Events
Half Marathon
Virtual Half Marathon
Coed 2-Person Relay (each member)
Male 2-Person Relay (each member)
Female 2-Person Relay (each member)
Place
Exeter, CA US 93221
Description
IF IT DOESN’T CHALLENGE YOU…IT WON’T CHANGE YOU
YES, THE COURSE IS CHALLENGING, THE WEATHER IS HOT, BUT WHAT ELSE WOULD YOU EXPECT AT THE HELL OF A HALF MARATHON?!! OH, AND DON'T WORRY, THERE WILL BE A LOT OF OTHER CRAZIES WHO WILL JOIN YOU DURING YOUR 13.1 JOURNEY, ON THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED....
IT'S ONE THING TO FINISH A HALF MARATHON, BUT TO SAY YOU COMPLETED THE HELL OF A HALF MARATHON, IS BIG TIME BRAGGING RIGHTS!
RACE START TIME: 7:00 AM
WHAT MAKES THIS RACE STAND OUT:
2nd Race - Run The Valley Half Marathon Series
- 11 AID STATIONS - Loaded with Ice, Water, Sponges, Gatorade, GU's, AND A LOT OF FUN!
- We also encourage you to carry your own hydration
- Relay Shuttle Transportation
- Music DJ'S on the course
- Post-Race Party! Party Vibe at the Finish Venue
- Tulare County Fire Department Hoisting their US Garrison Flag at the Start/Finish Venue
- FREE Breakfast w/Rushbowl & Rocio’s Catering
- FREE Race Photos
- FREE Race Tracking with RACEJOY
- FREE Live Results on Phone
- Michelob Ultra Beer Garden. Yes, that's FREE too!
- Michelob Ultra Stage "It's a Party in the Park"
- Top 3 Age Group & Relay Awards
- Overall Male/Female Awards
- Top Relay Awards (3 Divisions)
- Women's Tech Tank Top
- Men's (Unisex) Short-Sleeve Tech Shirt
- PRO~PT at the Finish Line for your Post Race
- Awesome Finishers Medal
2-Person Relay Teams (Coed, Men, Women)
RELAY EXCHANGE ZONE: Located near 22160 on E. Myer Drive, Exeter, CA. 93221 (THERE IS NO PARKING THERE - NO PARKING ALLOWED)
RACE SHUTTLE IS PROVIDED: Runner #2 will be shuttled to the Exchange Zone before the Start of the Race. Runner #1 will be shuttled back to the Finish Area. We are using 15 Passenger Vans.
TIMING TAG: Runner #1 will Start with the Timing Tag, and MUST transfer it to Runner #2 at the Exchange Zone, for official result "chipped" time. The Timing Tags must be returned at the Finish Line.
Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation
We are extermely proud to support the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation (AARBF). They are dedicated to preventing burns and providing services to those affected by a burn injury. Our goal is to fundraise, reaching new fundraising goals. Your donations, and a percentage of our race proceeds go to "Champ Camp" for child burn survivors.
The Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation needs your support.
2026 Run The Valley Half Marathon Series
1st Race: Visalia Half Marathon, April 19th
2nd Race: Hell of a Half Marathon, August 1st
3rd Race: Judgment Day Half Marathon, October 4th
Male & Female Runner Of The Year: You Must run in all 3 live races, and your results will be added together, to create our overall Fastest Series Runner - Earning the honor as The Run The Valley Half Marathon Series Runner of the Year! As the RTV Runner of the Year, you will receive FREE RACE ENTRIES for the 2027 RTV SERIES, and get fitted for your RTV - Runner Of The Year Running Swag. You Do Not need to be on, or affiliated with a team to qualify, but we bet any team would love to have you join them if you are not on one.
Largest Participating Team Award: Bring Your Team, Get Free Entries for our 2027 Races!! We are counting how many members are attached to your team. We will add them up, and then name our Largest Participating Team Award. The Winning Team will also receive a total of 6 Free Race Entries for our 2027 Series (2 at each race).
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