First Carolina State Bank Half Marathon Updates

We are now less than two weeks away from the First Carolina State Bank Half Marathon and 5k! Hard to believe how quickly this race is coming now. As mentioned below, if you have not registered yet, you better do so soon! Here are some recent updates:

Banners: If you have not seen them, we have two nice banners made for the race. One is in front of the FCSB Branch on Winstead Avenue, and the other is currently in front of the YMCA. That one may move to Sunset Park as the race approaches. We will also have finish line banners.

Food and Drinks: Be sure to stick around after the race for awards, kids events, and music. To help keep everyone warm, we are planning for coffee and hot pizza! Leave a jacket in your car to warm up after the race.

Fluids: Fluids will be available on the course. They will be approximately at Mile 2, 4, 6, 7.8, 9.3, 11.4, and 12.2. The 7.8 and 9.3 are actually the same table in Tom Stith park, which you run by twice. All tables will have water, and two locations will have Gatorade. There will not be gels offered, so if you need one, be sure to bring your own. This is what I anticipate for the fluids:

• Mile 2 - Water
• Mile 4 - Water
• Mile 6.5 - Water
• Mile 7.8/12.2 - Water and Gatorade
• Mile 9.3/11.4 - Water and Gatorade

The Course: A two mile portion of the course will have two way runner traffic. Runners must stay to their right at all times to avoid a head on collision. I really need the RMEC runners to not only follow this rule, but also to help encourage others during the race to do the same. This will be marked on the course, but runners are known to take the shortest possible route, and this could cause a problem.

Volunteers: Is your family coming out cheer for you? Why not have them volunteer and get a free race hat, coffee, and pizza! Butch is looking for people to help with the packet pickup, directing runners (adults only), fluid stops, finish line, and more. No experience is necessary. If you can point you finger and say "run that way" you are qualified. We really need volunteers to make this event a success. Please encourage people to help. If you know of people or groups, post here, or have them email Butch Robertson directly.