Using the same Start at Sunset Park, the Tar River 5K will run part of the old Chase course before finishing back at Sunset Park.

North Carolina Half Marathon Series

This new and exciting Series kicks off with the Tar River Half Marathon. 

Scheduled Events for 2008

Crystal Coast Half Marathon
Morehead City and Atlantic Beach
February 2009
Features a run across the Causeway Bridge connecting Morehead City and Atlantic Beach

Bank of America Raleigh Rocks Half Marathon
Raleigh
March 28, 2009
Features a Rock ‘n Roll theme with bands and music along the course.

Entry Fees

First Carolina State Bank Half Marathon

$40 prior to November 1
$50 on or after November 1

First Carolina State Bank 5K

$20 prior to November 1
$25 on or after November 1
Shirts for the 5K will be short sleeve tech shirts

1 Mile Fun Run

$10 (includes a cotton shirt)

Kori's Kids Dash

100 yard run for 9 year olds and younger
$5 (does not include shirt. Shirts will be for sale at race)

No Refunds.  If the race should be cancelled or postponed due to circumstances beyond the control of the Race Director or Race Committee, race packets will be available.  Information will be listed on this website.

Registration and Packet Pickup

Friday, November 21
First Carolina State Bank
171 N Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, North Carolina 27804 

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Saturday, November 22
Race Start Area
Sunset Park

Beginning at 6:30 AM 

Awards

Half Marathon

Overall Top 3 Male and Female Finishers
Top 3 Masters Male and Female Finishers
Top 3 in each of the following Age Divisions for both Males and Females

5K

Overall Top 3 Male and Female Finishers
Top 3 Masters Male and Female Finishers
Top 3 in each of the following Age Divisions for both Males and Females

Age Divisions

For both the Half Marathon and 5K

Directions

Rocky Mount is easily reached from either I 95 , US 301 or US 64

50 Minutes from Raleigh
2:00 from Charlotte
1:30 from Fayetteville
3:30 from Charlotte

From I 95 Take US 64 East
From US 64 Take US 64 Business East to Sunset Ave East
From US 301 Take US 64 Business East and Sunset Ave. East

Race in located to the left of the Power Station Tower
Watch for directional signs

The race is located at Sunset Park, between Taylor Street and River Drive, across from the Power Plant and City Lake.  Take a left from Sunset Drive and watch for the signs.

Rules
We do not allow dogs, skates or unauthorized baby joggers on the race course. Race Director and the Race Committee reserve the rights to reject and application or remove any participant from the course at our discretion.

Race Information

Check this website for updated information regarding the race and the race course.

Race Directed and Managed by:

BTR Management
Butch Robertson
butch.robertson@earthlink.net
919-266-2444

Click here to register online.

Event:          Half Marathon _____    5K ____   1 Mile ____   Kid’s Dash _____
 
Amount Enclosed $________
 
Checks Payable To:   First Carolina State Bank Half Marathon
                                     1213 Matthews Glen Drive
                                      Knightdale, NC 27545

Name_________________________________________________________  Age_______   Sex______
 
Address______________________________________________City__________St.______Zip________
 
Email_______________________________________ Phone_____-______-_______________
 
Shirt Size: YS   YM  YL  S  M  L  XL  (adult shirts are short sleeve tech shirts)

I realize that participating in a road race is a physically strenuous event and that I have properly trained and medically fit to participate.  As a result, I hold harmless the sponsors and contributors to this event, including First Carolina State Bank, the Town of Rocky Mount, BTR Management, Young and Associates, Capitol Broadcasting Company, Nash General Hospital.

Name(Parent or Guardian for 17 year olds and younger):
 
_________________________________________________________
 
Date____________________