Countdown to THE AVE; May 5, 2013, 7:45 A M

Getting Here

Driving Directions: Remember that main exits will be closed race day

Driving Directions & Parking The race is held in the Humboldt Redwoods State Park which is approximately 200 miles north of San Francisco and 40 miles south of Eureka.

Race Day Exits Traveling north on Highway 101 Use the REDCREST/HOLMES EXIT,#667.

Traveling south on Highway 101 Use the AVE OF THE GIANTS SCENIC ALTERNATE (THIRD REDCREST EXIT), #667A.

Parking Monitors will direct you to the parking area. Parking is available beginning at dawn on Sunday morning. The parking area is adjacent to the start-finish area. Because there is only a single access road to the parking area, please try to arrive by 7a.m. so you can avoid a traffic snarl. Traffic monitors will direct you.

Race Start Times

Marathon Start: 7:45 Gun Start - Chip Finish

Half Marathon S tart: 8:45 Gun Start - Chip Finish

10k Start: 9:00 Gun Start - Chip Finish

Please be on Time, the mats are moved after the start
Try to arrive 1 hour prior to your race for parking, it is a huge issue to try to park everyone on the River bar before the race, Thanks.

PARKING: Adjacent to the staging area on the north side of the Dyerville Bridge on the Eel River flats. Arrive on the early side, AT LEAST AN HOUR AND A HALF PRIOR TO THE START OF YOUR EVENT!! Riverbed Parking

WALKERS & SLOWER RUNNERS: You are welcome to participate in any event. Please start at the back of the pack to avoid congestion. There is a 7 hour limit to walkers on the Marathon Course.

VIEWING AREA: Spectators may view race at any point along course -- the most exciting points are the start/finish line area north of the bridge and the half-way area on the bridge.

No headphones Because of road conditions, insurance and RRCA restrictions,and because we want each and every one of you to fully enjoy our beautiflu course, the use of head phones and the accompanying listening devices IS NOT ALLOWED! Violators may be disqualified from receiving any award for whichthey might otherwise be elligible . For the same reasons, please refrain from taking bikes, skateboards,strollers,dogs, and the like onto the course. According to RCAA, deliberate pacing in championship events is forbidden

TEE SHIRTS: Tee shirts will be given to each "on-site runner" with pre-March 15th registrants receiving first priority for race site shirt sizes. Should demand for a particular size exceed supply, additional shirts may be ordered. Commemorative sweat shirts and "tech" shirts will be available for purchase on race day.

MEDALS: Finisher Medals given to all marathon and half marathon and 10k finishers.

GOODIES: Goodie Bags, Fruits and snacks will be provided after the race to all participants. Race officials reserve the right to parcel food out so all participants can receive some.

AWARDS CEREMONY:.................10K.......11 am...........Marathon/Half...........1pm TOP

Packet Pick Up

STAGING BIB AND CHIP PICK UP: Runners pick bibs and chips at the race staging area on Saturday between 12 pm and 6 pm, or on race day morning, beginning at 7 am. Remember that the Marathon starts at 7:45, the Half at 8:45 and the 10K at 9:00; so if you wish to pick up your packet or register for one of the races on Sunday morning, please do so as early as possible.

Awards

Marathon: Overall Male and Female, Overall Master Male and FeOverall Grand Master Male and Female: If the overall winner is a master or Grand Master the second faster runner in that division will be the 1st place winner in the divisional awards.
DIVISIONS: 19 and under, and each five years from 20 years.

Half Marathon: Overall Male and Female special award.
DIVISIONS: 14 and under, and each five years from 15 years on.

10K: Overall Male and Female, no age division awards.

AWARDS CEREMONY.................10K.......11 am...........Marathon/Half...........1pmTOP

Weekend Events and Expo Activities:

Weekend Activities Saturday 4:00 pm: There will be a slide   show/talk
at Humboldt Redwoods State Park meeting room.
                                           
Saturday 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm: SPAGHETTI FEED: Weott Community 
Center, 175 Lum Street, Weott; Adults $10.00 a plate.  CHILDREN UNDER 6 FREE.
                                           
Packet Pick-up: Saturday: 12 pm - 6 pm  Sunday: 7 am till race start

Vendors at Expo:

                                          The Jogg'n Shop for all your last minute needs
                                           Save the Redwoods League
                                           Solo Sports: sweats and shirts
                                           Que Grande Mexican Food
                                          Team in Training: for their volunteers
                                           Many more, come and support your favorites    TOP