August 21, 2011

Vail, CO

Course

Half Marathon Course Overview 

Discover Vail Valley during this great event.  Experience the beauty of Vail in the summertime, with its amazing mountain vistas, superb climate and just enough of a challenge to make you feel strong and accomplished but still able to enjoy a night in the town during our Diva Weekend.  The Divas Half Marathon® in Vail, to be held on August 21, 2011, will be the complete girl’s weekend package.  Come in for a few days to enjoy the run, but also enjoy this amazing town with shops, dining, tons of other outdoor activities, and of course, world famous spas.   As you run in the valley you will experience some rolling elevations but the route is designed with no sharp climbs.   You will however, experience the best of the mountain experience with runners enjoying views of the Gore and Holy Cross Mountain Ranges, running adjacent to Gore Creek and Holy Cross Wilderness, plus running through the iconic Vail and Lionshead Villages, finishing at Ford Park and being given a medal, flower and a flute of champagne by a handsome mountain hunk. This event begins at an altitude of 8,247 ft but it is most flat with a total elevation gain of only 331 ft!

                

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A sneak peek of course views

This course is so amazing, it is hard to describe in words alone so we decided to give you a sneak peak of what you will see while running in this event.  The staff at the Diva Series has been producing events for over 15 years and never before have we seen a course so beautifull.  All the pictures below were taken while running the course. 

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Girls' 5K Course Overview

This amazing 5K course was designed to bring you the best of Vail Valley and gice you a sneak peak at the half marathon course since it runs thru miles 5.5 thru 7.5 and 12.5 to the finish of the half marathon course.  If you are not yet ready for the 13.1 challenge but you are a running diva or a diva lover (for all the handsome casanovas), this race is is for you.  Enjoy a great run and an amazing and empowering experience or support the leading lady in your life!

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Course Support and Pampering

Water and Gatorade will be served at the Start and Finish lines.

• There will be 7 water stations through the course starting at mile 2. Water and Lemon-Lime flavored Gatorade drink will be served at all water stations.
• Feather boa station and tiara station to perk up your spirit on the run
• Snacks and other post race nourishment will be available at the Café to all runners at the Finish Line.
• Medical Aid Stations - The Medical Team will be available to assess any race day medical needs and administer acute first aid when necessary.  There will be medical stations at the Start Area, and on the course, as well as the central medical location at the Finish Line. Look for the medical staff in RED shirts for complimentary help before, during and after the race. In order to help our medical team work more efficiently, please fill out the medical history information on the back of your race number after you pick it up.

 

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Road Closures (all traffic stops for you)

• 8:00 a.m. The course is completely closed to ALL traffic
• 8:45 a.m. 5K Race Start
  
• 9:00 a.m. Half Marathon Race Start

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Diva Entourage (spectators)

How do I become a Diva Entourage

Divas love to be adored so diva runners love spectators and cheerleaders everywhere along the course! If you are part of a group of Want-To-Be-Loud-Cheerleaders at the Divas Half Marathon®, please Let Us Know, so we can help organize your group's location!

Spectator Tips

Being a spectator and a cheerleader for your favorite diva runner is a great way to be part of this event! There's plenty for residents and visitors to see and enjoy along the course. But just as the runners take time to prepare for this event, you can also prepare and plan ahead for a memorable experience:

• Review the course map and plan your route. With 2,500 runners it may be difficult, and at some times impossible, to cross the course during the race, even on foot.
• Know your runner’s expected pace per mile so you will know when he or she will be at the different locations on the course.
• Move around on bicycle or skates (minding all street closures) and surprise your runner at different locations on the route,
• Make sure you bring a beach chair or blanket, horns, signs and a great attitude to have fun and become a cheerleader.

 

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