Race for Research 2012

Half Marathon and 5K

March 24, 2012.
Half Marathon at 7:00 am; 5K at 7:30am;
Wheelchair and Handcycle divisions at 6:45am

Registration:

This button will link you to the Race for Research online sign up page at Active.com.

The first 500 people to enter the half marathon will receive a free technical runner's hat! All participants in both events will receive an event t-shirt.

You may also download a pdf mail-in application by clicking HERE.

By Mail:

Return your completed Entry Form with the correct entry fee before March 23, 2012:

Torrey Pines Institute
Race for Research
11350 SW Village Parkway
Port St. Lucie, FL 34987

On-site Registration

Race registration will be available onsite both Friday 9:00 am till 7:00 pm and Saturday starting at 5:00am at Torrey Pines Institute, 11350 SW Village Parkway, Port Saint Lucie, Florida 34987. Please note that you should arrive at least one hour before the start of the event if you plan to register the day of the race.

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Teams

One exciting new addition we are implementing for the 2012 Race for Research Half Marathon and 5K is a team division. All teams will be eligible for a discounted entry fee, as well as special team division prizes. Team members will still be eligible for individual prizes.

• Teams are required to have at least 5 participants to avoid an additional entry fee of $50.
• Each team should designate a captain who will register himself/herself with specific team name; all other members may register individually indicating the team to which they belong.
• Teams may be coed and vary in age groups.

Team Awards

Awards will be given to the team that raises the greatest amount of money, as well as to the team with the fastest overall age-graded performance. Teams or individuals interested in establishing online fundraising campaigns for the event should visit the link set up on active.com at http://www.active.com/donate/TPI_RaceForResearch

Hand Cycle and Wheel Chair Divisions

We are please to announce hand cycle and wheel chair divisions in the 2012 Race for Research! Options to enter into these divisions may be found in the online and print registration forms.

Half Marathon

7:00 am Start time
Flat, fast well supported half marathon through the community of Tradition (USATF Certified).

Fees:
Individual Fees: $50 by January 1st; $60 by March 23rd; $75 on-site.
Team Member Fees: $40 by January 1st, $50 by March 23rd; $60 on-site.

For those participants planning on taking 3+ hours to complete the half marathon we will be offering an early start time of 6:30am

5K

7:30 am Start time
The 5K includes an added feature this year. Dr. Richard A. Houghten, President of Torrey Pines Institute, will donate $50 toward research at Torrey Pines Institute for each runner who beats his time in the 5K (USATF Certified).

Fees:

Individual Fees: $20 by January 1st; $25 by March 23rd; $30 on-site.
Team Member Fees: $15 by January 1st, $20 by March 23rd; $25 on-site.
2 Teams (Email us)

1-mile Fun Run

Friday, March 23rd Afternoon Start time.
The 1-mile Fun Run is a free event open to kids of all ages.

Timing

AccuChipUSA will be timing this year’s half marathon and 5k using the disposable timing tag system that is attached to the race bibs. This will allow participants, if they desire, to pick-up their bib and timing chip the day before the event at the expo, March 23rd, 2012.

Half Marathon

Every finisher will receive a custom finisher's medal.

Additionally, awards will be given to:

• the top 3 overall male and female
• the top 3 over all male and female master (40+)
• and the top 3 in the following male and female age groups
  (18 & under, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64. 65-69, and 70+).
• top team (donations, time)
• Name will be placed on the Race for Research Walk of Fame for the top male and female overall winners

5K
Awards will be given to:

• the top 3 overall male and female
• the top 3 over all male and female master (40+)
• and the top 3 in the following male and female age groups
  (10 & under (all finishers 10 & under will receive an award), 11-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64. 65-69, and 70+).
• top team
• Name will be placed on the Race for Research Walk of Fame for the top male and female overall winners

Special Awards

Anyone making a tax-deductible donation of $125 or more will receive their name placed on a paver on the Race for Research Walk of Fame.

Address: 11350 SW Village Parkway, Port Saint Lucie, Florida 34987

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Driving Directions

From 95. Exit Gatlin Blvd Mile Marker 118. Head west on Gatlin to SW Village Parkway. Head south on SW Village Parkway. Torrey Pines Institute is on the left approximately 1 mile south of Gatlin.

Race Packet Pickup

Race packets can be picked up the day before the race, Friday March 23, from 9:00 am till 7:00 pm or the day of the race, Saturday March 24, starting at 5:00 am at Torrey Pines Institute, 11350 SW Village Parkway, Port Saint Lucie, Florida 34987

On-site Registration

Race registration will be available onsite both Friday 9:00 am till 7:00 pm and Saturday starting at 5:00am at Torrey Pines Institute, 11350 SW Village Parkway, Port Saint Lucie, Florida 34987. Please note that you should arrive at least one hour before the start of the event if you plan to register the day of the race.

Event Day Parking

Parking will be available adjacent to the race start/finish site on the south side of Torrey Pines Institute. Please drive cautiously on SW Village Parkway as race participants, volunteers and spectators will be present on the road.

Accommodations

Hilton Homewood Suites

Race participants receive a discounted rate at the Hilton Homewood Suites, located directly next to the race start and finish.  Anyone attending the race can call the hotel directly at 772-345-5300 or visit the Hilton Homewood Suites website and ask for the Torrey Pines Race for Research rate or refer to it as code “RAC” by February 15th.

Maps (Certified to aUSATF Standards) & Race Video Previews

Below are the planned courses for the Race for Research 5K and Half Marathon events. Please note that both courses are entirely on paved roads. The area of Tradition is relatively new and Google does not yet have all the roads mapped. This is why on the course maps it appears the routes run on unpaved roads.

5K

There will be 1 aid station on the 5K course at approximately mile 2.

(link to Gmaps Pedometer below)
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3469213

Half Marathon

There will be 10 aid stations on the half marathon course spaced approximately 1 mile apart. Aid stations at mile 7.5 and again at mile 8.5 will have Vanilla Bean and Tri Berry Gu Energy Packets. Every aid station will have water and Gatorade. Portable toilets will be available on-course

(link to Gmaps Pedometer below)
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3469201

Volunteers

If you are interested in volunteering in any capacity please contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it