Personalize your race
Admit it, you love it when people cheer for you by name! This year we’re adding your name to your race bib. First name, last name, your choice. Makes it easier for your cheering section to recognize you in the early morning hours. And if you’re the shy type, don’t worry, you can leave yours [...]
Embassy Suites….Sweet!
You don’t have to be traveling from out-of-town to enjoy staying at the Embassy Suites, our host hotel this year. Get a restful night’s sleep the night before the race, then enjoy a complimentary breakfast before you board the shuttle that will take you right to the starting area. It’s right off the interstate and [...]
Happy National Start! Walking Day
We’re often asked if walkers can participate in The Middle Half. The short answer is “yes”, as long as a few guidelines are followed. RULES FOR WALKERS: 1. At the start, please line up in the back. There will be a sign designating the Walkers’ area to line up. This eliminates a lot of jostling [...]
Set your alarm
Registration for The Murfreesboro Half Marathon and Kids Fun Run opens one month from today. Don’t miss out on the Early Registration fee for the half marathon of only $50 if you register during the month of May. Details for the event are being added almost daily to the website… check back often! And if [...]
Seven Reasons Why Our Sponsors Sponsor.
We’re very fortunate to have such fantastic Sponsors! Sponsors not only help keep the athletes’ race fees reasonable, they also find that partnering with The Middle Half is beneficial. Here are seven reasons our Sponsors keep coming back year after year: 1. The Middle Half promotes fitness. And fitness is cool. 2. Links added on [...]
Need a Training Program?
If you’ve never run a half marathon before, joining a training group is a good way to learn tips and stay motivated. Murfreesboro Parks & Rec and Fleet Feet Sports (Murfreesboro), two of our major sponsors, are offering training programs specifically for The Middle Half. Both offer experienced trainers who can answer your questions and [...]
Save the date: October 16, 2010
Ever wonder why we don’t announce the race date earlier? The main reason is because we are able to use MTSU’s facilities for our Start and Finish areas. And although we don’t use the football field, we DO use the same parking lot where the Blue Raider fans park and tailgate. In order to provide [...]
The Middle Half 2009 Champions set record times
The 2009 Murfreesboro Half Marathon was highlighted by new course records set by both the men’s and women’s champions! Janet Cherobon of Rome, GA, a past 8-time NCAA Div. II All-American and 3-time National Champion, set The Middle Half female course record with a time of 1:18:18. She has also run the fastest half-marathon (female) [...]
Middle Half Fun Run Shirts – Perfect for Fall!
We’ve got a few Youth Medium and Youth Large Fun Run shirts left…stop by Fleet Feet Sports in Murfreesboro to get yours! They are FREE with a donation of $5 (or more) to Special Kids.
Commemorative Middle Half Poster
We’re happy to announce that the official, limited edition, 2009 Murfreesboro Half Marathon commemorative poster will be available this year at packet pickup! Poster dimensions are 11 in x 17 in., free with a donation of $10.00 or more, (limit 2 posters per person). Be sure to get your packet early, as only 110 of [...]
