About This Race

Experience a Race Like No Other.  Old-world practices. Lush countryside. Hard-working people.  All these things and more make BIH Half a special experience.  But some things can’t be described – like the sense of community that follows well after you cross the finish line.

Online registration ends on August 27, 2025.  There will be in person registration race weekend starting at 11:00am on Friday, September 5th.

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5K, Fire Company Challenge (5K & 1/2 Marathon), 1/2 Marathon: T-Shirt

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Choose Your Distance

5K 5K
$40.00
Increases Sep 01
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Fire Company Challenge (5K & 1/2 Marathon) Half Marathon
$155.00
Increases Sep 01
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Kids Fun Run
Registration includes one-size-fits-all cotton tee, goodie bag , race bib, and a medal.
$10.00
Increases Aug 16
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Pasta Dinner (Age 13 & Up)
Carb up before the race and join runners and locals alike for a Pizza & Pasta Meal on Friday. Family and friends are welcome too! Don't pass up the shoefly pie!
$18.00
Increases Sep 01
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Pasta Dinner (Age 3-12)
Carb up before the race and join runners and locals alike for a Pizza & Pasta Meal on Friday. Family and friends are welcome too! Don't pass up the shoefly pie!
$8.00
Increases Sep 01
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1/2 Marathon Half Marathon
6 water and sports drink stations are located along the course. Additionally, ice buckets and water sprinklers can be found throughout the course during very warm weather. Minor areas of both the half marathon and 5k courses are unpaved and may be muddy or uneven during heavy rainfall.
$115.00
Increases Sep 01
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