Course Info
Map
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Course elevation
Elevation (meters above sea level) Start 154.00 Finish 107.00 Lowest 107.00 Highest 182.00
Straight line distance between start and finish 8207m Drop 1.11 m/km Separation 19.45 %
Type of surface: Paved 100 % Dirt 0 % Gravel 0 % Grass 0 % Track 0 %
Start Line
This year, the Laredo Marathon and Half Marathon will have different start locations and times, but every runner will finish in the same place.
The Laredo Marathon and Relay will start @ Unitrade Stadium at 7 AM. The Laredo Half Marathon will begin at the halfway point at the Laredo Country Club at 9:45 am
Mile Markers
Mile markers are posted every mile.
Finish Line
Refueling Stations and Ems
Water and hydrating drinks are available every 2 miles beginning at mile 2. Both will be available before and after the race. Gel packets will be available at miles 7, 13.1, 17, 21, 23, and 25. EMS will be at Mile 5,10, 13.1, 17, and 23. Portable restrooms at mile 5,13.1,17,21, and 23
Courtesy support van
Should you find yourself unable to complete the entire course due to either physical or time limitations, the Support Van is available to assist you. Go to the nearest Medical Aid Station, and the van will pick you up here and take you to the finish line. There will be water and electrolyte drinks for hydration on the vehicles, and the vehicles will be climate-controlled.
Course Time Limit
The time limit for the half-marathon is four hours. Finishers above a four-hour chip time will not have an official result. They will be picked up by the courtesy van.
The time limit for the marathon is six hours. Finishers above a six-hour chip time will not have an official result. They will be picked up by the courtesy van.
Prohibited Items on the Course
There are a number of items that are not allowed on the course. Here is a partial list of what is NOT allowed on the course: runners going backward; runners not wearing a bib; animals; bicycles; baby joggers; strollers; roller skates and rollerblades; and any wheeled vehicles.
Course Certification
The Laredo Marathon and Half Marathon courses are certified by USA Track & Field and the Gulf Association of USA Track & Field. Full Marathon TX23037LAB and Half TX23641LAB
