Daytona Beach Half Marathon

Daytona Beach Half Marathon

Daytona Beach Half Marathon

( 7 reviews )
85% of reviewers recommend this race
  • Daytona Beach,
    Florida,
    United States
  • February
  • 3 miles/5K, 13.1 miles/Half Marathon, Relay
  • Road Race
  • Event Website

Jenn LE

Florida, United States
13 23
2017
"Daytona Beach Lap the Track 3.1"
Overall
T-Shirts/SWAG
Aid Stations
Course Scenery
Expo Quality
Elevation Difficulty
Parking/Access
Race Management
Jenn LE's thoughts:

This was my first year at the Daytona Beach Lap the Track 3.1 event and I was absolutely blown away. I want to participate in the Relay Challenge next year and get a taste of the half marathon course!

T-SHIRTS/SWAG - We each got a really nice, cotton shirt (I prefer them to the tech/wicking shirts). They were out of Adult Small for my son, so we had the option of a cotton Adult Medium or a small Challenge Shirt. It was nice to offer the option. Medals were gorgeous - heavy, colorful, glitter with a beautiful checkerboard ribbon. Nice, custom bibs, too.

AID STATIONS - One station on the 5K course, offering water and Gatorade. Still plenty to offer when we passed.

COURSE SCENERY - Pretty cool to run on the Daytona International Speedway track. Yes, it's just pavement, but it's rather fabulous to know that you're running where all the racecars will be racing.

EXPO QUALITY - We did not attend the expo due to distance (we live an hour away and didn't want to make two trips in as many days, nor did we want to spend the night). The little area set up at the track for packet pick up on race day was very nice, though. A few relevant vendors was a nice touch - really nice to be able to purchase Gu on race day if needed.

ELEVATION DIFFICULTY - The 5K course was pretty flat and fast.

PARKING/ACCESS - Easy peasy. We arrived with about 90 minutes to spare as we weren't sure if there would be enough parking or traffic, and we had to collect our packets on race morning. Parking signs were clear and plentiful, and we had no problem being directed to our spot on the infield of the speedway. Easy walking distance to packet pickup and the start line, too.

RACE MANAGEMENT - Flawless. Course was accurate and well marked. Plenty of volunteers helping to direct. Great music. Free, unlimited beer for runners at the finish line, as well as food trucks and food for sale. Everyone was friendly and helpful.

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