Aug 19, 2016 - pick up your bib number on race day, you can do so at the 5K start area the morning of the .... encourage
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SCHEDULE OF WEEKEND EVENTS Friday, August 19, 2016 12 to 6 p.m. ................AFC Fitness Expo Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina Pavilion Saturday, August 20, 2016 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. .......AFC Fitness Expo Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina Pavilion 6 to 10 p.m..................Pasta Dinner Buffet Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, Harbor’s Edge Restaurant Sunday, August 21, 2016 **NEW TIMES** 4 to 5:30 a.m...............Half Marathon start line shuttles Shuttles run from Presidents Way and Park Boulevard to the Half Marathon start line at the Cabrillo National Monument 6:15 a.m.......................5K start Balboa Park, in front of the Hall of Champions 6:30 a.m.......................Half Marathon start Cabrillo National Monument
AFC FITNESS EXPO |Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina Pavilion 1380 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92101 Free expo parking will be located in the dirt lot just before the hotel entrance on the right side of Harbor Drive. Paid parking will also be available in the hotel’s main parking lot. Please note that pets are not allowed at the expo. EXPO HOURS Friday, August 19............................................. 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, August 20........................................ 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. BIB NUMBER AND SHIRT PICKUP All participants must attend the expo on Friday or Saturday to pick up their bib number and shirt. To pick up your bib number, you must present a photo ID. This is for your protection and no exceptions will be made. If you’re unable to attend the expo, you may authorize someone to pick up your items for you. This person must come with a copy of your photo ID. Once at the expo, pick up your bib number first as you must present it to claim your shirt. While we will do all we can to ensure you receive the shirt size you request, unfortunately we cannot make any guarantees. The back of your bib number will have space for you to list your emergency contact, please be sure to complete this information prior to race day. Important notes about picking up your bib number: • Bib numbers are not mailed out and must be picked up in person at the AFC Fitness Expo on Friday or Saturday. • A photo ID must be presented to claim your bib number and if you’re unable to pick up your bib number, you may have someone pick it up by presenting a photocopy or electronic copy of your photo ID. 5K RACE DAY BIB PICK UP If you’re unable to attend the AFC Fitness Expo and need to pick up your bib number on race day, you can do so at the 5K start area the morning of the race starting at 5:45 a.m. Race shirts will be available in the finish line festival area. TIMING We use the ChronoTrack B-tag. The back of your bib number will have a plastic strip which is the B-tag. Don’t remove the B-tag from your bib, it stays affixed to the back of the bib and since the tag can be read by radio frequency from the bib, it doesn’t need to be affixed to your shoelaces.
DIRECTIONS TO BALBOA PARK The 5K start/finish line is on the east side of Balboa Park. Southbound from I-5 Take the 10th Avenue exit off I-5. Turn left on A Street and left again on Park Boulevard. Northbound from I-5 Take the Pershing Drive/B Street exit off I-5 to Pershing Drive. Take Pershing and then turn left on Florida Drive. Turn left on Zoo Place to Park Boulevard. Southbound from Highway 163 Take the Park Boulevard exit off Highway 163. Turn left on Park Boulevard. 5K PARKING There is no shuttle bus for the 5K*. You may park in any legal parking lot in Balboa Park. Parking lots are shown on the Finish Area map labeled with a “P.” The largest parking lot is the zoo parking lot adjacent to the northern bus loading area. *If you are staying at the host hotel, your room package includes bus transportation from the Sheraton to the 5K start area and returns to the Sheraton after the finish from Balboa Park. This service is only available to registered guests. 5K START LINE Slower runners, those with jogging strollers, and ALL WALKERS must line up at the rear of the start area. With the ChronoTrack B-Tag, your time starts when you cross the start line. 5K COURSE The 5K (3.1 miles) race is a fast loop course that starts and finishes within Balboa Park, in front of the Hall of Champions at Pan American Plaza and Presidents Way. The course winds through beautiful Balboa Park, passing by the Museum of Man, crossing over the Cabrillo Bridge and finishing just past the Spreckels Organ Pavilion. 5K COURSE SUPPORT There will be one course water station located on the route and accessible from 3/4-mile and approximately 2.5 miles. 5K COURSE TIME LIMIT There is a 1-hour time limit for finishing this event. All participants must be able to maintain a 19:21-minute-mile pace or faster throughout the event.
5K FINISH LINE After you cross the finish line you will receive an ice-cold bottle of water, your well-earned finisher’s medal, your post-race refreshment bag and a carton of ice-cold chocolate milk (in this order). Please keep moving through the finish line; don’t stop until you have completely exited the fenced-in chute. The fenced-in finish line chute is completely closed off to family and friends. This is for the safety of everyone and enables us to keep the crowd manageable in the event of a medical emergency. MEDICAL There will be one medical tent in the secure, fenced-in finish chute (just beyond the finish line) and one medical tent as well as one tent with self-serve ice in the finish line festival area. If you experience a medical problem on the course, call 911 if necessary or go to the course water station where a medical representative will be called to assist you. ASSISTANCE, UNOFFICIAL PACING AND OTHER NO-NO’S Cyclists, skaters, unofficial pacers, dogs or pets of any kind are not allowed anywhere on the course. For safety reasons, we discourage the use of headphones. You must be at the starting line when the starter’s gun sounds for the start of your race - timing mats will be turned off shortly after the gun start. Late starters will not be allowed. Note: Jogging strollers are only allowed in the 5K. DISCARDED CLOTHING AND COURSE TRASH Only let your feet hit the ground! Look for trash and recycling containers at the course water station. If you must discard any clothing items during your race, we ask that you do so only in available trash cans or at the course water station where all collected clothing items will be donated to local shelters. OFFICIAL RACE MERCHANDISE Look for a great lineup of beautiful America’s Finest City Half Marathon and Half Marathon Triple Crown souvenirs available for purchase at the expo and in the finish line festival area after the race. Choose from a selection of high-quality, stylish apparel in a variety of colors and styles. VIRTUAL GOODY BAG As part of our effort to be a green event, we offer a virtual goody bag. The virtual goody bag will be open until August 27. It will be emailed out to all participants before and after the event and will also be available through a link at www.afchalf.com. RACE RESULTS Most results will be posted in the post-race festival area on the morning of the event. Results will also be available online after the race at www.afchalf.com. POST-EVENT MASSAGES Rehab United will be offering post-event massages at the finish line festival. Log on to http://rehabunited.com/services/ru-in-thecommunity/post-race-massage/ to prepay for your massage and receive front-of-the-line privileges on race day. SPECIAL BIB NUMBER OFFERS! Be sure to check your bib number for two exciting offers! Rancho La Puerta will be giving away a 4-day luxury stay for two at its spectacular resort. Visit www.rancholapuerta.com/afc for sweepstakes rules and to register for your chance to win. Wahoo’s Fish Taco is offering registered participants a free Wahoo’s Bowl. See your bib number for coupon and additional offer details.
OFFICIAL EVENT PHOTOS MarathonFoto photographers will be stationed on the course and at the finish line festival to take your picture. You will be able to view your picture by logging on to www.marathonfoto.com after the race. The event does not guarantee that each and every participant will be photographed. AWARDS There will be a brief awards ceremony for the half marathon beginning at 8:50 a.m. to present the top 5 overall male and female, and top 3 overall masters finishers with their awards. The top three male and female finishers in the 5K and half marathon in the following age groups will be mailed their award approximately 2 to 3 weeks following the event: 17 & under, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79 and 80+. RACE TRANSFERS If you are registered for the 5K, you cannot participate in the half marathon. However, if you are entered in the half marathon and wish to participate in the 5K, you may keep your same half marathon bib and go to the 5K start area. There is no need to do anything to switch to the 5K and no refund for the price difference. HEAT ADVISORY It may be very warm on race day. Be sure you are hydrating before, during and after the race. Listen to your body and take your time. We want to be sure we see you safely and happily cross the finish line! DRUG TESTING Athletes participating in this competition may be subject to formal drug testing in accordance with USAT&F rules and IAAF Rule 55. Athletes testing positive for banned substances, or who refuse to be tested, will be disqualified from this event, and will lose eligibility from future competitions. Some prescriptions and over-the-counter medications contain banned substances. Information regarding drugs and drug testing may be obtained by calling the USOC Hotline at 800.233.0393. VOLUNTEERS It takes countless hours of hard work and the dedication and support of thousands to make this event happen. Volunteers will abound race weekend. They will be assisting you at every turn. Please take the time to thank them for their support. Family and friends interested in learning more about volunteering are encouraged to sign up online at www.afchalf.com. INFORMATION An information booth will be available inside the expo at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina Pavilion. A wide range of information and services, including race course maps and a schedule of events will be available. Volunteers will be on hand to answer your questions. IMPORTANT CONTACT INFO Phone.........................................760.692.2900
[email protected] Race Website/Race Results.....www.afchalf.com Race Photos.............................. www.marathonfoto.com
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