The Havasu Half Marathon is guaranteed to be a beautiful scenic course. Never more than approximately 440 yards from the water. The highest elevation point is when you are on the bridge at 31ft. FLAT and fast course.
Half Marathon course
Start and end at the beach.
Never stray more than 440 yards away from the majestic Colorado River.
Reach your maximum elevation in miles 1 and 9 (33 feet above the starting line) while crossing the world famous London Bridge.
April is Spring Break season in Havasu and you will be ready for our beach party when you finish with a PR on this flat and fast course.
In the first mile you will climb 31 feet to the peak of the London Bridge and leave the island behind for a little while. Heading north along London Bridge road you will stick close to the water as you enjoy Lake Havasu State Park. Veer right on Sunset Drive and then go counter clockwise around some of the newest homes in Havasu and you will find yourself heading back to the bridge.
During mile 9 you may way to stop for a photo as you go under the bridge and then back over it to start your tour of the island. After a lap around the island you will be ready for the downhill home stretch to the beach party that is awaiting you. Cross the finish line, dip your legs in the water to cool them off and then proceed to the beer garden to sample some of Arizona’s finest local brews.
5K course
5k runners and walkers are in for a tour of the island before heading back to the beach. Feel the breeze off the Colorado River as it pushes you to the finish line party.
Water/Hydration and Aid Stations
Five Water/Hydration and First Aid stations will be provided on the Half Marathon course. The cool breeze off the Colorado River can keep you sweat free, but please stay hydrated throughout the race! Various non-profits, school teams and other groups host these aid stations. They are placed on-course at key locations and intervals approximately 2 miles apart. Bring your own nourishment if you wish and please discard wrappers and cups in trash receptacles at aid stations and throughout the course, or put them in your pocket and not alongside the road! We must all work together to preserve the natural beauty of Havasu.
Post-Race Celebration
After completing your 13.1 (or 3.1) mile journey through Havasu and receiving your finisher’s medal, you will be able to enter the Party! Everything will be steps away including post-race food and fluids designed to help your body begin the recovery process immediately. If you are over 21, enjoy our Beer Garden with some of Arizona’s finest suds. Every finisher is entitled to one Free Beer and additional beer tickets can be purchased on site.
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