Event Description

Heart & Sole Races is Proud to Present the Inaugural Heroes Vs Villains 1/2 Marathon , 10K & 1Mile Family Fun Run Date:  Sunday February 10th, 2019 1/2 Marathon Starts @7:00 AM, 10k, 7:10, 1 Mile 7:20

Location: MacGregor Park, 5225 Calhoun Rd, Houston, TX 77021

 BIB PICKUP & Day of Registration: TBD, You may register the day of the event and also pick up your bib under the pavilion starting at 5:30AM

Parking: There is ample parking in MacGregor park and surrounding areas.  We suggest arriving early!! (If the race becomes very popular we are prepared to add a FREE shuttle service and bus people in from University of Houston)

POST RACE PARTY:  Will take place under the pavilion and will conclude with the awards ceremony complete with a DJ to go with a terrific post race spread that will appease every runners appetite

Course:  1/2 Marathon will consist of 2 loops starting in the park and going out onto the Bray's Bayou trail down and across the Columbia Tap Rail-Trail and back onto Bray's Bayou trail to the park.  10K will consist of the 1/2 course but only 1 loop, 1 Mile will be one lap around the park (We are in the process of getting the 1/2 USATF certified)

Aid Stations: We will aid stations w/first aid, water and gatorade every two miles!!

Proceeds: Part of the proceeds will benefit the Snow Drop Foundation. They are an amazing charity that has helped numerous children and their families.  Please take a second and visit their website: (http://snowdropfoundation.org/) 

FEES: Half marathon-  before 9/1/2018  $75, from 9/1/2018 to 12/1/2018 is $80, then from 12/1/2018 to race evening is $90, day of $95, 10k before  9/1/2018 $30 , $40 before 12/1/2018 then   12/1/2018 to race evening is $45

 1 Mile Family Fun Run is $15

Awards:  Top 3 Male & Female to go with top two masters Male & Female, There are also age group unique race themed awards in each  division for both male and female runners , as well as the top three male and female overall will receive unique prizes in both Open and Masters (40+) categories, Also, top 5 best costumes and the oldest plus youngest will get a themed award!! Teams, Top 3 fastest teams based on time and the top 3 teams with the most participants will receive awards (teams are ONLY for the 10k)

Age Groups: (Both 1/2 & 10k) 13-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34,35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

T-Shirts: Amazing race themed Short sleeve tech shirt!!

Teams: Teams MUST consist of at least 5 participants!! 10k only!!

Theme: When you register you will be asked if you want to be a VILLAIN  or a HERO. There will be two different shirts. One for Villains and one for Heroes.  At the conclusion of the race the winning party, either (Heroes or Villains) will receive something extra!!! (Results will be based on time)  Also, we will be awarding the top 10 best dressed!!

Finisher's Medal: A unique Medal symbolic w/the race theme will be provide to all participants in both the 1/2 & 10k

Finish Line: There will be a live dj/entertainer at the start/finish area during the race running contests with giveaways and entertaining all the spectators

Coaching:  Do you need a little extra help and motivation? We also offer a 14-week individual training plan with one on one coaching (if needed) upon registration! Please contact us @ heartandsoleraces@gmail.com for more information.

Results:  will be available at www.heartandsoleraces.com that day

More info can be found at www.heartandsoleraces.com

Email:  heartandsoleraces@gmail.com