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The 37th
Sunday, May 31, 2015
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Contents
Upcoming SRRA events ................................ 3
Event sponsors ......................................... 3
Weekend’s schedule.................................... 4
Greetings ............................................... 5
Race expo details ...................................... 10
Guest speakers ......................................... 11
University Bridge Closure ............................. 12
SRRA’s charity ......................................... 13
Race day information .................................. 15
Pace bunnies............................................ 19
Our volunteers ......................................... 21
Kids’ Marafun .......................................... 22
Route maps ............................................. 23
Saskatchewan Marathon history ...................... 30
Rules of the Road & race etiquette .................. 32
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37th Annual Saskatchewan Marathon
Presented by PotashCorp and
Upcoming SRRA events:
37th Saskatchewan Marathon
Trail Race Series
Prairie Lily Five Km
River Run Classic
SRRA Turkey Trot
Prediction Mile
Remembrance Day Run
38th Saskatchewan Marathon
Sunday, May 31
April 30, July 19 & September 20
June or September date TBA
Sunday, July 12
Monday, October 12
Saturday, November 7
Wednesday, November 11
Sunday, May 29, 2016
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The Weekend’s Schedule
Friday, May 29
7:00 pm
volunteer orientation; TCU Place, downtown Saskatoon
Saturday, May 30
10:00 am
race expo opens at TCU Place
1:00 pm
meet your pace bunny at the race expo
5:00 pm
race expo closes
5:00 pm
pasta dinner
Sunday, May 31
6:30 am
start area and clothing check opens
7:15 am
opening ceremony
7:30 am
half-marathon and marathon start
8:00 am
GoodLife Fitness 10 Km start
8:30 am
5 Km start
11:00 am
Kids’ Marafun start
1:30 pm
finish line closes; timing stops
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Greetings from Peter Goode, SRRA President
On behalf of the Saskatoon Road Runners Association (SRRA),
welcome to the 37th annual Saskatchewan Marathon. Whether
this is your first or your 37th time, I am certain you will find
our event exciting. If this is your first time running in
Saskatoon, be prepared for some fantastic scenery as the
marathon and half marathon courses run through the South
Saskatchewan River Valley within one of the most beautiful
cities in Canada. We even have some bridges and the odd hill
to run over.
As I mentioned above, much of this event is along the river valley, which falls within
the jurisdiction of the Meewasin Valley Authority (MVA). The SRRA is a strong
supporter of the MVA and we make regular donations to support their trail planning
and development efforts. You will be running on trails that your entry fees help
support – something which the SRRA is very proud of. We thank those who donated
to the MVA when they registered for this event, as well as to those who provided
support to our young Marafun participants.
This event depends upon our sponsors, support from the City of Saskatoon, the
Saskatoon Police Services, MD Ambulance, the Saskatoon Radio Club, staff from
Brainsport and Craven SPORT Services and hundreds of volunteers! I’d like to
personally thank all of those who have put in many hours helping organize this event
and to those who will be providing a variety of services to our participants on race
day.
If you have time at the race expo, drop by the SRRA tent at the entry door and
have a chat with some of our members, or visit our website
(www.saskatoonroadrunners.ca) for more information on our organization.
On behalf of the Race Organizing Committee and the SRRA I thank you for choosing
our event. Enjoy your race, be safe, have fun, and run your time.
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Greetings from the Right Honourable Stephen Harper;
Prime Minister of Canada
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Greetings from the Honourable Brad Wall,
Premier of Saskatchewan
Premier of Saskatchewan
Legislative Building
Regina
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Greetings from Donald Atchison;
Mayor of Saskatoon
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Greetings from Lloyd Isaak;
Chief Executive Officer
Meewasin Valley Authority
Years ago, wise people with great
vision created the Meewasin
Valley Authority, a conservation
organization that ensures free
public access to a conserved river valley. Now in to its 36th
year of the Moriyama 100-Year Plan, Meewasin has developed
nearly 80 Kms of trail in the Meewasin Valley, with more than 25 square miles of
land protected in the Meewasin Conservation Zone. All of this could not have been
possible without the support of private and public organizations, like the Saskatoon
Road Runners Association (SRRA). The SRRA has contributed more than $200,000
to Meewasin and has hosted the Saskatchewan Marathon for as long as Meewasin
has been in existence, bringing continued attention to what a community can do to
conserve a river valley for current and future generations.
Meewasin thanks the SRRA and its guests to Saskatoon for their ongoing support
and wishes them all the best on Sunday, May 31st on the running of the 37th
Saskatchewan Marathon. Enjoy Saskatoon, the Meewasin Valley and the run as
Meewasin cheers you on from our water table located by the Chief Whitecap / John
Lake statue along the Meewasin Trail.
Greetings from the race director, Kim Ali & her team: Shad,
Jeff, Megan, Piper and Mandy:
We are so excited to host you in Saskatoon for the 2015
Saskatchewan Marathon. As you may know, we are the oldest
Marathon in Saskatchewan, and one of the oldest in the
country. But we’ve got lots of new things planned for you this
year!
New website – we hope you’ve had a chance to navigate
through the website and find all the latest information about
this year’s race
New registration system – we are working with Race Roster and hope you are
enjoying a more streamlined registration process.
New finisher medals – we’ll be unveiling these very shortly –we hope you like them!
As well, we are offering finisher medals to the 10k and 5k participants.
New location for the Race Expo and Pasta Dinner– we are back at TCU Place.
Whether this is your first Saskatchewan Marathon, or if you’ve been here before,
thank you for choosing the Saskatchewan Marathon. The 2015 Race Committee has
been working hard all year to ensure you have a memorable experience on race day.
And I know the Race Crew will make your race day experience second to none. See
you on Race Day!
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Race Expo and Package Pickup
The race expo is at TCU Place on Saturday, May 30 – one day only. You must pick
up your race package at the expo. If you can’t make it to the package pickup, you
can give permission to a friend or family member to pick it up for you, but you must
write a note for them to carry and they must show identification.
Exhibitors at the Race Expo
(subject to change):
ASEA - Independent Associate
Arbonne
Brainsport & adidas
City of Saskatoon
Canadian Diabetes Association
Craven SPORT Services
David's Tea
Goodlife Fitness
Horizon 100 Cycling Club
College of Kinesiology U of S - Recreation Services
Saskatoon Triathlon Club
Saskatoon Roa Runners Association
Summit Run for Fitness
Choo It
Sherwood RV
One Tooth yoga wear
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Special thanks to our Pasta Dinner Speakers:
Colette Bourgonje & Brittany Hudak
The pasta dinner - brought to you by Craven
SPORT Services - takes place Saturday, May 30
at 5:00 pm at TCU Place. Our guest speakers are
Colette Bourgonje (right, in photo),
Saskatchewan's multi-medal paralympic athlete
for both winter and summer paralympic games and
her protege, Brittany Hudak (on the left) - a paranordic cross country skier. Colette was introduced
to Brittany and suggested a career in para-nordic
skiing. She coached Brittany to participate in
Brittany Hudakthe 2014 paralympian games in
Sochi. Their story is inspiring and we are honoured
to have them share their story during the evening.
Previous years’ speakers
We know that you’ll enjoy hearing Colette and Brittany this year. There have been
some pretty impressive speakers in the past:
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2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
Marc Parent
Reid Coolset & Dylan Wykes
Bart Yasso
Hugh Culver
Dick Beardsley
Rosey Edeh
John Bingham
Ray Zahab
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University Bridge Closure
The University Bridge – connecting College Drive and Clarence Avenue with
downtown Saskatoon, at Spadina Crescent, will be closed for deck repairs until the
end of August. This is going to cause a good deal of congestion for commuters and
visitors to Saskatoon. Travel to and from the race expo and pasta dinner at TCU
Place and even to and from our host hotels, will be affected and you’ll have to plan
accordingly. The city does have a plan in place and you can visit the website
(https://www.saskatoon.ca/moving-around/bridges/university-bridgerehabilitation-project) for more details.
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Our Charity
The Meewasin Valley Authority is the benefactor of your generosity at the time of
your registration, in the form of an optional donation. If you chose to donate, the
MVA and the SRRA thank you.
The Saskatoon Road Runners Association was the
primary source of financing for the meeting node
pictured here. The SRRA is pleased to continue to
support the MVA and its projects.
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Local Host Hotels
We’re pleased to have the following local hotels on board as local host hotels:
Delta Bessborough
Hilton Garden Inn
Saskatoon Inn
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Race Day Information
Shuttle Bus
For those who signed up for this, Hertz Northern Bus is operating a shuttle service.
Here’s the planned shuttle schedule:
Shuttle Bus A:
6:05 AM – Saskatoon Inn Pick-up
6:20 AM – Hilton Garden Inn Pick-up
6:35 AM – Delta Bessborough Pick-up
6:50 AM – Arrive at Start/Finish Line
Shuttle Bus B:
6:15 AM – Saskatoon Inn Pick-up
6:30 AM – Hilton Garden Inn Pick-up
6:45 AM – Delta Bessborough Pick-up
7:00 AM – Arrive at Start/Finish Line
Shuttle Bus A:
11:00 AM – Diefenbaker Park Pick-up
11:15 AM – Delta Bessborough Drop-off
11:30 AM – Hilton Garden Inn Drop-off
11:45 AM – Saskatoon Inn Drop-off
Shuttle Bus B:
11:30 AM – Diefenbaker Park Pick-up
11:45 AM – Delta Bessborough Drop-off
12:00 PM – Hilton Garden Inn Drop-off
12:15 PM – Saskatoon Inn Drop-off
NOTE: You must reserve your spot through picatic. We’ll have specific details
soon.
Participant Bag Drop and Information Tent – 6:30 am
Participant bag drop will be open at 6:30 am and will be located near the start line.
Please be sure to retrieve your bag by the official close of the Saskatchewan
Marathon finish line area at 1:30 pm.
Pre-Race Ceremonies – 7:15 am
Greetings from dignitaries and singing of the national anthem.
Race Start Times – there are four separate start times
The half-marathon and marathon start at 7:30 am. The GoodLife Fitness 10 Km
starts at 8:00 am. The 5 Km event starts at 8:30 am. We will be seeding
participants by their expected pace. The Kids’ Marafun starts at 11:00 am.
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Remember to…
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Pin your race number to your front and ensure it is visible at all times.
Leave for the race early in case of traffic delays.
Leave plenty of time to go to the bathroom - expect line ups.
Start/Finish Line Location and Parking
The start/finish line for the five Km, Good Life Fitness 10 Km, half-marathon,
marathon and Marafun is located at Diefenbaker Park. Free parking is available at
the nearby Prairieland Park and you should park there. Expect road restrictions in
the exhibition area and along the race route. Leave ample time!
Saskatchewan Marathon Prize Money (CDN $)
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Men’s and Women’s prizes will be awarded based on the order in which the
athletes finish the race (“gun time”). Here is the event prize money
breakdown:
All participants will receive a finisher’s medal at the finish line. Finisher’s
certificates will be available online at www.saskmarathon.ca.
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Unique bib colours for race day
marathon
half-marathon
GoodLife Fitness
10 Km
5 Km
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Prize presentations will be at the following times (subject to modification):
10:00
10:30
10:45
11:30
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5 Km award presentation
GoodLife Fitness 10 Km award presentation
Half-marathon award presentation
Marathon awards presentation
Aid Stations
Aid Stations for the five Km, Goodlife Fitness 10 Km, half-marathon and
marathon are spaced approximately two to three Km apart. Each aid
station will have water and Gatorade. Washroom facilities will be
located at each aid station. GU Energy Gels in a number of flavours
(Vanilla Bean, Strawberry Banana, Tri Berry, Orange, and Salted
Caramel), will be available for half-marathon and marathon participants
at select aid stations. The GU Gels will be available at aid stations
located at approximately 10, 16.5, 23, 26, 29, 31, and 37 Km stations.
On Course Water
Culligan is the official water supplier for the Saskatchewan
Marathon
In Case of Emergency…
MD Ambulance is the critical care provider for the Saskatchewan
Marathon. To ensure the safety of all race participants, they’ll have
EMT’s onsite at the start/finish line and stationed at different
locations along the course. The Saskatoon Radio Club will be present
at aid stations and has direct communication with Marathon Event
Headquarters.
Course Time Limit
The Saskatchewan Marathon course will close on a rolling basis at an approximate
8’35”/Km pace. Participants in the half-marathon must reach the halfway mark in
three hours or discontinue. Timing closes at 1:30 pm. There is no early start for
any distance.
Prohibited Items
The following items are not allowed on the course under any circumstances.
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Bicycles
Rollerblades
Jogging Strollers
Pets
Participants being paced by personal bicycles will be disqualified. We recommend
that participants NOT use audio devices during the race. You can become a hazard
to yourself and others around you.
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Finish Line
The finish line for all five events is located on St. Henry Avenue near the entrance
to Diefenbaker Park. Encourage your friends and family members to come out to
the finish line and help cheer on our participants! These services will be available at
the finish line:
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Food tents for race participants
Food vendors serving hot beverages and breakfast pastries
Massages
Post Race Recovery – by Craven SPORT Services
Race Headquarters for Race Results, lost and found et c
Pace Bunnies
If you’d like some company during your race and would like to meet or beat a target
time, why not run with one of our pace bunnies? You’ll have the opportunity to meet
your pace bunny at the race expo between 1:00 & 2:00 pm. On race morning, watch
for them in their hats & bibs and carrying their distance and time signs.
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Volunteers
Hundreds of volunteers have helped the Saskatchewan Marathon be the success it
has been over the years. It wouldn’t be fair to try to list them all, because someone
would certainly be missed. Instead, as an appreciative competitor in the
Saskatchewan Marathon, please be sure to thank a volunteer as you make your way
around the course!
Volunteer Support
Many thanks to Midtown Endodontics for partially
funding volunteer support.
On Purpose Leadership Inc. Marathon Team
Kim Ali
Shad Ali
Jeff Culbert
Mandy Pravda
Megan Orr
Piper Clarke
37th Annual Saskatchewan Marathon Race Committee
Naomi Bird
Jill Cope
Lynn Cushway
Greg Fenty
James Funk
Aditi Garg
Peter Goode
Linda Hamre
Kristi Hannah
Nadja Smith-Hanson
Leah Hientz
Bev Lackie
Cathy Seed
Janis Shirriff
Theresa Aubin-Singh
Dave Stark
Jan Stirling
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The Saskatchewan Marathon Marafun is a program that has been developed by the
SRRA in conjunction with the Saskatchewan Marathon. The 2014 Marafun provided
an the opportunity for approximately 800 excited students (aged 13 and under) to
participate in the Saskatchewan Marathon in a novel way. Each Marafun participant
had the chance to run, walk or wheelchair a minimum of two Km each week for the
seven weeks leading up to the race day. For the finale on Race Day - May 25th,
2014 - the Marafun participants had a chance to complete a fun 2.2 Km course on
part of the marathon course. Throughout training the kids in the program had
opportunities to learn about living a healthy lifestyle, maintaining a physical activity
program to promote health and the importance of creating and achieving personal
goals. This year, we’re expecting approximately 800 enthusiastic students from 25
schools, who are training diligently and eagerly anticipating the 2015 Marafun. The
Marafun start time is 11:00 am, as the kids go off on the final leg of their
“marathon”. Please come out and cheer on the kids as they run a new course on the
grass of Diefenbaker Park.
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Saskatchewan Marathon Route Maps
May 31, 2015
Watch for details for the new
Marafun course, being run
mostly in Diefenbaker Park
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Saskatchewan Marathon Route Maps
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Saskatchewan Marathon Route Maps
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Saskatchewan Marathon Route Maps
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Saskatchewan Marathon Route Maps
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Saskatchewan Marathon Route Maps
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Saskatchewan Marathon Race History
You are registered to take part in the 37th Saskatchewan Marathon, one of the
longest running marathons in Canada.
The first event was run, with only the marathon distance offered, on May 12, 1979.
In August, 1979, Saskatoon would be hosting the Western Canada Summer Games.
The Saskatoon Road Runners Association (established in 1975) was asked by the
organizers of the 1979 Western Canada Summer Games to organize an event with
two purposes. First, the event would be a test run of the marathon event of the
Games. Secondly, the event would act as a qualifier for three Saskatchewan
residents, making them eligible to run the WCSG event on August 15.
The first event had 66 registrants and 53 finishers and was won by Ted Hawes
(2:33:02). The fastest female was Sandra LeClaire (3:18:03).
The Saskatchewan Marathon has been run over a variety of courses through
Saskatoon in two different seasons. In the early years, the event was held in the
late spring. A switch was made to the fall and the event was held then for many
years. In 2004, organizers went back to a late spring date and we anticipate it
staying there for the foreseeable future. The course has made extensive use of our
beautiful South Saskatchewan River valley and the trail, roadway and park system of
the Meewasin Valley Authority. As well, portions of the course have run through our
historic University of Saskatchewan campus and old, established residential
neighbourhoods. The race committee and course designers will continue to modify
and expand the course as the city grows and more river crossings become available.
We hope you enjoy this year’s return to Prairieland and Diefenbaker Parks.
The Saskatchewan Marathon started with just the 26.2 mile distance. Now there
are five distances: Kids’ Marafun, 5 Km, 10 Km, half-marathon and marathon. It's a
first-class event: it's been a Boston qualifier for years and participants enjoy the
accuracy and convenience of race chip timing.
The current women’s record for the marathon is held by Karen Zunti (3:05:28).
The men’s marathon record is held by Bruce Raymer (2:25:03).
A more thorough, illustrated history of the Saskatchewan Marathon can be seen
online at www.saskatoonroadrunners.ca.
date
weather
high
temp
first male
first female
May 12, 1979
cloudy & showers
11°C
Ted Hawes 2:33:02
May 11, 1980
Sunny
8°C
Oct 4, 1981
Cloudy
10°C
Oct 10, 1982
Sunny
6°C
Ross Spence
2:28:22
Glen Chilton
2:42:41
Robert Moore
2:26:06
Sandra LeClaire
3:18:03
Dale Lyons 3:21:07
Gwen Pelican
3:13:27
Dale McNeil
3:16:57
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Oct 9, 1983
Sunny
8°C
Michael Graham
2:32:50
Jim Jasieniuk
2:31:38
Jorgen Lorensen
2:39:21
Jim Jaseniuk
2:30:17
Mike Byers 2:32:36
Sept 8, 1984
drizzle & fog
4°C
Oct 13, 1985
cloudy
3°C
Oct 12, 1986
sunny
6°C
Sept 13,
1987
Sept 11, 1988
sunny
18°C
partly cloudy
10°C
Sept 10,
1989
Sept 9, 1990
cloud & showers
4°C
sunny
14°C
Sept 8, 1991
cloudy
17°C
Sept 6, 1992
cloudy
5°C
Sept 12,
1993
Sept 11, 1994
cloudy, some snow
1°C
partly cloudy
13°C
Sept 10,
1995
Sept 8, 1996
sunny
21°C
mostly cloudy
17°C
Sept 7, 1997
sunny
20°C
Sept 13,
1998
Sept 12,
1999
Sept 4, 2000
cloudy
25°C
sunny
11°C
cloudy & drizzle
16°C
Sept 3, 2001
partly cloudy
24°C
George Parker
2:38:14
George Parker
2:39:21
Richard Grabowski
2:44:56
Richard Webb
2:31:33
Brian Michasiw
2:43:13
Dane Samuel
2:42:22
Bruce Raymer
2:25:03*
Dane Samuel
2:37:23
Ron Balezantis
2:48:51
Dirk Handke
2:51:52
Tarrant Crosschild
2:45:00
Kevin DeForge
2:39:10
Brian Michasiw
2:47:52
Vince Cole 2:44:10
Sept 2, 2002
sunny
16°C
Vince Cole 2:47:12
Aug31, 2003
sunny
22°C
May 30,
2004
cloudy
14°C
Kevin Morgans
2:42:40
Vince Cole 2:46:21
Sherry Wright
3:15:19
Marie Wolfe
3:37:12
Patricia Wilson
3:16:01
Joi Belyk 3:07:34
Zdena Price
3:12:58
Lorraine LeesMcGough 3:15:52
Patricia Wilson
3:21:19
Donna Grisak
2:59:36
Heather Stilborn
3:28:55
Heather Stilborn
3:28:55
Heather Stilborn
3:25:38
Sharyn Hewitt
3:08:22
Sharyn Hewitt
3:14:26
Sharyn Hewitt
3:09:55
Kathy Griffiths
3:05:36
Celene Sidloski
3:20:07
Joan Cochrane
3:16:00
Karen Zunti
3:05:28
Celene Sidloski
3:18:54
Celene Sidloski
3:23:10
Brandi Pozniak
3:24:17
Jody Urbanoski
3:16:33
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May 29,
2005
May 28,
2006
May 27,
2007
May 25,
2008
May 24,
2009
May 30, 2010
cloudy
12°C
Vince Cole 2:52:52
rain
8°C
cloudy
19°C
Cloudy, windy
9°C
Cloudy, some rain
18°C
Mainly cloudy
6°C
May 29, 2011
Cloudy
8°C
May 27, 2012
Cloudy, some rain
12°C
May 26, 2013
Partly cloudy
20°C
May 25, 2014
Mostly sunny
18°C
Brendan Lunty
2:46:58
Brian Michasiw
2:45:27
Brian Michasiw
2:45:24
Brian Michasiw
2:42:30
Brendan Lunty
2:37:42
Brendan Lunty
2:35:08
Brendan Lunty
2:34:58
Brian Michasiw
2:48:23
James Funk
2:49:26
Tobi Rempel
3:18:50
Tobi Rempel
3:18:33
Andrea Moore
3:17:04
Nancy Chong
3:18:32
Lindsay Byers
3:21:18
Brandi Pozniak
3:06:46
Jamesy Patrick
3:20:25
Lori
Soderberg3:12:32
Erin Humphreys
3:03:35
Erin Humphreys
3:08:18
Rules of the Road
By Miss Road Manners (Freddi Carlip)
At the Starting Line
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Line up according to how fast you plan to run or walk. Slower runners and
walkers should move to the back of the group.
Pay attention to the pre-race instructions. What you hear will not only
help guide you through the course but will also keep you safe. Examples
are: stay on the right side of the road, or stay inside the traffic cones, or
watch the course marshals (they control traffic to make your race a safe
experience) for which way to go at major intersections.
Pin your race number on the front of your shirt. This is where it is most
visible for race officials.
If you drop something just as the race starts, don't stop and pick it up.
You'll endanger yourself and others. Trust that a race official will get it,
or move to the side and wait until everyone has crossed the starting line
and then retrieve it.
You're Off!
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Run or walk no more than two abreast. Other runners will want to get by
you. If you are walking in a group, stay in the back of the pack.
If you are stopping at an aid station, move all the way over to the table,
grab water, and move away from the table so others may get water too. If
you want to stop and drink, move to the side of the road, out of the way of
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other runners. If there's a trash receptacle, please use it. If not, don't
go too far with your cup. The race volunteers will be collecting the cups
and will appreciate not having to go on an extended "litter patrol."
Move to the side if someone behind you says, "Excuse me" or "Coming
through." Yes, you are about to be passed and the person behind you is
giving you a heads up. It's proper race etiquette to let that person
through.
If you need to tie your shoe, or stop for any reason, please move to the
side of the road. People coming up behind you are still moving and if you
stop in front of them, the scene is set for a collision.
Feel free to shout words of encouragement to other runners. The other
runners will appreciate your cheers. Miss Road Manners is confident you
will hear encouraging words in return.
Pay attention to what is going on around you during the race. Think loose
dogs, lost kids, low branches, and looming potholes.
Approaching The Finish
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Follow the instructions of the race officials at the finish. You may be told
to stay to the right or to the left.
Most races don't allow your nonregistered friends and relatives to run
with you in a race. If, even though Miss Road Manners frowns on it, a
friend is running the last few miles with you, and hasn't officially entered
the race, tell your friend NOT to cross the finish line. He/she should
move off the race course before the finish.
Once you have crossed the finish line, don't stop. Keep moving to the end
of the chute.
Enjoy the post-race refreshments, but remember others want to enjoy
the goodies too. Moderation is the key so there will be food for the last
people finishing the race. Be fair to the runners who have been patiently
waiting in line.