MAPS

Mile Markers for the Dick Beardsley ½ Marathon will have balloons.                               Course

Water at Pavilion, every mile starting with Mile #2, and Finish.

Sports Drink at Mile Marker 5, 7, 9, 11, Finish.

Bathrooms at Start, Miles 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, Finish.

The Dick Beardsley ½ Marathon is a looped course run through downtown Detroit Lakes and around beautiful Detroit Lake. It begins at the Pavilion and finishes by the City Park. The ½ Marathon is ideal for first time participants as the terrain is relatively flat with some gently rolling hills. The course is USATF certified as is the 5K. Times are recorded for 3 hours, until 11:30 a.m.

STARTING LINE:  Races start at 8:30 a.m. just outside the Pavilion. There are facilities at the start for dressing in the Pavilion or city beach restrooms. Runners who have run a 1:15 or faster for 1/2 marathon should line up on the starting line. All other runners should line up behind according to their projected finishing times. Walkers and slower runners must start in the back rows.                      

TIMING: ChampionChip timing will be used for the Beardsley ½ Marathon and 5K. Be sure to wear and return your chip.    

SAFETY FIRST: The Beardsley ½ Marathon has traditionally been cool. If it is warm or humid on race day, please take special precautions to avoid over-extending your limitations. We are not responsible for race-related injuries, and runners will be responsible for any medical expense they may incur.                                                                                                                              

AID STATIONS: All water stops are considered Aid stations, and are equipped with a cell phone for emergency use. EMS volunteers will also be driving the course checking on all participants.                                                                            

RACECOURSE COURTESY:  Please be considerate of your surroundings during the Beardsley ½ Marathon and 5K run.  At the starting line and along the course be respectful of residents’ properties. Emergency vehicles have the right-of-way at all times during the race. Runners who have finished the race need to avoid interference with runners approaching the finish line.

PACKET PICK UP AND REGISTRATION:  Race packets may be picked up on Friday evening from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. or early Saturday morning beginning at 7 a.m. at the Pavilion. You may also register at those same dates and times.

PARKING:  If you’re driving, we ask that you use the High School parking lots on Roosevelt Avenue (1/4 mile from start/finish area) since there are plenty of parking spaces and access to open streets during race day.