Announcements
The DNJ “Middle Medal” is for the rest of us
So, you’re pretty sure you’re not going to come in first, but are feeling pretty good about your training.
The Daily News Journal is sponsoring the Murfreesboro Half Marathon “Middle Medal” for the person who finishes right in the middle. Along with the medal, the lucky recipient will receive a check for $50.
Last year the winner [...]
Snapple is the official Sport Drink on the Course
We’re happy to announce that Snapple will be providing their Antioxidant Water at our Water Stations this year. Be sure to try them out on your training runs so you’ll know what to expect on race day. Full of electrolytes, carbs, and they taste good, too!
Read more about Snapple water here.
Finish Line Towels
Back by popular demand…our ice-cold sport towels at the finish line! Thank our sponsor, Dr. Roy Thompson, when you see him.
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 Middle Half
• [...]
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.
Noodle Night on the Square
“Be sure you are ready and eat your spaghetti!”
Friday, Oct 2 Main Street Murfreesboro is sponsoring a pasta dinner in conjunction with their Friday Night Live concert series. Starting at 6:00 pm on the downtown square, Marina’s on the Square will be providing a delicious pasta dinner for half marathon and kids fun run participants. [...]
Headphones and Race Etiquette
Last December, USA Track & Field amended Rule 144.3, pertaining to the use of headphones and other electronic devices, enabling us to allow the use of headphones by runners in non-championship races.
Though The Murfreesboro Half Marathon has decided to allow headphones for the 2009 race, we continue to be committed to providing a safe and [...]
Slight change in the course route
We try to have the race during MTSU’s Fall Break for logistical reasons. This year MTSU’s football team will be hosting Mississippi State during Fall Break so we are now holding our event on a class day (yes, there are classes on Saturday).
For this reason we are making a very slight change in our course [...]
Beating the Heat in Tennessee
It’s been an unseasonably hot weekend in Tennessee for April. And October is usually unpredictable as well. We’ve planned plenty of water stations along the route…one every two miles for Miles 1-6, and one every mile for the last half of the race.
Accelerade will also be at the water stations. Try it out during your [...]
How to Help the Greenway
If you’d like to help the Murfreesboro Greenway which was recently damaged during the Good Friday tornado, email Angela Jackson (ajackson@murfreesborotn.gov) with the Murfreesboro Parks & Rec Dept. She’ll put you on a list to be notified of volunteer opportunities.
