May 20, 2012

North Myrtle Beach, SC

Race details

Date & Start Times Fashionably on time Sunday, May 20, 2012  Half-marathon - 7:00am Girls 5K - 7:20am
Weather We can't control it, but we sure can dress for it Average High Temp: 80 degrees F (at the finish) Average Low Temp: 60 degrees F (at the start)

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Diva Event Highlights

Success is always in the details

This event has some wonderfully unique perks that make this event different and makes you truly feel like a running DIVA:

• Awesome shining and spinning diva medals featuring a spot for your own photo so you can shine like a DIVA (for half marathon finishers)
• Roses and bubbly at the finish line you can celebrate like a DIVA
• Ladies tech shirt for all participants so you can strut like a DIVA
• Live post race party so you can party like a DIVA
• Feather boa station and tiara stop on the course so you can look like a DIVA
• 2 day Health & Fitness Boutique...because one day of shopping is never enough
• Virtual goody bags full of discounts and special offers
• Drawstring Diva Backpacks
• Start on Ocean and 1st Ave N
• Finish on Main St just 1 blocks west of Ocean Blvd
• USAT&F certified
• 3.5 course limit
• Awards 3-deep in ALL Age Divisions
• ChronoTrack Timing System
• Participant Limit - 3,500 for the half marathon and 750 for the 5K

 

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Parking

If you are driving in on race day the areas below have been assigned as the parking areas for the race. Keep in mind that the closer the area the earlier it will fill up. We have over 4,500 runners coming so parking will fill quickly.

Within .5 miles of starting line Northof Main Street:

• 251 N. Ocean Blvd., North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582; corner of 2nd Ave. North and Ocean Blvd.
• 300 N. Ocean Blvd., North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582; 3rd Ave. N. street end
• 401 N. Ocean Blvd., North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
• 400 N. Ocean Blvd., North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582; 4th Ave. N. street end
• 500 N. Ocean Blvd., North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582; 5th Ave. N. street end
• 600 N. Ocean Blvd., North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582; 6th Ave. N. street end
• 700 N. Ocean Blvd., North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582; 7th Ave. N. street end

Within .5 miles of starting line South of Main Street:

• 51 S. Ocean Blvd., North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582; dirt parking lot with pylons
• 100 S. Ocean Blvd., North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582; 1st Ave. S. street end
• 200 S. Ocean Blvd., North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582; 2nd Ave. S. street end
• 300 S. Ocean Blvd., North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582; 3rd Ave. S. street end
• 400 S. Ocean Blvd., North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582; 4th Ave. S. street end
• 600 S. Ocean Blvd., North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582; 6th Ave. S. street end
• 93 Oak Drive, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582; McLean Park

Within .5 miles of starting line on Main Street:

• Main Street parallel parking from Cedar Avenue to Hillside Drive
• 400 Main Street, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582; Salvation Army parking lot
• 700 Main Street, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582; Crescent Bank parking lot
• 650 Main Street, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582; First Federal Bank parking lot

Within .5 – 1 mile of starting line North of Main Street:

• 800 N. Ocean Blvd., North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582; 8th Ave. N. street end
• 900 N. Ocean Blvd., North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582; 9th Ave. N. street end
• 1000 N. Ocean Blvd., North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582; 10th Ave. N. street end
• 1200 N. Ocean Blvd., North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582; 12th Ave. N. street end
• 1300 N. Ocean Blvd., North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582; 13th Ave. N. street end
• 1400 N. Ocean Blvd., North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582; 14th Ave. N. street end

Within .5 – 1 mile of starting line South of Main Street:

• 700 S. Ocean Blvd., North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582; 7th Ave. S. street end
• 900 S. Ocean Blvd., North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582; 9th Ave. S. street end

Within .5 – 1 mile of starting line on Main Street/2nd Ave.N.:

• 720 Main Street, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582; BiLo’s eastern portion of parking lot
• 780 Main Street, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582; National Bank – South Carolina parking lot

OFF SITE PARKING: The City of North Myrtle Beach is offeringa free shuttle service for race participants and spectators from the locationslisted below. Ten shuttles will be assigned to each location (20 total), andwill drop runners/spectators off at the corner of Hillside Drive and MainStreet. Shuttles will run from 5:00 am until 12:00 pm.

CityComplex

• 1018 2nd Avenue South, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582; City Hall
• 1015 2nd Avenue South, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582; Public Safety, east & west side parking
• 1100 2nd Avenue South, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582; Aquatic & Fitness Center
• 910 1st Ave. South, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582; NMB Library

J. Bryan Floyd Community Center/Central Park Complex

• 1030 Possum Trot Rd., North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582; J. Bryan Floyd Community Center
• 1025 Possum Trot Rd., North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582; Central Park Field #3
• 1015 Possum Trot Rd., North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582; Central Park Field #5 side street parking
• 1400 Outrigger Rd., North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582; Central Park Field #1 & #2
• 1400 Outrigger Rd., North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582; Central Park Field #6 field parking 

 

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Divas Coat Check (Gear Check)

All participants may check their gear at the Finish in the Runners' Gear Check Area, which is located just a short jog away from the Start Line (as a matter of fact just 2 short blocks away from the finish).  Gear check drop off will be open at 6:00am

The Diva Backpack given to you at packet pick up should be used as your Diva gear  bag. Tear the gear check tag from your bib number and attach with the zip tie supplied. To claim your Diva Gear bag, show your bib number to the Coat Check Volunteer. Both the bib number and the number attached to the bag MUST match.

ALL BAGS MUST BE CLAIMED BY 11:30 am.  Bags not claimed after 14 days will be disposed. Please do not leave valuables, cash or jewelry in the Diva Gear Bags. We are not responsible for lost or stolen items.

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Start Corrals

The corral system assures a smooth and safe start by lining up participants of similar pace in the same area. Participants with a time of 1:35 or faster in the half marathon distance, who can send proof prior to May 3, 2012, will qualify for the seeded corral up front. Other participants are asked that they line up according to their estimated finishing time. Large signs indicating these paces will be displayed throughout the start line corral. Please be courteous and look for the area that fits your pace best. Participants will be able to enter their corral beginning at 6:30am.  Only participants are allowed in the start line corrals. This will make your start quicker and your run more enjoyable.

To apply for the seeded corral, please email proof of a time of 1:35 or faster in a half marathon race to us prior to May 3, 2012.

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Start Line

Ocean Blvd and 1st Ave N
North Myrtle Beach, SC

Race central is between Main Street and Ocean Blvd with the start line being located about 1 block away from the finish.  The start will take place right on Ocean Blvd and 1st Ave N.  This is just 1/2 a block east of the finish and 1 block north of the finishe line village.  The Start Line opens at 6:30am on race day. There will be water and bathroom facilities at the start, as well as in the finish area starting at 6:00am. 

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Finish Line & Finish Line Dance Party  

Once you finish running, let us pamper you like a Diva! As you cross the finish line, lose yourself in the feeling of accomplishment. A handsome firefighter will crown your accomplishment with the most Diva-like medal out there, toast it with a glass of champagne and celebrate it with a rose because you are beautiful and powerful and you have just done something not many people can do!!! You are a running Diva! Relish the feeling and the moment with all your Divas sisters and friends. Today is your day Miss Diva! Enjoy, you are a QUEEN for a day and everyone is looking at you!!!!

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Finisher Medals

Runners travel from all over the world to run for a medal. Get ready to receive the most incredible medal in the industry. We have created the ultimate DIVA medal. It is shiny, it spins and it even has room to put your very own picture finishing the race. This is definitely DIVA BLING.  Back to Event Information

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Age Groups and Awards

Awards will be given to top 3 Overall Female participants and custom mdeals will be awarded 3 deep in each age group division of the Divas Half Marathon® and Girls 5K as follows:

Female Awards in the following categories for the half marathon and the 5K:

• Ages 14 & Under
• Ages 15-19
• Ages 20-24
• Ages 25-29
• Ages 30-34
• Ages 35-39
• Ages 40-44
• Ages 45-49
• Ages 50-54
• Ages 55-59
• Ages 60-64
• Ages 65-69
• Ages 70-74
• Ages 75+
• Ageless (shhh, we will not tell anyone how old you are)

Male participants are only eligible for awards in the 5K and these will only be awarded as top 3 overall.

The Awards Ceremony for top 3 and Award Collection for Age Groups will take place at 9:30am at the Finish Line Party. If you are not present to collect your award and you want us to send you the award by mail, please download the Awards Claim Form and send it in with the appropriate fee for shipping and handling. Awards will only be available within 4 months of the event. Please note that awards are issued based on chip time.

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