Jesolo (Italy), Saturday 12 May 2012
The Moonlight Half Marathon is an immensely scenic and atmospheric race, held on a point-to-point course on the northern Adriatic, very close to Venice.
Over 2,500 runners took part in the last edition of the event. The 3,500 spots for the next race may fill up well before the closing date.
The start is at 7.45pm on the waterfront in Cavallino-Treporti, from where there are ferries and speedboats to Venice.
The first half of the route runs along the quiet and beautiful Venetian Lagoon. Then, the character of the race changes as runners approach the bustling beach resort of Lido di Jesolo with its miles of sandy beaches, plenty of bars and nightlife, and approximately 4.5 million visitors per year. You can expect a number of rock bands and many spectators creating an electrifying atmosphere.
The route is certified and traffic-free, and apart from one bridge it's completely flat.
In 2011, the winners were Italy's elite marathon runner Ruggero Pertile (1:07:17) and Morocco's Meriyem Lamachi (1:16:28).
Photo report: 1. Moonlight Half Marathon 2011
Country: Italy
Venue (Map): Cavallino-Treporti — Jesolo
Date: 12 May 2012 (Saturday)
Race distance: 21.1km (certified by FIDAL)
Start: 19.45 Punta Sabbioni in Cavallino Treporti
Finish: Piazza Mazzini in Jesolo
Entries: online or by post or fax; payment by credit card or bank transfer; entry limit 3500 runners; entries close 9 May 2012; entrants may have to provide a medical certificate at registration
Entry fees: 20/23/26 euros (until 15 March/15 April/9 May 2012)
Race centre: on Piazza Mazzini in Jesolo (Friday 11 May 2012, 15.00-20.00; on the day 9.00-16.00)
You get: timing chip rental, shuttle bus service (before and after the race), transport of personal clothing to the finish, goody bag, finisher medal, pasta party after the race
Prizes: (?)
Showers and changing facilities: yes
Number of finishers 2011: 2586
Event website (in Italian and English): www.moonlighthalfmarathon.it
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