Key West Half Marathon

Key West, Florida

Sunday, January 14, 2018

I did not have to travel very far to complete this half marathon as it occurred in Key West which is my home town.  It was a little cool for Key West as the temperature varied from 57 to 62 degrees with overcast skies and a wind of 15-20 mph.  The course was basically and out and back through old town Key West past it most famous sites and along the Atlantic Ocean utilizing paved roadways and bike paths.  For the most part the roads had very little traffic and the event used a dedicated lane most of the time that roadways were used.  The extremely well organized event consisted of a half marathon which had 3360 entries and 2440 finishers and a 5K which had 1063 entries and 845 finishers.  Every intersection had both police officers and several volunteers ensuring the safety of everyone.  Water/Electrolyte Stations were spaced every mile and had plenty of friendly efficient volunteers from local organizations and retiree Navy tourist from the Naval Air Station.  There were numerous live musical performers along the course.  Renowned artists, Barry Cuda and Howard Livingston and his band who live in Key West, also performed.  This was the twentieth time for the event which has been recommended, rightly so, as a great destination half marathon.  I have done this enjoyable event many times and would recommend it as a wonderful way to escape the cold that is usually experienced at this time of year in most of the USA.

My wife, Gerda, and me

Exposition

Before the Race

After the Race

Various Friends at the Race

Howard Livingston and his Band

Performing After the Race