San Carlos Carnaval Kickoff
1/2 Marathon, 10K and 5K
Race Info
RACE INFO:

Staged in one of most beautiful cities in Sonora, Mexico along the edge of the Sea of Cortez,  the Carnaval Kick Off 1/2 Marathon, 10K and 5K will take you on a scenic route along the coast ending at a party at Marina Terra. This  course has beautiful views with all distances.

Travel and lodging plans can be found at
 
http://www.go2sancarlos.com

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Race Date Start Times

· Sunday, February 15, 2009 
· 1/2 Marathon Start: 8:00am
· 10K and 5k Start 8:00am

Packet Pick-up

Expo and packet pick-up will be held at expo location at the San Carlos Country Club 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Saturday.  Following the Expo there will be a Pasta Party from  6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.  The fee for the Pasta Party is $9 usd/ 90 mn. 

Average Weather Conditions

San Carlos · Average High 75F° · Average Low 60F° · 
Please check the race day weather forecast when you get into town and plan to dress accordingly.
 
 
Event Highlights 
*Carnaval Kick Off Half Marathon, 10K& 5K Fun Run/Walk
*Perfect Running Weather
*Fantastic Vacation Destination
*Fabulous Finish Line Party
*Colorful Participant T-shirt  
*Commemorative Finisher’s Medal - Half Marathon Participants
*Awards 3-deep in All Age Divisions

Start Line

The Half Marathon will start at the Dolphinaria and end at the Marina Terra Hotel.  The 10K and 5k race will start and Finish at the Marina Terra Hotel.  Race timing done by DCB Adventures.
 
Race Numbers

Race numbers must be distributed during packet pick-up; they cannot be mailed and will NOT be available for pick-up on race day. You must pick up your own race number – NO EXCEPTIONS. Please plan your trip accordingly. You’ll need to show your race number to pick up your T-shirt and goody bag.
 
Carnaval Awards

Awards that make the race fun.

· Best Costume
·Farthest Distance Traveled
·Oldest Participant
·Youngest Participant
·Fastest Mexican Citizen
·Fastest American

Age Awards

Age group awards will be presented 3-deep in the following age divisions for the 1/2 Marathon and 5k, for both male and female categories. All age group awards will be presented after the event.

· 12 – 19
· 20 – 29
· 30 – 39
· 40 – 49  
· 50 – 59
· 60 – 69
· 70 – 79
· 80+

 
 
Finish Line and Party

All distances will finish at the Marina Terra Club de Playa. Here, half marathon participants will receive their finishers’ medal. All runners will enjoy live entertainment, refreshments, cash bar, and local food vendors.
 
 
Info Booth and Lost and Found

An Information Booth will be positioned at the start and finish to assist you with any race day questions and help you find your way. The Information Booth will also serve as the race day Lost & Found. Any valuables found at the start or finish should be turned in to the Information Booth. Any valuable items NOT claimed at the finish by 3 pm will be brought back to our office. To claim a lost item after the event, please contact Stephanie at 623-910-1711.

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