Raleigh Rocks Half Marathon and 5K

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  • Races: Half Marathon/5K/100 yards Kids Dash
  • Date: April 1, 2012
  • Location: RBC Center, Raleigh, NC
  • Time: 7:30 am

Race Description

Ready to rock ‘n roll? We are – now we have a site that will allow us to turn up the volume! OK, we admit it, we were too loud for Downtown. No problem, we moved to the RBC Center and now have plenty of space to spread out, offer free parking and rock all day.

The course begins at the RBC Center Lawn between the RBC Center and Carter-Finley
Stadium.We run a 3 mile loop then go north on Blue Ridge Road before retuning on Reedy Creek Road to Trenton and back to the RBC Center. The course comes back to Finish on the Westside of the RBC Center.

The following bands will be stationed at various points along the race course as well as the Start and Finish….

  • Stone Chiefs (feature band)
  • Flimsy
  • Squatch
  • Twist of Fate
  • Rhythmicity
  • Brothers Grove
  • Wheels of Fire

Course

The course begins at the RBC Center Lawn between the RBC Center and Carter-Finley
Stadium.We run a 3 mile loop then go north on Blue Ridge Road before retuning on Reedy Creek Road to Trenton and back to the RBC Center. The course comes back to Finish on the Westside of the RBC Center.

Aid Station locations

  • 2 Miles -  Water
  • 3 Miles -  Water
  • 4 Miles – Water
  • 6 Miles – Water
  • 8 Miles – Water/Gatorade
  • 10 Miles – Water/Gatorade
  • 12 Miles – Water
  • Finish -  Water/Gatorade

Hard rock Medal

We have a medal that rocks for all half marathon participants

Registration Details

Entry Fee’s

  • Half Marathon – $65 before March 12
  • Half Marathon – $80 on/after March 12
  • 5k Run/Walk – $25 before March 12
  • 5k Run/Walk – $30 on/after March 12
  • Kid’s Dash – $5 (9 year olds and younger)
  • Save $$. Late fee deadline extended to March 20.  Hurry and don’t miss this chance to save $15.

Packet Pickup

  • Thursday, March 29
    TrySports
    Crabtree Valley Mall
    4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday, March 30
    Ramada Blue Ridge
    4:00 PM – 6:00 pm
  • Saturday, March 31
    Ramada Blue Ridge
    11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Sunday, April 1
    PNC Center (former RBC Center)
    Beginning at 6:00 AM

Schedule

  • HalfMarathon – 7:30 am
  • 5K – 7:50 am

Timing/Awards

Race will be electronically timed, so runners who wish for an official time will need to pick up their timing chip at Registration.
Awards will be presented to the following categories:

  • Top 5 Male and Top 5 Female in the Marathon
  • Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female in the 5K
  • Top 3 Masters Males and Top 3 Masters Females in Half Marathon and 5K

Age Groups: 0-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

Tshirts

  • Half Marathon Includes dry-blend shirt
  • Kid’s Dash $5 (9 year olds and younger). Does not include t-shirt. Shirts will be available for $5 while supply lasts.

Results / Photos

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Race results will be updated here on this website, on race day. Please visit our RESULTS page.

You can also find all your races results on www.bigfootrunning.com. At most of our events we also have professionals race photography. Visit our RESULTS page for updates.

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Cancellation Policy

In the event the race should be canceled for reasons beyond the control of the Race Director or Race Committee (inclement weather or unsafe weather conditions; local, state or national emergency), refunds will not be made, but race packets, including race shirts, will be available at a location to be determined.

Race Rules and Conditions

Rules / Guidelines

Sorry, but for safety reasons, we do not allow dogs, bicycles, inline skates or any means of transportation other than running, walking or wheelchairs. Running baby strollers are allowed but must have a minimum of 6″ wheels. Race Director reserves the right to reject any entry or to remove any participant from the race course without explanation.