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Alert for 5K runners
You will need to be parked by 8:00 AM, since the streets close at 8:00 AM and you will not be able to get Downtown to the race
(click here for a parking map). |
New Course
The race will be run on a new course beginning on Wilmington Street next to the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts, making a loop Downtown then going out Hillsborough Street past St. Mary's, NCSU and Meredith College, then going to the Art Museum, taking the Greenway across the pedestrian bridge over 440, through Meredith's Campus and back Downtown on Hillsborough Street (Click to view Half Marathon map). Click here for a downtown parking map.
Course and Parking Maps
Click here to view the Half Marathon course map.
Click here to view the 5K Run course map.
Click here to view the 1 Mile Fun Run course map.
Click here for a downtown Raleigh parking map.
Event Schedule
Bank of America Raleigh Rocks Half Marathon 8:00 AM
Bank of America Raleigh Rocks 5K 8:15 AM
1 Mile Fun Run To be announced
100 Yard Kid’s Dash (9 year olds and younger) 11:45 AM
Entry Fees
Half Marathon $45 ($60 beginning March 15) $65 Race Day
5K $25 ($30 beginning March 15)
1 Mile Fun Run $10 (no late fee)
100 Yard Kids Dash $10 (no late fee)
Includes kids cotton t-shirt
(9 year olds and younger)
Age Divisions
Both Half Marathon and 5K
Top 3 Male and Female Runners
Top 3 Masters Male and Female
15 Under 30-34 50-54
16-19 35-39 55-59
20-24 40-44 60-69
25-29 454-49 70 over
Registration and Packet Pick Up
The Sheraton Raleigh, 421 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC is the host hotel for both registration and special rates.
Wednesday, March 25
The Athlete's Foot
Cameron Village
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Friday, March 27
Sheraton Raleigh
421 Fayetteville St
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Saturday, March 28
Sheraton Raleigh
421 Fayetteville St
6:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Timing chips will be distributed beginning Saturday morning.
Click here for a downtown parking map.
Entertainment
The following bands will be performing at the start, along the course, and at the finish of the race:
Stay tuned for more bands to be added in the coming weeks..
Finish line band: Airiel Down (Rock)
Half Marathon Water Stations
1.5 miles
3.5 miles (Gatorade Station, too)
5 miles
7.5 miles
10 miles
11.5 miles (Gatorade Station, too)
Rules and Regulations
We do not allow: dogs, inline skates, skateboards, bicycles or any form of transportation other than running, walking or regulation hand pushed wheelchairs. Babyjoggers and walkers are allowed, but must begin at the back of the runners.
The Race Director and Race Committee reserve the right to reject any entry or remove any participant from the race course at our discretion.
If the race should be postponed, delayed or cancelled for any reason beyond the control of the Race Committee (weather, national or local emergencies, etc.) refunds will not be made, but race packets will be available at a designated location. Please refer to this website if this should occur. Please visit our Weather Policy for more information.
Wheelchair participants, please visit the Wheelchair Participation page on this website for wheelchair participation guidelines and regulations. We do not allow handcrank chairs.
Register now (click here).
For More Information:
Butch Robertson butch.robertson@earthlink.net
For Race Updates continue to check this website.
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Bank of America Raleigh Rocks Half Marathon
Event Entered:
Half Marathon ______ 5K _____ 1 Mile Fun Run_____ Kid’s Dash _____
Amount Enclosed: $__________ Check Payable to: Bank of America Raleigh Rocks
1213 Matthews Glen Drive
Knightdale, NC 27545
Name____________________________________ Age__________ Sex_______
Address_________________________________ City__________St___Zip_____
Email Address______________________________________________________
T Shirt Size (short sleeve tech shirts) Women: S M L Men: S M L XL
I fully understand that participating in a road race of any distance requires physical fitness and conditioning. I agree that I am properly trained and conditioned to participate in the event I have signed up to enter. Therefore, I hold harmless the City of Raleigh, Bank of America, Young and Associates, BTR Management and any and all other sponsors we add prior to race day from any claims relating to my participating in this event. I agree to abide by all instructions and directions given by Race Officials and Course Officials during my participating in this event.
Name___________________________ Signature_____________________Date_____
