Sunday, November 21, 2010 . The race starts and finishes at Moody Gardens in Galveston . Race begins at 7:00AM in front of the Moody Gardens Visitors Center . Pre-race packet pick-up will take place at the Moody Gardens Visitor's Center on Saturday, November 20, 2010 , from 2:00-4:30PM . Race day packet pick-up will take place at the Moody Gardens Visitor's Center on Sunday, November 21, 2010 beginning at 5:30AM .

Just as you like it, FLAAAAATTTTTT and FAAAAAAAST…nary a hill to be found on this 6.2 mile course! You'll start at daybreak with a run along Hope Boulevard , and a sampling of the great Festival of Lights display at Moody Gardens . Then you'll head out to the Seawall with the surf and sun of the Gulf of Mexico just a few feet away. See the waves lapping the shores of Galveston, soak in the sea air, before heading back to the finish line at beautiful Moody Gardens. Take in amazing sights along the mile-long trail of over one million lights! A truly unique and special course in a truly unique and special place. It's a wonderful way to start your day of fun on Galveston Island!
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Click here to see Rules of the event.

There will be three (3) aid stations on the course with sport drink, water and energy gels. Aid stations will also have first-aid supplies including bandaids and Vaseline. The stations will be staffed by the best volunteers around trying to take home the "Battle by the Bay" first prize!

Great multicolor technical shirt, D-tag chip timing, great post-race spread, live entertainment on course, and stocked-to-the-gills aid stations. Be sure to order your commemorative Seawall Running Festival Beach Towel with your entry. You'll grab it at the finish, for post-race chillin' on the beach.

Located on Historic Galveston Island and nestled among 242 acres of lush tropical gardens, the Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center's contemporary architectural design and natural beauty is complimented by views of three spectacular pyramids that are home to a living rainforest, ride film theater, educational exhibits and one of the largest aquariums in the United States. The complex also features an IMAX 3D Theater, 4D Special FX Theater, the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat and Palm Beach- a private freshwater white sand beach complete with soothing lagoons.

The four diamond full-service resort features 428 guest rooms and suites, and 100,000 square feet of combined meeting space, including a 60,000 square foot ballroom quality exposition center. Moody Gardens' top of the line amenities such as the Texas-sized tropical heated swimming pool, 24-hour room service, elegant full service Spa and Teen Spa, award winning restaurants, state-of-the-art fitness center and the Kid's Safari Club offer hours of added family entertainment. Participants who stay at Moody Gardens Hotel will be offered free bus transport to the start at Stewart Beach on race morning. For booking information go to www.moodygardenshotel.com.

Special all-day passes for all of the Moody Gardens attractions will be offered to race participants and their families, at a discounted rate of $25. You can pre-order these when you register online for the race.

Filled with festive sights and sounds, the annual "Festival of Lights" at Moody Gardens is the Gulf Coast's largest holiday lighting event, and has become a holiday favorite for families and groups alike. Walk along the mile-long trail of more than one million lights and 100 sound-enhanced animated light displays. A wide variety of holiday films are also featured at the IMAX 3D®, Ridefilm and 4D Special FX Theaters, and guests can enjoy the Outdoor Ice Skating Rink, nightly live entertainment or a train ride along the light trail. It's a great way to kick off the Holiday season!! For tickets go to www.moodygardens.com.