The spring racing season continued for me with the Westminster half marathon produced by Redline Races. Redline has been around for more than three years, and has sponsored races for thousands of runners, according to race director Josh Melver.
Josh and staff produced a first class inaugural half marathon with tons of prizes and a solid pre and post race food table.
The out and back course offered a pleasant mix of smooth running trails and sidewalks. The course was relatively flat, with ample space for switching from side to side on the trail to shave a few feet off the distance. Race day weather was outstanding, with sunny skies but cool running temperatures. I ran sleeveless and in shorts for maximum comfort.
I’m new to the half marathon distance with this race marking my third attempt at the distance, and my second in two weeks.
Kudos to event organizer Josh Melver and his staff overall for an excellent effort on the first time event. Josh mentioned post race that everyone would go home with a medal or a prize and I did not see too many folks walking away empty handed.
Race crew taking a short break between finishers.
There were some great prizes too, ones that you would not even see at larger races- such as three-yep three- prizes $600 gift certificates to Comfort Dental. There were also medals for the top three finishers in each age group.
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