Sarasota First Watch Half Marathon
Sarasota, Florida
Sunday, March 13, 2016

On Sunday, March 13, 2016 I race walked the Sarasota First Watch Half Marathon in Sarasota, Florida. It was a little warm as the temperature ranging from 70 to 76 degrees. There was very little wind and mostly sunny skies as the 2129 half marathoners and 170 two person half marathon relayers completed the 13.1 miles over paved roads that were completely closed to traffic. The participants started in downtown went over and back a high causeway to the beach for the first 6.5 miles then went out and back to New College for the remainder of the course. There were plenty of police and volunteers to control the traffic. Water/Gatorade stations were located from 1.5 to 2.5 miles apart and had plenty of friendly efficient volunteers to take care of the participants. There were many spectators along the course cheering and encouraging the field. The race was well organized and fun as it also was the other two years that I did the event.