Hogsback Half Marathon : Official Thread

Several of you have done/ helped without one of my races before.  This year I am RDing the Hogsback Half Marathon on September 22, 2012.  Information is below.  If you register on active.com before August 12, 2012 you can use the code OLYMPICS for a $5 discount. 

• Course:
  *It is a fast course with a 100-ft net decrease in elevation. You'll run on country roads through the towns of Riverton, Pleasant Valley, Hartland and Colebrook with a beautiful finish on the top of the Goodwin Dam.
  *Course will be open for 3 hours and will close at noon (13:45 minute/mile pace)
  * There will be a lead bike and a sag bike to escort the first and last runners


• Race Day Schedule:
  *Packet pick up begins at 7 a.m. on race morning (September 22, 2012)
  *Race begins promptly at 9 a.m.
  *Awards ceremony will being at approximately 11:30 a.m. (you must be present to receive your award or have someone else collect it for you)


• Amenities:
  *Long sleeve shirts for all pre-registered runners
  *6 water stations at miles 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12
  *At every water stop there will be water and GU Electrolyte Brew in Lemon Lime. At miles 6 and 10 there will be Clif Shot Gels in chocolate cherry, double expresso, strawberry and citrus
  *Great post-race food including apple pie, apple cider donuts, apples slices with peanut butter, nutella and caramel, apple cookies, fruit, bagels and lots of sweet treats
  *Bib Tag Electronic Timing by Platt Systems


• Awards:
  *Top 3 overall male and female
  *10-year Age Divisions (no duplicates): 18 and under 19-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70 +


• Registration:
  * $30 for Hartford Track Club Members before September 17, 2012
  * $35 for non-Hartford Track Club Members before September 17, 2012
  * $40 for all runners after September 17, 2012