The Gilbert Half Marathon will run through the heart of Gilbert, Arizona. The course is flat and fast making this a great first time experience or a PR possibility. The course will begin at Higley High School, run along the corn fields for a rural feel, run Gilbert’s most popular canals, run through Gilbert’s premiere parks–Riparian Preserve and Freestone, then finish along side the Gilbert Days Parade.
There will be a Gear check for the half marathon ONLY. Use your runner bag provided or a personal bag and attach the bib gear check tear-off tab. Gear return will be at the finish line staging area. East Valley Runners will provide pacers for the half marathon for the following times: 1:30, 1:40, 1:50, 2:00, 2:10, 2:20 & 2:30.
Station #1 Recker & 202 path
-Water only
-Toilets
*Note: you can access this station twice–heading into the path @ mile 2.3 or on your exit from the path @ mile 4.2
Station #2 Western Canal
-Water & Gatorade
-Honey-stinger gel
-Vaseline & band-aids
Station #3 Riparian
-Water & Gatorade
-Medical Tent
-The park has a water fountain and restrooms here
Station #4 Freestone
-Water
– Toilets
-Vaseline & band-aids
Station #5 Burke & the western canal trail
-Water & Gatorade
-Vaseline & band-aids
*Note: There are toilets along the parade route, but probably with long lines.
All winners will receive an official technical T-shirt, commemorative finisher medal, race support, runner swag bag, post-race finish line refreshments, gear check, and an opportunity to run along side the Gilbert Days Parade! All information from https://gilbertmarathon.org