Stuart, FL., October 1, 2009—Race enthusiasts have begun their training schedules, preparing for Martin County Parks and Recreation’s Halloween Half Marathon. Along with cooler weather and seasonal community festivals, fall marks the time of year for the annual Half Marathon. This year’s race is on October 25th and is included as the final excursion in the October Weekender Adventure Package offered by Parks and Recreation.
Hundreds of local and visiting athletes will run in the Halloween Half Marathon starting at Jensen Public Beach. “The race, which begins at 6:30 am, is known as the best half marathon on the Treasure Coast, with a beautiful course through Sewall's Point and along Martin County beaches, the Intracoastal Waterway and over the Stuart and Jensen Causeways,” said Jesse Moore, race organizer and Martin County Parks and Recreation’s Sports and Athletic Coordinator. The first 200 racers to register receive a free, commemorative t-shirt and all finishers will be awarded a medal. Refreshments will include bagels, bananas, beans and rice. The Halloween Half Marathon is sponsored by Fleet Feet, Sailfish Striders and The Crexent Business Centers. The cost to participate is $40 per racer.
The October Weekender Package is set for October 24th and 25th. The activities consist of a trip to Indian RiverSide Park and the Maritime and Yachting Museum on Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The cost includes entrance into the museum and participants can spend the day relaxing on the riverfront beach and in the interactive fountain. The Saturday evening excursion is a trip to the Lyric Theater in downtown Stuart for a rock and roll concert by the Cadillac Bratz. Sunday morning is the Half Marathon starting at Jensen Public Beach. The October Weekender Package price is $55.00 per person for all three exciting excursions.
Special hotel room rates have been offered by the Marriott Hutchinson Island. Reservations can be made by calling 800-775-5936 or going to www.marriotthutchinsonisland.com. The Martin County Parks and Recreation Department can give registered participants the Group Booking Code for the Marriott upon reserving their spot in the October Weekender Package.
Families traveling with their best friends; their pets; have options too. The Fur Seasons Resort for Pets is offering a special rate for the October Weekender Package. They will pick up your pet from Indian RiverSide Park Saturday morning in a limo and board them until Sunday afternoon for only $75. There are special rates for families with multiple pets. Call the Fur Seasons at 772-286-8283 for more information or to make a reservation.
Interested travelers or race enthusiasts can contact the Martin County Parks and Recreation Department to reserve their spot for special adventure packages or for the Halloween Half Marathon, by calling 772-221-1418.
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