Race News
Marathon Relaunch Postponed
December 12, 2009
It is with deep regret that we have postponed the relaunch of our 7th Annual Clearwater Marathon, originally scheduled for January 24, 2010. We intend to relaunch this marathon at a later date. All other scheduled events will take place on Saturday, January 23:
- 5th Annual Clearwater Halfathon
- 4th Annual Clearwater 5-Miler
- Inaugural Clearwater 5K Fitness Walk
REFUND INFORMATION
All participants entered in the marathon have the option to:
- Receive a full refund, including Active.com service fees for those who registered on-line
- Transfer entry fees to an upcoming race, with balance refunded
Registered athletes should forward an e-mail advising us how to proceed (refund, credit, or transfer). We apologize to you if you have been inconvenienced by this postponement in any way.
Thank you for understanding the situation.
Chris Lauber
Race Director
FLRoadRaces@aol.com
Entry Fees Increase September 27 – Register Now, Save $$
September 10, 2009
Ready to register and take advantage of our deep discounts? If so, register before Sunday, September 27 to enjoy your substantial savings.These entry fee increase are scheduled for September 27:
Halloween Halfathon (Oct. 31): entry fees increase from $50 to $60
Halloween 5K (Oct. 31): entry fees increase from $25 to $30
For those interested in our other races: Also on September 27, entry fees for our Clearwater Halfathon increase from $40 to $45 and for our Clearwater Marathon from $60 to $70. After that, the next entry fee increases will be on October 25 for the Halloween Halfathon & 5K Race and the Holiday Halfathon on December 13.
Join us on Facebook
September 10, 2009
In order to communicate with our athletes efficiently, as well as attract new athletes, Race Director Chris Lauber has created a running-specific profile to complement the recently created and race-specific "Florida Road Races" page. Lauber intends to use both to keep endurance athletes up to date as the upcoming race season approaches.In addition, the Florida Road Races page will have photos, videos, and links posted to it as time permits. Lauber also hopes the public page will provide a forum for discussion among athletes who participate in road races.
To become a friend of Chris Lauber-Floridaroadracedirector, click here.
To join more than 150 endurance athletes at the Florida Road Races Page, click here.
Help Inspire Others: Share Your Story of Achievement
September 10, 2009
Share your story of achievement and of overcoming obstacles, whether it was weight, substance abuse, physical limitations, etc. Our goal is to help provide inspiration to new athletes who are facing challenges of their own.Your story does not need to be long, just a few paragraphs on what you overcame, how you did it, etc. Nor does it need to be a literary masterpiece – it just needs to be YOUR story. Also, we will take the liberty to edit it for space or clarity, but assure you we will not change the context of what you provide.
We encourage you to inspire others every chance you get, whether individually or through the media. You never know when you might inspire someone to change their life and lead a more healthy, active lifestyle.
To share your story, please click here.
Online Confirmation Now Available for All Events
August 1, 2009
If you have already registered, please check online confirmation now to make sure your data is correct. You can also search for your friends or other athletes registered to participate.Check online confirmation for the Halloween Halfathon
Check online confirmation for the Holiday Halfathon
Check online confirmation for the Clearwater Running & Fitness Festival
Check online confirmation for the Beach Halfathon
Halloween Half Entry Fees Increase August 16. Register Now.
August 1, 2009
Join fellow athletes celebrating this unique holiday, while helping to start a new tradition at our nation's best beach at Ft. De Soto Park. Register today at $40 to enjoy a 43% discount – the entry fee will increase to $45 after August 16. Register Now
Entry Fees Increase July 31 – Register Today, Save $$
July 28, 2009
Athletes seeking to take advantage of significant savings on entry fees should register before July 31, as entry fees increase for 5 of the 7 races offered this upcoming season: July 31: Florida Halloween Halfathon (Oct 31) entry fee increases to $40
July 31: Clearwater 5-Miler (Jan 23) entry fee increases to $25
July 31: Clearwater Halfathon (Jan 23) entry fee increases to $40
July 31: Clearwater Marathon (Jan 24) entry fee increases to $60
July 31: Florida Beach Halfathon (March 21) entry fee increases to $35
Register today to take advantage of these deeply discounted entry fees at each of the race Web site links on our Home page.
Refund Offers for Early Entrants Expire July 31
July 28, 2009
Athletes entering our Halloween Halfathon and/or our Holiday Halfathon have yet another incentive to register today – our unique refund offer described below for early entrants.Refund Policy: There are no refunds, transfers or credits, unless you register by July 31 for the Halloween Halfathon and the Holiday Halfathon, by September 13 for the Clearwater races, and November 8 for the Florida Beach Halfathon, AND notify the race director of your withdrawal at least two weeks prior to the race. There are NO transfers to other athletes. ALL refunds from ALL races will be issued at the same time – after our Florida Beach Halfathon on or about April 1, 2010.
Inaugural Halloween Halfathon Registration Off to Strong Start
July 26, 2009
Perhaps it's the allure of running a half marathon on an extremely flat course along our award-winning beaches at Ft. De Soto Park. Or maybe it's the festive good times sure to be enjoyed by athletes celebrating Halloween in their own distinctive costumes (which are encouraged, but not required).Whatever the reason, early registration is off to a fantastic start for this inaugural race, with more than 100 athletes entering within just days of on-line registration being offered. Race Director Chris Lauber estimates a solid field somewhere between 600 - 1,000 athletes will participate. By comparison, 541 athletes entered the Inaugural Holiday Halfathon, and it has grown steadily since then.
8th Annual Holiday Halfathon: Participation on Record Pace
July 25, 2009
Early registration, up nearly 20% on a year-to-date basis, suggests this will be another record-setting race for participation in the 8th Annual Florida Holiday Halfathon on December 13th.Participation records have been set in each of the last four years, increasing as follows:
- 2005: 650 athletes
- 2006: 861 athletes
- 2007: 1,107 athletes
- 2008: 1,247 athletes
Race Director Chris Lauber is anticipating total registration will be in the neighborhood of 1,500 athletes.
In addition to offering finisher awards and event overall awards after each race, we will also track each athlete's finishing times and add them together to determine Champions of the Florida Halfathon Series.
Athletes accumulate their total finishing time by completing any three of our four halfathons during each season from Halloween through March. Those athletes who complete all four of our halfathons will have their slowest time dropped automatically.
To recognize our fastest and most consistent halfathon athletes, we will offer special overall and age-group rewards based on three halfathons. We will also recognize athletes who complete all four of our halfathons in a special way, yet to be determined.
