The USRA Half Marathon Series (USRARaceSeries.com) is a 10-city nationwide Half Marathon Series in mid-to-small size markets. Each Series event partners with the Convention & Visitors Bureau, Chamber of Commerce and/or Municipality in that community to conduct a Half Marathon, 5K, Fun and Runner's Expo/Packet Pickup. All events create a festive, fun atmosphere with live music, post race party and quality shirts (tech to Half Marathoners), medals (to Half Marathon finishers)and disposable chip timing among its many amenities. A "points" system will be introduced soon to incentivize runners running multiple series events.

                                  Feb. 28 - Columbia, SC                          October 10 - Joplin, MO (& Mother Road Marathon)

                                  March 13 - WalMart Bentonville, AR   October 16- Dalton, GA

                                  March 28 - Lexington, KY                    October 24 - Purdue University (Lafayette, IN)

                                  April 10 - Mt Pleasant, WI (Racine)       October 30 - Clarksville,TN

                                  April 18- Charles County, MD              November 7 - Lancaster, PA

                                  May 23 - Council Bluffs, IA                   November 14- Stockton, CA

                                  June 13- Worcester, MA                       November 21- Flagler County, FL

                                  June 20- Sparks (Reno), NV                 December 11- Gulfport, MS
               
                                  October 3- Bloomington, IN                  December 18- Las Cruces, NM

Series owner Reinke Sports Group anticipates as many as 20-25 Series events in 2011! Further information can be obtained from USRA, Reinke Sports Group, 1531 Dale Ave., Winter Park, 32789, USRARaceSeries.com.