your support of the Love Run Philadelphia Half

WELCOME RUNNERS
Thank you to each and every one of you (and your entire team) for
your support of the Love Run Philadelphia Half Marathon.
The goal of the race is to celebrate our LOVE of running and our
LOVE of Philadelphia in one unforgettable SPRING weekend.
We hope you will continue to run with us year after year making
endurance racing part of your life everyday.
You’re going to love (that never gets old)
crossing that finish line.
THOSE YOU SHOULD THANK ALONG THE WAY
*All Volunteers – they are out there far longer than you!
*The City of Philadelphia
*Your Loved Ones (for putting up with your Type A personalities and
training).
*Your Team Members – for helping you stay strong day after day.
*And most of all – Yourself. You have earned every footstep, every
blister, every medal and every bragging right.
love.run.philly.
Larry Redrow, Race Director
Michele Redrow, Race Director
1 Good Luck All 2015 Love Run Runners!
We’ll be at the start and finish line cheering
you on! Toyota is proud to be the Official
Vehicle of the 2015 Love Run! Stop by the
Toyota display during the start/finish
festival and check some of our most
popular models
Members from Penn Sports Medicine are
proud to serve as the Official Medical Team
for the 2015 Love Run.
We wish all the runners the best of luck and
look forward to cheering everyone on in this
great community event.”
2 START/FINISH LINES
EAKINS OVAL/PHILADELPHIA ART MUSEUM
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19130
There are no vehicles permitted in the Oval at any time from Thursday – Sunday.
Athlete Packet Pickup & Expo
Location: Citizens Bank Park
Main Concourse, Club Level & Hall of Fame Club
1 Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia, PA 19148
FRIDAY, MARCH 27
SATURDAY, MARCH 28
11:00 am – 7:00 pm
1:30 pm – 7:00 pm
FREE PHILLIES TICKET
You will be given a voucher good for 2 Phillies tickets in your packet. You
may redeem your tickets on Friday or Saturday at the Expo or any time
before your game of choice. Tickets are good for any game in April
(excluding the home opener).
Please bring your bib number to the expo.
You can get it online on or about March 24th.
*There is no packet pickup on race morning.
Someone else may pick up your packet with a copy of your photo ID.
Race Day
The site opens at 6:00 a.m.—ARRIVE EARLY. The start/finish festival is NOT
closed to spectators.
3 SUNDAY, MARCH 29
6:00 am Gear Check Opens
*You can only use race issued clear bags at gear check.
7:30 am Corral Line Up
8:00 am RACE START
This is not your stuffy, old expo.
This is a pre race party for all your family and friends.
A weekend showcase of all things we LOVE PHILLY for!
Friday, March 27th
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM TEAM PHOTO WITH THE WORLD SERIES TROPHY
Every team, that pre-reserves their slot, gets a free team photo with the World Series
Trophy. You must PRE-RESERVE* your time slot. An email will be sent to you on 3/19
with a link to reserve your time slot.
11:00 AM- 7:00 PM PHILLIES PHOTO OPS
Be sure to truly experience Citizens Bank Park and look for the many photo op's we
have highlighted throughout the stadium. Share your photos to win #loverunphilly
3:00 - 6:00 pm TOUR THE PARK
Tour Citizens Bank Park - Check out the Hall of Fame Club then go behind the scenes
to see the dugout, the media room and the clubhouse. Tours will be offered about
every 15 minutes. 5:00 - 7:00 MCFADDEN'S HAPPY HOUR
Meet us at McFadden's as we celebrate the kickoff to race weekend. Bring your bib
and get your BOGO beer!
Friday & Saturday
Free Beer at McFadden's Kickoff the Weekend with a cold one. Take your
commemorative coffee mug to McFadden's and enjoy a BOGO beer on them! Endurance Emporium Here you can meet our coaches, meet the pace team, sample
energy foods like chia smoothies, get a pre race massage or meet the Docs from Penn
Medicine Orthopedics who can help you stay injury free. All to help you finish strong!
Visit Philly Relax and check out what's in your bag enjoy the DJ at the main stage
where you can also experience local Philadelphia favorites.
4 IMPORTANT EXPO DETAILS
DRESS ACCORDINGLY FOR OUTDOOR WEATHER
The expo takes place at the Citizens Bank Park. The event
takes place on the Main Concourse and Club Levels. You will
be outside for some areas of the event please dress
accordingly.
PHILLIES TICKET REDEMPTION
You will be given a voucher good for 2 Phillies tickets in your
packet. You may redeem your tickets on Friday or Saturday at
the Expo or any time before your game of choice. Tickets are
good for any game in April (excluding the home opener).
BRING YOUR UNWANTED SHOES
Please help the clothes-pin organization collected much
needed shoes. You can drop your shoes near the entrance to
the expo.
4A Please Help Us Go Green and Do Your Part At The Love Run
This year at the Love Run the Mayor's Office of Sustainability, the Mayor’s Office of
Civic Engagement and Volunteer Service, and the LOVE Run have partnered to do
our part to Go Green. Together we can make our footprint smaller!
Please sort by trash, recycling, and compost and place into the right
containers.
5 PARKING INFORMATION
EXPO PARKING
All runners can park for free at Lot P ( Corner of South Darien and Pattison with
entrance on Darien) at Citizens Bank Park on Friday, 3/27 from 11am – 7pm and
Saturday, 3/28 from 1:30 – 7pm. You may be required to pay for parking during
other hours.
RACE DAY PARKING
There are several parking lots and garages conveniently located on or near
Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Discount parking coupons for select Central Parking
System locations are available at www.philadelphia.centralparking.com under the
"Attractions" tab. Be sure to call ahead as rates and availability are subject to
change.
If you get to the race early enough, you may also find free street parking in and
around the race area. The Love Run Half Marathon has no direct relationship with any parking companies.
Some lots are available for parking without an attendant upon entering, with
payment upon exit.
GETTING TO PHILADELPHIA By Car: Philadelphia is conveniently located just 2 hours from New York City and
2.5 hours from Washington, D.C. Major access routes include I-95, I-76, I-476, along
with the Pennsylvania and New Jersey Turnpikes.
By Rail: Amtrak operates from 30th Street Station in Philadelphia with service along
the Northeast Corridor. 30th Street Station is just a few minutes cab ride (or about a
four minute run) from Center City.
6 GETTING TO THE START/FINISH LINE
The Philadelphia Love Run will begin and end at the iconic (and beautiful might we
add) Museum of Art; right at the foot of the famous "Rocky" steps where you and
loved ones can capture your unforgettable finish.
Center City is compact and very walkable. If you don't feel like walking (or running)
we would suggest public transportation.
Philadelphia's mass transit system, SEPTA, offers two subway lines, regional rail
service to and from the surrounding suburbs, and bus service throughout the city.
Several SEPTA buses (Nos. 7, 32, 38, 43, and 48) currently serve the Museum area.
Please check with SEPTA at (215) 580-7800 for information about schedules, dropoff and pick-up locations, and route detours. Don't forget to get information on
SEPTA's unlimited access one-day pass - you wouldn't want to miss any part of our
great City while your here.
To catch a cab in Center City, just head for the nearest street corner and flag one
down. Or call the City Cab Company (215) 492-6500 or Quaker City Cab (215)
726-6000.
7 The Team UP™ area will be located in Eakins Oval on the West Side
parallel to the asphalt parking lot.
All teams with 20 or more you MUST PRE RESERVE your tent or potty by
3.16.15. You will not get your perk if you have not reserved it! Email Dee
at [email protected] for more info.
TENTS
CGI ISSUED TENTS
Tents will be lined up in a barricaded area and labeled INSIDE with your team name
and number. Visit the website (TEAM UP/JOIN A TEAM NOW) to view your tent
number.
TEAMS BRINGING THEIR OWN TENTS
Teams may bring their own tents and set up in this area but 1) please be courteous
of your other teams space, 2) All teams are responsible for properly SECURing your
tent (ABSOLUTELY NO STAKING IN THE OVAL), 3) All non race issued tents must
be set up on Saturday from 11 – 4pm or race day you may walk your tent in.
Race Day Setup - Please note you must carry your tent in, no vehicles will be
allowed in or near the oval. From 23rd St up to the Art Museum on the Parkway will
be closed to vehicular traffic from 4:00 am on.
PORT A POTTIES
Your private team throne will also be in this area (Eakins Oval). Port a Johns will be
located behind the tents and labeled with your team name and number. Please DO
NOT USE the Private (Labelled) Team Port O’s. The Team Port a Johns will also be
located in this area which can be used by any team.
Please note the Port A Potty Area will be enclosed so the general public does not
have access to this area.
8 SECURITY - RACE DAY
SAFETY MEASURES
Our top priority is always the safety of all event participants, volunteers,
staff and attendees. So please help us to ensure a safe environment for everyone in
attendance.
SEE SOMETHING ~ SAY SOMETHING
Please be sure to follow the Department of Homeland Security’s SEE SOMETHING
SAY SOMETHING campaign. The campaign is a simple and effective program to
raise public awareness of indicators of terrorism and terrorism-related crime, and
to emphasize the importance of reporting suspicious activity to the proper local
law enforcement authorities.
If you see something suspicious (e.g., an unattended backpack in a public place or
someone trying to break into a restricted area) taking place then report that
behavior or activity to local law enforcement personnel who will be on hand
throughout the event. The Philadelphia Fire Department will have a 911 Command
Center located inside Eakins Oval.
PERSONAL ITEMS
Please do not leave personal items (such as backpacks, bags) unattended
ANYWHERE in the event area or on the course. Please share this with all
spectators.
HOW DO I ENTER THE START/FINISH AREA?
The site opens at 6:00 a.m.—ARRIVE EARLY. The start/finish festival is NOT closed to
spectators.
WHAT CAN I CARRY?
Only race issued, clear plastic participant bags will be accepted at Gear Check. No
other bags will be accepted. You may bring in other bags but please do not leave
them unattended at any time.
9 RESULTS
RUNNER TRACKING AND GET YOUR RESULTS DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOU
When you sign up you’ll be able to set up your tracking as well get your results
delivered right to you when you cross the finish line.
Go to the Results Page of the Love Run website and pre-register to have your results
texted to you when you cross the finish line. You’ll need your bib number first which
can be found on the CONFIRM ENTRY page of the website located on the top NAV
bar. Bib Numbers will not be available until 3.23.15.
Preliminary results will be posted online as soon as you cross the finish line with final
results posted later on race day.
RACE DAY PHOTOS
Be sure to visit the Love Run Photo OPs located throughout the Start/Finish Festival.
Be sure to share your selfie to win a chance for FREE ENTRY to Love Run 2016.
Use Hashtags
#cgiracing #loverunphilly #
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We want to see your photos, on course, on race day.
We'll be giving away prizes and free 2015 race entries.
CGI SOCIAL HANDLES
TWITTER
@LoveRunPhilly @CGIRacing #loverunphilly
Facebook
The Love Run
FAN-atics What’s a race without the fans? So bring your FAN-atics.
Tell your family and friends they must come out to cheer you to
finish and share your wonderful accomplishment. That’s right
more cowbells, more inspirational signs, and lots more
cheering. Let us hear you at the Finish.
Give our announcer custom messages and he’ll give your
runner a personal “SHOUT OUT”.
12 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Where is the best place for spectactors?
Eakins Oval/Along the Parkway – You’ll be able to see your runner start the race come
back at Mile 4 then Finish in front of the Art Museum.
Can I get a refund/deferral?
We are sorry there are no refunds, deferrals, transfers at this time. The refund policy
expired on 3.16.
May I give my bib to someone else to run in my place?
No this is not permitted. It is very unsafe to allow non-registered persons to race under
your bib. In the event of an emergency we would have no record of this person or
emergency contact information. It also jeopardizes those runners.
I am entered in the race but recently incurred an injury and will be unable to
compete. Can I defer my participation to next year?
The refund/deferral policy expired on 3.16
How many people are running?
10,000 have registered.
Is the Love Run walker-friendly?
Yes. The Love Run Half Marathon is open to all competitors, with few restrictions. Please
note that all participants must maintain a 16-minute per mile pace throughout the
course.
I do not have a bib number. Can I run the race as an unofficial entrant?
No. Race amenities provided along the course, including medical assistance, fluid
replenishment stations and traffic safety concerns are based on the exact number of
officially-entered competitors. Any addition to this number by way of unregistered
participants will adversely affect the races. Unregistered participants will be removed
from the course.
13 What are the locations for the Port-a-johns?
Port-a-johns are located at the start/finish line area. Additionally, Port-a-johns will be
located at every water stop on the course.
What are the types and where are the locations for the replacement fluids?
All hydration stations will have water. Gatorade and water will be at WS 2, WS4, WS 5,
WS6, WS7 . GU will be at WS 5.
What is the average Temp at Start Time?
Approximately 45°F/7.2°C at start time and at the finish about 54°F/12°C.
Can I use a baby jogger, roller blades, scooter or bike?
No. These items are all strictly prohibited from the race course.
How long will the finish festival be open for the Half Marathon?
The finish area will be until 1:00 pm.
Can I use headphones or earbuds?
The rule prohibiting headphones is no longer enforced by USATF; however, the Love
Run Half Marathon recommends you do not wear them during the race. Runners'
ability to hear and react to situations and directions given by race officials is very
important. Your safety is always our topmost concern.
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