North Dakota > North Dakota Roughrider Marathon & Half
Marathon
Bismarck, ND
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Date
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Event
Details
The big, broad shoulders of the Missouri River are your constant
companion as you run alongisde the riverbank in the North Dakota
Roughrider Marathon & Half Marathon, which runs a mostly
north-south direction through Bismarck, the state's capital city and
second most-populous city (after Fargo), located in North Dakota's far
southwestern corner. Fast, flat and quite scenic -- with plenty of
trees, bridge crossings and nature pathways -- the event offers several
races for runners, including the full- and half-marathons, a marathon
relay (for teams of five), a 5K Run/Walk and a kids' fun run.
The half marathon course begins at Pioneer Park, which lies in the
city's northwestern section near the river at the intersection of River
Road and Burnt Boat Drive. The course follows River Road southward for
several miles, crossing both Memorial Highway (Hwy. 94) and the West
River Expressway (Hwy. 810), before reaching the turnaround point on
West Burleigh Avenue, immediately after Crossing Creek.
After the turnaround, participants run the same course they've just run
in reverse, heading back up along the Missouri to Pioneer Park for the
finish. The trail runners follow throughout the race includes parts of
the Lewis & Clark Trail, and thanks to the fact that it's
"extremely fast," (in the words of the race organizers), many
competitors will have the chance to set personal records at the
Roughrider.
Be sure to sign up early for this race, however -- the number of
registrants is limited to 750, and the race sold out early in 2007.
Race
Weather & Climate
Late summer/early fall weather conditions in the Bismarck area can vary
widely, though dry, low-humidity weather is the norm. In September,
area temperatures average between 72°F and 44°F, while
rainfall averages about 1.61 inches for the month.
Fees
$40 if registered by June 1, 2008
$50 between June 2 - September 10
$60 from Sept. 11 - Sept. 19
Registration
To register for the 2008 Roughrider Marathon or Half Marathon, register online here.
Website
www.ndroughridermarathon.com
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