Runner's Info
Tomoka Marathon and Half Marathon
Here are two 16 week training plans to help you get ready for the marathon and half marathon.
Full Marathon Training Plan
Half Marathon Training Plan
Saturday, March 23, 2019 - 6:00 a.m.
LOCATION:
The Casements
25 Riverside Drive
Ormond Beach, FL 32176
RACE PERKS
Complimentary Beer & Food
Race t-shirt and Goody Bag
All finishers of the half and full marathon receive a Finisher’s Medal
Post race food, drinks and beer.
RACE DESCRIPTION
The Marathon will start at 6:00 a.m.. The route will take runners through natural and historic Florida on a beautiful course including the Tomoka State Park and returning along the Intracoastal Waterway.
The Half Marathon will start at 6:30 a.m.. The route will take runners through natural and historic Florida and into the Tomoka State park and turning back the same way for an out-an-back run. Yes! You get the bridge twice :)
The 5K route will start at 7:00 am in Fortunata Park, run across the Granada bridge and head up Beach Street before turning around and coming back across the bridge to finish up in Rockefeller Gardens. You also get the bridge twice :)
EARLY PACKET PICKUP
Ormond Brewing Company, 301 Division Ave Unit 15, Ormond Beach, FL 32174
We will be located in one of the open bays at Ormond Brewing. Please look for the signs directing you to packet pickup. You may still register at packet pickup or on race morning.
Thursday, March 21st from 4:00pm until 8:00pm
Friday, March 22nd from 2:00pm until 6:00pm
Race Day at the Start / Finish Line in Rockefeller Gardens
Beginning at 5:00am
RACE DAY PARKING
Osceola Elementary School
We recommend parking in the open field on the North side of Osceola Elementary school. This is approximately 1/4 mile away from the start / finish line. The best address to use for the parking area is; 126 Coquina Drive, Ormond Beach, FL 32176
RACE SCHEDULE
4:30am - Shuttle departs from Hampton Inn for The Casements for the Full Marathon Participants
5:00am - Parking lot at Osceola Elementary School opens
5:00am - Packet Pickup and Race Day Registration Opens
5:30am - Shuttle departs from Hampton Inn for The Casements for the Half Marathon Participants
6:00am - Full Marathon Starts
6:20am - Shuttle departs from the Hampton Inn for The Casements for the 5K participants and spectators
6:30am - Half Marathon Starts
7:00am - 5K Starts
8:00am - Shuttle Service back to the Hampton Inn begins and runs continuously until 1:30pm
8:45am - Kids' Run Starts
9:00am - 5K Awards Ceremony
10:30am - Half Marathon Awards Ceremony
11:00am - Kids' Run Starts
11:30pm - Full Marathon Awards Ceremony
1:00pm - Race Course Closes (7 hour time limit)
GENDER SPECIFIC TECH SHIRTS
Each Registered Runner will receive a shirt. Sizes are not guaranteed for registrations received after March 1st, 2019.
REGISTRATION
Online Registration closes at midnight on Wednesday March 20th, 2019
Late registration will be available at packet pickup and on race day. See above for locations and times.
Complete the paper registration form and send no later than March 16th with check payable to:
Runner's High Timing and Race Management
1430 Arrowhead Trail, Enterprise, FL 32725
Click here for the paper form
ENTRY
Through September 30:- 5K $35
- Half $50
- Full $75
- 5K $35
- Half $60
- Full $90
- 5K $35
- Half $75
- Full $100
- 5K $40
- Half $90
- Full $110
- 5K $40
- Half $100
- Full $120
AWARDS
Half Marathon & Marathon
Top Overall Male & Female
Top Overall Male & Female Masters
Top 3 male & female in age groups 17 & under, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
5K
Top Overall Male & Female
Top Overall Male & Female Masters
Top 3 male & female in age groups 9 & under, 10-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
ROUTES
The full marathon route, affectionately known as “The Tomoka Loop”, has appeal for locals and travelers alike to enjoy some of the most diverse natural “Old Florida” scenery remaining. The views include unobstructed vistas of two rivers, inland creeks and marshes, barrier island dunes and beach, as well as historic sites. “The Tomoka Loop” is designated as one of Florida’s Scenic Highways and runners will quickly see why it earned this distinction as they experience this beautiful route from the start to the finish line.
TIMING & SCORING
All events will be Chip Timed. All Participants will receive a timing chip that will attach to their shoe.
Water Stops
#1 at approximately Mile 0.7
#2 at approximately Mile 1.5
#3 at approximately Mile 2.3
#1 at approximately Mile 1.7 - Water, Gatorade and Portable Toilets
#2 at approximately Mile 3 - Water, Gatorade and Portable Toilets
#3 at approximately Mile 4 - Water, Gatorade and Portable Toilets
#4 at approximately Mile 5 - Water, and Portable Toilets
#5 at approximately Mile 6 & 8 - Water, Gatorade, BOOM Gels and Portable Toilets
A Medical Tent will be available at Mile 6 & 8
#6 at approximately Mile 9 - Water, Gatorade and Portable Toilets
#7 at approximately Mile 10 - Water, Gatorade and Portable Toilets
#8 at approximately Mile 11 - Water, Gatorade and Portable Toilets
#9 at approximately Mile 11.2 - Water, Gatorade and Portable Toilets
#10 at approximately Mile 12.5 -Water, Gatorade and Portable Toilets
#1 at approximately Mile 1.2 - Water and Portable Toilets
#2 at approximately Mile 3 - Water, Gatorade and Portable Toilets
#3 at approximately Mile 4.5 - Water, Gatorade and Portable Toilets
#4 at approximately Mile 5.8 - Water, Gatorade, BOOM Gels and Portable Toilets
#5 at approximately Mile 8.3 - Water, Gatorade and Portable Toilets
#6 at approximately Mile 10 - Water, Gatorade, BOOM Gels and Portable Toilets
A Medical Tent will be available at Mile 10
#7 at approximately Mile 11.3 - Water, Gatorade and Portable Toilets
#8 at approximately Mile 12.9 - Water, Gatorade, BOOM Gels and Portable Toilets
#9 at approximately Mile 14 - Water, Gatorade, and Portable Toilets
#10 at approximately Mile 16 - Water, Gatorade, BOOM Gels and Portable Toilets
#11 at approximately Mile 17.3 - Water, Gatorade, and Portable Toilets
#12 at approximately Mile 19 & 21 - Water, Gatorade, BOOM Gels, and Portable Toilets
A Medical Tent will be available at Mile 19 & 21
#13 at approximately Mile 22 - Water, Gatorade and Portable Toilets
#14 at approximately Mile 23 - Water, Gatorade, and Portable Toilets
#15 at approximately Mile 24 - Water, Gatorade and Portable Toilets
#16 at approximately Mile 25.5 - Water, Gatorade and Portable Toilets