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Florida > A1A Marathon & Half Marathon
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Date

Sunday, February 22, 2009



Event Details

The beauty of what race organizers call the "Venice of America" is on display for participants in both the full and the half marathon events in Fort Lauderdale's A1A Marathon, named for the north-south highway that stretches through the city along the beaches of the city's Atlantic Ocean coastline. The race is run entirely on paved surfaces, on city streets starting at downtown's Museum of Discovery and Science and finishing at South Beach Park, with gorgeous views of the water.

The course's first mile, which both full and half participants share, takes runners past many of the city's most popular nightlife spots, and next heads eastward on Las Olas Boulevard toward the waterfront, bordered by canals with views of luxury yachts and homes. Half marathon runners reach the turnaround point just above East Oakland Park Boulevard, after which they begin their trek back southward toward the park.


Race Weather & Climate

Weather conditions in the Fort Lauderdale area tend to be mild to moderately warm in mid-February (no wonder it's the beginning of baseball's spring training season) with temperatures that average between 60°F and 77°F during the month. Rainfall is usually not a problem, as the city sees only an average of just under 2 inches of precipitation each February, making it the area's second-driest month.


Fees

$50 for the half-marathon
$75 for the full marathon


Registration

To reserve your spot in the winter 2009 running of the A1A Half Marathon, register online at Active.com or print out and mail in this downloadable entry form.


Running Groups & Related Sites

Greater Fort Lauderdale Road Runners - A local running club that sponsors once-a-month "fun runs," weekly group training runs, socials and road races throughout the calendar year.

www.a1amarathon.com - The event's official website, with comprehensive information about starting line and finish line area parking, finish line festivities and other race day events.


Course Map


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