The official course time limit is a 16:00 per mile pace (3.5 hours for the Half Marathon and 7 hours for the Full Marathon).

Participants are not required to leave the course if they fall behind this pace. However, once the official time limit has passed, the course will begin to reopen to vehicle traffic, aid stations and course signage will be removed, and participants must continue as pedestrians using sidewalks, crosswalks, and following normal traffic laws.

A “Balloon Lady” will walk at the back of both the full and half marathon courses at the official 16:00 per mile pace to help participants gauge their progress. If you fall behind her, you can still finish the race, but please be prepared by grabbing a bottle of water at a water station, and following the written instructions posted there for guidance.

No matter how long it takes, we’ll be waiting at the finish line to cheer you on and present you with your finisher medal.