The Race
Race Overview
- Sunday, November 12, 2006
- 7:30 AM start time. The course will be open for 4 hours (7:30-11:30 AM)
- Start/finish will be at Motive Headquarters: 12515 Research Boulevard, Building 5
- Race proceeds go to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
- USATF certified and sanctioned course
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Click here to hear what runners said about the 2004 Motive Bison Stampede.
Race Fees
- Through Sep. 4th - $35
- Sep. 5th-Oct. 8th - $40
- Oct. 9th-Nov.8th - $45 Note: Online registration closes at midnight on November 8th.
- Nov. 10th-11th - $50
- Race Day - $70
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Timing and Results
The race will be a chip-timed event. In order to be counted in the results, each runner must attach a timing chip to either shoe.
You may pick up your timing chip and zip-tie beginning at 6:00 AM on race day at the race site. Your chip has been assigned to
(you and) your bib number prior to the race. Please be careful to ensure that your chip is not exchanged with another participant.
It will not be necessary to verify this on race day. A chip is required to be worn to receive an official time in the race. All
timing chips will be collected after you have crossed the relay exchange point or the finish line. You will be charged a $30.00
fee if the timing chip is not returned. If you own your own timing chip, please indicate the number on your registration form.
Awards will be based on gun time.
Awards
The awards ceremony for the overall and masters male and female half-marathon winners will begin approximately between
9:30-10:00 AM. All other awards can be picked up at the finish of the race or at Motive headquarters the week following the race.
Awards for the Half-Marathon will be presented three deep for each of the following:
- Overall male and female finishers.
- Masters male and female finishers.
- Male and female finishers in five-year age divisions, starting with 19 and under, and then in 5-year increments, (e.g. 20-24, 25-29, etc.) to age 75+.
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TruWest Elite Challenge Course Bonus
Once again, TruWest Credit Union is offering a $500 cash bonus to the male and female runners who break the course records of 1:04:48 set by Nicodemus Malakwen of Nairobi (2005) and 1:18:18 by Lori Stich-Zimmerman of Austin (2002).
King & Queen of the Hill Premium
The man and woman who post the fastest time up the one-mile long series of hills on Rain Creek Parkway at approximately mile 5 of the course will be crowned "King & Queen of the Hill" and receive a trophy and $100 cash premium prize. RunFAR Racing Services will place a chip-timing mat at the base and top of the series of hills to clock every runner's uphill split.
Finisher Prizes
ALL half-marathon participants who finish the event within four hours will receive a Finisher Medal to recognize their accomplishment.
About the Course
The race course is a 13.1 mile loop that starts/finishes at Motive's headquarters and winds through the neighborhoods of Great Hills.
The course will be open for 4 hours (7:30- 11:30AM) for runners and walkers. The following are strictly prohibited from the course:
baby joggers, in-line skates, bicycles and any other non-official wheeled vehicles.
Click here for an interactive map from MapMyRun showing the route and elevation at each point in the course. With MapMyRun, mapping your running routes has never been easier!
Click here for a printable version of the Half Marathon course map and elevation profile.
Click here to read about the Half Marathon course from a runner's viewpoint.
Click here for traffic impact information.
Directions & Parking Instructions
The start/finish of the races is in northwest Austin at Motive, Inc. headquarters, located near Highway 183
and Oak Knoll. There is a parking garage and a parking lot near Motive that will be available for parking. Please refer
to the race day instructions for additional information on directions and parking.
Traffic Update (11/08): If you are driving from downtown Austin using 183-N, please
use the Duval Exit instead of Oak Knoll to help reduce traffic delays.
Hotel Information
Motive is proud to announce we have partnered with the Fairfield Inn & Suites as the Official Race Hotel for the 2006 Motive Bison Stampede. Fairfield Inn & Suites will be offering a discounted rate to all runners and will provide a complimentary shuttle service to and from the event on race day. Shuttle service to the event will run 6:00am - 7:00am; return service will run 10:00am - 12:00pm. We encourage all out-of-town participants to stay at the Fairfield Inn & Suites when making your hotel selection for the weekend in Austin. If booking online, enter MTV in field provided for corporate/promotional codes to receive the Motive race discount. If booking by phone, please contact the property directly and request the MOTIVE rate.
Click here for a list of hotels.
Water Stop Challenge
Our wacky water stops are a signature feature of the Motive Bison Stampede. Each year, teams participate
in a hotly contested water stop contest with you, the runners, deciding the winner. The teams are challenged to make your
running experience the very best it can be. Their pride is on the line, and their reward is your vote. Previous years winners
include the Mardi Gras, That 70's Show, The Matrix and the Car Wash. At the conclusion of the race, please tear off the bottom
portion of your race number and place it in the box for the team you deem worthy of winning the much-coveted Bison Trophy.
The winning team will be announced at the conclusion of the race and will take custody of the trophy, and bragging rights, until next year.
Packet Pickup
Packet Pickup will take place Friday, November 10th and Saturday, November 11th at the following Runtex locations:
Runtex Riverside (422 W Riverside Drive) Map
Friday, November 10 -- 10:00 am until 7:00 pm
Saturday, November 11 -- 10:00 am until 6:00 pm
Runtex Gateway (9901 Capitol of Texas Hwy. Suite 160) Map
Friday, November 10 -- 10:00 am until 7:00 pm
Saturday, November 11 -- 10:00 am until 6:00 pm
Clothing Drop Off
Clothing drop off will be available on race day beginning at 6:00 AM, using bags and tags provided at the clothing drop off
table. Clothing must be retrieved by runners before 11:00 AM on race day.
Finish Line
Kick back and chill out as you swap stories with your fellow runners and celebrate your accomplishments of the day. Whether it be a personal best time or simply crossing that finish line still on your feet, we have plenty of fun and festivities to turn the finish line into a party in your honor!
