2015 Runner`s Guide - Baytown Bud Heat Wave 5 Mile Run
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2015 Runner`s Guide - Baytown Bud Heat Wave 5 Mile Run
2015 Runner’s Guide Welcome On behalf of our host venue, J.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 26th 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 and Jayo Washington of Wismer Distributing and On The Run co-owner Jay Lee for working with us to bring this iconic Texas road race back four 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 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 brand-new for 2015 – a medal like you’ve come to expect at all Running Alliance Sport events. Running Alliance Sport and 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. Also brand new this year is the On The Run Six Pack Contest (please see page 13) and it’s all punctuated with our second annual Sausage Eating Women's Overall 2011 - Shannon Miller, 30:12 2012 - Raquel Tidwell, 30:50 2013 - Hope Layman, 31:46 2014 - Jessica Bitterly, 31:55 Men's Masters 2011 - Rich Dissly, 28:59 2012 - Peter Lawrence, 28:53 2013 - Peter Lawrence, 27:55 (3rd overall) 2014 - Peter Lawrence, 28:18 (2nd overall) Women's Masters 2011 - Laura Bennett, 33:12 2012 - London DeLoach, 37:52 2013 - Krista Blevins, 32:23 2014 - Lisa Korsten, 36:27 2014 Men's Overall 2011 - William Blancett, 26:39 2012 - Sesar Figueroa, 26:05 2013 - Maximo Mendoza, 26:37 2014 - Jacob Phillips, 26:32 Bud Heat Wave - July 4, 2015 - BudHeatWave.org Contest -- presented by Wismer, White Water Cowboy BBQ Company and Ditta Meat -- where defending champion and two-time Ironman 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. Don’t forget to like all of our races on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @ BudHeatwave, 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 fifth annual Texas Bridge Series and next March’s 13th annual Seabrook Lucky Trail Marathon, Half Marathon 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 The After Party: • About the party • Awards • Costume Contest • Sausage Eating Contest • Six Pack Contest About: • About Running Alliance Sport • Our Mission • Thank You 2 Packet Pick-Up Packet Pick-Up Schedule Wednesday, July 1, 2015 12 PM- 6 PM Speedy's Fast Track 11440 Hempstead Rd. Houston, TX 77092 713-957-8803 Thursday, July 2, 2015 & Friday, July 3, 2015 12 PM- 5 PM On the Run Clear Lake 2427 Bay Area Blvd Houston, TX 77058 281-480-5388 Race Day Packet Pick-Up 6:00 AM 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. NEW 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, 2015 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/packet-pickup.html Bud Heat Wave - July 4, 2015 - BudHeatWave.org 3 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 $25 in FREE Go-Kart Rides, Laser Tag and/or Mini-Golf! See details on the next page. Bud Heat Wave - July 4, 2015 - BudHeatWave.org 4 The Race July 4, 2015 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 6:52 Welcome from J.R. Miller, president of the Baytown Special Rodeo Association (the race’s beneficiary) 6:54 Welcome from Mary Pinney, co-race director of another fine Baytown race, the Jail Break Run in February 6:56 Presentation of Colors by Felix Lugo, 82nd Airborne, US Army 6:57 National Anthem by Spring native Waverly Walk Inaugural Medal Arrives To Dazzle! Back in 1979 when the first 241 hardy runners took on this five mile Independence Day run, there was no medal at the end, just awards, a great party, and lots of beer. This year, for the first time, Running Alliance Sport is honoring every finisher of this crazy hot grinder with a unique, attractive and useful finisher’s medal that does more than just gather dust! With its colorful ribbon/carry strap, you can get use out of this year’s accomplishment every time you open a bottle with it! 7:00 Start of the race 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. Bud Heat Wave - July 4, 2015 - BudHeatWave.org 6 As seen in Texas Runner & Triathlete Magazine Fundraising, Catering & Franchise opportunities are available 2456 Marina Bay Dr., Ste A, Houston, TX 77573 - [email protected] - 281-332-5912 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. Bud Heat Wave - July 4, 2015 - BudHeatWave.org 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. 8 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. Course Markers 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 Visible mile markers will be positioned along the course. Volunteer course monitors will be positioned to provide help and directions along the course. 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. Water Stations Race Time Limit There will be aid stations approximately every mile along the race course. These will offer water, Gatorade 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. Photography 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. Official race photographer will be on the course and at the finish. Bud Heat Wave - July 4, 2015 - BudHeatWave.org 9 S T E X A Texas 10 Series 10 MILE 5 MILE 1 MILE Comp Code: BUDHEATWAVE (Get $10 off) expires 7/11/15 CincoHoodie Sept 27, 2015 Oct 11, 2015 Jan 31, 2016 Nov 1, 2015 April 3, 2016 Dec 1, 2015 April 24, 2016 texas10series.com FAQ Q. Can I pick up my friend’s packet? A. Yes you can. You only need their name to do so. 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. 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. 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, and get a cash donation receipt. Just let us know! 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 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. 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. Do I need to pay extra if my family/supporters attend the after party? A. Definitely not! Q. When will the race results be posted? A. Usually the same day on our website, barring unforeseen acts of providence. Q. Are baby joggers/strollers allowed? A. Yes, please be aware and stay clear of other runners. 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 Bud Heat Wave - July 4, 2015 - BudHeatWave.org 11 The After Party E Re Vendors & Sponsor Booths Wismer Distributing Foo d &B eer Sou th 1 FUN!!! t FREE post race stretching by Premier Chiropractic Sho wer s Ve Spondors & nso rs st S tree Contest & Awards C Parot vered y Ar ea FIN e After you cross the finish line join us for the after party. FREE Food & Beer lic A ven u ISH pub Bud Heat Wave - July 4, 2015 - BudHeatWave.org 12 The After Party Awards Cash prizes: Top Overall Male and Female - $125 Second Overall Male and Female - $75 Third Overall Male and Female - $50 Top Overall Masters Male and Female - $50 Commemorative Award: First Three (3) Males and Females in the following age groups will each receive a special commemorative award: 14 and 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. 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, usually one 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. Four Year Legacy Runners Aguirre, Victor, 62, Katy Barfoot, Jack, 48, La Porte Bell, Britt, 66, Kemah Bell, Susan, 50, Kemah Bennett, Pam, 55, League City Bitterly, Michelle, 48, Baytown Boyd, Bruce, 58, Houston Bradley, Randy, 52, Spring Brown, Alison, 50, Houston Casey, Debbie, 60, Baytown Chapa, Oscar, 55, Baytown Collins, Nathaniel, 77, Houston Conklin, Dave, 58, Houston Cooper, Steve, 42, Houston Estrada, Paul, 36, Houston Greivenkamp, Laura, 54, Seabrook Harris, June, 58, Houston Holland, Melanie, 54, Nome Hunter, Anh, 40, Houston Jones, Kevin, 47, Baytown Jones, Vicki, 63, Houston Kincl, John Kelly, 49, Baytown Latimore, Robin, 48, Houston Latimore, Todd, 49, Houston Mescall, Ruth, 59, Baytown Miley, Keith, 52, Pasadena Miley, Terri, 46, Pasadena Moffatt, David, 53, Friendswood Myers, Martha, 65, Baytown Padilla, Don, 65, Deer Park Pearsall, Theresa, 61, Houston Peden, Chris, 50, Friendswood Bud Heat Wave - July 4, 2015 - BudHeatWave.org Peden, Jackie, 49, Friendswood Ploss, Chris, 30, League City Rake, Joshua, 23, Webster Rake, Pete, 54, Webster Ringer, Jennifer, 44, Houston Ripkowski, Ryan, 17, Dayton Rodgers, Paul, 54, Bayou Vista Schreiter, Keith, 39, Houston Smart, Miranda, 36, Dayton Smith, Gregory, 55, La Porte Smith, Teresa, 54, La Porte Stanford, Karen, 57, Crosby Tate, David, 17, Seabrook Torregrossa, Jack, 57, Galveston Torres, Alfonso, 56, League City 13 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 8:30am 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 Bud Heat Wave - July 4, 2015 - BudHeatWave.org 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. 14 Do you have an injury that needs to be evaluated and treated? Premier Sports Chiropractic works with athletes of all levels and types. Treating and helping prevent injuries so you can reach your optimal potential. Providing patient-centered conservative care to athletes in the Clear lake and Friendswood area. SEABROOK (281) 942-9011 2100 Nasa Parkway, Suit 100 Seabrook, TX 77573 13.1 Reasons to become a member of Bay Area Running Club! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Running partners New friends Social events Volunteer opportunities Training advice Experienced mentors All paces welcome Freebies/giveaways 9. Networking with the greater Houston running community 10. Award-winning individuals and club (Back-to-back-to-back-to-back “4-Peat” HARRA Series Club Champions!) 11. Charity opportunities 12. Organized group runs 13. HARRA 500 Houston Marathon Program 13.1. 10% discount at On The Run! Register today at On The Run in Clear Lake or online at BARCHouston.com FRIENDSWOOD (832) 895-1106 133 W Parkwood Ave, Suite A 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 8 Participants, first come first serve. Email [email protected] to enter. (You may enter race day if there are any spots available.) Contest Rules • Total 8 participants: Must be 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. • Only entire sausages eaten will be counted. In the event of a tie, it will be decided by ¼’s. • 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. • Partially eaten sausages will not be counted except in the case of a tie. • Visible signs of sickness or vomiting will result in disqualification. • Top three finishers will receive trophies. On the Run’s Six Pack Contest 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. Bud Heat Wave - July 4, 2015 - BudHeatWave.org 16 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 Net proceeds from the Baytown Bud Heatwave go to Baytown Special Rodeo Association. The mission of the Baytown Special Rodeo Association is to provide an annual fun filled, western themed day of activities and Bud Heat Wave - July 4, 2015 - BudHeatWave.org 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. entertainment for mentally and/or physically challenged children and their families. We strive to instill in each child a sense of community and the belief that they are special and important. 17 Thank You Wismer Distributing! facebook.com/WismerDistributing
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