Epic Fall Experiences
- Join the Hayden Lake Marathon
- Aug 11, 2015
- 2 min read
It’s just around the corner. Cool mornings, crisp fall days and trees bursting with beautiful fall colors. Those are just some of the things that make the Hayden Lake Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K races such epic experiences. We all love summer, but there’s something incredibly special about fall. Running a race in the middle of October that takes you into the heart of North Idaho’s magnificent scenery is simply amazing.
Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 17 for the 3rd Annual Hayden Lake Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K races. This year’s races include timing chips and a new course for the 10K. All three races begin at Honeysuckle Beach with the Marathon starting at 7am, the Half Marathon at 8am and the 10K at 9am. Whether you’re a racer, a volunteer or a spectator, we invite you to come enjoy a fall Saturday overlooking gorgeous Hayden Lake. It’s truly an incredible day. Proceeds benefit the Hayden Chamber, the Coeur d’Alene High School cross country teams and the Hayden Senior Center.
Early bird prices through October 3 are $85 for the marathon, $65 for the half marathon and $30 for the 10K. More information is available at www.haydenlakemarathon.org
The 26.2-mile marathon takes runners around Hayden Lake for stunning views of Avondale and Hayden lakes. Runners will experience challenging hills with gorgeous mountains in the distance and thick forests by their side. The race travels counterclockwise around the lake in odd years and the opposite direction in even years.
The half marathon traverses north on Strahorn Road along Hayden Lake Country Club, then onto Lakeview Drive, English Point Road, Lancaster Road, Avondale Loop Road, and then to the finish line at Honeysuckle Beach.
This year the 10K will sport a new route so that spectators can gather at Avondale Dental Center or The Porch on Miles Avenue and cheer for runners competing in all three distances. After leaving Honeysuckle Beach, racers will travel north on Strahorn, east on Miles, and up Lakeview Drive, and then return along Avondale Lake on North Eastshore Drive and North Friar Drive.
Participants in the marathon must be at least 18-years-old, half marathoners must be at least 14-years-old,and the 10K is open to anyone 10 years of age or older.
Registration is now open, and we’re expecting a great crowd! Businesses interested in sponsoring the event and being part of the excitement can contact the Hayden Chamber at info@haydenchamber.org.
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