The Murfreesboro Half Marathon, presented by Middle Tennessee Medical Center, reached its cap of 2,250 registrants Monday, Aug. 9, in just 101 days: 67 days before the event. Last year's race capped at 2,000 runners 45 days in advance.
"Some of our charity partners, such as Special Kids, may still have spots left on their teams," said Melinda Tate, race director. "For more information on availability, runners should contact them directly."
Registration for the one-mile Kids Fun Run is still open to children ages 6-13. The registration fee for the Kids Fun Run is $15.
Voted Murfreesboro’s “Favorite Annual Event” in the DNJ Ruthie Awards, the 13.1-mile race is scheduled for Oct. 16 at 7 a.m. with a wheelchair start at 6:55 a.m. Because the course runs by the geographic center of Tennessee, begins and ends at Middle Tennessee State University and is presented by Middle Tennessee Medical Center, it has been tagged “The Middle Half.”
The course is certified, and the race is officially sanctioned by USATF. The estimated elevation variation is only 41 feet, making the course flat and fast for the runners. The route goes down scenic tree-lined Main Street and Maney Avenue to Oaklands Historic House Museum. Runners will circle the Rutherford County Courthouse on the Square, pass by by MTSU’s Fraternity Row and the obelisk on Old Lascassas, and then finish at the MTSU Dean A. Hayes Track and Soccer Stadium. A printable map is available online.
Middle Tennessee Medical Center is the presenting sponsor of the event. The City of Murfreesboro, Murfreesboro Parks & Recreation, Fleet Feet Sports, Middle Tennessee State University, Snapple, The Avenue, CB&S Bank, IdeasTees, Purity Dairies, State Farm, The WORX Group, Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q and Emerson Heating Products, Jason's Deli, Daymar Institute and The Sleep Center are major sponsors. The Daily News Journal, The Murfreesboro Post, Murfreesboro Magazine, WGNS and HobNob Murfreesboro are media sponsors of the race.
Spectators along the course are encouraged to cheer on the runners with signs and music. Admission is free to the MTSU Track and Soccer field where the runners will cross the finish line.
For more information, visit www.TheMiddleHalf.com.
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