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Florida > Space Coast Marathon & Half Marathon
Cocoa,
FL
Date
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Event
Details
A long, scenic marathon and half-marathon event that takes runners
along a course that unfolds entirely along the waters of the Indian
River that flows between the cities of Cocoa and Cocoa Beach, the Space
Coast Marathon & Half Marathon features a course known for
long, flat stretches shaded by the ever-present palm trees along the
roads, with a few long, sloping gentle hills, and is
perhaps most famous for being Florida's oldest marathon road race
event, as race organizers and runners will celebrate its 39th annual
running in 2010.
Both the 13.1-mile half marathon and the 26.2-mile full marathon start
on Brevard Avenue near Cocoa's Riverfront Park, whose pavilion serves
as the finish line for both races as well. From the starting line,
runners follow an out-and-back course that takes them northward along
Indian River Drive for the entire length of the course, for a long
straightway for six and a half miles out and then a long straightaway
return run for six and a half miles back in toward the finish line. The
turnaround point lies at the intersection of Indian River Drive and
Belmont Avenue, where the field begins the long trek back along the
course they've just run.
Because this is Florida and the race is run near sea level along the
river, the course features only mild changes in elevation as the road
rises and falls along the way. The elevation never drops below 10 feet
above sea level or rises above 40 feet above sea level, and what hills
there are, are long and gradual. Both the half and full marathon course
are certified by USA Track and Field, and can be used as qualifying
courses for prospective Boston Marathon entrants.
And because this is the "Space Coast" marathon & half marathon
--
the race course lies just a few miles away from NASA's Kennedy Space
Center -- race organizers note that many runners come out and run the
race in costume each year, and this year will offer prize money to the
runner with the best "space"-themed costume (with assurances that the
costume is safe, and that the runner won't get too hot wearing it).
Race
Weather & Climate
Perched along a four-mile stretch of Florida's Indian River, the city
of Cocoa lies
about 50 miles east of Orlando and enjoys mild, moderate weather
conditions in the fall, with moderate precipitation.
In November, temperatures average between 78°F and
59°F, while rainfall totals average about 3.45 inches for the
month.
Fees
$70 for the half marathon, if registered by August 31, 2010
$75 between September 1 - October 31
$80 between November 1 - 27
Registration
To reserve your spot in the fall 2010 running of the Space Coast Half
Marathon, register online at the event website.
Website
www.spacecoastmarathon.org
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