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Wellen Park is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Half Marathon and 5K, presented by Hotwire Communications.  Starting and finishing in the new downtown area of Wellen Park, Venice, Florida.  

 

RACE INFORMATION:

When: Saturday, March 16, 2024 

Where: Solis Hall, Wellen Park

Time:  1/2 starts at 7:30 a.m.  5K starts at 7:45 a.m.

Parking:  There is plenty of parking around the downtown area. Volunteers will assist you with parking.

 

*Walkers, Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome and must start in the back of each race.

 

PRE-RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP: 

Thursday, March 14th - 3-7pm and Friday, March 15th, 12-4pm. Location: Solis Hall, 19745 Wellen Park Blvd, Venice, FL  343293

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

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  THERE IS NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION (registration closes 3/15/24 @ 5:00 p.m.

  
  


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  6:15 a.m. - 7:15 a.m., Race Day Packet Pickup.

  
  


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  7:30 a.m. - 1/2 Start

  
  


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  7:45 a.m. - 5K Start

  
  


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  8:00 a.m. - Post race food and beverages  

  
  


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  9:30 a.m. - Awards Ceremony 

  
  

AWARDS:

5K & 1/2 - Male/Female: Overall Winners, Masters, Grand Masters, Senior Grand Masters, Veterans.

5K - 1st, 2nd & 3rd in the following age groups:  0-10, 11-14,15-19,20-24,25-29,30-34,35-39,40-44,45-49,50-54,55-59,60-64,65-69,70-74,75-79,80+ 

1/2 Marathon - 1st, 2nd & 3rd in the following age groups: 13-14, 15-19,20-24,25-29,30-34,35-39,40-44,45-49,50-54,55-59,60-64,65-69,70+. Participants must be at least 13yrs old to participate.

 

All 5K and 1/2 Marathon participants will receive a finisher medal when they cross the finish line.

 

Register by February 18, 2024, to guarantee your race shirt. Your race shirt is forfeited if it's not picked up by race morning.