Holiday Inn Half-Marathon 2007

After a week of rain and flooding, Saturday August 26th greeted over 800 Holiday Inn Half-Marathon runners with a sunny sky and ideal cool temperature. Starting at the Holiday Inn in downtown Rochester, the course follows residential streets for several blocks then takes to the Bear Creek bike trail, which had been flooded until late the day before.

Exiting the bike trail at Pinewood School, the course follows Pinewood Road and into the rural area south of highway 52 to the turnaround point then doubles back on itself and returns via Bear Creek trail to the finish at Mayo Civic Center.

Other than the expected traffic congestion on Pinewood Road and a medical incident, the race went smoothy. Runners and staff enjoyed ice cream bars at the finish.

After a week of rain and flooding, Saturday August 26th greeted over 800 Holiday Inn Half-Marathon runners with a sunny sky and ideal cool temperature. Starting at the Holiday Inn in downtown Rochester, the course follows residential streets for several blocks then takes to the Bear Creek bike trail, which had been flooded until late the day before. Exiting the bike trail at Pinewood School, the course follows Pinewood Road and into the rural area south of highway 52 to the turnaround point then doubles back on itself and returns via Bear Creek trail to the finish at Mayo Civic Center. Other than the expected traffic congestion on Pinewood Road and a medical incident, the race went smoothy. Runners and staff enjoyed ice cream bars at the finish.
Planning the coverage at the Net Control Station. Daryl ACØID, John NØHZN, Art KCØJKP, Caitlin KD0AFG, KariAnn KCØWIP, and Bob ABØBW. Daryl at the 5 mile food station.	Ted Saxman and Daryl prepare to lead the runners out. John and Daryl at the post race debriefing.
Story and photos by KCØGND.