The USRA Half Marathon Series is an 18-City Nationwide Half Marathon Series in mid-to-small size markets. Each Series event partners with the Convention & Visitors Bureau, Chamber of Commerce and/or Municipality in that community to conduct a Half Marathon, 5K, Fun and Runner’s Expo/Packet Pickup. All events create a festive, fun atmosphere with live music, post race party and quality shirts (tech to Half Marathoners), medals (to Half Marathon finishers) and disposable chip timing among its many amenities. A “points” system will be introduced soon to incentivize runners running multiple series events.

Reno/Sparks, NV has been added to the schedule for 2010. Information listed below.

Welcome to the 2010 City of Sparks Half Marathon.

EVENT DATE
• Sunday, October 3, 2010
• 8:00 a.m. – Half-Marathon
• 8:15 a.m. – 5K Run
• 9:45 a.m. – Fun Run
• 10:00 a.m – 5K Run Awards Presentation
• 11:00 a.m. – Half Marathon Awards Presentation

RACE HIGHLIGHTS
» Half Marathon / 5K / Fun Run
» Chip Timing
» Tech Shirts to Half-Marathon Runners
» Commemorative T-Shirts to 5K Fun Runners
» Goodie Bags
» Post Race Celebration featuring Live Music & Refreshments
» Finisher Medals to Half-Marathoners
» Live Music & Entertainment along the course
» Hydration stations, medical support throughout the course
» Results printed online and in newspaper.
CORPORATE TEAM COMPETITION
There will be a special competition for the Company or Military Unit with the “highest participation” across all events. “Sparks Half Marathon Corporate Cup”Awards to top Company.

To include your group in the competition you must contact event staff by using the “Contact Coordinator” button above the event listing or select “Contact Us” from the event website. After the event staff have setup your Group Name in the system others from your group will be able to register.

ROCK & ROLL
There will be live music throughout the course and live Music at the Finish at the Finish Line Party.

FINISH LINE CELEBRATION
Once you cross the finish line, the real fun begins. Join with friends and family to celebrate your accomplishment with refreshments and live music!

RUN FOR A CAUSE
If you would like to donate, please go to our Donations page on this site. Our race beneficiaries will be announced soon.

VOLUNTEER
If you are not participating, we’d still love you to be a Volunteer and be part of the fun! All volunteers receive a T-Shirt, goodie bag and entry into the Finish Line Celebration! Please go to our Volunteer Tab to register.

For additional information please visit www.usrahm.com or message the Reinke Sports Group at info@usrahm.com.