PRE-RACE INFO

ZOOMA Atlanta Half Marathon & 5K
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Half marathon start: 7:30 am
5K start: 7:35 am
Lake Lanier Islands Resort, Buford, GA
PRE-RACE INFO
PACKET PICK-UP: You must pick up your packet at one of the following locations during the designated
times. THERE IS NO RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP.
Friday, April 20, 3:00 – 8:00pm
Big Peach Running Company – Brookhaven
3881 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta, GA
Saturday, April 21, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Lake Lanier Islands Resort
Peachtree Pointe Amphitheater
7000 Lake Lanier Parkway
Buford, GA
2pm: Pre-Race Pep Talk by Sarah Bowen Shea
and Dimity Davis, co-founders of
AnotherMotherRunner.com
MAILED PACKETS will be sent out the week of April 9. Mailed packet sign-up closes on April 15.
RACE PACKETS will include:
• 2012 ZOOMA Atlanta short sleeve technical race t-shirt, sponsored by Skirt Sports
• Bib number and B-tag timing device
o Your timing device is attached to your bib. Please do not remove or fold the device.
• A reusable bag including samples from ZOOMA sponsors
• Access to ZOOMA’s virtual goodie bag at www.zoomarun.com/atlanta
Can my friend pick up my packet for me?
Yes. She does not need to bring special permission.
Can I change t-shirt sizes at packet pick up?
The short answer is no; in order to accommodate all runners’ initial size requests, you must take the shirt size
that you chose when you registered. If you would like to exchange shirt sizes, bring your shirt on race morning
to the Runner Info tent and request a size change. We want you to LOVE your ZOOMA shirt and will do our
best to accommodate you, based on remaining size availability.
DIRECTIONS & PARKING
Lake Lanier Islands Resort
7000 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford, GA
Address for GPS: 7000 Holiday Road, Buford, GA
DIRECTIONS:
From Atlanta and points south: Take I-85N to I-985N to exit 8 (Lanier Islands Parkway). Follow the signs to
Lake Lanier Islands Resort. Or take GA 400N to exit 14. Go East on GA 20, turn left on Peachtree Industrial
Blvd and left on Lanier Islands Parkway.
PARKING:
On race day, participants and spectators can park in the Waterpark parking area, marked with a red “X” on the
above map. From the parking area, please walk across the main entrance road to the start line in the Grand
Hall parking area. After the After-Party Expo at Pineisle Pointe, trolleys will be available to drive participants
and spectators the ~1 mile to the parking area. ENTRANCE TO THE LAKE LANIER ISLANDS RESORT: There is normally an $8.00 per car entrance fee for cars entering Resort property beyond the Front Gate.
ZOOMA has negotiated that the gate fee will be waived for ZOOMA participants, spectators and volunteers
arriving on April 22 (race day) between 5:00 and 7:30am. ZOOMA has negotiated a discounted rated of $5.00
per car entrance fee for ZOOMA guests and friends arriving all day on April 20 and 21, and from 7:30am to
noon on April 22. There is no entrance fee for the ZOOMA Marketplace at Peachtree Pointe Amphitheater on April 21 because
cars do not need to pass the Front Gate to arrive at the Amphitheater. RACE INFO
Sunday, April 22
Half Marathon start time: 7:30am
5K start time: 7:35 am
TIMING SYSTEM: At Packet Pick Up, you will receive a Chronotrack B-tag timing device that will already be
attached to the back of your bib number. Please do not remove this device as it will allow your exact finishing
time to be calculated. To ensure accurate timing, make sure that your bib number is visible on your outermost
layer of clothing. Do not crumple or fold your bib or timing device. Results will be available immediately
following the race at the kiosks under the Pineisle Pointe Pavilion at the After-Party Expo and online.
GEAR CHECK: Gear check will be available for all participants. Remove the gear check tag from your bib
number and attach it to your bag with a safety pin. Leave your gear at the Gear Check tent next to the Runner
Info tent. All checked bags will be transported to the finish line area after the race starts. Please retrieve your
belongings promptly after finishing the race and do not leave any valuables in Gear Check. While we will do
our best to return your gear to you as you left it with us, we cannot guarantee the safety of gear-checked items.
START LINE: Please arrive at the Start Line at Grand Hall no later than 7:15am.
FINISH LINE: The finish line is located at Pineisle Pointe. After the finish line, celebrate at the After-Party
Expo, then ride a trolley back to the parking area picking up in the parking lot near the finish line, or walk the
~1 mile along Islands Parkway to the parking area.
Finish your race right. Visit the Muscle Milk Light Recovery Area at the finish line and pick up a Muscle
Milk Light protein recovery drink.
TOILETS: Portable toilets will be located near the start line for participants. There will be one or two toilets at
each aid station along the course. There will also be toilets in the post-race area.
AID STATIONS: Water and Cytomax Sports Performance Drink will
be available at 8 aid stations along the half marathon course and at
the finish line. The 5K will have water and Cytomax Sports
Performance Drink at one aid station and the finish line. GU Energy
Gel will be available at the half marathon aid station at Mile 8.5.
FINISHERS’ GIFT: All half marathon finishers will receive a necklace
design by Satya Jewelry exclusively for ZOOMA. Enter code ZOOMA11 at
www.satyajewelry.com to receive 20% off your next Satya purchase.
SPECTATORS: Start line at Grand Hall: Watch the runners take off, then board a shuttle to the finish line at
7:40am. (about ~1 mile walk)
Half marathon:
Corner of Islands Parkway and Camellia Road (miles .25, 3.25, 7 and 10). Stand on this corner and see
runners pass four times. After the last pass, head over to Pineisle Pointe to catch the finish.
Corner of Islands Parkway and Pine Needle (miles 4, 11.25 and 12.75). Hang out at the roundabout and see
runners pass three times, then walk to the finish line at Pineisle Pointe.
5K:
Corner of Islands Parkway and Pine Needle. (miles 1 and 2.5). Stand at the roundabout and see runners pass
twice, then head over to the finish line at Pineisle Pointe.
Celebrate at the ZOOMA AFTER-PARTY EXPO!
Sunday, April 22 | 8:00 am until 12:00 pm
Lake Lanier Islands Resort, Pineisle Pointe Pavilion
The ZOOMA After-Party Expo is a unique combination of post-race party and race expo with a fun “girls’
weekend” atmosphere. Post-race massages, live music, wine from Barefoot Wine & Bubbly, light snacks,
demos and shopping will pamper runners after the race and extend the post-race celebration beyond the finish
line!
The ZOOMA After-Party Expo is free and open to the public.
AWARDS: 8:45am for 5K and 10:30am for half marathon on the After-Party Expo stage
Non-cash prizes will be awarded to the top 3 female finishers overall, the top 3 female Master’s Division (40
and over) and the top 3 Mother/Daughter Division in the half marathon and 5K.
Women’s Age Group Awards:
12-14; 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+
First through third place female finishers in each category will be recognized at the After-Party Expo on the
main stage. Age group first place female finishers will receive a small prize at the awards ceremony. Men’s age
group and overall results will be posted online only.
WINE: Celebrate with wine and champagne sponsored by Barefoot Wine & Bubbly at the After-Party Expo.
Remember to bring your ID!
BREAKFAST: All ZOOMA race participants will receive a free light breakfast at the After-Party Expo. Present
the ticket on your race number to receive your breakfast.
MASSAGE: After the race is over, it’s time to relax and be pampered! Free massages will be available at the
After Party Expo.
SHOPPING: Bring your credit card! Official ZOOMA Merchandise is available at the After-Party Expo. Also,
check out functional running apparel and gear from Skirt Sports, sample wine, Muscle Milk Light, and other
yummy treats, and talk to the folks from the Orange Duffel Bag Foundation (the Official Charity of ZOOMA
Atlanta) about the awesome work they do.