Course Description

Ram Racing is excited to introduce its new and improved North Shore Half Marathon course for 2010.  The new route has more straight-aways on wider streets then ever before.  It’s sure to make for a faster more enjoyable race for any runner.  Plus don’t forget about the scenic views of Lake Michigan as you make your way through the picturesque streets of Highland Park.  The course is relatively flat with the exception of the infamous “Park Avenue” hill.  From there the route will take you through the historic Fort Sheridan and under the clock tower.  After that it’s a short jaunt over to the finish line where water, energy drink and a BBQ awaiting your arrival.

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Elevation Profile

5k Course

Aid Stations

There will be six aid station spread out approximately every two miles as the course allows. At each location there will be volunteers passing out water & an energy drink.

Medical

ALS units will be positioned at the third & last aid station. In addition should any runners be in need of medical attention, course marshals and aid station captains will be in communication with the medical teams at all times. Medical facilities will also be available at the finish line.

Course Time Limit

The North Shore Half Marathon has a time limit of 3 hours 30 minutes or a 16 minute mile pace. After the cut-off time, streets will reopen to traffic. Any runners still on the course will be asked to move to the adjacent sidewalks and obey traffic signals.

Clocks & Mile Markers

Mile markers and every 5K will be identified with a digital clock. Clocks will be based off of gun time or elapsed event time. Clocks at the finish line will display unofficial times. Each runner will also have a “D”-Tag for individual timing.

New for 2010!

Check back after the race to watch an animation of your performance compared to the rest of the pack.

North Shore Half Marathon from RAM Racing on Vimeo.

Head over to Zumtri’s website, enter your bib number, and watch yourself race. You can even enter the bib numbers of friends and compare your performance.

Course subject to change.