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Texas Marathon Information
Entry fee:
$40.00 thru 7/31/08 $45.00 8/1/08-10/2/08 $50.00 10/3/08-11/27/08 $55.00 11/28/08- 12/31/08 $60.00 race day
Course description:
Four loops on greenbelts in Kingwood, starting at the Greentree Pool, proceeding to Lake Houston and returning to the Greentree Pool. The course is run entirely on concrete greenbelt trails which are open to the public. Please use caution when crossing streets and be courteous to the residents of the neighborhood.
Aid Stations:
There will be water and sports drink available every 1.5 miles at each of the aid stations. There are snacks available at the start/stop aid station (every 6.5 miles). Portable toilets are located at the start and at each aid station.
Weather:
Temperatures may vary from 32 to 60 degrees. Typically you can expect 40 degree weather.
Packet pickup and race day registration:
Starting at 6:30 AM on New Year's Day at the park.
Air Travel:
The closest airport is IAH- George Bush Intercontinental Airport-Houston, TX (less than 10 miles). The next closest airport is HOU-William P. Hobby Airport-Houston, TX (31 miles). Car rental is necessary because the hotels do not have shuttle service to the race site. Most major airlines have service to Houston, TX.
Lodging:
Fairfield Inn, 20525 Highway 59, Humble, TX (281) 540-3311 $79.99 for 2 queen beds, late check out, continental breakfast. Call them direct and mention the Texas Marathon rate. We will also working with some additional hotels in the Kingwood/Humble area.
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