Lake Natoma Four Bridges Half Marathon

Be sure to read the half marathon race information provided below and check out the following links (and those to the left) for additional race, event, and registration information.

2012 Lake Natoma Four Bridges

• Sunday, October 28, 2012... the weekend before HALLOWEEN!
• 8:00 a.m. for the first wave of the start for half marathon & relay
• 8:30 a.m. start for the 1-Mile Kids Scary Scamper
• Start and finish near Folsom City Hall & Folsom Community Center, 52 Natoma St.

• A certified, challenging and scenic half marathon (13.1-mile) course
• Three-person half marathon relay
• First-class organization by an experienced race director team
• The BEST training run for the California International Marathon!
• Halloween theme with award for best costumed finisher
• Fun & spooky Haunted House Health & Fitness Expo
• Chip timing
• Short-sleeve technical running shirt with colorful logo
• Colorful finisher's medallion
• FREE 1-Mile Kids Scary Scamper for children 14 and younger
• Convenient online entry for the Half Marathon, the Relay, and the FREE (for online entries) 1-Mile Kids Scary Scamper with fast confirmation
• If you miss online registration, you may still register at the Haunted House Health & Fitness Expo
• Time limit: race services limited to sub-2:45 finish pace (12 minutes and 30 seconds per mile pace)
• Entry limit: first 3,000 individuals and first 100 relay teams who enter

FREE ON-SITE PARKING:

• Limited parking is available behind City Hall and in adjacent lots within a block or two of Rodeo Park.
• Please arrive early to allow extra time for parking.
• Carpooling is highly recommended.

POST-RACE ACTIVITIES:

• Free post-race refreshments for runners.
• Entertainment.

RULES AND GUIDELINES FOR ALL ENTRANTS

• No pets.
• No unregistered runners, walkers, or pacers.
• Wearing of headphones, ipods or Walkman-type radios is discouraged.
• No strollers, baby joggers, inline skates, bicycles.
• Race services are limited to a 2:45 finish time pace (a 12 mins.-30 sec. per mile pace).
• No one other than the runner who officially registered may use the bib number and timing chip issued to that runner. Transferring and/or selling of these items is illegal.
• Bib numbers must not be altered, should be worn on the front of the runner, and be clearly visible at all times.
• Timing chip must be worn as follows:
  • Individual event runners: securely attached to the top of the shoe.
  • Relay runners: on the ankle using the strap provided, no higher than six inches from the ground.

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!