Shirt exchanges & purchases
EXCHANGES Sometimes it’s difficult deciding which size shirt to order online when you register. If it doesn’t fit, are you stuck with it? This year after Packet Pickup ends at 7:00 Saturday morning, you’ve got the opportunity to swap your shirt for a different size. We will have a very limited number of extra shirts; [...]
Limited Number of Spots Available
Response was overwhelming to Early Registration…over 300 from last year! There are less than 300 spots available as of 8/3/09…don’t wait too long to sign up!
Course Length and Measurement
The Murfreesboro Half Marathon is a USATF-certified race… USATF, the national governing body for the sport of running, defines an accurate course as one that is not short. So how do we go about measuring the course? It’s a process… that basically goes like this: A USATF measurer uses several tools and a basic protocol. [...]
Training for a Half, or a Fun Run
Whether you like to run alone or in groups, there are many opportunities to train for The Middle Half. Don’t live in the Middle Tennessee area? Check out your local running clubs, gyms, or parks & rec departments for great running tips. Here are just a few organizations in the Middle Tennessee area that offer [...]
Walking The Middle Half
Yes! Walkers are welcome to participate in the Middle Half. There are a few things you should consider, though, before you sign up. Walkers MUST be at Mile 6 no later that 1-1/2 hours after the start of the race. We promised the City of Murfreesboro that the downtown streets would be open to traffic [...]
MTSU Track Facility is Terrific!
Last night the MTSU track and soccer stadium was named “The Dean A Hayes Track and Soccer Stadium” to honor a wonderful coach. And, like Coach Hayes, the facility is terrific! Here are a few features you’ll enjoy at the Middle Half: • Plenty of free parking close to the Start and Finish • Ample [...]
Register Now and You’re In!
“Should I sign up NOW, just in case the race sells out? Or should I wait? Tough questions. Here are some facts to help you with your decision: • In less than one week, 25% of our 2000 limit have registered for this year’s race • About half of these runners are new to The [...]
Need a little help? Join a Team!
Some runners have no problem with self-motivation. But many of us need an extra incentive to get those shoes on and head out the door for our daily training run. The Middle Half is partnering with several charities that may be just the answer to those “maybe I’ll just stay inside and watch The Office [...]
It’s all about the shirt
Everybody wants to know what the shirts look like this year! The first year we set the bar high with tech shirts. Not only that, they were gender-specific. So the gals got women’s shirts, and the guys got the men’s shirts…..(or vice versa, if that’s what they wanted). Last year all the runners received long-sleeve [...]
The First Hour of Registration
Registration is now underway and we’re averaging one runner per minute…that’s a PR for us! If you’ve already registered, be sure to check back often for exciting new updates to the event.
