2016 Marine Corps Historic Half

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Sunday, May 15, 2016
Fredericksburg, VA
 

Join OAR for the 2016 Historic Half! Run in friendly, fabulous and fun Fredericksburg, Virginia, situated halfway between the capital of the Commonwealth and the nation's capital. This scenic course tours colonial sites and the quaint downtown before scaling ominous Hospital Hill to be greeted at the finish by the U.S. Marines. Along the way, runners pass significant landmarks dating back to our nation's beginnings and notable neighborhoods that were home to America's forefathers, including Presidents George Washington and James Monroe. 

Without question, the most exciting segement of the 13.1 mile run is the steady 200-foot rise in elevation that occurs over a span of a mile late in the course. Hospital Hill has become a thing of legend, so conquer the hill and celebrate!
 

Need an entry?

The Historic Half does not have official charity entries. You must register for the event prior to registering for the RUN FOR AUTISM team. Click here to register for the RUN FOR AUTISM team. There is no fundraising requirement, however team perks begin at a $250 fundraising commitment. 
 

Want to run in another Marine Corps Race series event?

OAR expects to have guaranteed entries to the 2016 Marine Corps Marathon and 2016 MCM 10K. Both events take place on October 30, in Arlington, Virginia. 

If you are running the Historic Half as a member of the RUN FOR AUTISM team and wish to receive a FREE, guaranteed charity entry to the MCM 10K: You will need to commit to a $500 fundraising minimum, with $250 due one month after the Historic Half, June 15, and the remainder due one month after the MCM 10K, November 30.

If you are running the Historic Half as a member of the RUN FOR AUTISM team and wish to receive a FREE, guaranteed charity entry to the Marine Corps Marathon: You will need to commit to a $850 fundraising minimum, with $400 due one month after the Historic Half, June 15, and the remainder due one month after the Marine Corps Marathon, November 30. 
 

Fundraising 

There is no fundraising requirement if you wish to run as a member of the RUN FOR AUTISM - Historic Half team. However, we ask that runners raise at least $250 to receive team perks. 

Team Benefits

- RUN FOR AUTISM t-shirt and technical race tank
- Fundraising Guide
- RUN FOR AUTISM team e-mails with training and fundraising tips
- Personalized staff support
- OAR's finisher's medal
 

Why RUN FOR AUTISM?

Impact. 87 cents of every dollar raised goes directly to research that improves the lives of those affected by autism.
 

Support. You will receive tremendous support from OAR! This includes, but is not limited to: Weekly emails with training tips and encouragement, a specially designed race singlet once you have raised $50, a fundraising guide and OAR fundraising materials.
 

Motivation. It’s sometimes easy to get discouraged when training for an athletic event. Having the support of the entire OAR running network will help keep you enthusiastic and on track, even if your race is months away.
 

Connection. Be part of a group that cares deeply about autism research and using fitness for good.

About OAR

The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) is a national, nonprofit organization formed and led by relatives of children and adults with autism and Asperger Syndrome. OAR is dedicated to promoting research that can be applied to help families, educators, caregivers, and individuals with autism find much-needed answers to their immediate and urgent questions. Committed to the excellence in its services to the autism community, OAR funds applied research that will make a difference in individual lives; provides information that is timely, useful, and cost-efficient; and offers opportunities for the autism community to collaborate and make advances together.