2016 Runner`s Guide - Baytown Bud Heat Wave 5 Mile Run

2016
Runner’s
Guide
Welcome
On behalf of our host venue,
M.L. Wismer Distributing, the City
of Baytown, the Baytown Tourism
Office, our sponsors, volunteers –
coordinated by The Bridge Over
Troubled Waters, Inc. -- and race
beneficiary, the Baytown Special
Rodeo Association, welcome to the
27th annual Baytown Bud Heat Wave.
We’re excited that you’re coming
to Baytown from at least six states
outside of Texas, over 60 Texas cities
or towns and as a member of more
than 40 different running or triathlon
clubs and training groups to take
part in an event that’s part of the
City’s Independence Day celebration.
Running
Alliance
Sport
is
indebted to Jim Ferris of M.L. Wismer
Distributing and On The Run coowner Jay Lee for working with us to
bring this iconic Texas road race back
five years ago after a long absence.
The greater Houston area is
blessed with great events and event
producers, but we’re glad that you’ve
chosen to spend a part of your
Fourth of July with us – and help us
support the Baytown Special Rodeo
Association as they create a special
day each September for a group of
special needs children in our local
communities.
We want you to run hard and well
– with a smile, of course, but we’ll be
waiting at the finish with beverages
from M.L. Wismer Distributing, cold
watermelon, sausage on a stick
prepared by White Water Cowboy
BBQ Company – courtesy of Ditta
Meat, a free post-race massage from
Premier Sports Chiropractic, a cold
towel and another snazzy, functional
medal -- just like last year’s!
Running Alliance Sport and M.L.
Wismer Distributing hopes that you’ll
use your very functional medal to
pop open a nice cold Budweiser
sometime in your future.
We’ll celebrate your finish with
professional finish line recognition
and photographs by RaceShots.Net
before moving to the Distributorship
for our awards ceremony, which
kicks-off with our annual Patriotic
Costume Contest, presented by RAS
and The Bridge.
Back for a second year is the On
The Run Six Pack Abs Contest and it’s
all punctuated with our third annual
Sausage Eating Contest -- presented
by M.L. Wismer, White Water Cowboy
BBQ Company and Ditta Meat -where two-time defending champion
Gordon Christie of Katy will take on
eight challengers, including four who
will come from the four running clubs
or training groups that registered the
most participants.
Thank you again for joining us. And
thanks for making us Texas’ largest
Independence Day-themed race at a
single distance last year.
Don’t forget to like all of our races
on Facebook, follow us on Twitter @
BudHeatwave or rate us on BibRave.
com, but most importantly, tell a
friend about your experience with us
here today.
We hope to see you this fall for one
or more of the three races that make
up the sixth annual Texas Bridge
Series and next March’s 14th annual
Seabrook Lucky Trail Marathon, Half
Marathon, Quarter Marathon, 5Ks
and Relays.
In This Guide
Get Ready:
• Packet Pick-Up Schedule
• Race Timing
The Race:
• Race location, schedule & parking
• Contingency plans for bad weather
• The course
• FAQ
• News
The After Party:
• About the party
• Awards
• Costume Contest
• Sausage Eating Contest
• Six Pack Abs Contest
About:
• About Running Alliance Sport
• Our Mission
• Thank You
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Packet Pick-Up
Packet Pick-Up Schedule
Friday, July 1, 2016
11 AM- 6 PM
Saturday, July 2, 2016
10 AM- 6 PM
Race Day Packet Pick-Up
6:00 AM
On the Run Clear Lake
2427 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
281-480-5388
On the Run Clear Lake
2427 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
281-480-5388
Near the starting area on site.
Be prepared to give volunteers THE EXACT NAME
YOU REGISTERED UNDER, not your bib name,
nickname, maiden or married name if you did not
use it to register.
GROUP PACKET PICK-UP FORM:
If you are picking up packets for a group of people
(4 or more), you can submit the names of those you
are picking up for and we will try to prepare the
bundle in advance. Be sure and let us know what
DAY and TIME of scheduled packet pick-up you will
be coming by.
The deadline to submit your request for group
packet pick-up is June 30, 2016 at 5pm, no matter
what day you plan to pick up. If you miss the
deadline you can still pick up multiple packets,
we just won't have time to gather them for you in
advance.
Click here for the group form or go to
http://www.budheatwave.org/group-pickup.html
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Race Timing
We will be using IPICO timing system.
The timing tag will be distributed in
your race packet along with your bib.
you cross the finish line. NO TAG, NO
TIME! If you forget your timing tag,
you will need to pay $10 to replace it.
Attach your IPICO Sport Tag to your
shoe (see instructions below).
DO attach your Sport Tag
firmly to the top of your shoe.
Do not forget the timing tag on race
morning. You will need to wear it to
receive an official finish time when
DO NOT put your Sport Tag
in your pocket or wear
on your arm during the race.
Instructions
Step 1
Thread the wire twist ties
under your laces.
Step 2
Thread the IPICO Sports Tag
onto the wire twist ties.
Step 3
Secure the IPICO Sports Tag
by twisting the wire twist ties
firmly together.
After the race, your Sport Tag is disposable. You can keep them as a
souvenir and bring it to Speedy’s Fast Track you’ll recieve $30 in FREE
Go-Kart Rides, Laser Tag and/or Mini-Golf! See details on the next page.
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It’s brain food for your body!
Brilliant protein nutrition for
uncompromising vitality.
It’s our passion!
Come visit the PowerCrunch
tent during the after party.
They will be handing out free
samples and raffling off their
Proto Whey protein powder,
shaker cup and full size bars!
www.powercrunch.com
The Race
About Today’s Race
RUNNING CLUB AND TRAINING GROUP PRE-RACE PHOTOS
A recent tradition where our race’s logisitics easily make it possible! Based on the total number of registrants at the time online
registration closes, we give you a time to gather in front of the start line for a group picture with our finish line tape:
6:30 - Texas Gulf Coast Running Club
6:31 - Volte Endurance Training
6:32 - Jackie’s Brickhouse Running Club
6:33 - Pearland Area Road Runners
6:35 - Johnny Z’s Powerhouse Racing
6:37 - Golden Triangle Strutters
6:39 - Texas Beef Team
6:41 - Team Red, White and Blue
6:43 - Bay Area Fit
6:45 - Bay Area Running Club
6:47 - Ainsley’s Angels
NATIONAL ANTHEM
A familiar voice to many of our Running Alliance Sport and Baytown Bud Heat Wave runners
will be singing our National Anthem today, 21-year-old Waverly Walk from Spring.
And for the second straight year, “Waves” will be running with you to the finish line.
You’ve heard the Liberty University senior and elementary education major in year’s past at
our Toughest 10K Kemah and the Seabrook Lucky Trail Marathon as well as many other races
throughout the greater Houston area.
AID STATIONS
One thing’s for sure about Texas on the Fourth of July, it will be either hot, humid or likely both! That’s why we’ve got great
folks helping us out in each mile along the course.
Mile 1/3 - Tee Time For Austin (led by Brian Ellis) and
Bay Area Running Club - Captain: David Stockton
Mile 2 - Bay Area Fit - Captain: Diana Bartula
Mile 4 - Baytown Special Rodeo Association (led by J.R. Miller)
Handing out cold, wet towels between the mile three and mile four markers will be Jana Landry and Carrie Godfrey, race
directors of this December’s Run Girl 13.1 Women’s Only Half Marathon, 2-Person Relay and 5K.
We’d like to welcome to a Running Alliance Sport event for the very first time, Ainsley’s Angels.
Led at today’s event by Tracey Finch and directed by Southeast Texas ambassador Paula Haas, Ainsley’s Angels of America is
an organization that provides the opportunity for those otherwise unable to participate in events such as 5Ks, 10Ks and such
by being their legs and they are our heart and inspiration.
Aiming to build awareness about America’s special needs community through inclusion in all aspects of life and armed with
the belief that everyone deserves to be included, Ainsley’s Angels serves as advocates by providing education and participating
as active members in local communities, including endurance events.
Ainsley’s mission is to promote inclusion, spread awareness, and give the gift of mobility and is run completely on donations
and everyone involved is a volunteer.
To learn more, please visit www.ainsleysangels.org.
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The Race
July 4, 2016
Race Start Location
Lee College
511 S. Whiting Street
Baytown Texas 77520
Race Finish Location
Wismer Distributing Co.
600 S Main St
Baytown, TX 77520
Approximately 1/2 mile from start
Schedule
6:49 - Welcome Ainsley’s Angels
6:50 - Ainsley’s Angels race start.
6:51 - Welcome special guests:
– Ceanna Bennett, America’s Little Miss Princess Texas 2015
– Christa Bennett, America’s Little Miss Preteen Texas 2015
6:52 - Race Beneficiary Remarks
– J.R. Miller, Chairman, Baytown Special Rodeo Association
6:54 - Presentation of the Colors
– Felix Lugo, 82nd Airborne, US Army
6:55 - National Anthem - Waverly Walk
6:57 - Retiring of the Colors
7:00 - Race Start
Ceanna Bennett & Christa Bennett
Parking
Ample runner parking (Lot 10 and 11)
is available at the start location in Lee
College.
Avoid driving on Lee Dr., Market St., and
Decker Dr. as these streets will be closed
before the race.
Red arrow on map represents part of race
route, check our website for detailed map.
Very limited street parking is available
near the finish.
Make sure you don’t park in a Tow Away
Zone.
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OneTough10K.org
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LaPorteByTheBayHalfMarathon.org
The Race
Contingency plans for bad weather
Rain- The event will NOT be cancelled due to rain alone unless the downpour is such that athletes, police, and volunteers lose visibility making situations unsafe. If this occurs we will wait until the rain subsides and follow
the same procedure listed for lightning conditions (minus the 30 minute
rule). Athletes will be informed of such a change via announcements on
race morning.
Lightning - In the event of lightning the race will be postponed by 30 minutes every time lightning is spotted and thunder is heard within 6 miles
of the event. Please note that every time lightning strikes and thunder is
heard within 6 miles of the race site we must delay the start by 30 minutes.
Tornado Warning - If at anytime before (race morning close to start time)
or during the event, a tornado warning is issued, the race will be cancelled.
On Course Cancellation - If the race is canceled due to storms (lightning
and/or excessive rain) or tornado warnings while it is in progress we will
do everything in our power to alert everyone on the course. All police,
SAG, and medical personnel will be made aware and do all they can to
warn and SAG in all participants. We will also do everything in our power
to assist those that are still on course. Those that are on course without
means of rescue should seek immediate shelter via open stores, buildings,
garages, homes and/or any other means of protection from the dangerous
conditions. If it gets bad and we are not there to help you off the course
please do everything you can to keep yourself safe and take shelter.
Because of agreements with the Texas Department of Transportation and
various municipalities regarding a fixed amount of time to have roads
closed or in use or the time of public safety or law enforcement officials,
Running Alliance Sport, at any time, reserves the right to shorten the distance of any of its races to comply, especially in dealing with inclement
weather conditions that may make any course unavailable or unsuitable
for runner participation.
Disclaimer
Do not run this race if you are unprepared.
The combined heat and humidity on the 4th
of July in Baytown makes the Baytown Bud
Heat Wave a very strenuous and taxing race.
Entrants should only seek participation in
this event if they are well conditioned and
cautious in their race strategy.
RAS SUMMER SERIES
Running Alliance Sport has many friends in the greater Houston area running
community and we generally appreciate the support from and comraderie shared
with other great event producers. While we certainly are eager for you to run the
Texas Bridge Series with us this fall, there are four other races - three that’ll help you
get ready in the heat - that enjoy our support. They are as follows:
Saturday, July 16th
38th annual
Lunar Rendezvous Run 5K,
Clear Lake (Jay Lee)
Saturday, August 13th
Outrigger’s 5K By The Bay,
Kemah (Pete Cahill)
Saturday, September 3rd
Beneezy Purple Monkey
Run 10K, 5K and 1K,
Alvin (Leonard Garcia)
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Saturday, October 1st
6th annual St. Thomas
Family 5K and 1K,
Nassau Bay (Terry Frank)
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The Race
Course
The Baytown Heat Wave is run mostly on flat, concrete /
asphalt-surfaced streets through the southwestern section
of Baytown. The course encompasses Bicentennial Park, the
City Hall Complex and residential areas
of this section.
Railroad Crossings
Runners, our course crosses railroad tracks twice during the
race. This year will be the first year that the railroads said that
they will not guarantee that trains will stop between 7:00 a.m.
and 8:30 a.m. They said if there is a train, it will move at a
slower speed and use more whistle, but they can make no
guarantees that there will be no trains. Please be alert at all
times when crossing the two railroad tracks on the Baytown
Bud Heat Wave course.
Course Markers
Visible mile markers will be positioned along the course.
Volunteer course monitors will be positioned to
provide help and directions along the course.
Water Stations
There will be aid stations approximately every mile along the
race course. These will offer water and/or sponges/towels,
and/or water hoses. Medical aid will be available at the finish
line and a sag wagon will monitor the race.
Sponges/Towels
Sponges or towels will be available before the water station
starting at mile two.
Photography
Official race photographer will be on the course and at the
finish.
Bibs
All participants must wear their bib on the front in a way so
that course officials can see it. The bib is non-transferable.
No official finishing time will be awarded if someone else is
wearing your bib.
Race Etiquette
Line up at the starting line according to how fast you plan
to run or walk the event. Slower runners and walkers should
move to the back of the race pack. Run or walk no more than
two abreast.
Race Time Limit
90 minutes
Finish line
Keep moving after you cross the finish line. Results will be
posted onsite and also at the official website at
http://www.budheatwave.org.
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FAQ
Q. Can I pick up my friend’s packet?
A. Yes you can. You only need their name to do
so.
Q. Is there race day packet pick-up?
A. Official packet pickup schedule when
announced is on the Info page . We highly
recommend packet pickup be completed
on one of the designated days. However, we
realize it may be impossible for a few people
to pickup their packet at the official times. We
will have limited packet pickup the morning of
the race. You do not need to notify the Race
Director if you need to pick up your packet on
race day.
Q. What if I forget my chip or bib at home?
A. If you loose your bib, chip or you forget
them at home there will be a $10 charge to
reissue you a new bib or chip.
Q. The shirt in my packet doesn’t fit, can I
exchange it for a different size?
A. We post deadlines for both bib name
and shirt size selection, and order shirts in
advance according to what you selected if you
register by those deadlines. We estimate the
remainder. If we have any extras after the race
you are welcome to exchange, but if the race
fills, extras for exchange are unlikely.
Q. Where does the race start?
A. Check out the Info page for those details.
Q. When does the race start?
A. Check out the Info page for those details.
Q. Where do I park?
A. There is ample parking at the starting point.
Click here for the Parking Directions section of
our Info page.
Q. Will there be some type of shuttle back to
the park after the finish for those of us that
participate alone and will need a ride back to
their vehicle?
A. Start and finish are about 1/2 a mile apart.
No shuttle, you can park close to the finish and
walk to the start, or the other way around.
Q. Can I park at the finish, and walk to the start?
A. Parking is very limited at the finish, however,
we think you can park on Main St. and other
side streets as well - at your own risk! Make
sure you don’t park in a Tow Away Zone.
Q. Will there be a place to leave a drop bag for
the race?
A. Yes. You can leave a drop bag before the
race and pick it up after the race.
Q. I registered but now I can’t make it, can I get
a refund or defer my registration to next year?
A. There is NO RAINCHECK for this event.
Your entry fee for this year’s event CANNOT
be transferred to next year’s event, and there
are NO REFUNDS, no exceptions. This policy
stays in effect whether you are injured, have
an unexpected business or family emergency,
pregnancy, etc. There are NO exceptions.
Seriously.
You CAN donate your entry to charity, you will
get a cash donation receipt. Just let us know!
You can transfer your entry to another person
for a $15 administrative fee, contact us to do
so.
PLEASE NOTE that there is an immediate
disqualification for anyone who runs under
another person’s bib other than the person of
record.
Q. Okay, but can you mail my race packet to
me or can I pickup my packet after the race,
even though I’m not going to run?
A. No. All unclaimed race packets will be given
to late registrants at the race.
Q. I left early, but it looks like I won an award.
Can you mail it to me?
A. No, we do not mail out awards after the
race. You may be able to pick up your award
at a designated location, usually one of the
packet pick-up spots. Check with us via the
Contact form.
Q. My mom would like to participate but
would like to know if walkers are allowed?
A. Due to the distance of the course and the
heat, we discourage all those that are slower
and are not trained to be in the heat for
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extended periods of time. That said, I have
seen walkers that can out perform runners all
the time. So the answer is (it all depends on
your mom’s pace) if she is at a 13-15 min pace,
I would say she will be fine, however, if she is
at a 20 min pace, I would say maybe a shorter
distance race for her would be better.
Q. Are baby joggers/strollers allowed?
A. Yes, please be aware and stay clear of other
runners.
Q. Will there be Port-a-potties on the course?
A. Yes, every Aid Station will have Port-apotties.
Q: Can I have my favorite pet/dog run with
me?
A: No. The only exception is for service dogs for
those who need them.
Q. Can I wear my headphones?
A. The RRCA (our insurance provider) has a
written guideline against the use of personal
music devices in running events, as such we
strongly discourage the use of headphones in
our races.
Q. I’m running, can my spouse/family
volunteer?
A. Yes, we can use all the help we can get. They
can sign up for the volunteer schedule here.
Q. Will there be showers at the finish?
A. Yes, just as in the past.
Q. Will there be an after party, with food and
drinks?
A. Definitely!
Q. Do I need to pay extra if my family/
supporters attend the after party?
A. Definitely not!
Q. What beer will be served?
A. All depends on our sponsor! We think this
year it will be Budweiser and Michelob Ultra.
Q. Will you run out of food?
A. No way!
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News
“Thanks for making us #1”
The Baytown Bud Heat Wave was Texas’ largest July 4th-themed race in 2015!
789 - Baytown Bud Heatwave 5M, Baytown
787 - Run Wild 5K, Houston
753 - 30th annual Liberty By The Lake 5K, The Colony
714 - Freedom 5K, Sugar Land
445 - Liberty Run 5K, Denton
444 - San Antonio Roadrunners Fourth of July 4-Miler, San Antonio
410 - Patriot Run 5K, Trophy Club
354 - Firecracker 5000, Fort Worth
335 - Rowlett Freedom 5K on Main, Rowlett
308 - Up and Running Fourth of July 5K, El Paso
Running Alliance Sport (RAS) Increases Cash Prize Purse by 40% for 2016;
Age Group Winners Will Receive RAS Perk Points
FRIENDSWOOD, TX (June 15, 2016) –
Running Alliance Sport is pleased to announce
an increase in prize money for the upcoming
27th annual Baytown Bud Heatwave and all
three races of this year’s sixth annual Texas
Bridge Series.
Twelve runners, instead of eight, to include
six men and six women, will now be eligible to
win $1,000 total in prize money, an increase of
$400 from 2015.
Additionally, the top three finishers in each
male and female age group who do not win
cash will be awarded RAS Perk Points, which
can be used to discount future entries to all
Running Alliance Sport races.
“Some of us might not be able to win any
money running,” said Running Alliance Sport
race director Robby Sabban. “This is our way of
rewarding those talented runners that might
never make it into one of our race’s prize pool.”
The 27th annual Baytown Bud Heat Wave
five-mile race will be held on Monday, July 4.
Online registration, with entries running
five percent ahead of a record-setting 2015, is
in full swing at www.budheatwave.org.
The three races of the Texas Bridge Series
include the Toughest 10K Kemah (Sunday,
September 20), the Toughest 10K Galveston
(Saturday, October 15) and the La Porte By The
Bay Half Marathon (Sunday, November 20).
Each race’s overall winner, male and female,
will earn $150 instead of $125.
Runners-up will win $100 – up from $75 -while the third-place overall finisher and the
top masters runner (40 and over) will now take
home $75 versus $50 last year.
The top male and female grandmaster (50
and over) and senior grandmaster (60 and
over) finishers will receive $50 for their efforts.
These additional cash prizes are being
added in alignment with the recognition
given at Road Runners Club of America (RRCA)
state, regional and national championship
races, which Running Alliance Sport hosts two
of this year.
RAS Perk Points, Running Alliance Sport’s
brand-new runner loyalty program, are earned
when a runner registers online as an RAS
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member as opposed to doing so as a guest.
Each dollar spent earns a point and when
cashed in, results in a seven (7) percent
discount.
All first-place age group winners will have
250 RAS Perk Points added to their account
manually after the race. Second-place and
third-place age group winners will earn 200
and 150 RAS Perk Points, respectively.
With 17 available age groups each race,
this equates to a potential benefit of just over
$1,400 off future registrations at each of the
four races.
All Perk Points will be awarded after results
are declared official or a week after the race
has concluded, whichever comes later.
Since 2011, through its five races, including
the Seabrook Lucky Trail Marathon, Half
Marathon and Relays, Running Alliance Sport
has donated more than $515,000 to local
charities.
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The After Party
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The After Party
Patriotic
Costume Contest!
We encourage all runners to wear some red,
white and blue during the Bud Heatwave! For
those who like to show off their creativity we
have a Patriotic Costume Contest.
This fun tradition will start off our award
ceremony at 8:40am in the following categories:
• Mens (1st & 2nd place awards)
• Womens (1st & 2nd place awards)
• Group (2-12 runners: 1st & 2nd place
awards, one trophy per award)
Contest Rules
Contest will start at 8:30am on the stage. Keep
an eye on your watch as you may not hear the
announcements.
All contest participants must be registered for the
race. This includes wearing your bib during the
race and contest.
Costumes must be worn while running the entire
race. Part of the fun of the wearing a costume is by
making other smile on the race course. Plus you’ll
have the best race pictures ever.
Judging will be based upon:
Originality - unique, different, shock value etc
Accessorizing - add some flair to your costume
Audience Applause:
We will call to the stage Mens, Womens, and
concluding with the Group contest.
Groups:
Groups will consist of 2-12 runners and may not
include someone participating in the mens or
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womens category (you can not participate in
more than one).
Groups will stand on stage together, if all the
groups do not fit on stage we will have the groups
exit the stage after the audience applause. Judges
will keep track of the groups by number.
Judges will take the audience applause in
consideration but judges have final decision on
winners.
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Friendswood, TX 77573
The After Party
Ditta Meat’s Sausage Eating Contest
The contest will start immediately after the
awards are given. There will be a total of nine (9)
participants, first come first serve.
Email [email protected] to enter. (You may
enter race day if there are any spots available.)
Contest Rules
• Total 9 participants: Must be at least 18
years of age. (Runners only).
• Each participant must have a coach. The
coach is there to provide support assist with
the water and assist in encouraging the
participant to continue to eat. The coach
cannot touch any of the sausages or assist
in the eating of the sausage. This will result
in a disqualification. The coach will raise
the white flag if his/her participant can no
longer continue.
• Contestants may not touch the sausages
until the starting signal.
• Contestants will have 6 minutes to down
all the sausage on in their tray, with a
maximum of 6 sausages.
• Contestants will be provided 3 bottles of
water during contest.
• When the 6‐minute time limit is up
contestants may not put any additional
sausages in their mouths. They will then
have 30 seconds to swallow what is in their
mouths. Any contents left in contestant’s
mouths at the end of the 30 seconds will not
be counted.
• Winners will be determined by the weight of
sausage consumed.
• Visible signs of sickness or vomiting will
result in disqualification.
• Top three finishers will receive trophies.
On The Run’s Six Pack Abs Contest
The contest will start at 8:20 AM.
Show us your six pack! Crowd response will determine
one male and one female winner (in case of a tie the six
pack official judge will determine the winner.
Have fun and remember creativity and originality will
be important in winning over your audience.
One male and one female winner will each be awarded
with a $25 gift card from On The Run.
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The After Party
Awards
Cash prizes (updated for 2016)
Top Overall Male & Female - $150
Second Overall Male & Female - $100
Third Overall Male & Female - $75
Top Overall Masters Male & Female (40 & over) - $75
Top Overall Grandmasters Male & Female (50 & over) - $50
Top Overall Senior Grandmasters Male & Female (60 & over) - $50
Commemorative Award
First Three (3) Males and Females in the following age groups will
each receive a special commemorative award.
In addition, all first-place age group winners will have 250 RAS
Perk Points added to their account manually after the race.
Second-place and third-place age group winners will earn 200
and 150 Perk Points, respectively. Runners must have an RAS
member account to receive and use RAS Perk Points.
14 & under
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85-89
90-94
Awards will be handed out the
day of the race only. No awards
will be mailed.
usually one of the packet pick-up
locations. Check with us after the
race via Contact form.
If there is an unforeseen
circumstance that prevents
awards from being picked up on
race day, awards may be picked
up at a designated location,
Overall winners (top male and
female) will be based on gun
time. Age group awards for top
males and females will be based
on chip time. No double-dipping.
Baytown Bud Heat Wave
All-Time Overall Winners
Men's Overall
2011 - William Blancett, 26:39
2012 - Sesar Figueroa, 26:05
2013 - Maximo Mendoza, 26:37
2014 - Jacob Phillips, 26:32
2015 - Calum Neff, 27:18
Women's Overall
2011 - Shannon Miller, 30:12
2012 - Raquel Tidwell, 30:50
2013 - Hope Layman, 31:46
2014 - Jessica Bitterly, 31:55
2015 - Lauren Wilder, 32:40
Men's Masters
2011 - Rich Dissly, 28:59
2012 - Peter Lawrence, 28:53
2013 - Peter Lawrence, 27:55
2014 - Rudy Rocha, 29:52*
2015 - Chris Robbins, 30:42*
Women's Masters
2011 - Laura Bennett, 33:12
2012 - London DeLoach, 37:52
2013 - Krista Blevins, 32:23
2014 - Lisa Korsten, 36:27
2015 - Lydia Dissly, 37:21
* Peter Lawrence finished second overall both
years in 28:18 and 28:33, respectively.
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Five Year Legacy Runners
(2011-2015)
Victor Aguirre
Jack Barfoot
Britt Bell
Susan Bell
Pam Bennett
Michelle Bitterly
Bruce Boyd
Randy Bradley
Alison Brown
Debbie Casey
Oscar Chapa
Nathaniel Collins
David (Dave) Conklin
Stephen (Steve) Cooper
June Harris
Melanie Holland
Anh Hunter
Kevin Jones
Vicki Jones
Robin Latimore
Todd Latimore
Keith Miley
Terri Miley
Don Padilla
Theresa Pearsall
Chris Peden
Jackie Peden
Christopher (Chris) Ploss
Joshua (Josh) Rake
Jennifer Ringer
Ryan Ripkowski
Paul Rodgers
Keith Schreiter
Gregory (Greg) Smith
Teresa Smith
Karen Stanford
David Tate
Jack Torregrossa
Alfonso Torres
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Statistics
Baytown Bud Heat Wave All-Time Top 20 Times
Men
Women
26:05 - Sesar Figueroa, 1st, 2012
26:33 - Jacob Philiips, 1st, 2014
26:38 - Maximo Mendoza, 1st, 2013
26:39 - Bill Blancett, 1st, 2011
26:51 - Chris Layman, 2nd, The Woodlands, 2013
27:01 - Carlos Arias, 2nd, 2011
27:08 - Vaughn Gibbs, 3rd, 2011
27:18 - Calum Neff, 1st, Katy, 2015
27:55 - Michael Defee, 3rd, Vidor, 2013
27:55 - Peter Lawrence, 4th, Houston, 2013
28:04 - Junior Mitchell, 4th, Channelview, 2011
28:19 - Peter Lawrence, 2nd, Houston, 2014
28:20 - Jose Ortega, 2nd, 2012
28:21 - Michael Defee, 3rd, Vidor, 2012
28:24 - Michael Defee, 3rd, Vidor, 2014
28:28 - Joe Oviedo, 5th, 2011
28:33 - Peter Lawrence, 2nd, Houston, 2015
28:53 - Peter Lawrence, 4th, Houston, 2012
28:56 - Joe Oviedo, 4th, 2014
28:59 - Rich Dissly, 6th, 2011
30:11 - Shannon Miller, 1st, 2011
30:50 - Raquel Tidwell, 1st, 2012
31:09 - Virginia Jones, 2nd, League City, 2012
31:34 - Stacy Holden, 2nd, 2011
31:46 - Hope Layman, 1st, The Woodlands, 2013
31:52 - Virginia Jones, 3rd, League City, 2011
31:56 - Jessica Bitterly, 1st, 2014
32:23 - Krista Blevins, 2nd, The Woodlands, 2013
32:49 - Emily Shulik, 3rd, 2012
32:50 - Lauren Wilder, 1st, Houston, 2015
33:12 - Laura Bennett, 4th, League City, 2011
33:32 - Adrienne Langelier, 4th, The Woodlands, 2012
33:35 - Lydia Dissly, 5th, 2011
33:37 - Kirsten Johnson, 2nd, 2014
33:42 - Sara Hudgens, 2nd, 2015
34:00 - Kate Looney, 3rd, Spring, 2014
34:13 - Bridget Frankin, 5th, 2012
34:15 - Danielle Venable, 6th, 2011
34:15 - Sara Hudgens, 3rd, 2013
34:18 - Carlye Graydon, 7th, 2011
Baytown Bud Heat Wave All-Time Top Times by Age Group
Men
14-Under - 31:33, Jonathon Robbins, 2015
15-19 - 30:01, Mack Broussard, 2015
19-Under - 29:44, Christian Pena, 2013*
20-24 - 26:38, Maximo Mendoza, 2013
25-29 - 26:05, Sesar Figueroa, 2012
30-34 - 26:33, Jacob Phillips, 2014
35-39 - 26:40, William Blancett, 2011
40-44 - 27:55, Peter Lawrence, 2013
45-49 - 28:59, Rich Dissly, 2011
50-54 - 31:31, Tuan Nguyen, 2014
55-59 - 31:14, Dale Lee, 2011
60-64 - 31:02, Peter Mullin, 2012
65-69 - 35:16, Ben Harvie, 2012
70-74 - 47:54, Joe Rivera, 2012
70-Over - 38:00, Franciso Franco, 2011**
75-79 - 46:35, Jim Braden, 2014
75-Over - 44:53, Jim Braden, 2012***
80-84 - 52:10, Robert Ellis, 2014
Women
14-Under - 37:20, Lilly Sachitano, 2015
15-19 - 37:33, Allyson Godfrey, 2015
19-Under - 37:02, Kirsten Johnston, 2013
20-24 - 30:50, Racquel Tidwell, 2012
25-29 - 30:12, Shannon Miller, 2011
30-34 - 31:09, Virginia Jones, 2012
35-39 - 34:15, Danielle Venable, 2011
40-44 - 32:23, Krista Blevins, 2013
45-49 - 34:50, Lydia Dissly, 2015
50-54 - 36:59, Donnadale Arthur, 2013
55-59 - 43:28, Cindy Sosa, 2011
60-64 - 42:56, Vicki Jones, 2013
65-69 - 44:50, Elizabeth Ahrens, 2013
70-74 70-Over - 54:02, Kay Duplichan, 2011
75-79 - 1:28:49, Mary Ruth Greenwell, 2015
* Division discontinued after 2013.
** Division discountinued after 2011.
*** Only used in 2012.
Baytown Bud Heat Wave 4-Time Finishers
(2011-2015)
Laura Aguilar-Ramirez
Jim Alvarez
Jennifer Arnold
Michael Asbill
Chuck Bach
Paul Barrington
Daniel Barta
Jenny Beattie
Jim Braden
Cheryl Brand
Jenny Briganti
Tom Camp
Rebecca Carranza
Mary Carter
Colin Cassells
Gwen Clemings
Rigoberto (Rigo) Contreras Jr
Dusty Cook
Paige Cooper
Ken Crumpler
Steve Davis
Adam Dixon
Kevin Donnelly
Mary Eilers
Paul Estrada
Priscilla Fierro
Lynn Furman
Robert Furman
Betty Garcia
Ryan Gill
Laura Greivenkamp
Ferris (Hesley) Jackson
Dan Jaeger
Cynthia (Cindy) Jantowski
Jeff Johantges
Gerald Johnson
John Kelly Kincl
Carol Kleiber
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Pamela Kramer
Peter Lawrence
Richard (Rick) Lira
Felix Lugo
Kristina Maduzia
Kay Mallet
Norma Martinez
Jerry McDonald
Albert Medina
Alberto Melgoza
Ruth Mescall
Tracy Minish
David Moffatt
Nancy Muldowney
Martha Myers
Pauline Nicodemus
Ernest Nuckols
Jeff Parsons
Brian Patterson
Laurie Petty
David Raines
Pete Rake
Michelle Reeves
Vickie Rickman
Debora Riley
Carol Roberts
Robert Roberts
Teresa Rocha
Bernice Shaver
Miranda Smart
Wayne Smith
Gloria Solomon
David Stockton
Rose Villarreal
Gay Waltrip
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Our Mission
Calling the greater Houston area
home, Running Alliance Sport (RAS)
is a not-for-profit event production
company that has a passion
for producing quality running
events which in turn support local
communities and its charities.
RAS successfully works with city
governments in Seabrook, Kemah,
La Porte, Baytown, Galveston and
With the support of On The Run and our primary
sponsor Wismer Distributing, for the fifth time
in the six years since Running Alliance Sport
brought the Baytown Bud Heatwave back to
life, our proceeds will go to the Baytown Special
Rodeo Association.
With your generous support the last four years
of our race, we’ve in turn been able to share
that generosity with president JR Miller and his
volunteer team to the tune of just over $24,000
- with $10,000 of that coming from last year’s
race alone.
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Tiki Island to produce five races
annually from March to November
that engages nearly 500 volunteers,
sends over 5,550 runners and
walkers across finish lines and has
donated over $400,000 to local
charities since its inception in 2011.
For more information, please visit
RunningAllianceSport.org.
We always enjoy delivering the check each year
to JR’s bunch at their annual Baytown Special
Rodeo, which this year is slated for Saturday,
September 10, 2016 at the Baytown Youth Fair
Grounds, 7900 North Main Street.
Check their website at specialrodeo.com or
their Facebook page on how to volunteer for
this year’s event. You’ll be glad to be able to
give more than just part of your entry fee to
some special young men and women.
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Thank You
M.L. Wismer Distributing!
facebook.com/WismerDistributing