Location Greentree Park, Kingwood, TX

Entry fee: $35.00 thru 12/21/2003 $45.00 12/22 thru 01/01/04

Course description: Four loops on greenbelts in Kingwood, starting at the Greentree Pool, proceeding to Lake Houston and returning to the Greentree Pool. The course is run entirely on concrete greenbelt trails which are open to the public. Please use caution when crossing streets and be courteous to the residents of the neighborhood. Click here for MAPS

Aid Stations: There will be water and sports drink available every 1.5 miles at each of the aid stations. There are snacks available at the start/stop aid station (every 6.5 miles).

Weather: Temperatures may vary from 32 to 60 degrees. Typically you can expect 40 degree weather.

Lodging: Fairfield Inn, 20525 Highway 50, Humble, TX (281) 540-3311 $69.95 for 2 queen beds, late check out, continental breakfast. Call them direct and mention the Texas Marathon rate.

Certification: The course is certified. Course number TX02112ETM.

T-shirts, medals, and stuff: Each participant and volunteer will receive a shirt. Each marathon finisher will receive a finisher medal. A picnic lunch is provided after the race. There is no time limit and an early start is unnecessary.

Volunteers: If you know of an adult who wants to volunteer, please include their name and shirt size with your application.

Directions: From 59, exit Kingwood Drive, continue East on Kingwood Drive for approx. 4.5 miles. Take a left on Lake Houston Parkway (8th traffic light). Turn right on Brook Shadow Drive (approx. ¾ mile North on Lake Houston Parkway. The second stop sign on Brook Shadow Dr is Greentree Park (corner of Falling Brook and Brook Shadows).
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Results: Finishing results will be available on the website and at www.marathonguide.com .

Register online: You may register online at www.signmeup.com .

Race limit: The race will be limited to 200 runners.