171 West Edmundson Avenue
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
7:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Come experience the Morgan Hill Marathon, Festival and Expo on October 23, 2011. The beautiful course begins at the Morgan Hill Centennial Center. It will wind through the local, scenic hills.
After a few miles you will find yourself passing Uvas Reservoir. As you gradually make your way uphill, you will make a right turn and pass Chesbro Reservoir. Another turn takes you downhill through Willow Springs Road and then proceed across Morgan Hill down Santa Teresa / Hale Ave. The last few miles are fast and flat, primarily downhill. After turning right on Main Street you will go left on DeWitt and work your way back to the Centennial Center.
Meet back up with your family at the festival in the park for food and music.
Be sure to check the accomadations link for hotels and food (carbo load dinner). Accommodations
Pace required to finish the Full Marathon: 15:10 per mile / 6 hours and 30 minutes
Pace required to finish the Half Marathon: 30:00 per mile / 6 hours and 30 minutes, however you must be off Oak Glen by 9:30am (25:00 minute pace)
Time the course closes: 2:00 pm.
Certification Numbers:
Marathon CA11087RS
Half-Marathon CA11088RS
Click here for a map
http://www.mhmarathon.com/course/courseHalf.aspx
Turn by Turn Directions
Start: Morgan Hill Centennial Center, parking area
Right on West Edmundson Ave
Right Turn on Oak Glen Ave
Out and back on Llagas
Right back on Oak Glen Ave
Right Turn on Willow Springs (meet back with Marathon Runners)
Right on Hale / Santa Teresa Blvd
Left on Main Street. Out and back to the RR tracks past Montery Rd.
Left on DeWitt Ave
Left on Spring Ave
Right on Del Monte Ave
Straight into Park and Finish Line