Half Marathon
The 30th annual Bayshore will be held on Saturday May 26th, 2012.
Registration for the 2012 Bayshore Half Marathon is now closed. We have reached our limit of 2300 runners.
The Bayshore Half Marathon starts at 7:30AM near the intersection of Bluff and Smokey Hollow Roads. It follows the marathon course along Bluff Rd., Center Rd., East Shore Rd., and Birchwood Dr. and finish at the Traverse City Central High School Track. The course is flat, 100% paved and shaded along much of the route. Expect a fast and scenic race with some of the most breathtaking views available on any Half-Marathon course. There will be 6 aid stations on the course. Absolutely no roller blades, pets, wagons, baby joggers or other wheeled vehicles will be allowed on the course. Radio/tape, I-Pod, MP3 player, or similar head sets are strongly discouraged. If you are considering wearing headphones please read our notice on the FAQ page . The average high temperature at this time of year is 66°F,and the average low is 41°F.
There is a maximum of 2300 runners in the 2012 half marathon. The entry fee for the 2012 half marathon is $80. If we do not fill up, registration will be allowed only until Thursday May 24th, 2012. There will be no Friday night or race day registration for the half marathon. Finisher medals are awarded to all half marathon finishers. The top five finishers in each age group receive place medals. Age group medals will be engraved and mailed out after the race. Prize money will also be mailed after the results are finalized. The finisher medals will be given out at the finish line.
Half Marathon Start Time is 7:30 AM. The course is flat, fast, and extremely scenic. All half marathoners will receive a Brooks Podium short sleeve technical running shirt with the Bayshore Half Marathon Logo . You will have the opportunity to select a men's or women's shirt size when you register. For sizing information please visit the Brooks website. Women's / Men's
Check-in/ Packet Pick-Up
Registration and packet pick-up for the Bayshore Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K will be held at the Traverse City Central High School Gym. Hours will be on Friday night, May 25th from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and on race day from 5:00 a.m. to 7:15 a.m. If you are pre registered for the Marathon, Half Marathon, or 10K you can still pick up your packet on Saturday beginning at 5:00 a.m. For driving directions and map to packet pick up here.
NOTE: Bus transportation to the Half Marathon start will depart from the Traverse City Central High School (Eastern Ave.) area from 5:30 am to 6:15 am.
2012 Half Marathon Prize Money:
1/2 marathon overall male/female
1st place $750
2nd place $500
3rd place $250
bonus $375 for course record
Masters 1/2 marathon male/female
1st place $375
2nd place $250
3rd place $125
Cost: $80 Until we reach our Half Marathon limit of 2300 runners.
Entry Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
All net proceeds go to charity and are non-refundable and non-transferable for any reason. Sorry no exceptions. Once we receive your entry, you will not receive a refund. If you cannot participate, you may not give or sell your number to anyone else. If you register for the Half Marathon you will not be able to switch to the Marathon or the 10K.
Please Read the Bayshore Rules and Regulations and Runners Release before registering for the Traverse City Track Club Bayshore. Click here.
Registration for the 2012 Bayshore Half Marathon is closed. We have surpassed our 2300 runner limit. Any mailed entries for the Half Marathon postmarked by the USPS after December 1st will be returned. Entries postmarked with a postage meter only will be returned.
