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Illinois > EffingHalf Marathon
Effingham, IL
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Date
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Event
Details
Run along a mixture of tree-lined streets and open-field country roads,
often with stalks of corn waving along either side of the highway, the
EffingHalf Marathon was run for the first time ever in 2007, taking
runners on a tour of the occasionally hilly back country roads
surrounding Lake Sara, a 586-acre lake that lies just to the northwest
of the center of town.
Just before the start of last year's inaugural race, weather conditions
were cloudy and rainy (as shown in these race photos
from the event). But nearly as soon as the race got underway, the
clouds lifted a bit and the rain stopped, allowing the more than 50
runners who took off from the starting line at the 7:30 AM start time
an enjoyable run. The race starts and finishes at Lake Sara Beach, and
takes runners around the entire lake, along 1600th Avenue, Lake Sara
Road, Park Avenue, 1500th and 700th Road for the finish.
For a race with such a small field and a newly-organized road race at
that, last year's participants report that it was well organized, with
plenty of water and refreshment stations (available at each mile
marker). There was also a post-race party with food and sports drinks
aplenty, as well as ample carbs like bananas, bagels, cookies and power
bars.
The Effingham half marathon is just one of a series of races run
throughout the year in the local area, including triathlons like the
May Madness Sprint (quarter-mile swim, 13-mile bike ride and 3.1-mile
run), the Cutting Edge Half Classic (1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike ride
and 13.1-mile run) in June and the Mid August Meltdown (same distances
as the May Madness Sprint).
Race
Weather & Climate
Situated in the southern central portion of the state, about 100 miles
northeast of St. Louis, Mo., the town of Effingham typically enjoys
mild to moderately cool weather in the waning days of summer and early
days of fall. In September, monthly temperatures average between
78°F and 55°F, while rainfall amounts average around
3.04 inches for the month (among its drier months of the year on
average).
Fees
$40
Registration
To reserve your spot in the 2008 running of the EffingHalf
Marathon, print out and mail in this downloadable application.
Online registration for the event will be open later in the year.
Website
www.cuttingedgeevents.net
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