15 Feb 2025 Stillwater Half Marathon Gets Course Update
What’s New and Improved?
A refreshed Stillwater Half in 2025 sees new routes for all distances while keeping what you love about this race. Check out the courses HERE. and on Google MyMaps HERE. Read on for what’s the same, what’s new and why changes are happening.
What’s new!
- Half marathoners! The Gateway Trail start runs the opposite direction starting at Pine Point Park. Runners follow the trail southeast for more than six miles
- The Pine Point start area gives half marathon runners more room at the start area and a shorter shuttle ride to get there
- Half marathoners and 10Kers…no more nasty Norell Avenue! IYKYK! The rolling, hot hills from mile-8 at Pine Point Park south into Stillwater are gone
- Half marathoners and 10Kers now enjoy roads with a refreshing canopy of trees and a forgiving crushed-limestone surface for over three miles of the course
- 5Kers have a whole new route with no up-hill start, improved scenery and dedicated paved pathways for much of the route
- The finish line on Laurel St. moves west – just a smidge – for better views of the finish as runners approach. This eliminates the downhill slope just before you cross the mat and there’s more space to walk it off before reaching the park entrance
- Spectators also have improved sight lines at the finish to spot you as you push toward the finish
What’s the same!
- Half marathoners still enjoy the serenity of the Gateway Trail
- The finish area remains at Pioneer Park overlooking historic Stillwater
- The race date is set for May 24 – Saturday of Memorial Day weekend
Why Change?
- Road construction and demolition of a key bridge on the course makes the changes a necessity
- As the race grows, space is becoming an issue. The half marathon start needs more space to accommodate its popularity, and relieving congestion at the finish line gives both runners and spectators more room to enjoy the event
- Improved safety by eliminating the potentially dangerous intersection of Stonebridge Tr., Hwy 96 and Norell Ave. at the north end of the city. With five roadways converging in one place, runners coming from two directions and increased traffic in the area, now is the time to ensure everyone’s safety
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