Happy Valley Half Marathon & 5K

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  • 10.21.2018 @ 09:00 AM
  • Florence, Massachusetts
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10 .21 .2018
starts at 09 :00 AM
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About this Event
We have passed our shirt ordering deadline but long sleeve tech-shirts will be available for purchase on race day.

*Voted Third Best Road Race in 2016 and 2017, by the Valley Advocate Readers' Poll*

We choose to live, to work, to train in Western Massachusetts, a mere speck on the map, because in many respects we appreciate and admire the beauty. The landscape embodies freedom...from the snow covered mountains to the incredible sunsets and sunrises and the impeccable scenery. The people culminate diversity...from the colored flags flying high through streets lined with boutique shops and ethnic restaurants, to the farmers cultivating vast and ever-bearing fields passed through generations of hard-working kin. We all are fortunate to call this incredibly giving place home. We walk and run the trails in admiration. We live with this cohesion and harmony that is truly second to none. And quite often, we gather to celebrate all that surrounds us, all that embodies each and every one of us in this "happy" valley. So, once more, we ask you to join us in celebrating what makes this community, this place, one of the most amazing representations of happiness and freedom this World can offer.

The Happy Valley Half Marathon was created by two people who are passionate about running, getting active, and living life to the fullest. Justin Killeen, owner of 50/50 Fitness/Nutrition in Hadley, MA., has teamed up with Western Mass native and certified running coach, Grant Ritter, to bring you a breath-taking course, designed to showcase some of the most beautiful roads that New England has to offer, during peak Fall foliage. This PR inducing course, the events to follow, and the passion that we exhibit will exhilarate runners and walkers alike...from first timers to seasoned pros. We are pulling out all of the stops to make this run, your run, year after year. New in 2017, the Happy Valley Half Marathon & 5K partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County, helping raise over $30,000 in the first year!

Please note that we are unable to offer refunds.

*FREE Long Sleeve Tech Shirt for the first 100 registrants.* We have exceeded this number.
Awards
Top male and female half marathon finishers will receive a $250 cash prize, and a free admission to the following year's event.

Second place finishers will receive a $100 cash prize

Third place finishers will receive a $50 cash prize

The top three finishers in each age group will receive tumblers or free merchandise from Otterbox.

ALL half marathon and 5K finishers will receive a medal at the finish line
Post-Race Party
We will be holding a post-race party at the ball field, in Look park. We'll have free tacos and beer for all participants, a DJ, and much more! You don't want to miss this family-friendly fall event!

We want to make this an experience you will remember for the rest of your life! Here is what we have lined up for you so far, in 2018!

FREE Food For Strength LLC Tacos
FREE Abandoned Building Brewery Beer
LIVE DJ/Live Music with Eric Guyette, post race
FREE Massages Elements Hot Tub Spa
FREE FitVine Wine Tasting
413 EATS Food Truck
Local Burgy Food Truck
Hot Oven Cookies
Crooked Stick Pops

2017 After-Party Prize Giveaways (Party Members)
2 Fleet Feet Sports Gift Certificates
1 Richardson's Candy Kitchen Gift Certificate
1 Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters Gift Basket
1 Esselon Coffee Roasting Bulk Coffee Certificate
1 Pulse Cafe MA Gift Basket
1 Case of vitaminwater donated by Coca-Cola
1 $50 Gift Certificate to Herrell's Ice Cream & Sweet Bakery

2017 Vendors
Fleet Feet Sports
FitVine Wine
Yoga Center Amherst
All Things Maple
Hot Oven Cookies
Number Pick-up
Bib pick-up will begin on Saturday, October 20th. You can pick up your bib at 50/50 Fitness/Nutrition, 231-D Russell Street, Hadley anytime between 11:45 AM and 2:30 PM.

You will be able to pick up your bib, day-of, starting at 7:00AM.

Email info@5050fitnessnutrition.com for more information.
Parking/Traffic
There is plenty of parking in the park. The cost, per vehicle, is $5.

This year, we will be altering traffic patterns as much as possible to ensure race finishers have a separate lane.
Directions, Park map, and more
http://lookpark.org/general-information/directions/

Porta Potties are available in the park and will be made available along the course near mile 5.

We have 5 water/gatorade stations with one every 2-3 miles.

We will have a course sweeper to ensure all runners make it back safely.
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Sub Event Cost Distance
$90.00 13.1mi
$40.00 3.1mi
$90.00 13.1mi
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