The Puerto Vallarta 2009 International Half Marathon and 5K will be held Sunday, November 8, 2009 at the Augustin Flores Contreras Municipal Sports Stadium. Everyone is invited and there are, along with the professional Half Marathon, race categories for every age and ability.
THE COURSE
The start and finish will be at the Augustin Flores Contreras Municipal Sports Stadium near the Sheraton Hotel, just north of Centro, Puerto Vallarta. The race will head north on Francisco Ascencio Ave. and returning on the same route from Las Juntas, north of the Puerto Vallarta Airport.
PRIZES
$250,000 pesos will be awarded in the various categories and divisions. The Award ceremony will be held in the Augustin Flores Contreras Municipal Sports Stadium at 11 am on Sunday, November 8, following the completion of the races. A 14% tax is charged foreign runners.
Medals will be awarded.
REGISTRATION
Registration must be completed no later than Saturday, November 7, 2009. Register online at www.active.com or at the EXPO HEALTH being held at the same Sports Stadium November 6 and 7, from 10 am to 6 pm.
SCHEDULE
The 21K Half Marathon, 6:50 am, Sunday, November 8 (A race to win)
The 5K, 7 am, Sunday, November 8 (A race for everyone)
ENTRY FEE
Local: $200 pesos
Internet: $30 (US)
2007 Promo
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