Deschutes River Half Marathon | 2+ mile Run/Walk

START TIMES:
Half Marathon = 9:00 AM
2+ Mile Run/Walk: 10:00 AM

NEWS/UPDATES:
The Imperial River Company hosts a fantastic New Year’s Party the night before the event. Join the fun and watch for more news announced this fall.

ABOUT:
The 2019 Half Marathon and 2+ mile Run/Walk will take place on the banks of the WORLD famous Deschutes River. The event is hosted by the Imperial River Company. Two great events to work off a hangover, or just begin the new year by conquering a resolution! Watch this website for updates. Imperial River Company has lodging available!

WEATHER:
The weather is normally cool and clear. Conditions can obviously vary. Watch the forecast and plan ahead. The average temperature at start time is 32 degrees with a high of 40. Precipitation tends to be rare with a historical average of less than .05 for 01/01. NOTE: If weather dictates, the course can be modified for safety.

HALF MARATHON:
The Half Marathon will start and finish at the Imperial River Company with a beautiful out and back following the Deschutes River along the BLM access road. There will be five aid stations on the course. All participants will receive a finishers shirt and medal. Runners and walkers are welcome. There will be a 5-hour cutoff for the event. Watch for updates!
* Aid stations: The 5 aid stations will offer water, gatorade, and pretzels.
* There will be portable toilets along the course. Distance between toilet will be less than 2.5 miles.
* If you would like anything special left at the turn-around you may leave a bag that will be available there for you when you arrive. You must provide the bag and make sure your name/number is clearly identified.

2+ MILE RESOLUTION RUN/WALK:
START TIME: 10:00 AM
The 2+ Mile Run/Walk starts and finishes at the Imperial River Company. It is a simple out and back course that lets you purge some toxins, begin a year of fitness, or just hang out with some fun folks!

Start/Finish Location:
Half: The Half Marathon will start and finish at the Imperial River Company. No shuttles will be necessary. The road handles only limited traffic so if you plan to support a runner please keep in mind that runners are on road and access should be limited. The 13.1 mile event will finish at the Imperial River Company.

2+ Mile Run/Walk: The 2.019 mile event starts (10:00AM) and finishes at the Imperial River Company
The Imperial River Company is set right on the banks of the Deschutes River. Lodging is available!

Registration and Check-in:
Day of race number pick-up and registration will begin at 7:00 AM on race morning — at the Imperial River Company

Awards:
Awards will be given out for top overall and division finishers (for both events).
Half marathon finishers will receive finishers medallions and t-shirts. The 2.019 mile/run walk will have t-shirts available for purchase.
Post Event:
There will be a post event celebration and awards ceremony at the Imperial River Company.