Race Info

The Havasu Half Marathon & 5k Run/Walk is sure to be a race you'll remember.

Staged at London Bridge Beach, both the Half Marathon and 5k course will take you out and around the island. The 5k participants will make their way back to London Bridge Beach, while the Half Marathoners will continue on over the World Famous London Bridge and down London Bridge Road, the original highway in and out of Lake Havasu.

This is an out and back course with beautiful views in both directions. And you’ll be happy to know you do not go back around the island on the return.

 
Race Date Start Times
  • Saturday - April 9, 2011
  • Half Marathon: 7:30am
  • 5k Run/Walk: 7:45am
 
Average Weather Conditions

Please check the race day weather forecast when you get into town and plan to dress accordingly. We do have a complimentary gear check available near the start/finish area.

 
Event Highlights
  • Perfect Running Weather
  • Commemorative Finisher's Medal for ALL participants.
  • Fabulous Post-Race Party
  • Live Band
  • Colorful Participant T-Shirt
  • Beer Garden
  • Lake Havasu is Arizona's second most popular tourism destination; second only to the Grand Canyon making Havasu a fantastic vacation destination.
  • Run across the World Famous London Bridge; moved from London and reconstructed in Lake Havasu City. (Half Marathon Only)
 
Awards

Awards ceremony will be held at 11am at the community stage in the park sponsored by Grace Arts Live Performing Arts Theatre. Top three overall finishers for both male and female in the Half Marathon and 5k will be presented with overall winner awards.

 
Age Group Awards

Age group awards will be presented 3-deep in the following age divisions for the Half Marathon and 5k, for both male and female categories. Overall winners will also receive their age group award.

  • Under 12 (5k only)
  • 12 – 19
  • 20 - 29
  • 30 - 39
  • 40 - 49
  • 50 – 59
  • 60 - 69
  • 70 - 79
  • 80 +

Winners must be present to receive their award or have a friend or family member receive it on your behalf. AWARDS WILL NOT BE MAILED. If a friend or family member accepts your award, they will be required to leave their name and contact number in case there are any questions.

 
Starting Line

Both the Half Marathon and 5k race will start at London Bridge Beach. All runners will be encouraged to stage in the starting area at 7:15am for announcements and the singing of our National Anthem. Half Marathoners should be lined up by 7:20 according to their estimated finish times with faster runners up front. Slower runners and walkers should stage near the back. The Half Marathon will begin promptly at 7:30am then we’ll invite the 5k participants to line up according to their estimated finish times. The 5k will start promptly at 7:45am.

Chip timing provided by Arizona Running Events Company.

 

 

 
Finish Line

Both the Half Marathon and 5k run will finish at London Bridge Beach where participants will receive their finishers’ medal. All runners will enjoy refreshments at the KRMC Recovery Zone, visit the vendor booths, enjoy a beer in the beer garden and find their family and friends to celebrate their victory. Live music will begin at 9am followed by the Awards Ceremony at 11am at the stage in the park.

 

 

 
Race Number

Race numbers must be distributed during packet pick-up; they cannot be mailed. We prefer you pick up your own race number, however if a friend or family member picks it up, they will be required to leave their name and contact number. Please plan your trip accordingly. You’ll need to show your race number to pick up your T-shirt and goodie bag.

Race numbers must be worn on the front of your person the entire race. A runner with no bib number will be asked to leave the race by course monitors.

 
Gear Check

Shed your layers at the start and pack dry clothes for the finish. Your goodie bag will serve as your gear bag on race day, and your gear label will be attached to your race number.

On race morning, a gear check booth will be located at London Bridge Beach and operating between 6:30am and noon. Make sure you affix your personalized gear tag to your gear bag before you leave it at the booth. Bags must be claimed by noon on race day.

DO NOT leave valuables, cash or jewelry in your gear bag; the event is not responsible for any lost items.

 
Information Booth and Lost & Found

An Information Booth will be positioned in the park to assist you with any race day questions and help you find your way.

The Information Booth will also serve as the race day Lost & Found. Any valuables found at the start or finish should be turned in to the Information Booth. Any valuable items NOT claimed at the finish by 12:30pm will be brought back to our office. To claim a lost item after the event, please contact io|events at 928-855-4887.