FIT FT. LAUDERDALE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2018

Hello Runners!!!

No meeting at park on Saturday.  Instead, we are all heading to Halloween Half Marathon dressed as Emojis!!!! .

NEWS FLASH:  THE COURSES FOR BOTH THE HALLOWEEN HALF MARATHON & FREAKY 4-MILER HAVE CHANGED!!!

The races will NOT start from Jungle Island this year. The Start Line IS at South Pointe Park, 1 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach.

The courses for both the Miami Beach Halloween Half Marathon & the Freaky 4-Miler will start from South Pointe Park for the 2018 event! There will be aid stations approximately 1.3 miles apart. The stations will feature both water and an electrolyte beverage, along with our cheering volunteers! Additionally, medical support will be riding bikes throughout the course. There will be tents at the Finish Line that feature food, water, electrolyte beverages, and medical support.  Additionally, all our post-race activities will take place at South Pointe Park. (No Nikki Beach this year). Note: 4-hour time limit for both races

If you WILL NOT be joining us for the race, please make sure you get your miles done on your own.

PACKET PICK UP OPTIONS:

** You will need your email confirmation with the bar code to scan and your ID!**

• Wednesday, Oct. 24th from 11am – 7pm: DICK’S Sporting Goods, 2420 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305. Please bring valid ID. If you plan on picking up for someone else, have their copy of their ID as well.
• Thursday, Oct. 25th from 2pm – 7pm: DICK’S Sporting Goods, 3401 N Miami Avenue, Miami 33137.
• Friday, Oct. 26th from 12 noon – 7pm: lululemon, 846 Lincoln Road #1a, Miami Beach, 33139
• THERE IS NO RACE DAY PICK UP THIS YEAR

RACE MORNING LOGISTICS:

• Carpool Option: If you’d like to carpool, we will be meeting at the Oakwood Plaza, in Hollywood (Stirling and I95).  As you enter the plaza, park on the right hand side.
• Carpool Meeting Time: is 4:40 am. (Leaving at 4:50 am)
• Driving/Riding partners: For those who need to get back soon after race is over, we will be organizing drivers and riders according to running pace to be mindful of finishing times 
• Parking at Start Line: We are planning on parking as close to the start line as possible but there is limited parking in and around South Pointe Park (the start line). Arrive early is the best solution Race Recommended Parking Locations The farthest parking garage is about 0.67 miles from start and remember parking rates apply at all garages and metered street parking locations.
• Group Picture Time: We will be meeting at the Start Line at 6:00 AM for a group picture, and to walk to our corrals together
• During the race: Have fun and enjoy all the costumes! Cheer everyone on! Hydrate and replenish your electrolytes every 45 minutes
• When you finish: Cross the finish line happy! (No looking at your watch) Hang out at the finish line for a little while and cheer others on, then enjoy the party!
• Pose for the camera: Keep an eye for the race and especially our FIT photographer Lucho to take your best running poses!
• When race is over: We will meet near the finish line or party area! Look for the FIT Flag!!
• Meet your carpool partners: Have a plan to meet and gather at the finish line. No runner left behind!!

ADDITIONAL INFO:

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