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Virginia > Gar Williams Belle Haven Half Marathon
Alexandria,
VA
Date
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Event
Details
Last year's running of the Gar Williams Belle Haven Half Marathon
welcomed just
over 160 runners to the Belle Haven Marina area for a sun-filled race
with temps around 50 degrees. Named for the past president of both the
Road Runners Club of America and the DC Road Runners club, this race is
described by participants as a hilly, challenging course -- and is
always run in some of the Washington area's coldest weather! All those
interested in participating in this low-key event -- registration takes
place immediately before the start on Saturday morning -- are asked to
make the drive to Carderock Recreation Area in Carderock, Md., just
northwest of nearby Washington, D.C.
Update: The race organizers,
the DC Road Runners Club, note that the course for this race has been
moved for 2009 from the Belle Haven Marina to the Carderock Recreation
Area in Carderock, Maryland. The race was still in the process of being
approved at the new location as of November 24, but for now the
organizers ask runners to plan on running at the new location at the
same date and time, at 9:00 AM on Dec. 5.
Race
Weather & Climate
The first weekend of December brings chilly weather conditions to the
Alexandria area, as the month usually sees temperatures ranging from
32°F to 47°F. The month also tends to see moderate wet
weather, with an average of just over 3 inches of precipitation.
Fees
Free for DC Road Runners Club members
$5 for all others
Registration
To reserve your spot in the early winter 2009 running of the Gar
Williams Half Marathon, register
online at the DC Road
Runners site.
Running
Groups & Related Websites
DC Road
Runners - The official organizer of
the Gar Williams Half Marathon, this group's website
contains comprehensive information on training groups and runs in
advance of the race, as well as local running stores, trail maps and
other relevant info.
Race Report from the Gar Williams
- One blogger's review of her experience running the 2005 event.
Starting Location Map
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