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Note: If you are use to using Stewart St here is a link to alternate routes

Directions: From I-75 exit on the Edwin Moses Blvd/Nicholas Rd exit 51, and turn toward UD arena.  Welcome Stadium is adjacent to UD Arena.  Lots of free parking at the Stadium  Map Quest Alternate route signs will be posted to accommodate the closure of the Stewart St bridge.

Accommodations: The Marriott Courtyard has a special rate for DRCC entrants, their friends and families.  For reservation information please click here.  This new hotel is right across the street from UD Arena.  For other accommodations options click here.  The Marriott will also host a pasta dinner on Saturday from 5-7 PM.  Tickets must be purchased by October 8, 2008.

Packet Pick-up: Packet pick-up is from 3:00-5:00 PM Saturday at Endurance Sports and 7:00-8:30 AM, Sunday, October 12th at Welcome Stadium, home team side.  There will be separate areas under the stands for the 1/2 Marathon and for the 5K, so look for signs.

NEW COURSE:  Plenty of enjoyment on this flat, fast course with plenty of refreshment stops.   The course runs across the new Washington Street Bridge over the Great Miami River along city streets into Carillon Park and south toward Moraine using streets and the recreation trail.  A new turning point brings you back into Dayton.  Finish on the new track at Welcome Stadium.

Important Course Information: The course will be open until 12:00 noon.  If you are on the course after 12 noon you will be asked to move to the sidewalks and observe the traffic signals at intersections.

The Dayton Amateur Radio Association monitors the course.

Medical Services provided by Miami Valley Hospital Sports Medicine

Split times and aid stations at every mile. 

The start/finish area will also provide water, fluid replacement drink, and medical services.

Walkers: This race is designed for runners. Walkers and power walkers should only participate if experienced and able to complete the half marathon distance in under three hours. On the day, we ask that walkers line up at the rear of the main race and that during the race you keep to the side and allow runners to pass.

WBDT-TV Post Race!!!!!!  Celebrate your finish, cool down, grab a bit to eat, and socialize with your fellow 5K and 1/2 M runners.  All runners will be provided with a variety of refreshments hosted by Dayton's CW at the Big post race party!!!!!!!!

Visiting Dayton?  Information about Dayton and surrounding areas

Ohio River Road Runners Club: ORRRC members receive a $5 discount on the 1/2 Marathon entry price.  Indicate your membership on the entry.

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