o Sunday, October 26, 2008 o 8 a.m. for the first wave of the start for half marathon & relay
o 8:30 a.m. start for the 1-Mile Kids Scary Scamper.
o Start and finish next to Folsom City Hall & Folsom Community Center, 52 Natoma St. o Mercy Hospital Folsom Health & Fitness Expo at the Folsom Community Center, 52 Natoma Street (next to City Hall), Folsom: Saturday, October 25, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
EVENT FEATURES
o A certified, challenging and scenic half marathon (13.1-mile) course.
o Three-person half marathon relay
o First-class organization by an experienced race director team
o Chip timing o Short-sleeve technical running shirt with colorful logo
o Finisher's medal
o Free 1-Mile Kids Scary Scamper for children 14 and younger.
o Saturday indoor Health & Fitness Expo, sponsored by Ameriprise.
o Convenient online entry for the Half Marathon, the Relay, and the FREE 1-Mile Kids Scary Scamper with fast confirmation.
o Time limit: race services limited to sub-2:45 finish pace (12 mins.-30 sec. per mile pace)
o Entry limit: first 3,000 individuals and first 100 relay teams who enter."
o Limited parking is available behind City Hall and in adjacent lots within a block or two of Rodeo Park.
o Please arrive early and allow extra time for parking.
o Carpooling is highly recommended.
POST-RACE ACTIVITIES
o Free post-race refreshments for runners.
o Entertainment
AWARDS
o Medals to all who finish under 2 hrs. and 45 mins.
o Unique, quality awards to top three men and women in 5-year age groups.
o Awards to top three all male, all female, and coed relay teams.
o Awards to top three finishers in the 1-Mile Kids Scary Scamper.
o Awards to best costume in both the Half Marathon and the 1-Mile Kids Scary Scamper .
o Awards must be picked up race day. There is no awards ceremony and awards are not mailed.
RACE RESULTS
Results will be posted on thisWeb site after October 26.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Volunteers are needed to help produce this quality event. If you would like to help before, during, or after the event, please provide your name, mailing address, and details about the times you are available and your areas of volunteer interest to Julie Fingar, phone: (916) 765-6021, e-mail: Julie@fittorun.com.
o No dogs
o No unregistered runners, walkers, or pacers
o No headphones or Walkman-type radios
o No strollers, baby joggers, inline skates, bicycles
o Race services are limited to a 2:45 finish time pace (a 12 mins.-30 sec. per mile pace).
RACE MANAGEMENT TEAM
John Mansoor, Greg Soderlund and Rich Hanna direct the Four Bridges Half Marathon.
This unique partnership has brought together three race directors who produce some of the largest and finest events in
the Sacramento area. Events directed by them include the California International Marathon, the Western States 100 Miler,
and Run to Feed the Hungry. You can count on this event to be well organized and runner-friendly!
BENEFICIARY
The Lake Natoma Four Bridges Half Marathon & Relay proceeds are used to help fund running venues and trail improvements in the Folsom area. Thanks to proceeds from the Lake Natoma Four Bridges events, the Willow Hill Cross Country Course was completed late summer, 2004 and Granite Regional Park in Sacramento wascompleted in 2007. Runners, walkers, and cyclists who come to Folsom to enjoy the outdoor resources here are the real beneficiaries of this event!
LOOK AHEAD TO THE 26TH ANNUAL CALIFORNIA INTERNATIONAL MARATHON!
The 26th Annual California International Marathon, on Sunday, December 7, 2008 features a fast 26.2-mile course from Folsom to the State Capitol in Sacramento. The Lake Natoma Four Bridges Half Marathon is a perfect training run for this Capitol Running Tradition!
