The IHA Half Marathon is our main event. It's the big kahuna! If you want the full Dexter to Ann Arbor experience, then this is the event for you. It's 13.1 miles of scenery on winding Huron River Drive with the classic finish in beautiful downtown Ann Arbor!
All finishers will receive a custom-designed medal (see below). If you're up for a challenge, then we've got one for you! Show up early and enjoy the bus ride to the starting line of this race adventure!
Minimum Pace: 13 minutes per mile!
This event is not for walkers, and all runners must be able to maintain a pace of at least 13 minutes per mile. For more info on the minimum pace requirement, see Rules of the Road.
No strollers in Half Maraton!
As of 2010 strollers are not allowed in the half marathon. They are still allowed in the 5K and 10K. For further info see Rules of the Road.
The half marathon is staged at Creekside Intermediate School in Dexter (also known as "the old Dexter High School). Creekside is located at 2615 Baker Road, Dexter, MI 48130. Parking is available at Creekside, but parking downtown is encouraged. (There is no return bus service to Dexter after the race.)
Start Time and Location
The race will start promptly at 8:30 AM on Baker Road (new start time), right in front of the school.
The Half Marathon is limited to 2600 participants. Register now!
Aid Stations
Water will be served at six aid stations, located near miles 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12. The aid stations at miles 4, 8, and 10 will also have Gatorade available. A "port-a-potty" is available at all aid stations.
Finishers' Medals
Half Marathon finishers will receive a customed design Dexter-Ann Arbor Run Finisher's Medal! The 2007 medal is shown at right.
Half Marathon Awards
In the Half Marathon, the top three male and female finishers receive a combination of cash and prizes with the approximate values listed below.
For related information, be sure to check out the awards page. For more information, please view the printable runners info sheet link here.
