Blue Angel Rock N Fly Half Marathon

Pensacola, Florida

Saturday, March 17, 2018

On Saturday, March 17, 2018 I race walked the Blue Angel Rock N Fly Half Marathon in Pensacola, Florida.  It was a warm day for the race of 1200 participants in the half marathon as the temperature started at 66 degrees and overcast skies which changed to mostly sunny skies with the temperature rising to 76 degrees and little breeze.  There was also a 5 K.  The event was completely staged in the Pensacola Naval Air Station on base roads which were completely closed to traffic and had armed military personal everywhere completely securing the event and ensuring the safety of everyone.  The course was relatively flat with some gentle up and downs included.  Water/Gatorade stations were located approximately every 1.5 miles and had plenty of friendly efficient volunteers taking care of the needs of the participants.  Gatorade was only available at half of the stations.  Rock and Roll Music from amplified sources was played throughout the course and a live band performed at the post race party.  This is the fourth time that I have completed the half marathon in the five years this event has been held.  At the opening ceremony the event started as a three jet formation flew overhead (They were not Blue Angel Jets as the Blue Angels were elsewhere giving a performance.).  The event has always been well organized fun to do.  I enjoyed myself as usual.

 Exposition

Prerace

Prerace Ceremony

The Start

Post Race