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Ossur National Leg Amputee Championships
November 11, 2007
Coronado to Imperial Beach
San Diego County, California
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The 8th Annual Imaging Healthcare Specialists Half Marathon & 5K is Sunday, November 11, 2007. Run along the Strand from Coronado to Imperial Beach! Coronado is located across the bridge from downtown San Diego. Imperial Beach is located twenty miles south of downtown San Diego.
The Ossur National Leg Amputee Championships is part of the Imaging Healthcare Specilists Silver Strand Half Marathon. The Leg Amputee start is at 7:24 a.m. Some of the world’s fastest amputee athletes will line up at the starting line. Athletes will compete for a prize purse of up to $5,000.
Divisions
Awards are three deep. Enter in one of the following divisions:Male Above-Knee Amputee (AK)Female Above-Knee Amputee (AK)Male Below-Knee Amputee (BK)Female Below-Knee Amputee (BK)
Prize Purse
Amputee athletes will compete for a prize purse of up to $5,000. Prize money will be awarded to the top overall male and female BK & AK finishers.
Half Marathon Course
The 13.1 mile scenic course is a flat and fast point-to-point route from Sunset Park in Coronado to the Imperial Beach Pier Plaza, mainly on Silver Strand Blvd., Hwy 75.
Starting at Sunset Park in Coronado the course heads south on Ocean Blvd. Continue to Orange Ave. At Orange, turn right and head south on Hwy 75 and the Silver Strand. In Imperial Beach, turn right on Rainbow Dr. into a residential area (check website for expanded directions) and into the Naval Radio Receiving Facility (NRRF). After exiting the NRRF, turn right on Carnation Ave. At Seacoast Dr. turn left for the final quarter mile to the finish at Imperial Beach Pier Plaza.
Click here to view the Course Map
Party at the Pier
After the races kick back and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Party at the Pier. There will be live entertainment, beer garden, post race food, fluids and massage.
Awards
Finisher medals to ALL half marathoner! Half marathon and 5K running awards will be given to the top three overall finishers and the top three finishers in each division. Skate awards will be given to the top three in ten year age increments. All entrants will receive a 100% cotton race t-shirt and goodie bag.
Benefits – The Challenged Athletes Foundation Since 1994, CAF has raised over $8 million and satisfied more than 2,100 funding requests from physically challenged athletes in all 50 states and 20 countries. Every year, tens of thousands more are touched by CAFinitiatives and outreach efforts. Whether it's $2,000 for a handcycle, helping underwrite a $15,000 running prosthetic or arranging enthusiastic encouragement from a mentor who has triumphed over a similiar challenge, CAF's mission is clear: give challengedathletes with the desire to live active, athletic lifestyles every oppertunity to compete in the sports they love.
For more information on supporting CAF please visit www.challengedathletes.org.
Half Marathon Race Expo
Pick up your race number, t-shirt and goodie bag at the Imaging Healthcare Specialists expo. There will be booths sampling and selling the latest in running, skating and nutrition products. The expo is on Saturday, November 10, 2007 at the REI in Kearny Mesa from 10:30 am to 2:30 p.m. If you are unable to attend the expo please select the Mail Bib Number option for $15. There is a $10 Late fee for race day number pickup.
Entry Fees
Half Marathon
Enter by 5/7/07 $39
5/8/07 – 10/6/07 $46
10/7/06 – 11/7/06 $56
Race Weekend $75
Add $15 for bib mail-back
Discount - $10 half marathon discount for Challenged Athletes, Active Military, City of Coronado Residents, City of Imperial Beach residents. Not applicable for Relay Teams.
Half Marathon Tag Team
Enter by 5/7/07 $56
5/8/07 – 10/6/07 $66
10/7/07 – 11/7/07 $76
Race Weekend $100
5K Run/Walk
Enter by 10/7/07 $21
10/8/07 - 11/7/07 $26
Race Weekend $30
Add $5 for bib mail-back
Registration
Click here to register online
Expo
Enter at the expo at the REI in Kearny Mesa on Saturday, November 10, 2007 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Race day entry for the Half Marathon is $75. 5K Registration opens at 6:00 a.m. on race day at the IB Pier Plaza.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel by Oct 12 and receive a transfer to the 2008 race or a refund of your entry fee minus a $10 cancellation fee. Cancel from Oct 13 to Nov 7 and receive a transfer to the 2008 race or a refund of your entry fee minus a $20 cancellation fee. No refunds within 72 hours of the event. No transfers on or after race day.
Half Marathon Bus Shuttles
There are three bus transportation options to choose from when registering.
Option 1 - Drive your car to Silver Strand State Beach before the start. Take the bus shuttle to the start. Take the shuttle back to Silver Strand State Beach after the race.
Option 2 - Have someone drop you off at the start at Sunset Park and pick you up at the finish at the Imperial Beach Pier Plaza.
Option 3 - Park your car near the Imperial Beach Pier Plaza (limited parking). The first 200 participants ONLY may take the free bus shuttle to the start at 5:45 a.m. sharp. There will no service after this time.
Directions
HALF MARATHON EXPO - REI in Kearny Mesa: 5556 Copley Dr. San Diego, CA 92111.
5K START - Imperial Beach Pier Plaza
Take 1-5 south to Hwy 75/Palm Ave (Exit 5A). Go west on Palm Ave. Continue on Palm by turning left one block past Ninth St. Continue west on Palm to 2nd St. Turn left on 2nd St. and go south six blocks to Evergreen Ave. Find street parking. Walk one block to the Imperial Beach Pier Plaza on Seacoast Dr. (Directions differ from expo due to course road closures).
HALF MARATHON PARKING - Silver Strand State Beach, Coronado
Take 1-5 south to Hwy 75/Palm Ave (Exit 5A). Go west on Palm Ave to Silver Strand Blvd (Hwy 75). Head north on Hwy 75 to the Silver Strand State Beach located across from Coronado Cays Turn left into beach parking lot. Park and take shuttle to start.
HALF MARATHON START - Sunset Park, Coronado
Directions are for athlete drop off only. There is NO parking at the start.
Take 1-5 south to Hwy 75/Coronado Bridge (Proposed Exit 14A). Go west across the bridge to Orange Ave. Turn left on Orange Ave. Turn right on 10th St. Go 4 blocks and turn left on G Ave. This will take you to Ocean Blvd. This will take you to Ocean Blvd. The start is 4 blocks to the right. There is NO parking at Sunset Park and along Ocean Blvd.
Host Hotel
The Sand Castle Inn is located one block from the finish in Imperial Beach. Special race rates are from $79 to $99/night and can be reserved by calling (866) 442-2785.
The Crown City Inn & Bistro is located near the start in Coronado. Special race rates are $89.50/night and can be reserved by calling (619) 435-3116. Info on the inn can be found at www.crowncityinn.com.
Volunteer
Come be a part of the half marathon excitement! Hundreds of volunteers are needed to staff water stations, help with timing and support the runners at the start and finish. All volunteers receive a race crew t-shirt. Call KOZ Enterprises at (858) 268-1250 to volunteer or to learn more about non-profit group incentives!
Information
More information on the Imaging Healthcare Specialists Silver Strand Half Marathon & 5K is available at www.kozenterprises.com or by calling (858) 268-1250.
Disclaimer
The Commander, Navy Region Southwest sincerely thanks and appreciates the sponsors of the event. However, neither the Navy nor any other part of the federal government officially endorses any company, sponsor or their product or service.