| Benefitting: | Haley's Hope - Haley's Hope was established in honor of a beloved daughter, s ister, and friend—Haley Stevens—who was diagnosed with ALS at the age of 16 . During her short battle, her family and friends knew that the only way to help others afflicted with this awful disease was to start raising money t o help others afflicted with this in our area. Amyotrophic lateral sc lerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, is a progressive neurode generative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cor d. |
| Location: | STAGING AREA -&nb sp;Nixa High School, 514 S Nicholas Rd, Nixa, MO TRANSPORT GROUPS: Yo u will be notified via E-mail of your Transportation Group. Group one leavi ng at 6:20pm to start line; Group two leaving at 6:40pm to start line. < p>PARKING AREAS: The staging area will be at NIXA HIGH SCHOOL with transpor tation provided to and from the start/finish lines.NO Vehicles Will B e Allowed At Two Rivers Bike Park!! |
| Race Start Time: | 7PM |
| Entry Fee: | $65 if Pre-Registered $55 if you also run the 5K/10K Haley's Hope Hot N' Hilly at 7AM on August 16th. Run both races and receive a comm enmorative backpack. RACE DAY - $70 |
| Pack et Pick Up and Race Day Registration: | Friday, August 15 , 2014 at Associated Theatrical Contractors, 451 S. Union, Springfield, MO before 5:30pm or on race day at 6PM to 6:35PM at Nixa HS (Transportation to starting line leaves at 6:40PM). Race Day Registration Fee is $70. |
| Shirts: | Early registrants (by 08/ 13/14) will receive shirt on race-day. Later registrants will receive their shirts one week later by picking them up from Associated Theatrical Contra ctors. |
| Awards: | Will be awa rded to the overall, masters, and to the top three in 10-year age groups. Half Marathon Finishers Medal.  |
| Course: | The cour se holds a beautiful country setting beginning at Two Rivers Bike Park. It winds along the countryside through Shelvin rock before finishing at the br idge on Big Bend . Rolling hills and evening temperatures will make this a fun and challenging half marathon. Link to Course: Harder Than Hell Half Marathon Course |
| Aid Stations: | Hydration/Aid Stations wil be provided every 2 miles. Persona l water bottles are recommended to be carried. |
| Post Race Celebration: | Please join us after the race f or lots of great snacks and music! |
| Recommendat ions: | Lights, flashers, and refelctive wear are highly recommended! |
| Course Records: |
Matt Seifert - 1:30:31 Amy Robbins - 1:36:05 |
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