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Minnesota > Scenic Byway Half Marathon & 5K
Belle Plaine, MN • Saturday, October 12, 2013 • Course Map
The 3rd annual Scenic Byway Half Marathon & 5K gets underway Saturday, October 12, in an effort to continue supporting clean-up efforts of a 61 acre site on the banks of the Minnesota River Valley along the northern edge of Belle Plaine, Minnesota. The races start at Court Square Park in Belle Plaine and continue along the Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway Loop.
Both the half marathon and 5K courses are USATF certified and chip-timed, making this inaugural race a great, competitive running opportunity among the peak-of-harvest beauty along the Minnesota River Valley. The Belle Plaine Chamber of Commerce is working with local and national businesses, as well as various governmental agencies on the MN River Valley Cleanup Project, which helped fund efforts to remove more than 1,200 tons of material from a contaminated, former salvage yard.
Funds raised from the race will go toward promotion of Belle Plaine and its unique location as the last stop on the MN River Valley Scenic Byway, as well as environmental projects, including the ongoing Minnesota River Valley Cleanup Project. This project has a long-range goal of extending biking and hiking trails from the Twin Cities to Mankato.
The race begins and ends at Court Square Park, which is home to the nation's only two-story outhouse. Following a course with moderately hilly stretches and mostly flat terrain, the Belle Plaine Scenic Byway Half Marathon takes runners on a circular loop of quiet country roads that encompasses the beautiful Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway, a 287-mile stretch of River Valley in which Belle Plaine is the last stop.
Anderson Race Management will help organize the events, which include chip timing, awards, medals and a post-race party with food, entertainment and kids activities at Court Square for participants and families. The half marathon starts at 9:00 AM, while the 5K race gets underway at 9:20 AM.
Race description provided by the Belle Plaine Chamber of Commerce
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Weather & Climate
Located between the Twin Cities and Mankato, Belle Plaine experiences moderately warm summers and very cold winters. Average temperatures in October range between 34°F and 58°F, with rainfall amounts averaging just over 2 inches for the month.
On the day of the race (Oct. 12), the average low is 36°F and the average high is 61°F.
Course Map
View the race route map for the Scenic Byway Half Marathon
Fees
$40 for the half marathon, if registered by October 4, 2013
$50 between Oct. 5 - 9
$55 on the day of the race
Registration
To reserve your spot in the mid-fall 2013 running of Belle Plaine's Scenic Byway Half Marathon or 5K race, visit the event website.
Official Race Website
www.belleplainemn.com
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