Meet Information
The 6th Annual First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon features a very refreshing 13.1 mile course along some of the worlds best beaches, award winning theaters, and both natural and historic attractions.
The new course will start and finish at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center and take you through your favorite areas of Sarasota including the famous Ringling Bros Causeway. This is the perfect race to make a vacation out of.
Average Temperature at Start: 60 F
Course Hours: The course will be open for 4 hours making it a true walker-friendly course
Race Perks
* Great spinning finisher medal for all participants (relay participants included)
* Cool technical commemorative participant race shirt
* Scenic views of the Sarasota beaches
* Post-Race Party environment
* GU on the course
* B-Tag Timing
* Age Group Awards plus extra categories including Locals, Masters, Grand Masters
New for Relay option added for 2011:
* 1st participant begins at 7:00 AM and completes the first 5.5 miles of the course
* 2nd participant will take over at mile 5.5 and complete the remaining 7.6 miles
Managed by the producers of the ING Miami Marathon, Chicago Half Marathon, and 13.1 Marathon Series, the First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon is set to be one of great participant perks, charitable partners, and safety throughout the best course options this beautiful town has to offer.
The new course will start and finish at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center and take you through your favorite areas of Sarasota including the famous Ringling Bros Causeway. This is the perfect race to make a vacation out of.
Average Temperature at Start: 60 F
Course Hours: The course will be open for 4 hours making it a true walker-friendly course
Race Perks
* Great spinning finisher medal for all participants (relay participants included)
* Cool technical commemorative participant race shirt
* Scenic views of the Sarasota beaches
* Post-Race Party environment
* GU on the course
* B-Tag Timing
* Age Group Awards plus extra categories including Locals, Masters, Grand Masters
New for Relay option added for 2011:
* 1st participant begins at 7:00 AM and completes the first 5.5 miles of the course
* 2nd participant will take over at mile 5.5 and complete the remaining 7.6 miles
Managed by the producers of the ING Miami Marathon, Chicago Half Marathon, and 13.1 Marathon Series, the First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon is set to be one of great participant perks, charitable partners, and safety throughout the best course options this beautiful town has to offer.