134 day(s) until the race.
June 9, 2012
Kids Race Start: 8:00 a.m.
Half Marathon Start: 8:45 a.m.
10.55K Run/Walk Start: 8:45 a.m.

Mailed Registrations must be received at the arboretum by Thursday, June 7th.
Online Registration closes at midnight, Thursday, June 7th.

Race Day Registration is AVAILABLE. For late registration or race day registration procedures, see below.
Registration Limited to the 1st 500 adult registrants.
The 11th Annual Sour Grapes Half & Half run in Brainerd, Minnesota will be on June 9, 2012. The course (run at Northland Arboretum) offers a half marathon run and half of a half, which is a 10.55k run. In addition, there will be a 1/2M and 1M kids race.

Planning for 2012 is well underway and online registration is set to open on February 1st. New this year will be chip timing and race day registration.

A printable one page summary of race information can be found here. Hit the trail and leave the road behind at the Ninth Annual Sour Grapes Half & Half!

Race Location
The Sour Grapes Half & Half is held at the Northland Arboretum, 14250 Conservation Drive, Brainerd, MN 56401. Located in the heart of the lakes country in Brainerd/Baxter, Minnesota, The Northland Arboretum offers more than 540 acres of Green Space, including a Norway Pine Plantation, gardens, flower beds and over 20 Kilometers of trails. For more specific directions, click on the 'Directions' menu option at the top of the screen.

Registration
For online and mail in registration, click the Register menu option at the top of the page. Mailed Registrations must be received at the arboretum by Thursday, June 7th. Online Registration closes at midnight, Thursday, June 7th. See below for late and race day registration times. Note that registrations are limited to the first 500 adult registrants.

Chip Timing
The Half Marathon Run and the 10.55 K Run/Walk will be chip timed by Pickle Events. Chips must be returned to volunteers at the finish line. There will be a fee of $30 for non-returned chips.

Start
There will be a mass combined start for the Half Marathon Run and the 10.55K Run/Walk just north of the Arboretum building. Participants should line up based on their normal pace with the fastest in the front and slower to the rear and 10.55K walkers at the back. The Half Marathon is a running race only.

Course Description
The half marathon and 10.55K run courses traverse the beautiful, but challenging terrain of central Minnesota. The race course is a 10.55K loop. The half marathoners will complete the loop twice. The terrain includes some uneven ground, sandy soil and moderately challenging hills.

Water Stops
Half marathoners will pass water stops 7 times. Those running or walking the 10.55 K will pass water stops 3 times.

Refreshments
Post race refreshments will be available downstairs in the Arb building.

Awards
All participants will receive a unique finisher token. T-shirts are included for all who register by June 1 and as available for those who register after June 1. Race Awards will be presented in the downstairs room at the Arboretum. Children's awards to the top 3 male and female finishers in each race will take place at about 9:30 am; Adult awards at approximately 10:30 am for the 10.55K and 11:00 am for the half marathon. Adult awards go to the top 3 overall male and female finishers in each race. Age group awards go to the top 3 males and females in the following age groups: 0-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70+. You must be present to receive your award or have someone pick it up for you. Awards will not be mailed.

If you are up for a challenge or just want to enjoy nature at its finest; reserve your spot on the starting line today! Proceeds from the event are donated to the Northland Arboretum, a non-profit organization. To see more information about the Northland Arboretum and its programs, please go to www.northlandarb.com.