IT'S RACE DAY!
Following are some reminders of the important "Where's, When's & What's" on Race Day.
Following are some reminders of the important "Where's, When's & What's" on Race Day.
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RACE DAY TIMES:
Packet Pick-Up Opens: 6:30am 10K Start: 7:30am Diaper Derby: 8:45am 5K Run Start: 9:00am 5K Walk Start: 9:05am Course Closes: 10:45am |
When Driving to the event:
From the East Valley, take #101 Loop north to Cactus Rd. exit. Go west on Cactus to Tatum Blvd. From the Central Phoenix, take #51 north to Cactus exit. Go east on Cactus to Tatum Blvd. From the West Valley, take 101 Loop to #51 south. Exit #51 at Cactus Rd. exit. Go east on Cactus to Tatum Blvd. The address is: 4568 E. Cactus Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85032 (Cactus & Tatum) |
RACE DAY PARKING
Very Important - Read Carefully!
- With the redevelopment of Paradise Valley Mall well under way, the parking situation will be substantially different from previous years. We greatly appreciate the project Developer allowing us access to the property and accordingly, we must all follow specific guidelines to enter, park and exit the property.
- The existing Parking Structure located on the north side of the development, is immediately south the the Phoenix Public Library. It will accomodate all of the event parking needs. Access to this structure will be readily available but with antiticpated traffic, please be patient entering and leaving the facility. The Parking Structure is less than 100 yards from the Staging Area.
- In order to access the Parking Structure, you must use Paradise Village Parkway, entering and heading north from Cactus Road. Follow the "Event Parking" signs and instructions of the traffic guards. For specific directions to the Parking Structure, see the map below.
- There will also be limited parking on the surface lot, adjacent to the Sears Service Center, just west of Tatum Blvd. Enter from Tatum and proceed north on the access road to the lot.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
- Where is Race Day Staging Area?: Northeast corner of PV Mall Redevelopment Project
- Where do I Park?: There is an abundance of parking in the PV Mall Parking structure located on the north side of the project.
- What time should I get to the race site: To allow time getting in and out of the Parking Structure, allow an extra 10 minutes. Having picked up your packet early at Runner's Den at packet pick up on February 12th, , 45 minutes prior to your starting time will be plenty.
- Is there a Gear check?: No. With parking so close, we encourage you to store your gear in your car.
- Where are the START/FINISH lines: The 5K's and 10K Start and Finish on 46th St. (North access road to PV Mall Redevelopment Project) from Paradise Village Parkway. The Diaper Derby start and finish are just east of the registration area in the
- Where are the Rest Rooms located?: Rest Rooms are located at the far east side of the staging area parking lot.
- Are dogs permitted? NO! So there is no misunderstanding, if seen on the course, the human participant's finish results will be deleted, no Finisher medal will be presented and the pancakes will be given to the dog.
- Shirt Size Exchanges: Participants will receive the size they requested when registering. Exchanges will be available from remaining inventory, following the 5K start on race day. Excess shirts will be available for purchase at $10 each.
- How do I change races: Go to the "Solutions" tent in the Staging Area area. They'll fix you up.
- If I still have questions. How do I get answers? Watch for the roaming, sign carrying Information Volunteer or go to the "Solutions" tent in the staging area. If it's race related, they'll have the answers. If it's not race related, they'll still give it a shot but no math or organic chemistry questions please.
- Finisher Medals will be distributed just past the Finish line. Double Stack participants will receive their medal upon finishing the 5K.
- Water is available prior to the starts immediately east of Start/Finish line in the Staging area.
- Award Medals can be picked up any time after you have seen the results posted on the video boards, at the AWARDS table. There will be no official Awards Ceremony.
- Will there be a staging area for Elite Runners?: Potential overall race winners (men 5:30 per mile, women 6:30 per mile) in both races will be placed in a starting pen at the front of the pack prior to the starts.
HAVE A GREAT RACE!
"And in the end, the pancakes you take are equal to the pancakes you make" The Batters