About the Governor's Cup Road Race
The mile race runs along Main Street on an evening start, beginning at an intersection downtown and finishing a block or so north. It is a short, straight shot, which means you are running hard from the beginning with no real opportunity to settle in. Open and elite runners go off together, so there is real competition around you regardless of where you line up.
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Distances & Start Times
13.1 Miles4/10/2027 07:00$79
3.1 Miles4/10/2027 07:15$30
1 Mile4/10/2027 08:00Free
Going for a Time?
Set a goal and get a pace band: every mile split on a card sized for your phone lock screen, so race morning needs no math.
Not sure what to aim for? The half marathon pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.
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