Missoula Marathon Race Week

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It’s race week for Missoula!  I missed out on the Missoula Half last year due to the moving debacle and my stuff not getting out here in any timely fashion. Last year, probably would have been cooler than the weather this year. This morning, some race adjustments were sent out for the Marathon and race day on Sunday. Here’s what you need to know, especially for the Marathon:

• Start time: Still at 6 AM on July 9th (Sunday), so no change there!
• Course time limit: DECREASED to 6.5 hrs! Normally a 7.5 hr. course, but temps are expected to be in the 90s throughout the day
• If it’s hitting 87* or hotter by 12:30 PM, race may be called all together

What other adjustments?

• No charge if you wish to go from the Full to the Half. All you have to do is go to the solutions table on Saturday at the Expo
• If you’re expecting to finish the marathon between 6:00 hrs and 7:30 hrs, race directors are extending a deferral to the 2018 race and wave the deferral fee

As of now, the 5K on Saturday, the Half on Sunday and the kids events aren’t looking like they’ll be changed or altered, but be on the look out for emails leading up to this weekend~

I’ve been following the Missoula Marathon on Social Media (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) and they’ve been offering good advice. Me personally, even though I love downhill courses (I PR’ed at Utah Valley last month), but my goal is to pace myself and not necessarily PR. Also, I’m already starting to load up on fluids because I’m guessing I’ll be losing more fluids regardless. Stay cool this weekend and be sure to keep an eye out for any more Missoula Emails and communications

 

 

Missoula Marathon and Half Marathon

Last summer, I was all signed up and excited to run the Missoula Half Marathon after moving out to Washington State. When my furniture was delayed by 2 weeks, the race went to the wayside in order to study for boards until my life from Cleveland showed up at my front door. This year, I’m signed up again and determined to make the best of it (second time’s a charm, right?).

Race weekend is over 3 days, July 7-9 and quite frankly a good excuse to prolong the 4th of July. What’s more, if you complete 3 races (read, the Missoula Big 3 Challenge), you get more bling! Friday night, enjoy the Beer Run that starts at 6 pm (and is Free!!). Come bright and early Saturday morning (8 AM), get out and about for the 5K (this one costs some money, sorry guys!). Then, make sure you’re also registered for the half or full marathon on Sunday. Complete all 3 races (and be sure to check the Big 3 Challenge while registering) and pick up your reward at the finish!

I’m looking forward to some down hill running, knocking off the state of Montana on my Half Marathon list and hopefully running with some pros. The fact that this is a race I can drive to is a huge plus for me (I’ve been flying all over as of recently!). And if this course map isn’t convincing, I’m not sure what is:

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