think for a first time event it was very well done. And, I had never been to the Waterville Valley before. I stayed for a long weekend and climbed Mt Oseola on Saturday before the race. I will be back. COUNT ON IT. I will bring more friends too! - Richelle

Thank you so much for a great race. I hope you continue to do it next year as I have already told people what a great job you all did in organizing it. - Mary Ann

I did the race yesterday and really enjoyed the event. Thanks for a great race - Michael

Thanks for a well-organized and well-run 1/2 marathon this morning. - Beth

Register for the Black Bear Half Marathon

Produced by Tritanium Sports

in cooperation with the Town of Waterville Valley and Waterville Valley Resort