Half-Marathon Walking Division Added to Probility Ann Arbor Marathon Event Lineup

May 30, 2023

ANN ARBOR, MI /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Epic Races announced a new walking category to The Ann Arbor Half Marathon which is part of the Probility Ann Arbor Marathon weekend of events. Walkers can now comfortably participate in this annual community event, walking the 13.1-mile course through the city of Ann Arbor to earn their finisher’s medal. Awards will be given to the top 3 finishers overall in the male/female/non-binary divisions.

“The mission of Epic Races is to professionally manage safe, fun, and rewarding multi-sport and endurance events that appeal to beginner through elite athletes, raise money and awareness for important causes, and make each participant feel like a champion.,” said Eva Solomon, Founder & CEO of Epic Races. “Walking a half-marathon is a challenge that is attainable and accessible to many. I’m excited to be able to offer the opportunity for walkers to experience that finish line feeling.”

Epic Races has shared a 12-week training plan for those interested in joining this year’s Walking Division. Participants in the division will need to finish in 4 hours, 30 minutes which is a 20-minute per mile pace. The half-marathon follows the first 13 miles of the full marathon course.

This year will be the 11th running of the Probility Ann Arbor Marathon which is run entirely within the city of Ann Arbor. It features a full marathon (26.2 miles individually, or as a 4-person relay), a half-marathon (13.1 miles), a 10K, and a 5K. All races will start and finish at S. Ashley and Liberty Streets. The full marathon will start at 7:30 a.m. with an early start option at 6:00 a.m. All other races will start at 8:30 a.m. For registration and more information visit www.annarbormarathon.com.

ABOUT EPIC RACES

Epic Races, LLC produces over 20 multisport and endurance events each year. Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Epic Races is a leader in the endurance and multisport industry, founding unique events including Michigan’s first women’s triathlon, Tri Goddess Tri, the first gravel road triathlon in the world, The Ugly Dog Tri, and the 10-stage triathlon, Battle of Waterloo. Running events include The Ann Arbor Marathon and The Detroit Women’s Half Marathon. The mission of Epic Races is to professionally manage safe, fun, and rewarding multi-sport and endurance events that appeal to beginners through elite athletes, raise money and awareness for important causes and make each participant feel like a champion. More information can be found at https://epicraces.com.

Epic Races
600 S Wagner Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Office Number: 1(734) 585-7101 ext.700
Email: eva@epicraces.com
Website URL: https://epicraces.com/

Media Contact: Eva Solomon, CEO
Phone Number: 1 (734) 678-5045