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RunVermont Events:

Half Marathon Unplugged

Join us for the 7th Annual Half Marathon Unplugged: No Frills, No Hills!

This event is an organized, basic services race. You won't see 30,000 spectators like the KBVCM, or hear bands along the way, but you WILL experience a scenic, very flat, half marathon race.

Volunteer for Unplugged

Date

Saturday, April 13, 2013

Start Time
Wave 1 start: 9am SHARP
Wave 2 start: 11am SHARP

There is a 3-hour time limit for each wave

Registration
Sorry, both waves are sold out.

Entry Fee
$30.00

Field Limit
Wave 1: 650 runners (FULL as of 1/15/13 at 6:55 am)
Wave 2: 550 runners (FULL as of 2/5/13 at 10:30 am)

Refund/Transfer Policy
We do NOT offer refunds for this event. Entries may not be transferred to another runner. Please review our Unregistered Runner Policy.

Location
Start: Airport Park, Colchester, VT

View Half Unplugged START, Airport Park, Colchester VT in a larger map

Finish
Flynn Avenue near Oakledge Park, Burlington VT

View Half Unplugged FINISH, FlynnDog, Burlington VT in a larger map

Services

Services Included	Services Not Included
Limited Registration: only 650 participants in Wave 1 and 550 in Wave 2	No race-day registration
Course measured to USATF standards with mile markers (subject to weather related alterations)	Race shirt or hat optional (not included in registration fee)
Water stations at miles 4.5, 7.5 and 10.9	Finishers medal or certificates
Timing and results (posted here)	No awards
Food at the finish line - Thanks, Moe's!	On-site medical services other than basic first-aid
Bus transportation to the start. Must be reserved; see below.

2013 Shirts & Hats
Shirts: $15. Your choice: tech shirt (women's or unisex) OR cotton (unisex) SOLD OUT
Hats: $14 STILL AVAILABLE

Registration Packet Pick-Up

Wednesday, April 10 to Friday, April 12, 10am to 7pm
SkiRack, 85 Main Street, Burlington VT

Race day, April 13, 2013 (packet pick-up ONLY, no race day registration)
7:00-10:00am
Flynn Dog Gallery
208 Flynn Ave., Burlington VT
There is NO packet pick-up at the Start Area (Airport Park)

Course Description
Course begins at Airport Park in Colchester and runs along the bike path to the south end of Burlington. The majority of the course is on the bike path.

Please be aware that sections of the course may be wet and/or slippery or muddy. Due to weather and course conditions the route may change. In case of severe weather on race day (i.e. more than 5” of snow, lightening, etc.) please check this site after 6am on race day for event status.

View Half Unplugged Course Map (Map My Run)
View Half Unplugged Course Map (overview)
Half Unplugged course video

Transportation
There is plenty of parking available at the Flynn Dog (packet pick-up/finish area) but only limited parking available at Airport Park (start area). RunVermont offers bus service from the FlynnDog to Airport Park for those who need it. Bus selection is made at the time of registration. If you did not reserve a bus seat and need a ride to the start, contact RunVermont by April 2.

Wave 1 Bus Info:
Bus 1: 7:30am, arrive Colchester 7:55am
Bus 2: 8:15am, arrive Colchester 8:40am

Wave 2 Bus Info:
Bus 1: 9:30am, arrive Colchester 9:55am
Bus 2: 10:15am, arrive Colchester 10:40am

Buses do not return to the start area after the race.
Warmups and sweats may be left on a designated bus and can be claimed at the finish. Please leave your valuables at home.

Driving directions to Airport Park from Burlington:
• North on Beltline/Rte. 127, cross into Colchester
• Turn left at the traffic light onto Porter’s Point Road.
• At the 4-way stop sign, go left onto Colchester Point Road.
• Airport Park is ½ mile on the right.
• Only limited parking available - please do NOT park on the neighborhood streets

Driving directions to the Flynn Dog from downtown Burlington:
• South on Pine Street to Flynn Ave.
• Turn right on Flynn Ave.
• The Flynn Dog is located on the right, just past the tower of file cabinets.
• Parking available in the parking lot and along the street. Do NOT park west of the railroad tracks.Flynn Avenue Westbound will be closed at Lake Forest Road; NO OAKLEDGE PARK ACCESS UNTIL 2:00 PM.

Complimentary Post-Race Yoga
Sunday, April 14th, 9:00-10:00am
Yoga Flow with Justina Wentworth
Take part in a Yoga Flow embodiment practice that will connect the benefits of your training, race performance and deepen the relationship to what grounds you. You will be given the opportunity to explore a guided mediation, grounding pranayama (breath work), and sweet asana flow that will top your race day with joy. Allow this class to inspire a balance between a tribute to your physical body and path to your heart. We will devote our practice to being grounded, appreciating the space we create and moving with grace through transitions.

Class held at lululemon athletica
31 Church Street
Burlington, VT

Lodging
The Quality Inn Colchester, located just off I-89 Exit 16, is offering a $69-$79 per night rate to all registered Half Marathon Unplugged participants. One night minimum stay, either April 12 or April 13, 2013. Please refer to the 'Half Marathon Unplugged 2013' or Group #1147763 to take advantage of this offer when making your reservations. Book by 4/1/13.

Race Results & Photos
Race Results
2013 Official SkiPix Half Marathon Unplugged photos
2012 Official SkiPix Half Marathon Unplugged photos
2011 Official SkiPix Half Marathon Unplugged photos
2010 Official SkiPix Half Marathon Unplugged photos