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Race Information

If you prefer not to register online, you can download a form here:
Full & Half Marathon Registration Form | 5K Registration Form

Sugar Land, Texas is pleased to host the 4th Annual USA FIT Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K on January 29, 2012. Whether you are a Boston qualifier or need ample time to complete the races, this flat, eight-hour certified course is for you.

The event will start and finish at the University of Houston - Sugar Land campus, 14000 University Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77479.

The Half and Full Marathon participants start at 7:00am and follow the same course. The Half Marathon participants will make one loop of the course and turn right towards the finish line as the Marathon participants begin a second loop. Participants will line up according to pace with faster runners in front, walkers behind. THIS IS TRULY "EVERYONE'S MARATHON" – WE WILL HAVE SUB 3 HOUR FINISHERS AND 8 HOUR FINISHERS!

5K participants will start at 7:15am and follow the first 3.1 miles of the Marathon course. This is a perfect opportunity to join in the excitement of a major event while only having to complete 3.1 miles!

Early Start for 6+ hour marathoners ONLY

New for 2012. Full Marathon participants needing more than 6 hours to complete the race may choose to start early. Only those pre-approved for the early start will receive an official time. Approved Marathoners who expect to complete the event in 6 hours or more may start at 5:00 am. For details and pre-approval, CLICK HERE.

Parking/VIP Parking:

Parking will be on the University campus. Plan to arrive early. There is one entrance for VIP parking and one entrance for all others. VIP parking passes and directions will be emailed and given out at packet pick-up. To ensure a stress free event, be parked by 5:30am. Road closures begin at 6:30am, and University Blvd at Hwy 59 will close from 6:45am until after the race has started. If you arrive after 6:45 am, you are too late to participate. Please consider car-pooling or parking at Sugar Land Memorial Park and walking to the event – 1 mile warm up. The park is an excellent parking area for 5K participants; you will have easy access to the event and not be caught in traffic waiting to exit the event.

Cars will not be able to exit the University until approximately 7:30am - after the event begins and participants are on University Blvd. Cars will be held from exiting the campus for long periods of time as runners return to the finish. You may also park at the HEB at University and Hwy 6, and car-pool to the event.

Cars wishing to drop off runners/walkers prior to the event should drive past the VIP entrance and drop participants at Sugar Land Memorial Park. There is a sidewalk to the event.

VIP Tent:

New for 2012....the VIP tent experience. Limited entries are available to the VIP tent-pre race and post-race. Shelter, port-a-potties, food, drink, heaters, warm up stretches and cool down massages will be available to you. CLICK HERE to register for the VIP experience.

Packet/Chip Pick Up Dates:

Thursday, January 26th - 10:00am to 7:30pm
Finish Line Sports - In the Gerland's center at Sugar Creek
13895 S. W. Freeway, Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281)-242-7700
Friday, January 27th - 10:00am to 6:30pm
Luke's Locker - In the River Oaks Shopping area
1953 W. Gray, Houston, TX 77019
(713)-529-0786
Saturday, January 28th - 10:00am to 6:00pm
Methodist Orthopaedic Specialists of Texas - Located 5 minutes from the Host Hotel - Hilton Garden Inn, and the race course
1201 Brooks Street, Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281)-690-4678

No Packet Pick Up race morning. No race day assignment of chips. Do not leave yours at home. We are using reusable chips – trying to stay green/save the earth!! Chips must be turned in after the race. Reusable chips are as accurate as disposable chips and D-tags. The 2011 event captured every participant's time accurately.

Host Hotel

Host Hotel. The Hilton Garden Inn will once again be our Host Hotel. Located on the race course - just 1.5 miles from the start/finish, makes this Hotel your best bet. Room rates will be $79.00 and include an EARLY morning breakfast Sunday as well as a late check out - if requested. Rates will be available Friday - Sunday nights.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO OR TO RESERVE A ROOM

Timing Mats

There will be a timing mat at the start line, at the finish lines, and at the half way point (13.1) for full Marathon participants.

Water Stations

Water stations will be located about every 1.5 miles. There will be water and Gatorade at each station.

Port-A-Potties will be located at the start/finish area, and every 2 miles on the course with the first located at mile 1.5.

Safety/First Aid

There will be two roving EMS vehicles, two fully stocked ambulance unit, mile/time callers at every mile, 60 course marshals, 70 police officers, and 2 police supervisors on the course. We also have a Medical Director and first aid at the Post Race Party.

SAG Wagons

There will be SAG wagons on the course to assist you. We hope you don't need them but they will be there for you.

Bag Check

There will be a bag check area. You can use your own bag but be very sure you have it marked. Do not leave valuables in your bag.

Awards

5K Awards will be presented at 8:30 AM. Half Marathon Awards will be presented at 10:00 AM and Marathon Awards will be presented at 11:30 AM. Awards will run 3 deep in 10 year age groups. First place awards for Overall Male and Female, and Masters Male and Female for the Marathon and Half Marathon. No duplication of awards.
Results will be posted online at 8:00am on January 30, 2012.

Photos

Photographers will be on the route and at the finish line. Be sure to have your BIB visable at all times so that your photos may be identified.

Post Race Party

Refreshments will be available for race participants. There will be music, food, beverages, and fun in the "Food Court"! Massages will be available for tips.

Spectators

There will be no race day parking at the University of Houston campus for spectators until after 11:30am. Best viewing areas: intersection of Hwy 6 and University Blvd. - park at HEB to see miles 7, 11, 21 & 24. Park at Museum at New Territory & University to walk and see mile 12,19, 25 & 13/26. Park at Sugar Land Memorial Park to see 14.5 and 17. Spectators should not attempt to slowly follow participants by car.

Course Closures

The course will close on a rolling 8 hour time table. For example, because this is a 2 loop course, mile 14 will be picked up by 11:18am. Please – If you are a full marathoner, do not attempt to start a second loop after 11:10am unless you can pace a negative split (finish the second half faster than you did the first half). The police will ask you to move to the sidewalk if you fall behind the course pick-up. SAG wagons will be available to assist you to the finish. Our event permit only allows us to have the streets blocked on a rolling 8 hour time table – we must adhere to the rules or be fined and denied a permit in the future. We want everyone to have a chance to complete their race but we must take your safety into account.