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Date: Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Events: Half Marathon
5 mi (6:15 p.m.)
  • Race Infomation
  • Registration
  • Race Day
  • Course Information
  • Results & Records
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Location
Baylands Athletic Center. 1900 Geng Road off of Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94308
Driving Directions
Course
Run on sections of the Bay Trail and enjoy the beauty of San Francisco Bay.
Weather
Lodging
Bib Number & Shirt Pick-Up
Wed, Oct 31 - 5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. at the Baylands Athletic Center.

Wed, Oct 31 - 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
ZombieRunner is hosting the pre-race Packet Pick-up Party at their Palo Alto store.
429 S California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Visit the store for discounts and pre-race samples!
Halloween Costume Contest
Dress up to run* in your best costumes and stand to win prizes!
Costume contests will be held near the finish area at 7.30 pm and 8.30 pm.
*You must have competed in the event in your costume to qualify for the contest.
Time Limit
There is a 3.5-hour time limit for all distances. (Hikers Welcome)
Aid Stations
Fully-stocked aid stations every 2.5 - 4 miles. You can expect fresh fruit, salty snacks, assorted candy, water, and Clif Shot Electrolyte sports drink. It is highly recommended that runners carry at least 20 oz. of water between aid stations.
Awards
Hi-tech shirts will be given to all pre-registered runners. Award medals are given to the 1st female and male finishers overall and top three finishers in each age group. All finishers will receive a finisher medal.
Online RegistrationMail Registration
(Pre-registration through 5 p.m. Monday, October 29th)
Entry Fees
(Add $5 after 10/17/12. Add $15 at check-in if not sold out.)
Hi-tech shirt included!
  • 5 mi - $40
  • Half Marathon - $45
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    *Cancellation Policy
    Directions
    The ZombieRunner Halloween Run will be held at 6:00 p.m. (5 mi - 6:15 p.m.) on Wednesday, October 31st at Baylands Athletic Center, 1900 Geng Road off of Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94308.
    Click on the blue icon for driving directions:

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    Weather: Palo Alto
    Bib Number & Shirt Pick-Up
    Wed, Oct 31 - 5:00 a.m. - 5:45 a.m. at the Baylands Athletic Center.

    Wed, Oct 31 - 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    ZombieRunner is hosting the pre-race Packet Pick-up Party at their Palo Alto store.
    429 S California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306
    Visit the store for discounts and pre-race samples!
    Halloween Costume Contest
    Dress up to run* in your best costumes and stand to win prizes!
    Costume contests will be held near the finish area at 7.30 pm and 8.30 pm..
    *You must have competed in the event in your costume to qualify for the contest.
    Course

    We recommend carrying a flashlight or wearing a headlamp for this night run.

    The course will be marked with glowsticks (orange) and flagging approximately every 200 yards. The flagging is color coded as follows:

    • 5 mile – yellow
    • Half Marathon – pink
    The most important course marking is the polka-dot flagging. It indicates a turn at an intersection. There will be at least two polka-dot flagging before a turn in the course. The polka-dot flagging will be placed before and on the same side as the required turn. As you approach an intersection, look for any polka-dot flagging before the turn. Waiting until you're in the intersection to determine the correct direction may be confusing and you may go the wrong way. After you complete the turn, there will be yellow and/or pink flagging indicating the correct route.
    If you don't see your respective flagging for 3-4 minutes, you are off course. If you get off course, you should retrace your path until you find where you left the course and then continue along the marked course.
    Please be courteous on the trail. If you're passing another runner or hiker, announce "on your left" as you approach.
    Headphones are allowed along the course. Please do not wear headphones while crossing paved roads, when getting aid at aid stations, or while crossing the finish line.
    Your bib number indicates the distance that you're running. If you want to change your distance, please send us an e-mail or let us know by check-in, at the latest.
    No dogs allowed on the course. Please don't leave pets in your vehicle.
    For more information on the course, please click on the course information tab above.
    Aid Stations
    Fully-stocked aid stations every 2.5 - 4 miles. You can expect fresh fruit, salty snacks, assorted candy, water, and Clif Shot Electrolyte sports drink. If you would like to be sure that you have any other specific item at the event, you should carry it with you. Additionally, it is highly recommended that runners carry at least 20 oz. of water between aid stations.
     
    Distance (mi)
    Next Aid (mi)
    5 mile
    1. Duck Pond
    2.4
    2.4
    2. Baylands Athletic Center (Finish)
    4.8
     
    Half Marathon
    1. Duck Pond
    2.4
    4.2
    2. Bayshore
    6.6
    4.2
    3. Duck Pond
    10.7
    2.4
    4. Baylands Athletic Center (Finish)
    13.1
     
    Post-Run Activities
    There will be post-run snacks at the finish line.
    Hi-tech shirts will be given to all pre-registered runners. Award medals are given to the 1st female and male finishers overall and top three finishers in each age group. All finishers will receive a medal.
    Message Board
    The Message Board is for information about Coastal events. Please post messages regarding places to eat or stay, sharing rides with fellow runners, etc. Go to Message Board (opens in a new window).
    Check In
    Please arrive 30 min before your event to receive your bib number.
     
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    Course Surface
    Course Map
    Course Surface (Elevation changes determined using an Avocet altimeter.) Top of Page
    Distance Elevation Gain Dirt/Gravel Asphalt
    5 mi 0 ft 78% 22%
    Half Marathon 130 ft 73% 27%
    Course Map (click on image for a bigger map.) Top of Page
    Results '11, '12
    Course Records
    5 miles Stephen Boesch, 44, Mountain View, CA ('11) 29:25
      Heather Weis, 25, San Bruno, CA ('11) 31:16
    Half Marathon Tom Parise, 23, Stanford, CA ('11) 1:21:20
      Cassandra Allred, 29, Menlo Park, CA ('11) 1:31:22
    Marathon Daniel Madigan, 33, Walnut Creek, CA ('11) 3:02:02
      Charise Parker, 29, San Ramon, CA ('11) 3:38:29
    2012 ZR Halloween Run
    2011 ZombieRunner Halloween Run
    Click on picture to view album (opens in new window).
    If you have photos or reports you would like to share, please send us the links via Contact Us.
     
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