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Bear Foot Sports invites you to be part of the 10th Annual Hilton Head Island Half Marathon & 10K on Saturday, February 11th at 8:00am.
The 2012 Hilton Head Island Half Marathon is very scenic and features: Jarvis Creek Park and Broad Creek. It's fast and flat with a slight incline at the bridge over the Broad Creek, which is about a 1 mile span and is done twice.
Start at Jarvis Creek Park and
take participants down Natures Way and Pembroke Rd and back. At the corner of
Pembroke Rd & Natures Way the course will turn left back towards Jarvis
Creek Park It will then enter the bike run thru Jarvis Creek Park to enter
Cross Island Parkway behind the park thru back gate.
Once on the Cross
Island Pkwy participants will head towards Palmetto Bay Rd and exit Cross
Island Pkwy prior to plaza on the Marshland Rd Entrance Ramp, cross Marshland
Road and head on Rd until bike path and back onto Cross Island Pkwy, avoiding
toll plaza towards Bay Pines Rd.
At the corner of Palmetto Bay Rd and
Bay Pines the course will turn left towards Crossings Park and enter Powerline
Rd on left just past Crossings Park which runs parallel to Arrow Rd. At the end
of Powerline Rd the course will turn left onto Arrow Rd heading towards
Dunagans Alley.
At Dunagans Alley the course will turn around and
return on the same route via Arrow Rd, Powerline Rd and Cross Island Pkwy
around toll plaza via bike path and back up Marshland Rd Entrance Ramp on Cross
Island Pkwy thru a gate at the back side of Jarvis Creek Park to finish line ( which will be pushed back to allow more space at this year's finish )
The Hilton Head Half Marathon will feature all standard male and
female divisions including , men's clydesdale and women's filly divisions, as
well as a senior division. Gift cards and unique awards will be
presented to the top three overall male, male master's, female and female
master¹s finishers. Additionally, the top three in each age category will
also receive unique awards.
( Course will close in 3 hours - walkers please participate in 10K or 5K only )
Finishers medals will be presented to the first 700 Half Marathon finishers (476 finishers in 2011 )

The 10K Run/Health Walk - gift cards & prize will be awarded for the top
three male and female overall finishers. The top three in each age category
will also receive unique awards.
5K Run/Health Walk - gift certificates & prize will be awarded for the top three male and female overall finishers. The top three in each age category will also receive unique awards.
This year's Hilton Head Island Half
Marathon & 10K will benefit three local charities including: The Hilton Head Rotary Club and Strive to Excel. In 9 years the event has donated
over $20,000 to area charities, and in 2012 we look forward to increasing our
total.
LONG SLEEVE SHIRTS
Those who pre-register for the Half Marathon will receive a colorful long sleeve performance t-shirt. 10K & 5K participants will receive a long sleeve cotton t-shirt.
An awards ceremony featuring refreshments, live music, food, and door
prizes will be held following the race.
HALF MARATHON ENTRY FEE & REGISTRATION
$45 1/2 Registration Post Marked thru 1/1/12
$55 1/2 Registration Post Marked 1/8/11 thru 2/7/12
$65 1/2 - Late Registration and Packet Pick-Up after 2/7
Long sleeve performance shirts to all half marathon participants who pre-register
10k & 5k ENTRY FEE & REGISTRATION
$25 10K/5K Registration Post Marked thru - 1/1/12
$30 10K/5K Registration Post Marked 1/8/11 thru 2/7/12
$35 10K/5K - Late Registration and Packet Pick-Up after 2/7
Long sleeve 100% cotton shirts for 10K & 5K participants
Event confirmations will
not be sent.
PACKET PICK-UP - Westin Resort - Port Royal Plantation.
Feb 10, 4pm-8:00pm Westin Resort Port Royal Plantation
Feb 11, 6:30am-7:30am
Jarvis Creek Park - Hwy 278 & Jarvis Park Rd
You can pick-up on Friday PM
or Saturday AM - although we recommend that you pick up on Friday
Packets cannot be mailed Friday,
Half Marathon
Course... USTF Cert # SC10094BS
* Each mile will be clearly marked
with split times provided
* Water/Sports Drinks will be available about
every 2 mile.
* First aid stations will be available at start/finish
area,10K turn & 1/2 turn.
Half Marathon Run DIVISIONS
* Male 19 & Under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & over.
Clydesdale 190-225 lbs, 226 lbs & over
* Female 19 & Under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60 & over
Zina / Filly Division - 145 lbs & Over
Half Marathon AWARDS
Finishers medals will be presented to the first 700 Half Marathon finishers ( 476 finishers in 2011 )
* Gift Cards and awards to top 3 M/F Overall
* Gift Cards and awards to top 3 M/F Masters 40+
* Gift Cards and awards to top M/F Grand Masters 55+
* Awards to top 3 M/F in each division
If you are not present at award ceremony and would like your award mailed there will be a $15 shipping and handling charge to have it mailed to you.
Race Course
* The
course will remain open until 11:00am. Traffic control cannot be guaranteed
after this time.
10k Run - 8:00am
* 10K will start and finish at
Jarvis Creek Park
* Same fast and flat starting loop as Half Marathon
*
Each mile will be clearly marked with split times provided
* Awards to top 3
M/F in all divisions
10K Health WalK
* Walkers will start shortly after runners
5k Run - 8:00am
* 5K will start and finish at Jarvis Creek Park
* Same fast and flat starting loop as Half Marathon
* Each mile will be clearly marked with split times provided
* Awards to top 3 M/F in all divisions
10K DIVISIONS
* Male & Female 13 & Under, 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65 & Over
* Gift Cards top 3 M/F
Overall & Awards to top 3 M/F in each division
5K DIVISIONS
* Male & Female 13 & Under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over
* Gift Cards top 3 M/F Overall & Awards to top 3 M/F in each division
NO DUPLICATIONS
If you are not present at award ceremony and would like your award mailed there will be a $15 shipping and handling charge to have it mailed to you.
More:
* Toddler
Trot, Post Race Party & Award ceremony
* Music, refreshments, massages, door prizes & more
* Grand Prize
Drawing - 2 night stay at Westin Resort & Spa
* Look for information on 1 mile fun run and changes to 5K coming soon
Parking
* Free parking at Hilton Head School Campus off 278 @ Wilborn Rd
Strollers
* NO Strollers, baby joggers or pets are permitted.
TO BENEFIT
A percentage of proceeds from the event will benefit three Hilton Head Island Charities....
Volunteers in Medicine Clinic, Hilton Head Rotary Club & The HHI High School Girls Softball Team
Accommodations...
Host Hotel & Packet Pickup Location
Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa
Special discounted Room Rate only $69 ( limited number available )
Please call 1-800-westin-1 and ask for race discount or click link below
Westin Resort Reservations
Comfort Inn Hilton Head $52
ph. 843/842-6662
2012 race sponsors:
Title Sponsor

Gold Sponsors:
    
Hilton Head BMW, Go Tri Sports, Island Car Wash, Savannah Hilton Head International Airport
Patron Sponsors:
The Saty Dog Cafe T-Shirt Factory, ECO Water, The HH Westin Resort & Spa
Support Sponsors:
PBC Sports Photography, Cera Sport, Coastal Connections, Sports Addiction
Restaurant Sponsors:
Outback Steakhouse, Captain Woody's, Hudson's Seafood, Island Bagel Co.,
Carrabba's Italian Grill, Atlanta Bread Co, Papa John's Pizza, Wendy's, New York City Pizza,
Moe's South West Grill, Hilton Head Diner
Media Sponsors:
The Island Packet, Coastal Sport & Wellness, Hilton Head Monthly & 104.9 The Surf
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