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race weekend
may 27-29, 2016, burlington, vt
weekend calendar Friday, May 27 1:00-8:00pm MVP Health Care Ready. Set. Run!
Greetings & Welcome to Vermont! You’ve been preparing for months and now the time is near. The moment of truth has arrived and the excitement is palpable all around town. The air is electric with the energy of your enthusiasm, and it’s contagious. Everyone here in Burlington has caught marathon fever. And for this fever, we all know there’s only one cure….more cowbell! We’ve got over 1700 volunteers waiting to make your race a memorable experience and they’re as eager to help you make your way around the course as you are to hit the finish line. And all of our local neighbors, friends and families will be out in force to cheer you on. Please take a minute to say thanks to all of those folks; without their support the race just wouldn’t be possible.
Festival, Marathon, and Relay Packet Pick-Up at the Sport & Fitness EXPO, Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center
Saturday, May 28 9:00-7:00pm Race Packet Pick-Up, Sport & Fitness
EXPO, Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center
7:45-9:30am MVP Health Care Ready. Set. Run!
Festival Packet Pick-Up, Waterfront Park
8:25am RSR Festival National Anthem 8:30am MVP Health Care Ready. Set. Run! Festival, Waterfront Park
5:00-7:00pm Pasta Dinner. DoubleTree by Hilton
Hotel, 1117 Williston Road, South Burlington, VT
Sunday, May 29
We’ve been watching you all hit the roads for those weekend long runs and for those of you that are coming from a ways away…we know you’ve been doing much the same. So the time to put all that preparation to work has arrived. It’s GO TIME!
5:30-7:00am SHARP!
When you hear the horn start the race on Sunday, do something great for yourself and your fellow competitors…have a blast! I know that everyone on the RunVermont team, Board, staff, volunteers and our wonderful family of sponsors will have as much fun as is legal.
8:00am
So PR’s and a safe race to all, Peter Delaney Executive Director
Race Packet Pick-Up, One Main Street, Suite 304
7:15-7:30am
Interfaith Service, St. Paul’s Cathedral Wheelchair Race Starts, Battery Park
8:03am
Marathon and Relay Start, Battery Park
9:20am
First Wheelchair Racers at Finish, Waterfront Park
10:15am
First Runners at Finish, Waterfront Park
10:00-3:00pm
Finishers & Festivities, Waterfront Park
For more information about the People’s United Bank Vermont City Marathon visit www.RunVCM.org General inquiries
[email protected] Phone (802) 863-8412 Toll-free (800) 880-8149 Presented by: RunVermont, One Main Street, Suite 304, Burlington, Vermont 05401
Dear Runners and Supporters, On behalf of the employees of People’s United Bank, welcome! We were thrilled with our first year as title sponsor of the People’s United Bank Vermont City Marathon and Relay in 2015 and we’re very pleased to be back for another year. People’s United Bank has over 150 runners participating this year and an equal number of volunteers. These individuals come from all over our footprint – including Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont. The support of this event from the community has always been incredible, something I know all of the runners appreciate as well. We will again be celebrating that support through our Community
Spirit Award. For the past two years, Lakewood Estates in the new north end of Burlington has received this recognition. Last year they received $500 that could be used to support a charity of their choice and they chose the Committee on Temporary Shelter - COTS. This Community Spirit designation is again up for grabs. As you run through the neighborhoods, keep this in mind, and be sure to vote through the runner survey after the race. Good luck to all of the runners and thank you to volunteers and supporters! Michael Seaver President, Vermont People’s United Bank, NA
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Runner essentials Race Day: Sunday, May 29, 5:30am-7:00am Sharp! One Main Street, Suite 304, Burlington, VT (4 blocks downhill from the start) Race Packet Pick-Up: What You’ll Need
step 1: GET YOUR BIB
Race Packet Pick-Up: When & Where
You must have your bib number and photo I.D. to pick up your race packet at the Sport & Fitness EXPO. Bib numbers will be posted on www.runvcm.org and on our mobile app race week
Marathoners: Photo I.D. is required for all runners picking up their race packet. No exceptions. You will receive your bib number via email race week. Please print the email or make a note of your bib number. You will need your number to pick up your packet.
Friday, May 27, 1pm-8pm Saturday, May 28, 9am-7pm Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center, 870 Williston Road, Burlington, VT
Relay Teams: Please send ONE member of your team to pick up all team materials. Proxy Pick-Up: A friend/family member may pick up a race packet ONLY by presenting a copy of the runner’s photo identification or a copy of the runner’s confirmation email.
You will be issued the shirt size you chose when you registered. Any size exchanges that occur will be between runners. Race volunteers will not exchange shirt sizes.
bib scan: Please verify your information by scanning your bib at the Bib Scan table located by packet pick-up.
Corral & start area map
8:00/mile
9:00/mile
10:00/mile
MEDICAL
PORT-O-LETS WATER STATION
MEDICAL BIB #
GEAR CHECK
BANDSHELL
Sherman St
WVMT STAGE
Battery Park Exchange Zone
PREFERRED CORRAL & WHEELCHAIR ENTRY
Sunday, May 29 8:00am Wheelchairs 8:03am Marathon & Relay The race begins on Park Street at Battery Park, Burlington, VT. (See left for corral access points.)
Hotel Shuttles
Monroe St
INFO
Race Start: When and Where
All marathon/first-leg relay runners should be in Battery Park no later than 7:30am.
PREFERRED CORRAL
Shuttle service is provided to and from participating hotels. Please refer to our website for hotel shuttles schedule.
START
Race Day Parking Free parking is available within 1/4-mile of the start area at the lots located on St. Paul Street, Bank Street and Battery Street. Do not park in Waterfront Park, Oakledge Park, or any of the church parking lots. See page 23 for map.
Battery St
PORT-O-LETS
in St
Park St
12:00/mile 11:00/mile
Ave
CLUB CORRAL
REGULAR CORRAL ENTRY
VALET BIKE PARKING
N. Champla
rth
No POLICE STATION
Park St Exchange Zone
step 2: Ready, set, race day!
Pearl St
valet Bike Parking Coat check for your bike. Drop off your bike (or stroller, scooter, etc.). Volunteers will watch your bicycle so you can enjoy the race. Race Day, 6:30am-3:00pm. All bikes must be picked up by 3:00pm. Two locations: Battery Park and south end of Lake Street near entrance to Waterfront Park. No bikes are allowed in Waterfront Park.
Pearl St Exchange Zone
Reaching Burlington by Ferry:
Cherry St
Visit: ferries.com for Lake Champlain Transportation ferry schedules.
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Runner essentials step 3: Check Your Gear Drop-Off: Battery Park: 7:15am-9:10am Pick-Up: Waterfront Park: 10:00am-2:30pm Relay teams: See additional gear check locations, pages 11& 13. Participants must use the clear gear check bags provided at packet pick-up. No other bags will be checked, no exceptions. Do not leave gear or bags unattended at any time. Any items left unattended will be removed and may be destroyed. Gear Check is intended for race day items only (warm-ups, post-race clothing). Do not check valuables. We are NOT responsible for lost or stolen items. All gear bags must be picked up at Waterfront Park. You MAY NOT collect a bag from Battery Park Gear Check. Unclaimed gear will be transferred to the RunVermont office (One Main Street, Suite 304, Burlington). On June 10, 2016 all remaining gear will be donated to charity.
step 4: Get In Line Preferred Corral (Bibs 1-999 ONLY): Access the preferred corral from the FRONT of the Start line by 7:55am. No access to the preferred corral after 7:55am.
Club Corral: Members of running clubs who are running the full marathon and are not qualified for the Preferred Corral but who expect to finish in 3:45 or faster may start in the Club Corral. Access the club corral from the north end of Battery Park at Sherman Street, at the traffic light. Show your club singlet to our volunteers to gain access. No access to the club corral after 7:55am.
Standard Corral (Bibs 1000-4999): Access the standard corral from the north end of Battery Park at Sherman Street. Line up according to your race pace. Pace Team Leaders will hold signs indicating their pace time. See corral and start area map on page 4.
Pace teams will be offered for the following times/ paces: 3:15 (7:26/mile); 3:30 (8:00/mile); 3:45 (8:35/mile); 4:00 (9:09/mile); 4:15 (9:44/mile); 4:30 (10:18/mile); 4:45(10:52/mile); 5:00 (11:27/mile); 5:30 (12:35/mile). More info at www.runvcm.org
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CLOSING TIME
You have trained for this. You are ready! Don’t forget to thank a volunteer!
PORT-O-LETS
8:03am Marathon & Relay
FOOD
WATER
8:00am Wheelchairs
GATORADE
step 5: Go!
ENERGY GEL
Runner essentials
The Course Our USATF certified course starts at Battery Park, overlooking Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains. The opening miles are run through tree-lined residential streets and Burlington’s pedestrian Marketplace where an enthusiastic crowd of spectators will inspire you. At mile 3.7 you begin a 4.5 mile out and back section on the Northern Connector, a divided highway which is closed to traffic only once a year - for your race. On the Northern Connector, enjoy beautiful views of the Green Mountains and get a chance to see the leaders and your friends as you cross paths. At mile 8.2, return to city streets for a second pass through the Marketplace and a loop of Burlington’s South End. At the half-way point of the course, enter Oakledge Park. Mile 15 brings the Assault on Battery; 6 blocks climbing Battery Street. You’ll see the Taiko Drummers and throngs of spectators to inspire you up the hill. The next 6.5 miles take you out North Avenue on gently rolling terrain through many shaded neighborhoods. A steep downhill at mile 21.5 brings you to the Burlington Bikepath, which provides beautiful lake views and flat to slightly downhill terrain over the last 4.5 miles. Your finish and all post-race festivities occur in Waterfront Park where you’ll be greeted by thousands of cheering spectators.
10.8 11.8 11.9 13.1 14.2 15.7
CANDY
17.3 19 19.2
Mile Markers and Course Clocks
20.3
• Mile marker signs are positioned every mile on the course. • Time clocks are positioned every two miles, the half-way mark and the finish.
21 21.3 22.1
Runner Tracking
23.1
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23.5
ICE POPS ONLY
24.1
Course Aid Stations
25.1
All aid stations have trained medical staff and radio operators. All aid stations except miles 4.3, 5.4, 6.7, 7.8, 19 have porto-lets. There is a large bank of porto-lets at approximately mile 4.9/7.2 under the North Beach exit ramp bridge on Route 127/Beltline. Mile 19 is a food-only aid station with a full service aid station another .1-.2 ahead. In addition, see chart on right for the amenities provided at individual stations.
MEDICAL ONLY
25.6
Closing time assumes 8:00am race start.
race course elevation chart
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FINISH
100' 50'
START
300' 250' 200' 150'
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Runner essentials step 6: Finish & Celebrate Rehydrate
Remember!
In addition to your medal and a heat sheet, you will receive Vermont Pure water. ADDITIONAL RUNNER FOOD IS LOCATED IN THE TENT JUST BEYOND THE FINISH CORRAL AT WATERFRONT PARK.
Your race bib entitles you to a beverage in the Michelob Ultra post-race party tent! ID Required.
Reunite
Runner Tracking and Results
Meet family and friends in the alphabetized Reunion Area.
Download the RaceJoy app. See page 8. Visit our results tent in waterfront park
Refuel The Hannaford Runner’s Food Tent is stocked with fruit, Leonardo’s pizza, salsa and chips from Moe’s Southwest Grill and more. Yogurt from Green Mountain Creamery
step 7: Mark Your Calendars The 29th annual People’s United Bank Vermont City Marathon will take place Sunday, May 28, 2017.
Relax Celebrate your accomplishment with friends and family in Waterfront Park. Enjoy refreshments and live music in the Michelob Ultra tent, purchase official People’s United Bank Vermont City Marathon merchandise and visit food vendors. Complimentary post-race showers are available at the Burlington YMCA (266 College Street) to People’s United Bank Vermont City Marathon participants who present a race bib.
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2-person relay runner essentials Register Your Runners
Getting To/From Your Exchange Zone
All team members must be registered online by May 13, 2016. There is no cost for team changes made online by May 13, 2016.
Two-person Relay teams exchange in Oakledge Park. Cars: Do NOT drive to Oakledge Park; there is no vehicle parking at or near Oakledge Park.
After May 13, team changes may only be made at the Sport & Fitness Expo, Friday, May 27 from 1pm-8pm and Saturday, May 28 from 9am-3pm, and are subject to a $25 fee.
Bikes: There are a limited number of bike racks in Oakledge Park. Be sure to bring a lock. Bike racks are removed at 3:00pm.
RunVermont must be informed of ALL relay team changes prior to the start of the race or teams will be disqualified and ineligible for awards or prizes. Disqualified teams may not be able to participate in future RunVermont races.
Relay Bus: The 2-Person Relay Bus is the most efficient way to get to and from Oakledge Park. Buses to Oakledge Park: Time: 8:15am-11:45am, buses run continuously every five to ten minutes Location: St. Paul Street at King Street Drop off location: Buses departing before 8:50am drop-off 200’ from Oakledge Park. Buses departing after 8:50am drop-off ½-mile from Oakledge Park. Plan accordingly.
Where and When: 1st Leg Start Battery Street at Battery Park. Race start: 8:03am, arrive at Battery Park no later than 7:30am
Gear Check
Buses to Downtown (St. Paul and King Street): Time: 9:00am-11:30am Location: Before 10:30am, buses pick-up at Pine Street/Flynn Avenue intersection, ½ mi from Oakledge Park. From 10:30am-11:30am buses pick-up 200’ Oakledge Park near the park entrance on Flynn Avenue.
Participants must use the clear gear check bags provided at packet pick-up. No other bags will be checked, no exceptions. Do not leave gear or bags unattended at any time. Any items left unattended will be removed and disposed. Gear Check is intended for race day items only (warm-ups, post-race clothing). Do not check valuables. We are NOT responsible for lost or stolen items.
Race Time • BOTH relay members must wear a bib with ChronoTrack Tag. No tag, no time. No exceptions. • Marathoners also participating as relay team members must wear a marathon and relay team bib. Consult the insert in your race packet for important additional details. • Each leg is 13.1 miles. The exchange zone is at the half-way point at Oakledge Park. • Medical service is available in Oakledge and Waterfront Parks. • Aid stations include Vermont Pure Spring Water, port-o-lets, lemonlime Gatorade and medical services. • Line up in exchange zone according to bib number. • Relay runners must exchange the wristband provided at packet pick-up with the next runner in the exchange zone. • Relay zones are for registered runners only. Friends and family must stay outside the zone.
First leg runners: Give warm-up gear/post race clothing to your teammate to check at Oakledge. It will be waiting for you when you finish the first leg. Gear Drop-Off, Oakledge Park: 8:30am-11:15am. Second leg runners: You may drop gear at Battery Park to pick up at the end of your race at Waterfront Park. Gear checked at Battery Park is not transferred to Oakledge Park. Gear Drop-Off, Battery Park: 7:15am-9:10am. Gear Pick-Up, Waterfront Park: 10:00am-2:30pm. Unclaimed gear will be transferred to the RunVermont office (One Main Street, Suite 304, Burlington). On June 10, 2016 all remaining gear will be donated to charity.
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May 27-28 Friday 1-8pm, Saturday 9am-7pm The Sport & Fitness Expo is host to more than 35 local and national exhibitors featuring the latest in sportswear, gear, local Vermont products and more.
Sheraton Conference Center 870 Williston Road, S. Burlington, VT
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3-5 person relay runner essentials Register Your Runners
Race Time
All team members must be registered online by May 13, 2015. There is no cost for team changes made online by May 13, 2015.
• The ChronoTrack Tag must be worn by the individual completing the LAST leg of the relay. The team’s start time will correspond with gun time. No tag, no time. No exceptions. • Marathoners also participating as relay team members must wear a marathon and relay team bib. Both bibs must be worn and visible at all times. • Each relay zone is sectioned according to bib number. To make it easier for your team member to find you, wait in your designated area. • Relay runners must exchange the wristband provided at packet pick-up with the next runner in the exchange zone. • Relay zones are for registered runners only. Friends and family must stay outside the zone.
After May 13, team changes may only be made at the Sport & Fitness Expo, Friday, May 27 from 1pm-8pm and Saturday, May 28 from 9am-3pm, and are subject to a $25 fee.
Gear Check Participants must use the clear gear check bags provided at packet pick-up. No other bags will be checked, no exceptions. Do not leave gear or bags unattended at any time. Any items left unattended will be removed and may be disposed. Gear Check is intended for race day items only (warm-ups, post-race clothing). Do not check valuables. We are NOT responsible for lost or stolen items.
Attention 3rd Leg Runners
To get to your Exchange Zone walk 1 block down the hill from Battery Park. Follow our volunteers and signs to the Courthouse on Cherry Street to access the gate at the back of the Exchange Zone.
Gear Drop-Off, Battery Park: 7:15am-9:10am Gear Pick-Up, Waterfront Park: 10:00am-2:30pm All gear bags must be picked up at Waterfront Park. You MAY NOT collect a bag from Battery Park Gear Check. Gear Drop-Off, Flynn School: 9:00am-Noon. Intended for fourth leg relay runners only. Gear Pick-Up, Waterfront Park: 12:45pm-2:30pm
Leg distances have changed in 2016. The chart below identifies the start/end locations and distances for each runner.
Unclaimed gear will be transferred to the RunVermont office (One Main Street, Suite 304, Burlington). On June 10, 2016 all remaining gear will be donated to charity.
RELAY LEG
First Runner
Second Runner
START HERE
Race Start
Fourth Runner
Park Street at Summer Street, mile 3.4
Pearl Street Exchange Zone
Park Street at Summer Street, mile 3.4
Pearl Street at N. Champlain Street, mile 9.1
Pearl Street at North Champlain Street, mile 9.1 Battery Park Exchange Zone Battery Park, mile 15.7
Fifth Runner
Park Street Exchange Zone
Park Street Exchange Zone
Pearl St. Exchange Zone Third Runner
END HERE
Flynn School Exchange Zone Flynn School, North Ave, mile 21.0
Battery Park Exchange Zone Battery Park, mile 15.7 Flynn School Exchange Zone Flynn School, North Avenue, mile 21.0
LEG DISTANCE
3.4 mi
NOTES - Enter the general start corral from Sherman Street on the north side of Battery Park. Enter the preferred corral from the front of the start line on Park Street. - To finish your leg, turn right on Park Street, travel through the start corral area and look for your partner on the right side of the street.
5.7 mi
- Arrive at Park Street Exchange Zone BEFORE the race starts at 8:03am! - Watch out for speed bumps at the start of your run.
6.6 mi
- Arrive at the Pearl Street Exchange Zone at least 15 minutes prior to the expected arrival time of your teammate.
5.3 mi
- Arrive at the Battery Park Exchange Zone at least 15 minutes prior to the expected arrival of your teammate. - Arrive at the Flynn School Exchange Zone at least 15 minutes prior to the expected arrival of your teammate.
Finish Line Waterfront Park, mile 26.2
5.2mi
- Buses to the Flynn School Exchange Zone are located north of Battery Park on North Street, near North Avenue. Buses run 8:30am-1:00pm. Flynn School is 3.5 miles from Battery Park. - Buses returning to Battery Park depart from Barley Road northeast of Flynn School from 8:45am-1:00pm.
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you need to know: from the medical team The following tips will help you decide how much to drink on race day: • Drink at least 16 ounces of fluid 1-2 hours before the race and drink another 16 ounces of fluid in the hour before the race. • Check your urine 1/2 hour before the race: if it is clear to yellow then you are well pre-hydrated; if it is dark and concentrated then drink more fluids! • During the race drink no more than 1 cup (8-10 ounces) of fluid every 15-20 minutes along the way - that may not mean a cup at EVERY water station.
The People’s United Bank Vermont City Marathon Medical Team is a group of dedicated volunteer medical personnel who provide rapid assessment and treatment of your medical needs during the marathon. PLEASE FILL OUT THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL AND CONTACT INFO ON THE BACK OF YOUR BIB. No matter how fit you feel on race day, this information could help us save your life should something happen to you on the course. Medical Stations Our fully staffed medical tent is located at the finish line in Waterfront Park. In addition, medical aid stations are located throughout the course (about every 1.5 miles). Medical personnel can be identified by their “MEDICAL” vest and photo ID badge.
Remember to drink enough but DO NOT OVER DRINK! Fluid replacement should approximate sweat and urine losses to maintain hydration at less than 2% body weight reduction. These are guidelines only – athletes must know their individual needs. Runners who sweat more than average will require more than the recommended amount of fluids.
Weather The weather can be unpredictable. Check the local forecast and plan accordingly. The average temperature for May 29 in Burlington is 55 degrees at 8:00am and 68 degrees at noon. Race officials will monitor the temperature, humidity and radiant heat to determine the risk of weather related danger to participants. A sign indicating the current alert level will be present at each aid station. Please familiarize yourself with the chart below so that you are aware of what the signs mean and what the recommended action is.
Hyponatremia is a disorder of fluid-electrolyte balance that results in a dangerously low sodium concentration in the blood. Excessive drinking, sodium loss from sweating, and the kidney’s limited capacity to excrete water will dilute sodium in the body’s fluids and can cause hyponatremia. Athletes that drink too much before and during prolonged exercise and “salty sweaters” are at risk. Females, runners with a slight build, runners taking over 4 hours to complete the course, and those taking nonsteroidal anti-Inflammatory drugs (such as Advil, Motrin, Aleve, ibuprofen, naproxen, etc.) may be particularly susceptible to this risk. Nausea, vomiting, throbbing headache, dizziness, severe fatigue, swollen hands and feet, wheezy breathing, confusion, disorientation, and lack of coordination may all be seen with hyponatremia. In severe cases, it may result in seizure, respiratory arrest, coma and even death. Symptoms can occur up to 24 hours after an endurance event. (See fluid guidelines above and know your own fluid needs.)
Rules about Fluids It is well established that physiological function and performance is compromised as a result of dehydration. Sports drinks are generally the preferred beverage to maintain optimum hydration (many of these include essential electrolytes).
Emergency Alert System ALERT LEVEL
EVENT CONDITIONS
Status will be displayed at each aid station
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
EXTREME
EVENT CANCELLED/EXTREME AND DANGEROUS CONDITIONS
PARTICIPATION STOPPED/ FOLLOW EVENT OFFICIAL INSTRUCTION
HIGH
POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS CONDITIONS
SLOW DOWN/OBSERVE COURSE CHANGES/ FOLLOW EVENT OFFICIAL INSTRUCTION/ CONSIDER STOPPING
MODERATE
LESS THAN IDEAL CONDITIONS
SLOW DOWN/be prepared for worsening conditions
LOW
GOOD CONDITIONS
ENJOY THE EVENT/BE ALERT
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you need to know: from the medical team Pain Relievers Recent medical research has shown that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like Advil, Motrin, Aleve, ibuprofen, naproxen, etc. may be harmful to a runner’s kidney function if taken within 24 hours of an event. NSAIDs are thought to increase the possibility of hyponatremia during endurance activities by causing decreased blood flow to the kidneys and interfering with a hormone that helps the body retain salt. Therefore it is recommended that on race day you do not use any analgesic but acetaminophen (Tylenol) if needed after midnight on race day. NSAIDs may be taken again 6 hours after you have finished the race providing you are able to drink without nausea or vomiting, have urinated once, and are feeling physically and mentally normal.
IMPORTANT MEDICAL INFORMATION Please print in pen before race.
Name
Birthdate
Weight
Race Day Emergency Contact Name & Number Hotel
Primary Language
Medical History
Allergies
Medications
I hereby authorize the release of medical information obtained by any medical personnel or facility of treatment rendered to me for illness or injury incurred during my participation in this event.
Signature
Runners should continue to walk for at least 15-20 minutes after finishing the race. Standing still or stopping can cause you to feel nauseous, dizzy, and weak. Endurance athletes may experience fainting immediately after completing a race if they don’t continue to walk. Walking will help to redirect the blood pooling in your legs back to vital organs, including your brain. Drink fluids slowly as tolerated. If you think you need help, ask one of our medical personnel at the finish. Beverages and food are available in the Hannaford Runner’s Food Tent.
Date
Complete the emergency contact and medical information on the back of your bib. Regardless of how physically fit you feel on race day, completing this information may save your life.
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Questions? The Medical Team is here to help! Please stop by the medical tents if you need help or have questions. We’re here for you! At each medical station will have medical professionals to help you along the way.
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Timing: How It Works
• All runners must stay on the designated race course.
The ChronoTrack B-Tag is a RFID (radio frequency identification) strip located on the back of your bib. Your time will be read at the start, finish and intermediate locations. You must cross all locations and complete the official course to get an official time. You must wear the bib provided in your packet. Do not trade bibs with anyone; your time corresponds with your bib number. There will be video checkpoints and volunteers checking race numbers along the course. Failure to appear at video checkpoints may result in disqualification.
• Participants must finish within 6 hours and keep to a sub 13:45 minute pace per mile. • Bikes, in-line skates, strollers, dogs and skateboards are not allowed on the course. • Headphones are strongly discouraged.
Cancellation policy There are a number of potentialities that may cause event officials to either delay, interrupt or cancel the People’s United Bank Vermont City Marathon & Relay event. Such conditions may include local emergencies, such as fires or mass casualty incidents, acts of God, terrorism, severe weather conditions or any combination thereof. The presence of conditions that might generate a decision to cancel the race will be communicated via the event’s media partners and the event website, runvcm.org. The variables most likely to affect the disposition of the event are extreme weather conditions. In the unlikely event that extreme conditions exist prior to race start, we will cancel the race and notify runners at the start and through the media. If for any reason the event is canceled by race officials, participants will not be entitled to registration refunds.
Relays: Both members of the 2-person relay have the B-Tag on the back of their bibs. Only the last leg of the 3-5 person relay wears the B-Tag.
Bib Do’s and Don’ts Our ability to provide accurate timing and essential medical assistance when necessary depends on YOU. Make certain your bib is: • Clearly visible on the front of the torso • Unaltered and unmodified (do not fold or wrinkle) • Pinned in all four corners • Not covered (jackets, runner belts, water bottles, etc.) • Gels carried in foil packets may interfere with the timing strip. Please store gels several inches away from your bib during the race. • Completely filled out with your medical information (back of bib) • No tag, no time. No exception.
Participation Policy RunVermont reserves the right to restrict participation in any event for violation of RunVermont rules and regulations. Visit runvcm.org for deferral and transfer policies. • RunVermont events are organized under and conducted according to USATF and RRCA rules. • Anyone who participates in an event produced by RunVermont must be properly registered and must have paid any required registration fees prior to the start of the race.
You Inspire Us All.
• Entrants in RunVermont events will be given a race bib for scoring purposes and to aid course officials in identifying legitimate participants during the event.
Congratulations to the runners and organizers for another incredible marathon!
• Bibs may not be transferred from a registered participant to any other person. A registered runner who provides their bib to another runner will also be treated as an unregistered runner and subject to the sanctions described here.
The University of Vermont Medical Center Orthopedics & Rehabilitation has the Sports Medicine expertise to keep you on course for a safe and healthy marathon experience.
• Individuals who participate in any RunVermont event without registering will be removed from the race. • RunVermont reserves the right to bar unregistered participants from future RunVermont events. • Unregistered individuals participating in RunVermont events may also be subject to additional sanctions from USATF and/or RRCA. • Additional actions, including prosecution, may be taken for theft of services.
UVMHealth.org/MedCenterSports
• For People’s United Bank Vermont City Marathon Relay Participants only, the transfer of relay team ownership is permissible, as long as the transfer is conducted in the manner prescribed on the official People’s United Bank Vermont City Marathon website.
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Saturday, May 28, 2016
1/2, 1, and 2 Mile Runs Waterfront Park, Burlington, VT 1 Clr - Black On Lights
The MVP Health Care Ready. Set. Run! Festival is open to children ages 4-14. ICON Used only in cases when Select wordmark is also integrated in design elsewhere.
WORDMARK Used when full lockup cannot be used for space reasons.
FULL LOCKUP Preferred in most applications.
All participants receive a finisher’s medal and t-shirt.
1 Clr - PMS Black 7c On Lights
The 2 mile run is open to ages 9-14 only. This is a competitive event with awards given in age categories. See website for more details. Pre-Registration is Required! No race day registration. For more information and to register visit runvermont.org
2 Clr - PMS Black 7c / PMS 7413c On Lights
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YOUTH RUNNING FESTIVAL
Event Schedule Friday, May 27, 2016
Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center, 870 Williston Road, Burlington
1:00-8:00pm Packet pick-up
Saturday, May 28, 2016 Waterfront Park
7:45am-9:00am Packet pick-up and activities 8:25am National Anthem 8:30am Warm-Up and 2-mile run 9:30am Warm-Up and 1-mile run 10:00am Warm-Up and 1/2-mile run Valet Bike Parking: Coat check for your bike. Drop off your bike (or stroller, scooter, etc.) at the south end of Lake St (near entrance to Waterfront Park); volunteers will watch your bicycle so you can enjoy the Ready. Set. Run! Festival. Saturday 7:30am-11:30am. All bikes must be picked up by 11:30am.
1 Clr - White On Black or Darks
2 Clr - White / PMS 7413c On Black or Darks
• Offering General Dentistry • Cosmetic Dentistry • Orthodontics • • Pediatric Dentistry • Periodontics • Implant Dentistry •
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marathon & relay awards MARATHON CASH PRIZES OPEN
MASTERS
PUSHRIM
HANDCYCLE
MALE & FEMALE
MALE & FEMALE
MALE & FEMALE
MALE & FEMALE
$3000*
$750*
$250
$250
2ND
$1700
$400
3
$1000
$300
PLACE 1
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$500
5
$300
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$200
TOP VERMONTER - MALE & FEMALE $500
Must currently reside in Vermont and have done so since May 25, 2015
Olympic Trials Qualifier bonus
Any competitors in the VCM who are eligible to compete in the USA Olympic Trials and who meet the qualifying standards for the trials will earn a bonus of $1000 for the A standard or $500 for the B standard in addition to any other prize money they may win at VCM. A standards are 2:15:00 for men and 2:37:00 for women, gun times. B standards are 2:19:00 for men and 2:45:00 for women, gun times. * Special “Vermont Winner Bonus”: If a Vermont resident (as defined for our Top Vermonter prize) wins either the Open or Masters division, we will double the prize money to $6000 or $1500, respectively. The $500 Top Vermonter bonus will not apply in this case.
We are excited to have Vermont’s own Danforth Pewter as our 2016 Awards Sponsor. Each piece is made by hand in Middlebury, Vermont. Fred and Judi Danforth revived the 260-year old Danforth pewter heritage in their Woodstock, Vermont barn in 1975. Their passion and dedication for fine handcrafted pewter can be seen in every design.
Marathon Awards Age group – Top three men & women in age categories: 16–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70–74, 7579, and 80+.
Relay Awards (2-person and 3-5 person relays) Awards given to the first place male, female, and mixed relay teams in each relay division. Relay Divisions All teams are entered into one of the following open divisions: • Men’s Open (all male, any age, youth to senior) • Women’s Open (all female, any age, youth to senior) • Mixed Open (male and female, any age, youth to senior) • Junior Open (boys, girls, mixed, all runners must be 17 & under – 3-5 person relay only) • Master’s Open (male, female, mixed, all runners must be age 40+) • Grand Mountaineer (male, female, mixed, all runners must be age 55+) Relay Sub-Divisions • Family (all members must be related) • Business (all team members are employees of the same business or organization) Cash prizes and awards are based on gun time, not chip time. People’s United Bank Vermont City Marathon does not displace when awarding cash and prizes.
The People’s United Bank Vermont City Marathon is proud to be the 2016 RRCA State Championship.
Certified & Sanctioned
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“FOR THOSE WHO GO THE EXTRA MILE”
Long Wind Farm David Chapman | East Thetford, Vermont
RunVermont’s Miles for a Mission program was created in 2009 to assist local non-profit organizations with fundraising activities through the People’s United Bank Vermont City Marathon and Relay. This program was designed to strengthen ties between the running community and Vermont non-profits. In 2015, People’s United Bank Vermont City Marathon Miles for a Mission partners raised more than $170,000 via their runners! More than 75% of this money was pledged for use in Vermont.
Where we come from
promises matter.
2016 Charity Partners: Camp Ta-Kum-Ta Committee on Temporary Shelter (COTS) Food 4 Farmers HOPE Works Make-a-Wish Foundation of Vermont Outright Vermont Special Olympics of Vermont University of Vermont College of Medicine – Running Team Never Give Up Ever
Run for Good: Join our fundraising partners! Visit Crowdrise.com/VermontCityMarathon2016 to run for, donate to or learn more about our 2016 Miles for a Mission Partners.
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Aid Station Captains
Race Committee Ray Aley Denise Alosa Howie Atherton Nan Atherton Hannah Aube Newton Baker Rich Bassett Brad Battin Keri Berg Lloyd Blake Tim Brahmstedt Jesse Bridges David Clark Lyman Clark Lea Coggio Aaron Collette Russ Cooke Steve Cota Melody Daigle Jim Desmond Anthea Dexter-Cooper John Duncan Suzanne Elliott Zoe Erdman Carolynne Erwin Will Flender Jon Floyd Sylvie Frisbie Tom Giroux Christy Gustafson Kurt Hawkins Kevin Hebert Paul Hinman Jake Holz Judy Huether Dennis Jewett Olivia Johnson
Howard Kalfus Lee Kauppila Tina Lagrow Seth Lasker Chris Line Paul Luneau Greg MacGowen Brian Meyer Sarah Murray Chad Nichols Kristin Olofson Joe O’Reilly Tim O’Reilly Charlie Papillo, Joe Payne Jack Pilla Jeff Porter Donna Quinlan Michaela Quinlan Joel Ribout Timothy Riley Peter Rollins Renee Ross Ken Schatz Mattie Scheidt Angie Shorey Justin St. Pierre Patrick Standen Mitch Stern Missy Stuart Jintina Sundarabhaya Rebekah Thomas Keren Turner Nicole Voth Paul Wagner Bryan Wemple
Rick Burns Lynn Amey Maeve Gustafson Janine Fleri Terry Kuch Sheila Brennan Heather Mallow Kate Barash-Engel Maddie Scheidt Bob Colby Weneda Colby Darci Deo Jane Langlois Robert Townsend Jr. Kristin Manazir Ted Manazir Bob Abbey Sasha Fisher Flannery Abbey Heather Hill Peter Chevalier David Vallieres Molly Bucci Jon Bucci Leslie Pippin-Tepper Al Johnson Jim Grossman Ryan Weiland Kate McKernan Keren Turner Hannah Spence
RunVermont Board of Directors: Nicole Ravlin, Chair Cheryl Aley Karen Allen, Vice Chair Joe Carton Sam Davis Jed Dousevicz Scot Kline, Treasurer Randy Sargent Tom Torti, Member At Large Scott Carpenter Mike Kanarick, Secretary Kathy Schirling Elzy Wick
RunVermont Staff: Executive Director Peter Delaney EXPO Director Cheryl Aley Operations Director Cassie Marion Operations & Volunteer Coordinator Liz Hollenbach Technical Director Joe Connelly Communications Director Jess Cover Course Director Jon Floyd Youth Director Aliza LaPierre Registration & Volunteer Director Chuck Spear Design & Merchandise Director Kyle Morrison Invited Athletes Lyman Clark
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Sponsor Coordinator Carolyn Roberts Interns Torin LaLiberte Brendan Terry
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We look forward to celebrating the 28th running of the People’s United Bank Vermont City Marathon with you. Keep an eye on our website, Facebook and Twitter for updates. See you Race Weekend! The RunVermont Team
