Announcements
Team A.S.K. Informational Meetings scheduled for June
So, you’ve heard about Special Kids Team A.S.K. and you’ve seen their bright yellow shirts on race day, but what exactly does Team A.S.K. do?
Come to their informational meeting and find out how their coaches can help you train for The Middle Half or the Kids Fun Run, while you help one of their Special [...]
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 [...]
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 and zig-zagging [...]
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 The Middle [...]
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 give [...]
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) ever [...]
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 [...]
Hats off to our participants!
…or should we say “hats on”!
A limited number of souvenir Murfreesboro Half Marathon hats will be available at Packet Pickup and at the race…free with a donation of $15 or more. These stylish hats by RaceTrackers are made of lightweight 100% polyester Run Dri(r) material with a terry sweatband and an extra long visor to [...]
Weather prediction for race day
The average temperatures for October 3 in Murfreesboro are 49 degrees for the low, and 77 degrees for the high. Starting out may be a little chilly; think about wearing an old sweatshirt or jacket that you can toss at the start or at the first water station. We’ll collect them and give to a [...]
