We’re proud to provide great on-course support and safety for everyone’s enjoyment and well being. You will enjoy—Aid Stations every 2-3 miles that include water, sports drink and race fuel (sports gels); on-call medical care; clean sanitary stations at start, on-course and at finish Line; Police, Professional Traffic Control and Course Marshals; 800 enthusiastic volunteers cheering your every step!

COURSE LIMITS

In order to qualify as an Official Finisher (individual or relay team), you must finish within the 4-hour course limit (11:00am). Runners/Walkers must maintain a 18:00 minute per mile pace as the course will be closed on a mile-by-mile rolling basis. If you are unable to run/walk within the allotted time, you will either be picked up and driven to the finish area or asked to move onto the sidewalk. Once you are on the sidewalk, you must follow all traffic laws deemed by the City and County of San Luis Obispo. The course will be re-opened to traffic and aid stations may be closed. Sag Wagons will be provided should you be unable to complete the race. Minimum age to compete in the Half Marathon is 15 years of age.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Our beautiful course for 2019 is a scenic tour of San Luis Obispo starting and finishing near the Madonna Inn. Runners will enjoy by heading straight toward historic downtown San Luis Obispo. You’ll enjoy the Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, a Frank Lloyd Wright designed building and quaint downtown streets. Runners will also experience the Railroad District, Islay’s Streets charming bungalows and Victorians and, finally, a scenic downhill finish line at the Madonna Inn where the RaceSLO Festival will be in full swing to celebrate your finish! Expect ideal running weather with coastal fog and an average starting temperature of 54 degrees. High temperatures usually hover between 66-69 degrees. Course subject to change!

HALF MARATHON RELAY INFO

We are excited to bring back our successful Half Marathon Relay to this year’s event! New for 2019 is the 3-person relay option!  Now you can enjoy the SLO Half Marathon with up to two of your closest friends!  Relay legs vary in distance, so there is sure to be a relay leg for everyone.  The Half Marathon Relay will utilize the same SLO Half Marathon course and will also start at 7:00am.  Relay participants should review the Relay Information Packet which contains all the details about the relays and will help your team have a successful relay experience.  Each team can be made up of 2 OR 3 runners (2-person teams will have one person that runs two legs) and will have one overall finish time. Don’t forget to register for our corporate challenge, sponsored by Morris & Garritano Insurance.