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2015 Race Guide
Wounded Warrior Half / 10K Information Booklet
Welcome Runners,
From the City of Irving and Las Colinas welcome
to the 6th annual Wounded Warrior Half Marathon
and 10K!!
We are proud to once again host this
special event and hope you will enjoy Las Colinas
and Irving before and after the run.
Best of Luck,
City of Irving and Las Colinas
Congratulations Runners,
Dallas Athletes Racing would like to thank you for participating in the 6th
running of the Wounded Warrior Half Marathon and 10K and this year the
Saturday 5K. Your participation is helping us to support the Wounded Warrior
Project and Fisher House Projects. This Race Guide contains all the
information you will need to know prior to, during and after your race
including the Warrior Expo, what to expect on race day, the Wounded Warrior
Post Race Festivities and more. Hang on to this booklet – it’s your resource for
all of the race activities and information.
Good Luck with your race,
Dan Jones
Executive Race Director
Tom Ryan
President Dallas Athletes
Join Us for the 2015 WW EXPO
Wounded Warrior Expo
Las Colinas Marriott Ballroom
Packet Pickup / Vendors
Friday, June 12, 2015 Saturday, Jun 13, 2015
2pm-8pm
10am-3pm
5K Race Schedule
Saturday, June 8, 2014 Race Day
Half Marathon and 10K Schedule
Sunday, June 14 2015 Race Day
7-8:30 am – Race Day Packet Pickup &
Registration
9:00 am – Marines Run in Formation!
AWESOME!
9:05 am – 5k Start
9:10 am – #runwithderek
9:30 am – Post-Race Party Kick-Off
10:00 am – 5K Awards
10 am-3 pm – Expo!
5:30 – 11:45 am – *Bag Check, MarriottLas Colinas
5:30-6:30 am – Race Day Packet Pickup
& Registration
6:45 am – Half Marathon Start
7:00 am – 10K Start
8:00 am – Post-Race Party Kick-Off
9:00 am – 10K Awards
10:00 am – Half Marathon Awards
*All athletes using “Bag Check” must enclose all articles in a CLEAR bag. “Clear
bag” is the responsibility of the athlete. Clear bags will not be provided. No bag
check for Saturday’s 5K.
CHECK OUT OF THE GOODIES EACH WOUNDED
WARRIOR HALF MARATHON AND 10K PARTICIPANT
WILL RECEIVE!!
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Commemorative medal and ribbon, to every finisher
Commemorative short sleeve technical shirt
Commemorative Race Socks
Chronotrack Bib Timing Device
Free on course water provided by Ozarka Water
Free on course Cytomax
Free post race food provided by….
Free post-race entertainment
This year we are offering a
commemorative plaque to
proudly display your
finishing medals.
This will be available at the
Expo for purchase.
Official Race Sponsors
Important Parking Information
PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY as there is construction on
O’Connor. Please make sure to pick up any litter in the
garages as they are donated by the area building
management companies.
1. The Towers at Williams Square (West & East) 5221 N.
O’Connor Blvd, Irving, TX 75039
2. Marriott Hotel (Parking Garage – top two levels) 223
West Las Colinas Blvd.
3. VHA Place (Parking Garage) 220 East Las Colinas Blvd.
4. Tower Parking – 223 West Las Colinas Blvd.
Good Luck
Runners
PROFESSIONAL
RACE EVENT
MANAGEMENT
We are proud to once again provide timing services to all
Dallas Athletes Racing Triathlons. Good luck to all
athletes on your race! Complete results will be on-line
shortly after the race at nolimitstiming.com.
Important Race Weather Information
In 2013 the race had an record storm come through just before
the race start and want to make sure we keep your safety as a
number one priority.
Race officials may cancel, delay or change the race to a non-scored event in
case of extreme weather or other conditions that may affect the safety and
health of the participants. In the event of cancellation, no refunds will be
issued.
Flag Warning System
There will be a simple flag warning system all along the course to communicate
to participants the status of weather-related or course-related conditions. Flags
are located at the each of the water stations on the course
Green Flag – Everything is Normal
Yellow Flag – The heat index is at a point that runners/walkers should
slow down and drink plenty of water or there is a storm in the area and
the race officials are monitoring. Less than ideal weather conditions
Red Flag – Dangerous weather. Runners and walkers should be
aware of the weather and heat index.
Black Flag – Race has been cancelled due to extreme weather or
course emergency. Events such as lighting, tornado, or human
disaster has or is occurring and all participants need to seek shelter
immediately.
We are proud to once again be the official photography provider of the Wounded
Warrior Half and 10K races. Your Images will be ready shortly after the event. Go
to yoursportingimage.com to see all your race photos and memories.
Half Marathon and 10KStart and Course Information
In order to have a safe and successful event the participants will:
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have bib/number visible at all times.
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not to be on the course before the official start.
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be disqualified for starting early.
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not participate with another participant’s number.
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not exchange (by selling or giving away) their bib number unless officially.
transferred their registration to another participant by the race directors.
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not be allowed to move to the Half or to 5K without being officially moved by
race directors.
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Obey all directions by course monitors, police and safety personnel.
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Obey the course cut off times and closure times
Unregistered participants, unauthorized vehicles, bicycles, any
motorized or gear-driven machine, skateboards, roller states, inline skates, stroller, baby joggers, walking poles and animals are
prohibited along the course. All race regulations comply with the
liability insurance requirements and ensure your safety and the safety of
others, please allow room for faster individuals to pass you. If you are
running or walking with friends, please do not line up more than two
abreast. If you are walking --- please stay to the right.