Main Street Half Marathon

Description

It takes a special community to welcome others as their own and make it feel like home. We look forward to creating an authentic #RaceLocal experience with you!

There was a time when road races were intimate. Small groups of committed athletes worked hard and pushed themselves toward the achievement of something significant. Although there have always been plenty of characters, it was never about the costume. Although the pay-off of a new personal best was significant and long-lasting, it was never about the prizes. 

Likewise, there was a time when Main Street was literally the main street; when local shopkeepers knew you and genuinely meant it when they thanked you for your business. Although there were plenty of treasures to be found if  you looked, a personal referral meant something. Yes, there was a time when running a race was about the real people involved and the towns that hosted and cheered them on.

We thought it was about time to bring those groups back together.

When: Saturday, November 9, 2019. Half Marathon start will be at 8am. Walkers and push-rim / adaptive athletes will begin at 7am. Start will be corralled and athletes will be released in waves based on estimated finish time. All athletes must complete the event by 12pm.

Where: Main Street, Mocksville, NC 27028. Start and finish line will be near the Davie County Courthouse. Pre-race packet pickup, festivities, and street fair will take place on Main Street on Friday, November 8, 2019 from 4 - 7pm.

Why: Because small towns and the Main Streets that support them are the heart of America, and because taking care of the heart is key to a healthy body. Proceeds from the 2019 MSHM of Mocksville will benefit local substance abuse prevention and recovery efforts. 

OTHER DETAILS: This will be unlike any Half Marathon you've ever run before. Equal parts challenge, community and celebration... with a pre-race outdoor festival and street fair, a "Superhero Sprint" kids race down Main Street, entertainment, family and friends along the way, and a finish line party that rivals a rock show (complete with a few local "refreshments"). We're confident that when you finish you'll feel it was "Time Well Spent" and some you won't soon forget!