ATHLETE GUIDE UHM 2016.pptx

Thank you to each and every one of you (and your entire team) for
your support of the Rutgers Unite Half Marathon and 8k.
This race continues to get better every year thanks to each of you,
your enthusiasm and your unwavering passion to cross that finish
line strong.
When you’re out there on race day remember, running is not just
about how well you are doing today, it is about the community you
are in and about appreciating the miles they are running with you.
It’s about changing the world..
one step at a time TOGETHER.
THOSE YOU SHOULD THANK ALONG THE WAY
*All Volunteers – they are out there far longer than you!
*The University
*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.
RUN.RUTGERS. RAH!
Larry Redrow, Race Director
Michele Redrow, Race Director
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Good Luck ALL Rutgers Unite Half Marathon and 8K Runners!
We are proud to be the Official Medical Partner of the 2016 race.
We’ll be at the start and finish line cheering you on! We wish all the
runners the best of luck and look forward to cheering everyone on in this
great community event.”
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START/FINISH LINES
Start Line
Sonny Werblin Recreation Center/Busch Campus
GPS 656 Bartholomew Way, Piscataway, NJ
Finish Line –
Seminary Place and College Avenue
College Avenue Campus
GPS 1-17HamiltonSt,NewBrunswick,NJ08901
Athlete Packet Pickup & Expo
Sonny Werblin Recreation Center/Busch Campus
GPS 656 Bartholomew Way, Piscataway, NJ
FRIDAY, APRIL 15*
*Rutgers Affiliated only – No Expo
SATURDAY, APRIL 16
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Please bring your bib number to the expo.
You can get it online on or about April 13th.
Go to the results page of the website to get your bib number.
*There is no packet pickup on race morning unless you have pre-reserved this
service.
*Someone else may pick up your packet with a copy of your photo ID.
Race Day
6:00 am – 7:00 am
Pre-reserved packet pickup at the Start Line.
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
HALF MARATHON RACE START
8:15 am
8K Start
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PARKING INFORMATION
Parking
Use the links below to download Start and Finish parking maps.
http://www.cgiracing.com/unite/EVENT-INFO/PARKING-DIRECTIONS
SHUTTLES
Shuttles will run to start of race:
Last Shuttle to Start
6:00 am – 8:00 am
8:00 AM ALL SPECTATORS who are not arriving for race start please park at one of the
College Avenue Lots.
Shuttles run to finish
8:15 am - 10:30 am
Shuttles return to Busch Campus from the finish line
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Shuttle service will operate from 6:00 am to 3:00 pm at a frequency of every 15
minutes. The route will be set up to run between the Stadium West Lot and the
corner of George and Hamilton Streets.
The buses will only pick up and drop off at the following locations;
Finish - Voorhees Mall on Hamilton Street Finish - Zimmerli Art Museum - George and Hamilton
Student Activity Center - 613 George St.
Start/Busch Campus - Stadium West Lot 6
GETTING TO THE START/FINISH LINE
You can park at either the start or finish lines.
START LINE/BUSCH CAMPUS
8:00 am
Sonny Werblin Recreation Center ~ 656 Bartholomew Rd. ~ Piscataway, NJ
Parking is available at the lots at Sonny Werblin Recreation Center
FINISH LINE/COLLEGE AVENUE CAMPUS
1 - 17 Hamilton St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Once you park, you may take a shuttle to the start line (see previous page for shuttle
schedule) OR walk by following the signs.
WALK TO START
You can park near the Finish on College Avenue and then walk to the start line. It's
less than a mile from the finish line. Follow the signs posted from College Avenue to
Sonny Werblin Recreation Center.
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The Team UP™ area will be located at the Finish Line on Seminary
Place.
All teams with 20 or more you MUST PRE RESERVE your tent or potty by 4.1.15. You
will not get your perk if you have not reserved it! Reservation forms are available
now on the TEAM UP page of the website. Click on reserve your tent/potty now.
TENTS
CGI ISSUED TENTS
Tents will be lined up along Seminary Place and labeled INSIDE with your team
name and 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 VOORHEES MALL), 3) All non race issued tents
must be set up on Saturday between 11 – 4pm or on 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 Mall.
PORTA POTTIES
Your private team throne will be at the Start Line in a fenced in area. Porta Potties will
be labeled with your team name and number.
Please DO NOT USE the Private (Labeled) Team Port O’s if your team has less than 20
members. The Team Porta Potties will also be located in this area which can be used
by any team.
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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. Rutgers Public Safety will have a 911 Command Center
located on Seminary Place.
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.
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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 as get your results
delivered right to you when you cross the finish line.
Go to the Results Page of the website (http://www.cgiracing.com/unite/RESULTS/
RESULTS) 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 same
results page. Bib Numbers will not be available until 4.13.15.
Note you will not get your results via text unless you pre-register. There will be
no results tent on site.
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 Photo OPs located throughout the Start/Finish Festival and share
your selfie to win a chance for a FREE ENTRY to Rutgers Unite 2017.
Use Hashtags
#cgiracing #rutgershalf #unitehalf
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SHARE SHARE SHARE
FREE RACE VIDEOS
Does it get any better? Yes. IREWIND will provide a :30 video of every runner. Yours
to share and view for 120 days for free. If you want to upgrade you can by preordering for $9.99 or after the race for $14.99.
We want to see your photos, videos, etc. on course, on race day. We'll be giving
away prizes and free 2017 race entries.
CGI SOCIAL HANDLES
TWITTER
@CGIRacing #unitehalf #rutgershalf
Facebook
Unite Half Marathon
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”.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I get a refund/deferral?
We are sorry there are no refunds, deferrals, transfers at this time. The refund policy
expired on 3.30.
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 3.30.
How many people are running?
6,000 have registered.
Is the race walker-friendly?
Yes. The race 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 race. Unregistered participants will be removed
from the course.
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What are the locations for the Porta Potties?
Porta Potties are located at the start/finish line area. Additionally, Porta Potties 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 WS2, WS4, WS6,
WS7, WS8. GU will be at WS5.
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 12:00 pm.
Can I use headphones or earbuds?
The rule prohibiting headphones is no longer enforced by USATF; however, the UNITE
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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