Jalapeño Hundred
311 E. Tyler
Harlingen, Texas 78550
1-800-531-7346
956-423-5440
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Join us for the 18th annual Jalapeño Hundred Bicycle Ride and for the first time, Running Event. The Jalapeño Hundred has been a fun ride benefitting Harlingen Youth Athletics, Harlingen Boys & Girls Club and other select not for profit organizations. The 2008 event is expected to be hotter than ever with the inclusion of a run on Sunday with cash prize opportunities. While the Saturday ride is strictly for fun, you are invited to test your endurance against our South Texas winds. Also, fun family activities are being planned, inlcuding a trolley tour of Harlingen, so bring the whole famility. Over 400 riders and runners from around the state, across the country, and Mexico are expected to attend. We hope you can join us!
Schedule
Friday, February 15
Bicycle World,
1113 S. 77 Sunshine Strip
noon-6 p.m. - Registration & Packet Pickup (ride & run)
Saturday, February 16
Oil Mill Pavilion
906 Fair Park Blvd.
6:30 a.m. - Registration & Packet Pickup (ride)
7:30 a.m. - 100 mile and 62.5 mile
7:45 a.m. - 50 mile, 25 mile and 12 mile
11:00 a.m. - Post ride celebration
4:30 p.m. - Course Closes
Sunday, February 17
Oil Mill Pavilion
906 Fair Park Blvd.
7:00 a.m. Registration & Packet Pick-up
8:00 a.m. Run Start
The start and finish will be at Oil Mill Pavilion. From west, exit Lewis Lane and take Spur 54 to Fair Park. From south take Expressway 77 and exit Tyler Ave/Fair Park Blvd. go east on Jefferson about one mile. From north, exit Fair Park Blvd. Oil Mill Pavilion will be on your right past the auditorium. All riders will start no later than 7:45 a.m. weather permitting. (home)
By law and for your safety and protection, you must abide by all traffic laws throughout the ride.
For your safety an approved helmet must be worn. If
at any point our medical personnel determine that
you should not continue, you will be detained and /or returned to the start/finish in a SAG vehicle.
Rest stops will be approximately every 10-12 miles and specific distances will be marked on the map. Water, fruit, liquids, and other snacks will be provided to registered riders. SAG vehicles and repair vehicles will patrol all routes to help with mechanical trouble or to return riders with problems to the headquarters. Be prepared to handle your own flat tires and minor problems.
Riders under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an authorized adult. A waiver must be signed by the parent before the day of the event. Contact 1-800-531-7346 or
956-423-5440 for more information. (home)
Prize Money
Overall (Male & Female)
1st- $200
2nd - $150
Masters Male & Female (ages 40-49)
1st - $100
2nd - $50
Senior Masters Male & Female (ages 50-59)
1st - $50
Grand Master Male & Female (ages 60 & over)
1st - $50
Trophies to 1st, 2nd, 3rd places in each age division for both Male & Female:
11-14
15-19
20-24
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70+
America’s Best Inn & Suites
(956) 425-1040 1-800-553-2666
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Best Western Casa Villa Suites
(956) 412-1500 1-866-446-2345
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Country Inn and Suites
(956) 428-0043 1-888-456-4000
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Country Side Inn
(956) 425-1155
Courtyard by Marriott
(956) 412-7800 1-888-267-8927
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Econo Lodge
(956) 425-1810
www.econo-lodge.com
$40 single/$48 double
Hampton Inn & Suites
(956) 428-9800 1-800-HAMPTON
www.hamptoninnsuites.com
Holiday Inn Express
(956) 428-9292 1-800-465-4329
www.hiexpress.com
Horizon Inn
(956) 428-0888
Hudson House Motel
(956) 428-8911 1-800-784-8911
La Quinta Inn
(956) 428-6888 1-800-531-5900
www.laquinta.com
$59 single/double
Motel 6
(956) 423-9292 1-800-466-8356
www.motel6.com
$44.99 single/$51.99 double
Palm Valley Inn
(956) 425-7070
Ramada Limited
(956) 425-1333 1-800-272-6232
www.ramada.com
Rodeway Inn
(956) 412-7771 1-800-228-5150
Super 8 Motel
(956) 412-8873 1-800-800-8000
www.super8.com
$45 single/ $50 double
Value Place
(956) 423-2200
www.myvalueplace.com
Ride, 5k Run or 10K Run Early registration - $25 (Postmarked by 1/18/2008)
Registration after 01/18/2008 - $30
Ride & Run Combination Early Registration - $45 (Postmarked by 1/18/2008)
Combination registration after 01/18/2008 - $55
Registration includes:
* Choice of route for cyclist
* Free Ride T-shirt (1st 400 ride registrants)
* Free Run T- shirt (1st 200 run registrants)
* (Registrants who enter both events will receive a T-shirt for each event.)
* Post ride celebration for cyclist (burgers, drinks, etc... )
* Refreshments after Sunday run
Bring the whole family for family fun. If they are not riding along with you, have them enjoy Jalapeño Tattoos (temporary) for children and adults. Making his debut this year, Jalapeño Jack will be available for photos. Trolley Rides through town, Moon Jump Castles, Bean Bag Toss and other activities are also being planned.
There are three tours scheduled throughout the day on Saturday. The Trolley ride is $5 per person. Call Ilza at 956-423-5440 to reserve your seat on the trolley.