Sunday, March 15, 2020
Blue Diamond Almonds Shamrock’n Half Marathon
Wave Start Details for the Half Marathon

In an effort to ease congestion along the course, the race features wave starts. Simply put, a wave start consists of staggered starts of groups instead of one giant start for all participants. Runners are placed in “waves” consisting of other runners of a similar pace. Each wave has its own start with a short “time cushion” between each wave. We hope the wave start creates a safer, more enjoyable experience for all participants.Wave starts will be assigned and announced no later than Thursday, March 7, 2019.

 

Race Day Packet Pickup Only 6:30am – Raley Field (no race day registration)
Wave Start Times 7:45 am — Wave 1 8:00 am — Wave 2 8:15 am — Wave 3
Course Time Limit There is a course time limit of 4 hours from the start of Wave 3. Roads open to traffic at 12:30 pm.

Half Marathon USATF Certification # CA16015RS
Aid Stations:
There will be five aid stations on course serving both water and nuun electrolyte drink.

Aid #1 – Mile 3.25 on Front St. at CA Auto Museum
Aid #2 – Mile 4.5 on 12th & P.
Aid #3 – Mile 6 at 525 13th Street
Aid #4 – Mile 8 at Del Paso/Northgate
Aid #5 – Mile 10.5 at Discovery Park

Pacer Information

Pace Groups will be available for the following finish times in the Half Marathon
In Wave 1: 1:30, 1:40, 1:50, and 2:00
In Wave 2: 2:10 and 2:20
In Wave 3: 2:30